Rufus Bird says the “masterpiece market” drives growth

Of the major art fairs to visit London every year, Frieze London (14-18 October 2026) is the elite event – serious, monied and glamorous. The London Art Fair, held last week, is a little more relaxed.

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Displaying personal possessions and objets is an art form – and also key to achieving a room with plenty of panache

BRAFA, the annual art and antiques fair held in the Belgian capital, remains alluring at 71 years of age by combining old favourites with new discoveries