The sale of Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian” at Sotheby’s for a staggering $6.2 million once again underscores the artist’…
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Guggenheim Bilbao Names Miren Arzalluz as New Director
Miren Arzalluz’s appointment as the next general director of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao marks a pivotal moment f…
From Shed Doorstop to Auction Block: Forgotten £2.5 Million Edme Bouchardon Bust Set for Sale After Court Approval
In a peculiar turn of fate, a centuries-old bust valued at £2.5 million ($3.2 million) may soon be auctioned after spend…
Artist Opportunities: December 2024 and January 2025 via Creative Capital
As a new year fast approaches, enjoy the downtime of the holiday season by applying to new artist opportunities! From pu…
Frank Auerbach, Pioneering British Painter of the School of London, Dies at 93
Frank Auerbach’s journey in art, emerging from chaos and rigor, is a testament to the transformative power of paint and …
Ancient Seals Unlock Secrets of Proto-Cuneiform: New Study Reveals Links Between Symbolic Imagery and the Birth of Writing
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have unearthed surprising connections between proto-cuneiform—the precursor to th…
Botched Heist: Thieves Bomb Dutch Gallery to Steal Andy Warhol’s Reigning Queens but Leave Trail of Damaged Art
The recent heist at the MPV Gallery in Oisterwijk, Netherlands, reveals the allure of Andy Warhol’s work and the persist…
2024 Art Basel and UBS Survey: High-Net-Worth Collectors Fuel Optimism in a Shifting Art Market
The 2024 Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting offers a nuanced portrait of the shifting dynamics within the upp…
Art Adviser Lisa Schiff Pleads Guilty to $6.5 Million Fraud, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
Manhattan-based art adviser Lisa Schiff, known for her elite clientele, pleaded guilty on October 17 to a federal wire f…
Step Inside History: Explore a Replica of Anne Frank’s home in NYC Opening in Early 2025
The upcoming “Anne Frank: The Exhibition,” slated to open in New York City at the Center for Jewish History …