The Business Times

James Tarmy

The artwork "Das Mechanische Ballett" (1966-2015) by German artist Heinz Mack, Art Basel 2025.

At Art Basel, dealers reap rewards by sidestepping politics and war

The fair featured a preponderance of safe, apolitical works – which played to the mood of buyers

epa11249490 A woman takes photos of the artwork Kabinett, which is a site-specific installation that incorporates paintings and reconstructed found objects, by artist Zhou Yilun from Hangzhou of China, during the Art Basel exhibition in Hong Kong, China, 29 March 2024. Art Basel Hong Kong’s show features galleries from across continents and regions, including from the United States, Taiwan, Europe, the United Kingdom and beyond. It provides an in-depth overview of Asia-Pacific's astonishing diversity, as well as global artistic perspectives through Modern and contemporary works. EPA-EFE/DANIEL CENG
LIFE & CULTURE

Art market experts see rebound in confidence after 2023 slump

A gallery executive says the beginning of this year has been extremely encouraging and far more active than the year prior

While industry experts are slightly less bullish than in years past, few doubt collectibles’ longevity.
LIFE & CULTURE

The collectibles market is cooling. What remains a good bet?

EXPECTATIONS were high at an April auction for a pair of Michael Jordan’s sneakers, which Sotheby’s estimated would sell for US$2 million...

Latest T-bills Treasury Bills Results & Interest NewsLatest SSB Singapore Savings Bonds NewsLatest COE Certificate of Entitlement News
Latest Johor-Singapore SEZ NewsLatest BTO Build To Order & Sales of Balance NewsLatest STI Straits Times Index NewsLatest SGX Dividends, Share Price NewsLatest Bonds Market NewsLatest Singapore Stocks To Buy NewsLatest Singapore Economy News
View More