I don’t know much about modern art but I know what it costs

John Preston reviews The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art and Auction Houses by Don Thompson Don Thompson has good advice for anyone who walks into an art gallery with even vague thoughts of buying a work of art. Ignore the girl behind the desk who looks at you with withering … Read more

Sotheby’s Announces It Will Introduce London Contemporary Art Week in February 2008

LONDON.- Sotheby’s announced that in February 2008, it will be holding its flagship Contemporary Art auctions during a stand-alone week of Contemporary Art events for the first time, including an extended public exhibition devoted solely to the best international Post-War and Contemporary Art. An Evening Sale of around 70 lots will be held on Wednesday, … Read more