Art

State of the arts: establishing a framework for ethical funding

Backlash against the Sackler Trust’s donations to global arts institutions has raised questions over how organisations should respond to gifts from ethically dubious sources

The art of fashion: from Yves Saint Laurent to Louis Vuitton

In the past few years, fashion and art have become more closely aligned, with designers and garments gaining increasing importance through exhibitions that stress fashion’s cultural value

Cash-grab or cultural bastion? The Louvre Abu Dhabi splits opinion

Following multiple terror attacks, Paris’ iconic museum is suffering from reduced visitor numbers. Now, with the introduction of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, it is looking to establish partnerships overseas to revive the brand

Art sales tumble due to political and economic uncertainty

According to a new report, global art sales fell by 11 percent in 2016, marking the market’s lowest point since the global financial crisis

Art enriches the workplace and can be a useful investment for employers

Art collecting is no longer just for individuals – it can set a company apart, create office harmony, and build brand identity

Jorge Welsh brings culturally important Chinese art to Europe

Chinese art is experiencing a surge in popularity around the globe. While capitalising on this new trend, Jorge Welsh Works of Art is staying true to its original vision

Opera Gallery leads clients to higher appreciation and better investment

Through strong local knowledge and a host of modern masterpieces, Opera Gallery Group guides clients from novice to expert

It’s time to snap up affordable 19th century art

From Realism to early Modernism, the 19th century gave birth to a variety of artistic movements. After decades of being overlooked by collectors, the era is on the cusp of a revival

Birth of a legend – the Leica story

Leica cameras were the chief tool used to document the 20th century, one of the most tumultuous periods in human history. Photography as we know it today would simply not exist without Oskar Barnack’s humble invention

Film photography makes a stunning comeback

Sales of photographic film have been steadily rising over the last few years, with professionals and amateurs alike rediscovering the artistic control offered by manual processes and the creative satisfaction of a physical end product

Patricia Barbizet is shaking up the art world as Christie’s CEO

That the announcement of Patricia Barbizet as the new CEO of Christie’s was treated as a surprise shows how far the business world still has to go. Her abilities are undeniable and her record speaks for itself

Wuxi and Lake Tai by Wu Guanzhong. ArtBanc has created a unique CMS to help art connoisseurs manage their collections

ArtBanc’s CMS system allows art collection without the drama

Fine art is increasingly considered a wise investment option, though the rigours of managing a collection often deter would-be investors

Why big corporations are falling for art

The value of art as a financial asset is debatable. However, many firms spend large amounts amassing collections. The reasons for this go deeper than mere financial speculation

In 2010, German authorities discovered that Cornelius Gurlitt - an elderly recluse - was hanging onto over 1,200 pieces of Nazi-looted art in his Austrian home (above)

Cornelius Gurlitt and the complexities of rehoming Nazi-looted art

A priceless haul of invaluable art thought to have been destroyed by the Nazi’s has recently been uncovered in Germany, raising questions about if and how artefacts are returned to their rightful owners or their heirs

Fritz Kahn, Berlin, c. 1914: Taschen's book contains over 350 of the author's works

Fritz Kahn: Taschen’s portrait of the author and scientist

Taschen’s book about Fritz Kahn is bringing one of the most inventive thinkers of the 20th century into the public’s consciousness

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