Art Industry News is a daily digest of the most consequential developments coming out of the art world and art market. Here’s what you need to know this Thursday, May 26. NEED TO READ Médecins Sans Frontières Under Fire for Use of Exploitative Images – Almost 50 current and former […]
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How Islamic Art Influenced One of Fashion’s Most Famous Jewelers | Smart News
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Tiara, Cartier London, special order, 1936. Platinum, diamonds, turquoise. Sold to The Honorable Robert Henry Brand. Cartier Collection. Vincent Wulveryck, Collection Cartier © Cartier For 175 years, the word “Cartier” has been synonymous with iconic French glamour, from massive diamonds to carefully considered watches. But part of the jeweler’s signature […]
A Man Broke Into the Dallas Museum of Art and Smashed Ancient Greek Artifacts Because He Was ‘Mad at His Girl’
The Dallas Museum of Art is assessing the damage to several ancient objects after a man reportedly broke into the museum on Wednesday night and smashed them. The suspect has been identified as 21-year-old Brian Hernandez, who broke in around 10 p.m. because, he told authorities, he was “mad at […]
The Art Angle Podcast: How Documenta Became the World’s Most Controversial Art Show
Welcome to the Art Angle, a podcast from Artnet News that delves into the places where the art world meets the real world, bringing each week’s biggest story down to earth. Join us every week for an in-depth look at what matters most in museums, the art market, and much […]
Art Industry News: We Regret to Inform You That Glenn Beck Is an Artist Now, and His Paintings Are Just as Bizarre as You Suspected + Other Stories
Art Industry News is a daily digest of the most consequential developments coming out of the art world and art market. Here’s what you need to know on this Monday, June 13. NEED TO READ Smithsonian to Return Indigenous Artifacts (Sort of) – A collection of Mi’kmaw artifacts are heading […]
A dispatch from inside Glenn Beck’s surprising art show
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Glenn Beck is dressed comfortably — light-colored jeans and a T-shirt that reads “Love Thy Neighbor,” underneath a dress shirt left unbuttoned to add a hint of formality. This is Beck’s art show, which took place in Park City over the weekend, and the man of the hour dresses as […]
Art Basel Hong Kong Opens With a Local Focus, Strict Rules, and Surprisingly Strong Sales After Nearly Being Called Off
The crowd was noticeably thinner but the team behind this year’s Art Basel Hong Kong has still managed to pull off the fair despite all the obstacles caused by ongoing Covid restrictions. Thanks to the expansive use of technology and 5G internet connections, a hybrid model developed from last year’s […]
Art Industry News: The FBI Is Investigating the Authenticity of 25 Basquiat Artworks on View at a Florida Museum + Other Stories
Art Industry News is a daily digest of the most consequential developments coming out of the art world and art market. Here’s what you need to know this Monday, May 30. NEED-TO-READ Boy Thrown from Tate Modern Able to Celebrate His Birthday – The young boy who was thrown from […]
Art Industry News: The Curator of Anna Delvey’s Art Show Says the Convicted Con Artist Still Hasn’t Paid Her (Uh Oh) + Other Stories
Art Industry News is a daily digest of the most consequential developments coming out of the art world and art market. Here’s what you need to know this Tuesday, May 31. NEED TO READ Art Historian Samella Lewis Dies at 98 – The influential artist, curator, and historian, whose books […]
In Finance, Asset Bubbles Burst Without Warning. It Turns Out the Ultra-Contemporary Art Market Is Even Harder to Predict
Every Wednesday morning, Artnet News brings you The Gray Market. The column decodes important stories from the previous week—and offers unparalleled insight into the inner workings of the art industry in the process. This week, wondering when a buoyant market will start leaking hot air… THE TROUBLE WITH BUBBLES […]