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Topic Archives: Collectors
Adequate professional talent for China’s expanding arts infrastructure? The New York Times
Posted on Saturday, May 12th, 2012
Does China lack the professional talent and collection strength to support its new arts infrastructure? The New York Times recently published an article on China’s rapid expansion.
ART HK sponsor Deutsche Bank backs Frieze in New York
Posted on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
By supporting New York’s inaugural Frieze Art Fair, Deutsche Bank is now the lead sponsor of all three Frieze events. In Asia, ART HK is one of the bank’s most important art partnerships.
India’s largest steel sculpture: Kiran Nadar unveils new Subodh Gupta acquisition
Posted on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art recently unveiled blue-chip Indian artist Subodh Gupta’s Line of Control. The colossal sculpture displays a mushroom cloud made of pieces of steel kitchenware.
South and Southeast Asian start for ambitious Guggenheim UBS MAP Initiative
Posted on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
The Guggenheim UBS MAP Global Art Initiative aims to open the museum to cross-cultural exchange on a vast scale. The inaugural region will be South and Southeast Asia.
Kiran Nadar Museum of Art: Education priority for India’s first private institution
Posted on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), which opened in 2010, is India’s first philanthropic, profit-free contemporary and modern art museum.
Turkish art market: ignored no longer – CNN
Posted on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Private and corporate collectors are playing a key role in the development of the Turkish art market. Are they replacing the traditional roles of wealthy patrons?
Museums in the age of the mega-collector: Can public institutions compete? – WSJ Blogs
Posted on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
In January 2012, The Wall Street Journal interviewed Siu Li Tan, an assistant director and curator for the Singapore Art Museum (SAM).
Qatar Cézanne purchase points to building of art “museum empire”?
Posted on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
The royal family of Qatar recently purchased Cézanne’s The Card Players for more than USD250 million, the most expensive art acquisition in history.
What is ahead for contemporary Asian art, 2012 and beyond? Part IV
Posted on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
In this final installment of our ‘trends in contemporary art’ series, we look at how collectors are adapting to the era of information technology and increased interconnection.
Ayyam Auctions targets young West Asian contemporary art lovers – event alert
Posted on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Preview lots for the Ayyam Auctions The Young Collectors Auction until 16 January 2012, then head to Ayyam Art Center in Dubai the next day for the auction proper.
Must-know global art trends from 6 art professionals – The Miami Herald
Posted on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
The Miami Herald questioned six art professionals on their views on global art trends. We summarise the main points from the article and supplement them with thoughts of our own.
India Art Fair’s Collectors’ Circle educates new buyers
Posted on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
The India Art Fair, formally the India Art Summit, is launching Collectors’ Circle, an ongoing membership programme which aims to connect and educate emerging collectors.
Art collecting in the corporate world: 5 top Art Radar posts
Posted on Monday, December 19th, 2011
This addition to the Art Radar ‘Lists’ series takes a look at five of our best posts on art collecting in the corporate world.
New private contemporary art museum for Dubai
Posted on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
The Salsali Private Museum, home to the private collection of art patron Ramin Salsali, opened its doors to the public and collectors on 13 November 2011 in Al Quoz, Dubai.
Habits of 7 top collectors – Wall Street Journal
Posted on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
A recent article published in The Wall Street Journal gives us a rare peek into the minds and habits of seven top collectors and the strategies that they are employing.
Buying Indian art for the new collector – Business Today
Posted on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Business Today recently published an article providing valuable advice from knowledgeable professionals about purchasing or investing in Indian art.
What motivates billionaire collector Victor Pinchuk? The Art Newspaper
Posted on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
An article in The Art Newspaper sheds light on the motivations of Ukrainian super-collector Victor Pinchuk. Art Radar sums up highlights from the original piece.
Provocative agenda at huge Australian collector-owned museum
Posted on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Art Radar follows art blogger Deirdre Carmichael to the provocative Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), located in Hobart, Tasmania to see what all the hype is all about.
Chinese collectors no longer follow cues from West, says Wall Street Journal
Posted on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
A report published in The Wall Street Journal in October 2011 identifies new trends set by Chinese collectors and reveals how the auction market is responding to new demand.
What is the use of Google Art Project?
Posted on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
A new internet application from Google gives users access to famous art museums and artworks from around the world. But are there any practical uses for the feature?
Sotheby’s Ullens Collection: private collection sales stay strong
Posted on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
HONG KONG CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART AUCTIONS Art Radar was present in the auction room for the second instalment of Sotheby’s Ullens Collection Sale on October 2, 2011 in Hong Kong. Composed of 90 lots, this highly anticipated sale achieved sales of 93% … Continue reading
Contemporary collecting: Rise of the art adviser – Financial Times
Posted on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
The Financial Times investigates the profession of art advisory, a field which is experiencing rapid growth in today’s competitive art market.
Large art is back, reports The Art Newspaper
Posted on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
According to The Art Newspaper, Large art is making a comeback. The resurgence of massive art comes on the crest of an increase in the number of gigantic gallery and museum spaces.
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Autumn Sale 2011: Contemporary Asian Art
Posted on Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
Art Radar reports from the auction room of Sotheby’s evening sale of Contemporary Asian Art on October 3, 2011. The 176-lot sale featured two ‘premium’ works, and revealed lagging enthusiasm in the contemporary Asian art market
A different way to show art: art at home, art for guests – AHAlife
Posted on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Collector Charles Riva and others open their homes to art lovers. In Asia, art collectors open local museums or display their collections online.
Hong Kong art fair ART HK 12: Final day sales figures
Hong Kong art fair ART HK 12: Art practice and the camera lens – 3 artists discuss at Asia Art Archive
ART HK 12: Sales figures days 1 and 2
ART HK 12: Redefining the space we live in – Asia Art Archive Open Platform speakers
ART HK 12: Hong Kong artist Lee Kit wins ART FUTURES prize
ART HK 12: Art Radar live-tweets daily – resource alert
Art journalism online course: A reason to talk to art world influencers
ART HK 12: First time Asian galleries talk art fair strategy
Chinese affordable art fair AAC to launch Hong Kong edition
Adequate professional talent for China’s expanding arts infrastructure? The New York Times