Estonian Art Auction is Like an Adult Class Evening: A Little Drink and Then Everyone Goes for the Girls
Artists Siim Raie and Reigo Kuivjõgi discuss optimism and trends in the Estonian art market during a conversation at the PoCo Pop Art Museum.
"Furs are the hottest trend" – Kirsti Paakkanen collected valuable fashion, and now it is being auctioned
Art expert Helena Laakso showcases Kirsti Paakkanen's fashion creations in an auction house in Helsinki, where a significant collection from the Marimekko legend is up for bidding.
Record Auctions in New York: Old Masters Reach New Heights
Record-breaking auctions in New York have seen exceptional prices for works by Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and Artemisia Gentileschi, while Italy celebrates the acquisition of a poignant masterpiece by Antonello da Messina.
Looted Artworks by the Nazis Emerge in the Market
Eighty years after the end of World War II, an increasing number of looted art pieces are appearing at auctions and galleries as their illegitimate owners pass away.
The New Luxury Logic
A record sale of a bronze bar in the shape of a hippopotamus for $31.4 million at Sotheby's highlights the increasing economic importance of luxury items for auction houses beyond just art.
Culture as a Commodity: Luxury is Trendy
The art market increasingly blurs the lines between art, fashion, and luxury, highlighted by recent exorbitant auctions in Abu Dhabi.