German Police break up international art forgery gang

A multimillion-dollar forgery ring that allegedly made 400 fake artworks by Russian avant-garde artists has been busted by German police.

New scam guide targets art dealers over VAT

A new and alarming scam guide is targeting the trade with demands linked to European Union regulations and focusing on VAT, according to The Antiques Trade Gazette.

Inaugural edition of Art Basel in Hong Kong

Art lovers, collectors and gallerists will gather on May 23 for Hong Kong's inaugural edition of Art Basel, sealing the city's status as an international art hub and Asia's leading art destination.

Van Gogh’s sketchbooks on display in 'Van Gogh at work' and for sale in facsimile edition

Of the many sketchbooks that Van Gogh must have had, only four have been preserved. They are in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, and three are now included in the anniversary exhibition Van Gogh at work. This exhibition is accompanied by a unique publication: the first-ever facsimile edition of all four sketchbooks.

Digital photography experts confirm the integrity of Paul Hansen’s image files

Following recent discussion and speculation in the media about the photograph by Paul Hansen, selected as World Press Photo of the Year 2012 by the contest jury, World Press Photo has submitted the image files for a forensic analysis.

Inaugural edition of Asia Week Hong Kong will launch on 22 May 2013

Asia Week Hong Kong will launch its inaugural edition taking place from 22 – 29 May, premiering with a week-long series of curated events and programming, to showcase and promote the best of Asian art from the antiquities to the contemporary.