It’s no secret that fairs are eager to bring in a new generation of buyers. TEFAF Maastricht, the world’s preeminent fair for Old Master works, has integrated contemporary art into its offerings to help court young collectors, among other tactics. Is it working?
Also at TEFAF, dealer Marianne Boesky is showing paintings by contemporary artist Danielle Mckinney alongside a handful of works by 20th century American art titan Edward Hopper. Could this point to an uptick in interest in historic American art after decades in the doldrums? Plus, what is “red-chip” art?
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