Monthly Archives: February 2011

Think the art world has changed over the last 20 years? Statistics and facts

Posted on February 23, 2011

We have been reading some powerful statistics and facts which make us think the art world still has plenty of change ahead.

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Sotheby’s Ullens Collection art auction preview: Zhang Xiaogang top highlight at 3.2 million

Posted on February 19, 2011

Art Radar attended the preview for the upcoming Sotheby’s Ullens Collection contemporary Chinese art auction and brings you the highlights.

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ART HK Art Basel joining forces? Art Newspaper reports

Posted on February 18, 2011

A collaboration between two major art fair players may give Asian art and art galleries more chance of hitting the international art market.

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Posted in Events, Fairs | Tagged Art Basel, art fair collaboration, art fair partnership, Art HK, ART HK 11, Asian Art Fair, contemporary art fair, international art fair, The Art Newspaper | Leave a comment

Ai Weiwei transparent communicator: Interview Tate’s Juliet Bingham – Part I

Posted on February 16, 2011

Tate curator Juliet Bingham talks to Pippa Dennis on the challenges of curating Ai Weiwei’s Sunflower Seeds and the artist’s talent for social media.

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Can you sell big to first-time collectors? Indian Art Summit 2011 round-up

Posted on February 16, 2011

Third Indian Art Summit proves Indian arts ability to attract big crowds, global art buyers and top-end galleries. But did everyone agree on its success?

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