smArt brIefsmArt brIef · August 29, 2026

Art Market Outlook: Autumn Sales Season Takes Shape

Christie's and Sotheby's unveil autumn sale highlights as the London and New York market season approaches. Plus: Gwangju Biennale controversy, a Rembrandt export bar, and curatorial appointments across the US.

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