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10 Must-See Exhibitions in Europe This Year (2025)
10 Must-See Exhibitions in Europe This Year (2025)

From new insights into Gustav Klimt’s working methods to the rare reunification of early Italian masterworks, there is something for every art lover on the agenda.

The World’s Most Prestigious Art Fairs (By Continent/Region)
The World’s Most Prestigious Art Fairs (By Continent/Region)

Here's everything you need to know about the world's most prestigious fairs.

What Is Mudlarking? Treasure Hunting in the Thames
What Is Mudlarking? Treasure Hunting in the Thames

The dense mud of the River Thames traps and preserves all kinds of trash and treasure. Mudlarking is beachcombing, London-style.

Collectible Toys Worth $1000s: Rare Finds With High Prices
Collectible Toys Worth $1000s: Rare Finds With High Prices

Explore collectible toys, from Pokémon cards to Hot Wheels, that have sold for thousands. Here are the most valuable toys in today's market.

Digital Art: Definition, Brief History, & Tips for Collecting
Digital Art: Definition, Brief History, & Tips for Collecting

Digital art is a rapidly expanding medium, and the market is becoming increasingly attractive for private collectors.

Sotheby’s and Christie’s: A Comparison of the Biggest Auction Houses
Sotheby’s and Christie’s: A Comparison of the Biggest Auction Houses

Sotheby’s and Christie’s are both international auction houses established in the 1700s that now have connections to royalty and billionaires.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Garnet
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Garnet

Garnet is a semi-precious gemstone whose history and mythology is as varied and vivid as its colors.

Top 5 Auction Houses in the World
Top 5 Auction Houses in the World

Get to know the top 5 auction houses and what they offer.