Art & Collecting
Christie's London Asian Art Week
As has often been reported, Asian art is the next big thing. Except, it's been a big thing for a century now
Seeing Swarovski's Sights (and the Heights) at St Paul's
If you’ve ever found climbing to the top of St Paul’s Geometric Staircase a little tiring, the new installation of a crystal designed by artist John Pawson and supported by Nadja Swarovski will let you save your breath
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Arte Not So Povera
At the other end of the scale, doing something new and thoughtful and even a bit daring, is Bonhams, which is launching its Contemporary department
Here's the Thing
When Spear’s hosted a debate on what makes a masterpiece, none of the participants could agree. Ivan Lindsay was there — but now he has the floor to himself
Fair Residues
New York-based artist Richard Dupont makes transparent sculptures filled with household waste. But that doesn’t mean his work is rubbish, says Anthony Haden-Guest
That's the Shiz(aru)
The Khalili brothers, sons of the billionaire collector of Islamic art, have opened Shizaru gallery on Mount Street. They talk to Josh Spero about their leap from Iraqi ceramics to rakish Contemporary art
Masterpiece London
30 June-5 July
Royal Hospital Chelsea
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Spear’s will be partnering with groundbreaking design and antiques fair Masterpiece London to host an exclusive breakfast debate to mark the opening of the Fair on 30 June.
Best of the West
Predictions that Los Angeles will become the next capital of the art world have so far come to nothing — but is that about to change, asks Anthony Haden-Guest
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