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Will any large exhibition or art fair take place in September. Even if they do, will anyone go? Will US collectors fly to Basel? Will they risk a sudden 2-week quarantine? Even if they do, will they still feel like spending? Will they still have anything to spend even? >> Read more

Marlborough Galleries, founded in London in 1946, was the first modern International gallery, opening in Rome in 1962 and in New York in 1963, followed by other cities around the world, becoming the prototype for all subsequent International galleries. Ran Dian spoke with Gilbert Lloyd, son of founder Frank Lloyd and Managing Director of Marlborough from 1972 until 1991. >> Read more

Interview with Thomas Eller, Founder of Beijing Gallery Weekend >> Read more

DEAT,WHY FREEDOM >> Read more

As celebrations abound for Singapore’s 50th jubilee, STPI kick starts the year with “Imprint: New Works by Suzann Victor”—a bountiful showcase of the artist’s profound creations in print methods and materials that differ from her customary use of theatrical devices, kinetic mechanisms, performance installations and object experimentations with the body, chandeliers and light. >> Read more

Art Basel Miami beach is traditionally seen as the glitzy, snowbird relative of Basel proper, with attendees in significant part accounted for by East-Coasters flying South for the winter, their leisure time and money conspicuous under the glare of the Miami sun. Signs of change are in the air, however, for Miami’s reputation... >> Read more

Candida Höfer was born in 1944 in Eberswalde, Germany. >> Read more

September signaled a headlong rush of art fairs in Shanghai. First was Photo Shanghai, a photography fair focused on the Asia-Pacific region and featuring about 40 galleries. With effective promotion, efficient execution and a general high level of professionalism, the fair organizers won over general assent. >> Read more

Next year, Art Basel Hong Kong will happen in mid-March—a sartorial and navigational godsend for all involved. There were rumors that one Angelina Jolie flew in on Sunday—but these turned out to be just rumors. Buoyed by recent acquisitions, perhaps she was blown off course. >> Read more

As ARTHK slowly turns into Art Basel, Randian takes stock >> Read more