Series synopsis
The Oligarch and the Art Dealer is a documentary television series that premiered on ARTE on May 3, 2026. It ended on May 3, 2026. It was created by Andreas Dalsgaard. It stars Alexandra Bregman.
When the Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier meets the Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev, he quickly rises through the ranks. From a role as a discreet adviser, he becomes a global power broker and manager of Rybolovlev’s investments in one of the world’s most closed and enigmatic markets: the part of the art world where the sums are staggering and the value of artworks is something agreed upon by a narrow elite of connoisseurs and ultrarich tycoons.
Premise
When the Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier meets the Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev, he quickly rises through the ranks. From a role as a discreet adviser, he becomes a global power broker and manager of Rybolovlev’s investments in one of the world’s most closed and enigmatic markets: the part of the art world where the sums are staggering and the value of artworks is something agreed upon by a narrow elite of connoisseurs and ultrarich tycoons.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alexandra Bregman as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | May 3, 2026 | May 3, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 3, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 3, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 3, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ARTE |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 3, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 3, 2026 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | ended |