The proliferation of independent art fairs is creating a small constrained market for young artists. This market has not been impacted by the boon in the international global art market driven by investments which in 2017 generated close to $64 billion, an annual increase of 12%, and is generally considered to be a better investment than stocks, antiques, jewelry or gold.   Four out of five artworks bought at auction go into storage for future sale. Unfortunately, art does not provid...

Held from May 2-6 on Randall’s Island with two preview days the 2018 Frieze Art Fair has added in its seventh edition new sections and programs solidifying its position in the international art world. The importance of Frieze is further demonstrated by plans to hold a Frieze Fair in 2019 in Los Angeles. This  reflects the significant share of the international art market that is dominated by buyers from the United States which account for about 42% of t...

The international art fair held its 6th New York edition in Randall’s Island Park from May 5-7, 2017, presenting more than 200 leading galleries from 31 countries showcasing contemporary and 20th century art. Its international character was reflected by galleries from the Americas, Europe and Asia and new comers from Brazil, Guatemala, Japan and Poland. Its highlights featured some of the most important contemporary arts, including artists showing their works at the current Ven...