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Few know about David Ricardo’s 1817 theory of comparative advantage, which explained why trading between countries benefits everyone involved. Over the past 200 years, while the global population grew five times larger, average income per person increased more than eight times—15 times faster than in the previous 800 years. Simply put: trade creates wealth. Trump’s […]
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Art thefts have fascinated the world for decades, combining intrigue, crime, and the priceless value of great masterpieces. While many stolen artworks are recovered, some remain missing, leaving a trail of mystery. Here are five of the most notorious art heists that continue to captivate art lovers and investigators alike. 1. The Isabella Stewart Gardner
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Star Lots by Klimt, Van Gogh, Matisse to Lead Landmark Sales Sotheby’s has secured the consignment of two major private art collections, valued collectively at around $520 million, for its marquee auction series in New York this November—the first to be held at its newly renovated global headquarters in the iconic Breuer Building. The collections,
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British Art Fair 2025, scheduled for 25–28 September at London’s Saatchi Gallery, will present a dynamic showcase of Modern and Contemporary British Art, reaffirming its status as the country’s only fair dedicated exclusively to art from mid-20th century to today. Over 80 leading UK dealers, including Austin/Desmond Fine Art, Patrick Bourne, The Fine Art Society,
Anant Art will participate in The Armory Show 2025 with the exhibit “Holding Space as Radical Persistence” at Booth No. 204, Javits Center, New York, from September 5 to 7, with a VIP preview on September 4. The presentation features artists Bushra Waqas Khan, Probir Gupta, and Vikrant Bhise, whose works critically investigate physical, political,
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Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 will take place from December 5-7, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with VIP preview days scheduled for December 3-4. The fair will feature 285 premier galleries representing 44 countries and territories, marking it as the leading international art fair in the Americas. The fair operates under the direction
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The 13th edition of the Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art, one of Europe’s most influential platforms for experimental art, opened its doors on June 14, 2025, and will run until September 14. Staging over 170 works by more than 60 artists and collectives across four historically charged venues, this year’s biennale promises to reshape the
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The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) has cancelled the 37th edition of The Art Show, marking the first time in decades that the prestigious fair will not take place at New York’s Park Avenue Armory. In an email to members sent last week, ADAA leadership described the decision as a “strategic pause” following “careful
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Investing in Art is a great idea though like any other form of investment this too has its advantages and risks. While earlier art was collected more like a passion, without a doubt art as an investment has gained popularity over time. The art market has diversified and with art investment growing in popularity and
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AstaGuru’s recently concluded ‘Collectors’ Choice’ auction witnessed remarkable results for two rare and historically significant offerings by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, reaffirming his enduring legacy and cultural resonance. Lot no 5, an extraordinary archival lot of 35 handwritten letters with 14 envelopes that Tagore penned to sociologist Dhurjati Prasad Mukerji, sold for ₹5,90,00,000. Written between
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