Art collecting, when examined through the lens of psychology, can be likened to walking a fine line. On one hand, it is viewed as a positive activity dedicated to the preservation and safeguarding of historical, cultural, and artistic artifacts. On the other hand, it is sometimes perceived as a purely economic endeavor aimed at profit-making, or even, in some cases, as an addictive...

At a talk accompanying her painting exhibition for the opening of Pace Gallery’s new branch in Japan, Maisha Mohammadi discussed her transition from neuroscience to art, her creative process, and how she embedded a wish for her husband into one of her works.

"The financial burden of participating in prominent art fairs such as Art Basel or Frieze poses a significant challenge for small galleries and emerging artists, particularly in recent months as the art market has been grappling with a crisis. In this discussion, Magnus Resch raises critical questions: How many more galleries can continue to operate under such difficult market condi...

Using artworks as collateral for loans is not a new concept, but recent reports suggest that this practice is experiencing a notable rise and becoming increasingly prevalent in the global art market.

Collaborative exhibitions, born from the cooperation among galleries, have been increasing in recent years. This trend is also evident in Iran, with such events on the rise, as seen in the recent multi-gallery exhibition celebrating the 100th birthday of Mohsen Vaziri-Moghaddam. In light of this artist's exhibition, the following report provides an overview of gallery collaborations...

Auction houses are where wealthy collectors and art dealers gather and compete for the best of the art world. These actors tend to change the atmosphere of this world with their performance; Auctioneers are also interested in seeing the boom of the market with successful sales. Although, watching these events, the most important of which are the evening auctions, creates a certain e...

Manoucher Yektai, an esteemed Iranian poet and artist, made his entry into the secondary market in 2006 with two unique pieces featured at the Dreweatts and Bloomsbury auction in Berkshire, England. Up until 2013, Yektai's market saw limited growth, mainly due to the scarcity of his works and their presence in lesser-known auctions. The launch of the Tehran Auction in 2011 marked a...

The Venice Biennale is one of the oldest and most prestigious avant-garde art exhibitions in the world, with a high level of credibility. In addition to presenting artists' works and introducing them, this biennial is important for predicting and creating new artistic trends. It manages its events with a multidisciplinary model of organization and management, which has made its natu...

Mohsen Vaziri-Moghaddam, an Iranian painter, sculptor, lecturer, and art writer, was born in Behbahan in 1925 and passed away in Rome 94 years later. Throughout his career, he conducted various experiments using different materials and media. However, Vaziri-Moghaddam is most renowned for his sand paintings and articulated sculptures. His works have been featured in auctions since 2...