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Latest Art Market News from Around the World

JM Gems Offers Professional In-House Jewellery Appraisal Services in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jewellery owners in Halifax and across Atlantic Canada can now access professional jewellery and gemstone appraisal services without having to send their valuable pieces away. Downtown Halifax jeweller JM Gems provides comprehensive, confidential, in-house appraisal and valuation services, with all assessments conducted on-site. A key feature of the service is that jewellery never leaves the JM Gems premises during the appraisal process. The company’s downtown Halifax location is equipped with advanced gemmological technology, including a GIA microscope, spectrometer, and other high-precision instruments used for the identification, examination, and documentation of gemstones and jewellery.

Top Galleries for Museum-Quality Antique European Tapestries in the U.S. in 2026

Acquiring historical textiles requires a methodical approach, as the market for woven art moves from decorative appeal to rigorous academic collecting. In 2026, interest in centuries-old weaving centers reached a more analytical phase. Collectors no longer buy for aesthetic scale alone; they want verifiable historical context, specific workshop identification, and clear conservation records. Working in this specialized sector involves understanding the histories of French and Flemish looms, analyzing the chemical stability of natural dyes, and identifying institutions that keep rigorous standards for authentication.

Vian Borchert’s ‘Luminous’ Exhibition Puts Light, Color and Hope at the Center of Abstraction

Distinguished artist Vian Borchert is presenting LUMINOUS, a solo exhibition centered on light as a metaphor for hope, renewal, clarity and inner awakening. The exhibition runs from August 13 through October 17, 2026, and is being showcased exclusively online through Artsy. Known for her expressionist approach and poetic treatment of abstraction, Borchert uses her signature blue palette to create atmospheric works inspired by the sea, sky and contemplative qualities of nature. Rather than depicting identifiable locations, the paintings present open-ended environments shaped by intuitive mark-making, lyrical color, expressive brushwork and nostalgic memories.

A Map of the Human Voice: Neel Khokhani and the Epochal Collection

Most collections tell you who matters. The Epochal Collection asks a different question: what remains of us when the systems that rank, categorize, and increasingly imitate human beings have finished their work? By placing canonical figures beside artists whose careers are only beginning, and voices from the cultural center beside those long excluded from it, Neel Khokhani has assembled something stranger than a collection and more ambitious than a survey. It is a record of human expression at a moment when the meaning of being human is itself being renegotiated. Across paintings, sculptures, textiles, and even works made with breath as a material, a pattern emerges—one that turns a private collection into a cultural argument about memory, identity, mortality, and the future now arriving at our doorstep.

The Perfect Affordable Gift for Creatives Actually Exists — FOLLOW.ART Nexus Card

This Valentine’s Day, FOLLOW.ART invites art lovers, collectors, and cultural supporters to celebrate love in its most lasting form: support, connection, and belief in creative practice. Instead of traditional Valentine’s gifts that fade quickly, FOLLOW.ART proposes something meaningful and enduring — the Nexus Card, a digital portfolio and professional connector designed for artists and curators, available for under $50!

Own a Piece of American Art History: Mateo Blanco’s Museum-Exhibited Textile Flag Debuts at Palm Beach Modern Auctions

For the first time ever, collectors will have the extraordinary opportunity to acquire a museum-exhibited work by internationally acclaimed artist Mateo Blanco. His celebrated textile flag, Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice (2023), will be offered at Palm Beach Auctions on November 15, 2025—marking a historic debut on the secondary market.

FOLLOW.ART introduces the Nexus Card: A new digital portfolio tool, in a UK debut collaboration with the Visual Artists Association (VAA)

FOLLOW ART introduces Nexus Card digital portfolio tool in UK debut collaboration with Visual Artists

FOLLOW.ART, a new space created exclusively for artists and curators, today unveils the Nexus Card, a digital portfolio and networking tool designed to transform how creatives present their work and build sustainable careers. The Nexus Card, powered by FOLLOW.ART,  is designed to solve some of the most pressing challenges faced by today’s artists and curators. Unlike traditional social platforms, it ensures professional visibility without algorithms, with every profile equally discoverable and not tied to follower counts or engagement metrics. It functions as both a mobile-ready portfolio and a networking tool, easily shared online or in person, offering a streamlined alternative to maintaining separate websites and business cards.

Historic Dalai Lama Sale at Bonhams Breaks Records with Krishna Kanwal’s Watercolors and Sir Basil Gould’s Archive

The Dalai Lama on the Throne

Discover the remarkable story behind Sir Basil Gould’s historic collection—featuring exclusive artworks, rare photographs, and personal artifacts from Tibet’s most pivotal moments. From Krishna Kanwal’s evocative watercolors capturing the enthronement of the young Dalai Lama to Gould’s intimate archive of images and memorabilia, this auction offers a rare glimpse into a transformative chapter of Tibetan history. Uncover the full story of this extraordinary sale and the figures who shaped it—an event that achieved nearly a million pounds in just one day.

London Watch Auction Sets New Records with Iconic Brands and Rare Timepieces

Bonhams’ recent watch sale in London achieved over £1.6 million, featuring masterpieces from Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, and F.P. Journe. The standout was F.P. Journe’s platinum Chronomètre à Résonance, selling for £140,100, while the Cartier Crash broke records at £114,700. The auction’s diverse collection drew global collectors, emphasizing the strong demand for both vintage rarities and innovative designs, setting a new benchmark for luxury watch collecting.

Rare Gandhi Portrait Achieves £152,800, Tripling Its Estimate

Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi by Clare Leighton

Discover the extraordinary story behind a rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi that recently shattered auction records. Created by Clare Leighton—an artist who personally met Gandhi during a pivotal moment in history—this painting is more than just a work of art; it’s a unique glimpse into a legendary leader’s life. From its remarkable journey through history to its astonishing sale price, uncover the fascinating details that make this portrait a true treasure for collectors and history enthusiasts alike. Dive into the full story to learn why this artwork captivated the world and what it reveals about Gandhi’s enduring legacy.