James Tarmy

The artwork "Das Mechanische Ballett" (1966-2015) by German artist Heinz Mack at 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

Visitors at the Art Basel exhibition in Hong Kong in March.
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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.
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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 to US$4 million.