Ariel Emanuel’s Mari Acquires Frieze
Ariel Emanuel's Mari acquires Frieze with $2B backing. Mark Shapiro joins leadership. Focus on live events, sports, entertainment, and art experiences.
Vermeer’s Art: Rijksmuseum Exhibition, Discoveries & Impact
The Rijksmuseum's Vermeer exhibit (2023) showcased 28 paintings, attracting 650,000 visitors. Research unveiled adjustments in Vermeer's compositions. The show's success and impact are explored. Vermeer's pigments suggest later dating.
Emily Kngwarray: Aboriginal Art, Fame, and Complex Power Dynamics
Explore Emily Kngwarray's rise to fame in Aboriginal art, the dealers who shaped her career, and the complex power dynamics within the Australian art market. Kngwarray's legacy and impact are highlighted.
Trump’s Power Plays: Government Shutdowns and Executive Overreach
Trump's government shutdowns, initially seen as losses, became power grabs. He uses emergency declarations to bypass Congress, imposing tariffs and militarizing borders, expanding executive power.
NYC Arts: New Cultural Institutions Group Members Announced
New York City's Cultural Institutions Group (Cig) welcomes five new members, supporting arts organizations in underserved areas and celebrating NYC's vibrant artistic life. Arts are important to the city. Support art!
Taylor Swift’s “Ophelia”: Love, Art, and Destiny
Taylor Swift's song explores Ophelia's tragic destiny, referencing Shakespeare and Millais' painting. It contrasts Ophelia's fate with Swift's own love story, avoiding a similar end. Art, love, and destiny intertwine.
Chicago Art Scene Thrives Amidst Market Uncertainty
Chicago's art market is attracting artists despite economic headwinds. Affordable spaces and a collaborative spirit fuel growth, with events like CXW boosting local engagement and sales. Chicago art schools attract talent.
Church Funding Cuts: Heritage Crisis in England
England's churches face a heritage crisis due to funding cuts impacting vital repairs. VAT reclaim caps and budget reductions threaten historic buildings' future and community services.
UK Town of Culture Competition: Regeneration Through Arts
The UK Town of Culture competition aims to regenerate areas via arts, boosting investment and highlighting local identity. A £150m fund will support creative industries in UK regions.
Christian Marclay’s ‘Doors’ at Brooklyn Museum
Christian Marclay's 'Doors,' a time-based media installation, opens at the Brooklyn Museum. The work builds on 'The Clock', exploring cinematic limits and film history. It's a co-purchase with Hirshhorn Gallery.
Monet Painting Sale: Debt, Bankruptcy, and Auction?
Monet painting offered to cover $123M debt amid Weiss's bankruptcy. Sale pending court approval and potential auction. Jefferies seeks buyer transparency. Similar Monet sold for $65.5M.
Perelman Art Claim: Fire Damage Dispute in Court
Ronald Perelman loses $400M art claim against insurers after a 2018 fire. The court found 'no visible damage' to Warhol, Ruscha, Twombly paintings, despite Perelman's assertions of lost 'spark'.
Machu Picchu Protests: Tourism at Risk, Travel Disrupted
Protests over a bus operator replacement near Machu Picchu have disrupted tourism, stranding tourists and halting train service. New 7 Wonders threatens to review Machu Picchu's status.
Billy Name Estate Battle: Warhol’s Photographer
A jury trial is underway in Kingston, NY, to determine control of Billy Name's estate. Conflicting wills and questions about Name's mental capacity in 2015 are at the heart of the dispute. Warhol's Silver Factory photographer.
Vaccine Battles: West Virginia’s Immunization Stance Amidst National Debate
West Virginia's strict immunization laws face challenges amid rising vaccine hesitancy and political divides. State efforts to maintain high vaccination rates clash with national trends and federal uncertainty, impacting public health.
Warhol BMW Accident: Tragedy at National Mall
A fatal accident occurred at the National Mall involving a Warhol-painted BMW. The event was cancelled out of respect. The BMW M1 was part of BMW's Art Car program and recently added to the US National Historic Vehicle Register.
The Third Line Gallery: 20 Years of MENASA Art in Dubai
The Third Line gallery celebrates 20 years promoting MENASA art in Dubai. Founded in response to post-9/11 sentiment, it showcases regional talent and navigates the evolving art market. Socio-economic shifts impact the gallery.