Though PULSE is a smallish fair for lesser-known exhibitors, its opening party is a true microcosm of the art world: the art-lovers are easily identifiable by their enthusiasm and sometimes by their haircuts, which, depending on the degree of asymmetry, advertise that the individual operates in a realm where flourishes of this sort are not just acceptable but hallmarks of authenticity.

ECONOMIST: Debating what to covet with unlimited funds