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Paris Photo Sees Visitor and Exhibitor Numbers Drop Slightly; While Sales Reports Were Positive; Several Former Long-Time Exhibitors Bailed in 2025

In November, the international photography world once again gathered at the Grand Palais for Paris Photo, the leading fair for fine art photography. The 28th edition of the fair brought…

Featured Exhibit

19th-Century Erotic Photographs

By Matt Damsker

There is very little that is new under the sun, so it stands to reason that erotic photography flourished in the 19th century as an early passion of…

Collecting Resources

The Care and Handling of Fine Art Photographs

Because photographs can easily be damaged, taking precautionary measures is the best defense in protecting their value. This article is designed to help you understand the basic care and…

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