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Frieze New York will see over 65 international contemporary art dealers seeking buyers at New York venue the Shed, opening ...

London's National Gallery has acquired a 16th century work by an unknown painter. It includes some very unusual details.

Artworks by Sam Ghantous that contain the same materials used in microchips have been held up in customs for a week. It's ...

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