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Can the Art Market Attract New Wealth in 2026?
10 January 2026 @ 6:19 am
As global wealth grows, the art market struggles to recruit new collectors.
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A Possible Rubens Comes to Light—With a Surprising Hidden Detail
9 January 2026 @ 9:59 pm
A Belgian dealer snapped up the work at auction, believing it could be by the Old Master's hand.
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Arts Advocates Raise Alarm as U.S. Withdraws From International Cultural Organizations
9 January 2026 @ 8:00 pm
Trump has withdrawn the U.S. from several global bodies that protect artistic freedom and cultural rights.
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Can You Insure a National Treasure? Bayeux Tapestry Loan Sparks $1.1 Billion Debate
9 January 2026 @ 7:20 pm
Ahead of the 950-year-old artifact's visit to the U.K., art historians are raising concerns about its "unsuitable" insurance cover.
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Want a Robert Colescott Masterpiece? It Can Be Done, for a Price
9 January 2026 @ 7:05 pm
The incisive artist's auction record is $15.3 million, but most works still trade in slightly more modest territory. Here's a guide.
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Scientists Find World’s Oldest Poison on 60,000-Year-Old Arrowheads
9 January 2026 @ 6:19 pm
A new study has identified toxins on arrowheads found in South Africa, revealing the chemical savvy of early humans.
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Why Is Belgium Moving to Dismantle Its Oldest Contemporary Art Museum?
9 January 2026 @ 5:37 pm
Critics call a controversial plan to strip Antwerp’s M HKA of its museum status and collection "unlawful."
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Art Palm Beach Debuts a Major Biennial-Style Installation for Its Fourth Edition
9 January 2026 @ 4:29 pm
Accompanying the curated selection of international gallery presentations, the 2026 edition sees the fair delve into the major players in the art ecosystem.
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How Artist Estates Became Fertile Ground for Young Dealers
9 January 2026 @ 1:53 pm
Artist estates that are not yet well-known in the market often require the same experimental spirit, vision, and networks that emerging dealers can provide.
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Where Art Insiders Are Placing Their Bets in 2026
8 January 2026 @ 10:12 pm
After the downturn, what comes next for the global art market in 2026? Senior editor Kate Brown discusses the outlook for the year with Marc Spiegler, former global director of Art Basel.
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