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A comeback for sales of fine art
Several art auctions over the past few weeks have been turning over healthy sales for dealers. Kai Ryssdal follows up with art advistor Richard Polsky, who had a painting this week in a Sotheby's auction. (11/13/2009)
Art sales recovering in slow economy
The Fall contemporary art auctions will be going on this week at Sotheby's and Christie's in New York. Kai Ryssdal talks to art dealer Richard Polsky, who looks into how art auctions are doing in the market now and what's selling. (11/09/2009)
Art auction houses test the market
The art auction season is kicking off in New York. But some aspects of art auctioning are going, going, gone. Jeremy Hobson reports. (11/03/2009)
Traders floored by technology
James Allen Smith, director of the documentary "Floored," talks with Steve Chiotakis about his film, which explores the intersection of technology and tradition. (10/15/2009)
NYC threatens to rip Garment District
New York City's Garment District has been a major hub for clothes production for over 100 years. But proposed zoning law changes would open the area up for development. Kai Ryssdal talks to designer Nanette Lepore, who is fighting the changes. (10/07/2009)
No home should be without a T-Rex
Ever wanted to own the skeleton of a woolly mammoth? Buyers at a natural history auction in Las Vegas scored one for the price of a BMW. Other attendees were out for pricier game. Stacey Vanek-Smith dropped in and took some pictures. (10/05/2009)
New Mariah CD booklet 'ads' up
With music album sales slumping, record labels are looking for new revenue streams. So Mariah Carey's label is trying something a little different for her latest CD. Daryl Paranada reports. (09/29/2009)
Grand Rapids hopes art has big rewards
Thousands of artists will be descending on Grand Rapids, Mich., in the hopes of snagging a $250,000 prize. Dustin Dwyer reports on how the Rust Belt town is hoping to remake itself. (09/28/2009)
Don't tamper with my conker
A scandal in the British game of Conkers has disrupted the World Conker Championships, a charitable tournament. See the video here and find out what some will do to achieve conk-quest. (09/28/2009)
Palm Springs eyes art for vacant stores
Palm Springs, Calif., will be the latest city in the nation to decorate its vacant storefronts with art. Mitchell Hartman reports. (09/18/2009)
