Chicago's Intuit Art Museum (IAM) adds 61 works of self-taught art, including 47 from Jan Petry and 14 from Gordon W. Bailey. The museum is also moving to embrace "self-taught" terminology over "outsider art" for inclusivity.
New York's Seller's Residence Museum reveals centuries-old secrets. Chicago's IAM receives 61 works boosting diversity. Centre Pompidou faces a hidden camera scandal. WMF pledges $7M for preservation, while Basquiat and indigenous art exhibitions gain focus.
Rome implements a €2 entry fee for the Trevi Fountain and new museum tickets to manage tourist crowds and fund heritage preservation. Residents remain exempt while coins continue to go to charity.
Explore Akinola and Wale Davies's film 'My Father's Shadow,' a powerful story of two brothers navigating family history and Nigeria's 1993 political turmoil to reclaim their father's legacy.
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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