Collectors
The World's Largest Private Sports Memorabilia Collection Is On Display—For Now
After more than two decades, super collector Gary Cypres finally opened his legendary memorabilia collection to the public. But the display, and the collection itself, won't last forever.
These People Are Going Beanie-Baby Levels of Crazy over Tiny Animal Toys
Drawn to the brand's feel-good philosophy and irresistible whimsy, discerning collectors are blowing thousands on Sylvanian families, a Japanese range of little toy creatures.
What Some of the World's Biggest 'Playboy' Collectors Think of Its Nudity-Free Rebrand
The magazine's decision to move away from full nudity made headlines and resulted in a spat between Hugh Hefner's son and the company he founded. But what do the magazine's biggest fans think?
From Broken Roofs to Broken Marriages: Meeting Some of the Most Obsessive Vinyl Hoarders
Welcome to a world where people make huge sacrifices just to feed their engrossing love for music.
Here's How NADA Keeps It Fresh
New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) Executive Director Heather Hubbs gives us the lowdown on putting together a highlight of Miami Art Week.
Synthetic DNA Could Soon Be Used to Thwart Art Fraud
At the University at Albany, scientists and art specialists are developing new standards to identify and track priceless works of art.
The Greatest Sports Card Collection Ever Is Finally Where Everyone Can See It
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has owned the greatest card collection ever for nearly 70 years, and kept it mostly out of sight. Now, slowly, it is arriving online.
Meet the UK's Most Obsessive Board Game Collectors
One has over 2,700 board games in his house, and estimates the collection is worth over $125,000.
Frieze Week Kicks Off with Art World Poker Night
Inside a tent at the SELECT Fair, artist Fawn Rogers held a high-stakes game where paintings of high-powered collectors were the cards.
Meet the Collector Trying to Build the Internet's Next Big Digital Art Market
Talking to Mike Duca, co-founder of the NeonMob online digital art platform.
Here Are the 10 Priciest Works in Sotheby's New eBay Auction
Inside eBay and Sotheby’s new online live auction experience.