The boom in international demand for contemporary art has seen more and more living artists begin to sell at auction. But who stands to gain?
Fresh connections between contemporary art and Old Masters come to the fore in this 400-year-old palace, which has been transformed into a museum and home
Artists have long turned to their children as subjects for their art but with each generation, such work is met with new objections
The British artist's retrospective might appear visually weighty, but the work pays little attention to the history and politics of the materials used
The Berlin-based artist sees no division between his life and work – his apartment is filled to the brim with artworks, books and the objects he collects
The next generation of contemporary artists may be emerging in the primary market galleries but just how secure is their future?
Galleries, auction houses and museums come together to celebrate ancient and modern Asian art
Axel Vervoordt has turned an industrial 'wasteland' into a haven for displaying some of his favourite art
More contemporary galleries than ever are opening regional outposts, or moving out of London altogether
For its fifth edition, Turin's Flashback art fair has taken a sci-fi turn
Legal wrangles almost always curb creativity, so artists should avoid the hidden pitfalls of the art market
Contemporary galleries have long relied on a personal way of conducting business. Can such a model survive?
A round-up of events, from Frieze London and its many satellite shows to a celebration of flower power in San Francisco
Auction highlights in October include a dramatic Jenny Saville painting, a late Philip Guston work, and rich Islamic textiles
Rob Weisberg, CEO of Invaluable, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the auction sector
The personal collections of Edward Albee, Vivien Leigh and Mario Testino come to the block this month
Max Beckmann's 'Bird's Hell', a terrifying vision of cruelty painted after he fled Nazi Germany, is to be sold at auction for the first time
Plus: major lots announced for the London modern art sales
Prices are rocketing for photographs by Bernd and Hilla Becher and their students at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
Auction highlights this month include a Twombly masterpiece that has never appeared at auction before and a striking portrait by Picasso
Many artists are uncomfortable about the perceived excesses of the market. But can they actually do anything about it?
Modern and contemporary art and design take centre stage at the first ever TEFAF New York Spring
Plus: art fair shake-ups in Germany and an Ottoman art record in London
Like the city itself, the strength of this fair is in its variety
