In the evolution of art fairs, the starting point seemed to be when in 1737 the Paris Salon opened to the public, which initially brought together a small fraternity of illustrious art dealers that provided strength in numbers and images. After that moment in time, these "expositions" rapidly became an...

This post was co-authored by Marisa J. Pascucci, Associate Editor, The Art Economist.

The annual fall auctions have just taken place during the week of 11-11-11, and so we've picked the top 11 priciest bombshells from the final "hammer price" tabulations. The auction itself is full of excitement, with a...

During the '80s art boom, people lovingly called the Hamptons "SoHo by the Sea," but now, it could be called "Chelsea by the Sea," as writer, Phoebe Hoban, points out in her overview of the seasonal scene there in the most recent issue of The Art Economist. Every summer...

Alexander McQueen's designs, on display until August 7 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, literally changed the course of fashion history and culture. This is one of the most memorable and imaginative fashion exhibitions ever mounted anywhere, and it should not be missed. There are about 100 ensembles and over...

Next week, London hosts contemporary auctions organized by Christie's, Sotheby's and Phillips de Pury. While there are gems on the docket like Warhol's brilliant Electric Chair and works by other very iconic American figures like Basquiat and Calder, the collection is overwhelmingly European.

There is an unusual vintage selection...

It's not much of a challenge to figure out which of the hundreds of lots are considered the most valuable--just look at the estimates, starting at $40 million, and work your way down the list. The following top ten artworks are not necessarily the obvious trophies that are available for...

Will Ryman's "The Roses" (2011) on Park Avenue. Photo by Iwan Baan. Courtesy of Paul Kasmin Gallery

It's certainly not always easy, and often confusing, to sift through the multitude of fresh, genuine talent somewhere out there that is...