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News, thematic files and press review: follow the news of the Organisation and of the market.

Updated : October 28, 2026· 3 min read

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Corner Cabinet, René Dubois (c. 1765–1770)Latest newsRecent OIMAP announcements: decisions, operations, publications and institutional meetings.› Panel (c. 1780–1840)Thematic filesSyntheses to understand the major subjects of the art and heritage market: provenance, restitution, digital technology.› Interior of a Synagogue, Alessandro Magnasco (c. 1725–35)Press reviewSelection of press articles about OIMAP and the art market, with the selection policy.›

Following the news

Saint Peter Repentant, Georges de La Tour (1645)
Saint Peter Repentant, Georges de La Tour (1645)

This section brings together the Organisation's public information: official announcements, in-depth files and press articles about its work. It complements the calendar, the newsletter and the press releases.

Three pages make it up: the latest news, the files and the press review.

  • News
  • Press
  • Information

OIMAP News in figures

3Pages in the section
3Languages: FR, EN, ES
67Member States
2007Year of foundation

Source: OIMAP General Secretariat.

Breakdown

Official announcementsIndicative
Thematic filesIndicative
Press reviewIndicative

Indicative breakdown of the section's content.

What this section is for

OIMAP news is not just a showcase. It informs professionals of regulatory developments, warns the public of vigilance campaigns and documents the decisions taken by the Member States.

It is intended for everyone who follows the art market: collectors, gallery owners, public officials, researchers and journalists.

The birth of Rama and his brothers, from Chapter 17 of the Bala Kanda (Book of Childhood) of the Adhyatma Ramayana (Rama's Journey of the Su (c. 1820–30)
The birth of Rama and his brothers, from Chapter 17 of the Bala Kanda (Book of Childhood) of the Adhyatma Ramayana (Rama's Journey of the Su (c. 1820–30)
Relief of Apollo with Nike (27 BCE–14 CE)
Relief of Apollo with Nike (27 BCE–14 CE)
Cabinet Plate, W. T. Copeland & Sons (1883)
Cabinet Plate, W. T. Copeland & Sons (1883)

How content is chosen

Content is proposed by the directorates of the General Secretariat and validated by the communications department. An announcement must be accurate, dated and tied to an institutional source.

Personal opinions have no place in this section; interviews and speeches appear in the space of the Secretary-General.

The three formats

The latest news items are dated briefs. The files are thematic syntheses, updated as developments occur. The press review lists the articles devoted to the Organisation.

Each format has its own pace and level of detail. Briefs inform quickly, files explain, the press review gives perspective.

Languages and accessibility

Content is published in French, English and Spanish, the official languages of the Organisation. Versions are in principle published on the same day.

The pages comply with the site's accessibility rules: structured headings, alternative texts, sufficient contrast.

Three information formats

Contents of the section
FormatContentPace
Latest newsDated briefsRegular
FilesThematic synthesesUpdated as news develops
Press reviewPress articlesWeekly (indicative)

Milestones

  1. Foundation

    Creation of the Organisation.

  2. First public site

    Announcements put online (indicative).

  3. Trilingual edition

    Publications in FR, EN, ES.

  4. 19th General Assembly

    Singapore, 10–12 June.

Official information

View of the Gulf of Pozzuoli from Solfatara, Philipp Hackert (1803)
View of the Gulf of Pozzuoli from Solfatara, Philipp Hackert (1803)
Bowl with Chrysanthemums, Seifū Yohei IV (1914–46)
Bowl with Chrysanthemums, Seifū Yohei IV (1914–46)
Adoration of the Shepherds, Carlo Dolci (c. 1670)
Adoration of the Shepherds, Carlo Dolci (c. 1670)

Announcement or file

Winding Yarn (Interior of a Nantucket Kitchen), Eastman Johnson (1872)

Announcement

Brief information
  • Dated
  • Factual
  • Linked to a source

To inform quickly.

Figure from a Crèche: Angel (1780–1830)

File

Synthesis
  • Contextualised
  • Updated
  • Links to the texts

To understand.

Finding information

  1. Identify the format

    Brief, file or press.

  2. Open the page

    According to need.

  3. Read the date

    Freshness of the information.

  4. Subscribe

    Newsletter to be alerted.

Reading habits

An association manager

Interior Drawer for Cabinet, André-Charles Boulle (c. 1690)
« The files allow me to understand a complex subject without reading ten regulatory texts. »
Clara Eriksen, association manager (example)

Glossary

Brief
Short, factual and dated information.
File
Thematic synthesis regularly updated.
Press review
Selection of articles mentioning the Organisation.
Press release
Official text intended for the press.

Staying informed

So as not to miss anything, subscribe to the newsletter or consult the calendar. Journalists can also turn to the press releases.

Alerts on stolen works are published separately in the BIOP alerts section.

Frequently asked questions

Is the news free of charge?

Yes, all pages are freely accessible.

Can I receive the news by e-mail?

Yes, via the newsletter.

Where can I find the press releases?
How do I report an error?

Via the contact form.

Useful documents

Contacts

The Pyramid of Cestius, Rome, Michiel van Overbeek (c. 1650–80)
The Pyramid of Cestius, Rome, Michiel van Overbeek (c. 1650–80)
General SecretariatParis — Headquarters+33 1 00 00 00 00secretariat@oimap.exampleMonday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

Read the latest news

Temple of Athene Nike. Venus Victrix—Wingless Victory, Dimitrios Constantin (c. 1850s–60s)

The most recent announcements from the Organisation.

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