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David Harrison: a new animal magic

2009-09-06T23:00:00Z

David Harrison�s small but luxurious paintings look like the illustrations for children�s fairytales

What a performance from Zhang Huan

2009-09-02T23:00:00Z

The genius of Chinese artist Zhang Huan is better represented by a fascinating new book than by the two live pigs in his new show.

Pick up some smart art: Six young British artists to watch

2009-07-17T08:09:45Z

Move over Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst - a new wave of British artists is emerging. For canny investors, now may be the time to start collecting such work

Art buyers put their money on Doig as the next Hockney

2009-07-01T07:41:35Z

Christie's defied the chill of recession to stage a �19million auction of contemporary art in London - with 86 per cent of the lots selling

Desperate Housewife bidders set �5 million record for a Hockney

2009-05-14T08:29:21Z

An auction record for a David Hockney picture was set at Christie�s in New York when his Beverly Hills Housewife sold for �5.28 million

Yours for �40 ... and it could be a Tracey Emin

2008-11-05T08:23:27Z

YOKO Ono, Tracey Emin and photographer David Bailey have created new works to help future artists

Buy Hirst art for �40 ... if you're lucky

2008-10-22T07:42:19Z

An exhibition that gives art lovers the chance to buy a Tracy Emin, David Bailey, Yoko Ono or Damien Hirst for just �40 returns next month.

Freud's portrait of Bacon only makes low estimate of �5.4m

2008-10-20T08:51:33Z

The last surviving portrait of Francis Bacon by his friend and fellow artist Lucian Freud has failed to reach its upper estimate at auction

Thank you, Mr Saatchi

2008-10-09T23:00:00Z

We should be grateful for the opening show of the collector's new gallery � it illustrates the true mediocrity of contemporary Chinese art.

Art & design

2008-10-01T15:24:02Z

London has recently underlined its status as the global capital of contemporary art. These are the key players in the world�s most exciting market.

Nicest space in London, but I'm puzzled by what's on show

2008-10-06T07:30:55Z

I am uncertain about contemporary Chinese art. Large paintings look handsome on Charles Saatchi's walls, flattered by the new gallery's scale, proportions and brilliant lighting, flattered too by the Serota hang in which very little is set against a tremendous lot of wall, but I must ask this simple question - are they any good?

Cheesey way to remember Diana

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

A cloying souffl�; named after the Princess of Wales is typical of the heavy-handed approach of the new owners of Launceston Place.

The capital's must-see Spring exhibitions

2008-03-12T15:18:22Z

From Renoir and Picasso to Tutankhamun to the Terracotta Army, Daralyn Danns and Niki Chesworth check out the must-see exhibitions this Easter.

Tate accused again of buying works by its trustee painters

2008-02-15T09:05:05Z

The Tate is facing accusations of boosting the careers of its trustees after buying paintings by members of its board

Old Doig with new tricks

2008-02-08T00:00:00Z

Intensity of vision and wide-ranging influences have shaped Peter Doig into a latterday Turner, says Ben Lewis.

Inspiration of the photograph

2007-10-07T23:00:00Z

Work from Andy Warhol and Gerhard Richter kicks-off the Painting Of The Modern World exhibition.

Rosco raises record �36.8m

2007-05-16T10:41:14Z

A Mark Rothko abstract painting became the most expensive work of post-war art sold at auction when it went for $72.8 million (£36.8 million ) at Sotheby's in New York.

Banksy pokes fun at record art prices

2007-02-13T10:00:07Z

Banksy's take on Sotheby's record-breaking art sales features the message: "I Can't Believe You Morons Actually Buy This S**t."

�5m splashed out on a Canoe at record sale

2007-02-08T12:26:06Z

A Sotheby's sale of modern art in London has made a record-breaking �45.8 million with thirteen works sold for more than a million pounds each.

It's time the Tate traded in some Turners

2007-01-19T00:00:00Z

Before crying 'Heresy!', museum directors should consider this, says Brian Sewell: selling lesser works to pay for the occasional masterpiece is common sense.

The �30,000 crucifixion of Andrew and Fergie

2006-10-17T09:12:40Z

A picture depicting Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson nailed to crosses by transvestite potter Grayson Perry is to go under the hammer.

Damien changes his spots

2006-10-10T09:56:04Z

It's a blockbuster modern art sale with a difference. Among the work up for grabs is a new spot painting by Damien Hirst, an etching by Lucian Freud and another box by Rachel Whiteread.

Critic's Choice: Top Five Exhibitions

2006-08-24T13:52:48Z

A host of big-name artists show some highly unrepresentative pieces at ICA and a choice selection of Constable landscapes at Tate Britain. Hephzibah Anderson looks at five great exhibitions.

Gut feeling in the gallery

2006-08-01T23:00:00Z

As with domestic politics, summer is the silly season in the art world and the ICA's latest show Surprise Surprise is a playful parody of the power politics of contemporary art culture.