Christie's sold $134.6 million of contemporary art in New York in an hour as international buyers from 26 countries chased after trophy pieces by emerging and established artists. Titled “If I Live I'll See You Tuesday,” the auction yesterday surpassed ... full story
New York's Impressionist and Modern art sales last week received negative press because the select evening auctions struggled to meet their estimates. But while the upper levels did so, it was a different story for the larger volume of mid-priced works ... full story
This three-day series will showcase the varying facets of modern and contemporary Chinese and Western arts to collectors and art lovers in China. Scheduled events include an auction of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Art; a selling exhibition of ... full story
More than 75 speakers will hold court at Carriageworks on Thursday and Friday in what organisers claim is a TED like talkfest for the arts. They include Transfield Holdings executive director and former Biennale of Sydney chairman Luca Belgiorno Nettis.and more »full story
Just when we thought the Frieze New York fair madness was behind us, we remembered that Art Basel in Hong Kong is gearing up to start this Thursday. The only way to cope? A good strong drink. Thankfully, Hong Kong-based artist Nadim Abbas will be ... full story
Hong Kong Art Basel, which begins Wednesday at the city's harborfront convention center, will this year bring together 245 participating galleries — half coming from Asia and Asia-Pacific. “One of the biggest contributions that we're able to make is ... full story
Our coverage starts with our Hong Kong User's Guide, that lays out your week, whether you're a local, a tourist, or an art connoisseur. And be sure to read up on Nadim Abbas, who has developed the Absolut Art Bar this year. Our Special Edition coverage ... full story
White Cube. Consider it part of the halo effect of Art Basel, which kicks off Wednesday in Hong Kong: an explosion of gallery openings and art events around town, which Asian-culture watchers say is proof that the city's art scene has come of age.full story
For Art Basel Hong Kong 2014, Galerie Lelong New York and Paris will present artists from the gallery's sixty-year history, which comprises masters of European modernism and global contemporary artists. Works by Pierre Alechinsky, Sarah Cain, Marc ... full story
Mr. Nicolai's work, commissioned by Art Basel Hong Kong, will make use of the lighted facade of the 118-story, 490-meter building—commonly called the ICC—during next week's fair. Carsten Nicolai: 'This work isn't for Art Basel — it is for all of ... full story
