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Daniel Sikkema Sentenced to Life for Murder of Art Dealer Brent Sikkema

The 56-year-old man is accountable for a "cold, calculated murder-for-hire plot," said US Attorney Jamie McDonald.

A Seagram Heir, a Bankrupt Hedge Funder, and More: Consignors for the November Marquee Sales...

We found the collectors behind anonymous lots in the evening sales at Sotheby’s and Christie’s, uncovering ties to George Weiss, Frederick Iseman, and more.

Italy set to create restitution panel for Nazi-looted art

Proposed law would bring the country in line with others that created such bodies years ago

Why Contemporary Artists Can’t Stop Making Green Paintings

We took a closer look at what’s driving artists including Salman Toor, Brook Hsu, and Colleen Barry to embrace verdant palettes.

Comment | There is cautious optimism surrounding the contemporary art market—but will it last?

ArtTactic’s latest report on attitudes to the market suggests rising confidence—but previous moments of optimism were short-lived

Weekly News Roundup: November 2, 2026

Art Basel Qatar reveals 2027 exhibitors, Hong Jin-hwon wins 2026 Korea Artist Prize, Nolan Jimbo joins the Whitney Museum, and more. The Editors

A Van Gogh hidden away for over 50 years and a vibrant Cezanne harlequin: our pick of the November...

Plus, an enigmatic Man Ray kiss

French Galleries Accuse Art Basel Paris of "Disrespect, Even Contempt"

A group representing over a quarter of the exhibitors released a letter demanding compensation following the fair's abrupt closure.

Pace CEO Marc Glimcher Responds to Reports of Financial Losses, Says Gallery Will Open New Location...

The gallery said it's looking at “a couple of amazing choices” its next London property and it will be acquiring new artists.

The U.S. Pavilion at the Biennale doesn't have the money to ship the artworks back home: will they...

The U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Biennale may face difficulties in repatriating Alma Allen’s works. The organization responsible for the U.S. participation has raised $1.4 million, but it would need...

Christie’s debut Abu Dhabi sale totals $8.94 million, setting nine auction records | The National

Event delivers the auction house’s highest evening total for modern and contemporary Middle Eastern art in more than a decade

EU to downgrade art market money-laundering risk despite heists

European Commission experts cite ‘limited EU evidence’ linking high-profile museum thefts to criminal networks

Rudi Fuchs, influential Dutch curator and former director of Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum, dies...

The art historian also directed Documenta 7 and led the Stedelijk Museum from 1993 to 2003

Dallas Art Fair scores new venue at football training facility

The fair leaves its downtown Dallas venue after 18 years for a larger, single-level space on the Southern Methodist University campus

Dallas Art Fair Is Moving to Southern Methodist University in 2027

The Dallas Art Fair will relocate to Southern Methodist University's Armstrong Fieldhouse in 2027, bringing galleries, collectors, and students together.

UK art market growth lags behind competitors, new report finds

British Art Market Federation also emphasises the important role small businesses within the art trade

Works From Agnes Gund’s Collection Head to Christie’s, Led by $8 M. Vija Celmins Painting

Christie’s will auction works from Agnes Gund’s collection, including an $8 million Vija Celmins painting, to benefit the Gund Art Foundation.

Pace Seeks New Space To Replace Hanover Square Mega Gallery