The Islamic contemporary category is hard to define,
but easy to appreciate. By Abigail R. Esman
Leo Castelli’s archive, housed at the Smithsonian,
reveals a fascinating life in art. By Danielle O’Steen
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182 slim pickings
Those seeking the best American paintings may find
themselves waiting—and wanting. By Ann E. Berman
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188 young at art
Artists’ early works are not only revealing, they’re
gaining traction in the market. By Hilarie M. Sheets
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SPECIAL SECTION
130 jewelry+gems
Jewelry inspires a zeal quite unlike anything else, and these days, collectors can’t take their eyes off the stuff and even museums are taking notice.
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DEPARTMENTS
20 from the editor
What a great critic’s wise words about "pure,
irrational desire" mean for today’s market.
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24 contributors
Checking in with some of the talented people whose work graces our pages this month.
29 in the air
33 movers+shakers
192 conversation with...
When markets crash, put your money in art, says the
economist Clare McAndrew. By Sarah Douglas
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45 the reporter
59 datebook
70 in the studio
Rio de Janeiro informs everything that the local
artist Ernesto Neto creates. By Dan Horch
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83 souren melikian
This year’s TEFAF Maastricht demonstrated why the fair has stayed on top—and why it’s recession-proof.
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96 obsessions
Margo Grant Walsh’s sterling eye is behind her vast collection of silver objects. By Eve Kahn
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109 connoisseur
Trusty old grandfather clocks have surprisingly fresh
appeal for today’s collectors. By Deidre S. Greben
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When it comes to grandfathers, married clocks aren’t ideal, and repairs are a tricky business. By Deidre S. Greben
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192 books
Critical Mass
75 essays by Peter Schjeidahl detail his smart, witty, passionate encounters with gallery and museum shows, as well as such art events as the installation of the "Gates" in
Central Park. By Arthur C. Danto
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Veni, Vidi, Medici
Miles J. Unger examines art as a political tool during the Renaissance in his biography of Lorenzo de’ Medici. By Jonathon Keats
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Myth Understood
"Diego Rivera: The Complete Murals" reminds readers that the artist is truly one of the greats. By Peter Plagens
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Peter Plagens curates a slide show featuring some of Rivera’s greatest works.
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MARKETFILE
205 artist dossier
211 in brief
214 sales preview
225 auction reviews
232 databank