What summer slowdown? Seattle Art Fair expands

Against the grain of the art markets traditional summer slowdown, the Seattle Art Fair is growing after a successful launch last year. Forty-six newcomers, including New Yorks Pace/MacGill and Marlborough galleries, are among more than 80 exhibitors (up from 62) participating in the second edition this August. Founded by the billionaire Paul Allen, the Seattle-born co-founder of Microsoft, the fair aims to nurture the budding collector base in the region, says its director, Max Fishko. We plan