FEATURES 66 A Man of Style The culture-conscious Middle Eastern emirates are 64 hosting fairs and a biennial in the coming months. By Simon Hewitt Read the Article 72 italy rebooted International interest has energized Italy’s contemporary-art scene. By Amy Serafin Read the Article 56 When in Dubai for…Contemparabia The glamorous winter destination offers three art fairs this month—and plenty of other activities, too. Read the Article DEPARTMENTS 12 Letter from the Editor Reflecting on the contents of this issue—and many of the issues that affect the international art market. Read the Letter 14 Contributors Checking in with some of the talented people whose work graces our pages this month. 17 In the Air Blue Steel Blues Recession Friendly The Bright Side? A Russian Toast Nuts to You 19 Movers+Shakers Support Group Uptown Bound Good Timing 21 Conversation With... Iwan Wirth The dealer has already lived through one downturn—and he isn’t afraid of this one. By Sarah Douglas 23 The Reporter Claim Game After the Fall Making It Neue 29 Datebook What’s happening this month at galleries, museums, auctions and fairs around the globe. Select Crowd Cezanne Central It's Universal Once a Decade Hals Mark All that Glitters Signature Lincoln Sheer Surrealism 34 In the Studio Roxy Paine The artist’s sprawling Catskills studio allows him to build his ambitious works. By Meredith Mendelsohn 43 Souren Melikian Chasing the Unique The appeal of ancient objects proved timeless at December’s antiquities auctions in New York. 50 Obsessions A Time for Beauty Collector Horace Wood Brock has created a world of Regency elegance at home. By Annette Grant 57 brothers in law When Ishmael Called Conflicts of interest can arise when an auction house has a special relationship with a consignor. 63 opinion Beyond the Bubbles A seasoned dealer advises against investing in art— unless the field is Old Masters. By Richard Feigen MARKETFILE 83 In Brief High Picture Quality Demisch Danant auf Deutsch Latin Heat on Simmer 83 sales preview London Sales Preview 87 Auction Reviews New York: American Paintings London: Russian Paintings 112 Databank A New Order