Art Basel announced 290 participating galleries for its Swiss fair running June 18–21 at the Messeplatz with VIP days June 16–17; 21 first-timers include Phillida Reid, Pippy Houldsworth, Berry Campbell, Ortuzar, and Jessica Silverman. Gallery Weekend Berlin returns May 1–3 for its 22nd edition with 50 galleries and a new Perspectives sector inviting curated galleries to present "outstanding artistic positions," featuring a James Turrell light work at Max Goeltiz and a Giorgio Griffa solo at Walter Storms Galerie. Sotheby's raised its buyer's premium on works up to $2 million from 27% to 28%, while the 22% mid-tier rate will apply to $2–8 million lots. Joel Shapiro's personal wine cellar will be auctioned at Sotheby's New York on March 6 with estimates above $700,000. Several gallery leadership moves and new representations were announced, including Corinna Durland joining kurimanzutto and Petzel representing Emma Webster.
"Art Basel has announced 290 participating galleries for its flagship Swiss fair, running June 18-21 at the Messeplatz, with VIP days on June 16 and 17. Among the 21 first-timers are London's Phillida Reid and Pippy Houldsworth, Berry Campbell and Ortuzar of New York, and San Francisco's Jessica Silverman. - Gallery Weekend Berlin returns May 1-3 for its 22nd edition with 50 participating galleries."
"This year will see the launch of the new Perspectives sector, which invites a curated list of galleries to present "outstanding artistic positions." Examples include a light work by James Turrell at Max Goeltiz and a solo spotlight on Giorgio Griffa at Walter Storms Galerie. Auction Houses - Sotheby's has increased its buyer's premium on works selling for up to $2 million from 27 percent to 28 percent."
"The 22 percent mid-tier rate remains unchanged but will now apply to lots selling between $2 million and $8 million. (The Art Newspaper) - The personal wine cellar of American sculptor Joel Shapiro is hitting the auction block at Sotheby's New York on March 6. It is expected to fetch in excess of $700,000. Galleries - Corinna Durland has joined kurimanzutto as senior director in New York. She previously held leadership positions at Schwartzman&, Art Agency Partners, and Gavin Brown's Enterprise."
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