The art market is at a crossroads, impacted by tech billionaires' disinterest in culture, a shift to other assets, and rising geopolitical instability. Decreased funding and authoritarian politics threaten the arts, even as top-tier sales show resilience amidst global uncertainty.
Cinematographer Dante Spinotti discusses filming the 'Melania' documentary, his friendship with Brett Ratner, and his non-committal stance on related controversies. He shares insights into the White House experience and photographing Melania Trump.
New documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files reveal billionaire Leon Black's vast private art collection, featuring works by Picasso and Michelangelo, and detail his controversial financial ties to Epstein.
A 2024 report details gifts received by US officials, including President Biden's Angolan "Marimba" painting and other art from foreign leaders. Federal employees must report gifts over $480, typically transferring them to national archives or compensating the Treasury.
The Courtauld announces two new contemporary art galleries and a reading room at Somerset House, funded by a £10m gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation and scheduled to open in 2029.
Explore the artistic legacy of Beryl Cook as two new exhibitions in Plymouth recontextualize her work within the Western art canon, highlighting her influence on LGBTQ history and modern art.
Explore Louise Nevelson's reprised installations, the 'Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art' exhibition focusing on LGBTQ+ artists, and the cultural impact of Iran's protests and internet cut-off, as reported by The Art Newspaper.
The Metropolitan Opera is implementing drastic measures, including layoffs, executive pay cuts, and the potential sale of Chagall murals, to address financial challenges and establish new sustainable business models.
Albert Barnes, a premier US Post-Impressionist collector, amassed seven Van Goghs for his Foundation, yet famously missed chances to acquire both "Starry Night" paintings despite multiple offers. Martin Bailey chronicles these intriguing art tales.
Explore the story of Gauguin's Cleopatra Pot and his complex relationship with Van Gogh, involving art exchanges, hidden motives, and the iconic Sunflowers. Unveiling the pot's journey and symbolism.
The Zilart Museum, founded by Andrey and Yelizaveta Molchanov in Moscow, showcases Russian and international art despite increasing political constraints and sanctions impacting Russia's art scene. New art space with 10,000 works.
The Sonnabend Collection, featuring Warhol, Johns & Koons, finds permanent home in Mantua's Palazzo della Ragione. A vital addition to Italy's contemporary art scene, showcasing American art's influence.
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A look inside local newsrooms across America, capturing the lives and spaces of journalists. Elegiac photos reveal the heart of community journalism and its fight to survive. Discover the dedication behind the headlines.
Explore new art books: biographies of Yoko Ono & Jean Baudrillard, historical analyses of David's Marat & artists vs. Fascism, plus diverse collections for every artistic taste.
"Landman" explores the harsh realities of West Texas oil fields, blending ambition, toxic masculinity, and anti-corporate jabs. Tommy navigates cartels and personal disasters, fueled by wealth and fatalism.
Photography & blindness: Examining biases in visual representation. Moving beyond pity to seek complexity. Explores photographers, like Strand & Riis, portrayals of blind subjects and challenges assumptions about vision.
