Using artworks as collateral for loans is not a new concept, but recent reports suggest that this practice is experiencing a notable rise and becoming increasingly prevalent in the global art market.

To keep the content concise, this top 22 list has been split into two parts, focusing on auctions from 2010 onwards. This timeframe not only allows for easier access to data but also reflects the dramatic surge in prices in recent years, making older figures less relevant. The "Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence" auction has been purposefully excluded to prevent it from overshadowi...

To keep the content concise, this top 22 list has been split into two parts, focusing on auctions from 2010 onwards. This timeframe not only allows for easier access to data but also reflects the dramatic surge in prices in recent years, making older figures less relevant. The "Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence" auction has been purposefully excluded to prevent it from overshadowi...

He calls his father simply "Mohsen." Mohsen Vaziri Moghadam, one of Iran's most renowned artists—a painter and sculptor—would have turned 100 this year. On this occasion, Hamon Vaziri Moghadam, his son and the president of the Mohsen Vaziri Moghadam Foundation, has organized an exhibition of his father's works. This program will be displayed in 22 galleries across Tehran and other c...

This article is a Persian translation of Margaret Hong's "Observations on the Pre-Modern Islamic Art Auction Market." It provides an in-depth analysis of the market's trends over the past decade, noting significant fluctuations in sales and interest among major auction houses like Sotheby’s and Christie’s. The article also examines the growing appeal of specific categories, such as...

The Tehran Auction began operations in 1391 (2012/2013) and has since conducted nineteen sessions across four categories: Modern and Contemporary, Classic and Modern, Contemporary, and Modern. Artchart has meticulously reviewed each session, compiling detailed reports for reference. This page provides convenient access to Artchart's reports on the Tehran Auction, serving as a centra...

Collaborative exhibitions, born from the cooperation among galleries, have been increasing in recent years. This trend is also evident in Iran, with such events on the rise, as seen in the recent multi-gallery exhibition celebrating the 100th birthday of Mohsen Vaziri-Moghaddam. In light of this artist's exhibition, the following report provides an overview of gallery collaborations...

The 2000s and 2010s are considered pivotal decades in the landscape of Iranian art. During this period, new artistic approaches were introduced into the Iranian visual arts scene by both the public and private sectors. The art market also began to take an interest in Middle Eastern art, organizing the first auctions dedicated to these works. In the early auctions specifically focuse...

The 2000s and 2010s are considered pivotal decades in the landscape of Iranian art. During this period, new artistic approaches were introduced into the Iranian visual arts scene by both the public and private sectors. The art market also began to take an interest in Middle Eastern art, organizing the first auctions dedicated to these works. In the early auctions specifically focuse...