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L.A. Galleries Face Big Challenges. These Dealers Are Making It Work

Despite the fires, rising costs, and limited demand, some emergent spaces are growing.

an image of Max Falkenstein at Gladstone Gallery

Gladstone Partner Max Falkenstein on the Storied Gallery’s New Chapter

Gladstone Gallery senior partner Max Falkenstein discusses the firm's future in a wide-ranging interview with Eileen Kinsella.

by Eileen Kinsella

two angelic figures based on an Annuciation painting by Sandro Botticelli are painted in a electric kaleidoscope of colors

How Tomokazu Matsuyama Went From Semi-Professional Snowboarder to Art World Sensation

A new show in Savannah brings together the meticulous and decadently detailed paintings of Tomokazu Matsuyama.

A painting by Karyn Lyons depicting a young woman lying on a bed with white sheets under a night sky, resting her head on one hand while holding a pencil over a notebook, with a black-and-white cat sitting beside her and looking toward the viewer.

In Karyn Lyons’s Paintings, the Ghost of Girlhood Lingers

In Paris, the Karyn Lyons solo show "Day For Night" offers a tantalizing glimpse into girlhood and moments of becoming.

by Annikka Olsen

Art & Exhibitions

An installation view of Ruth Asawa’s hanging wire sculptures, their layered, bulbous forms suspended at varying heights, with a woven wall piece and framed drawings visible in the background.

Ruth Asawa’s ‘Radically Broad and Diverse’ Practice Shines at MoMA

by Sarah Cascone

A photo shows tourists standing outside the Louvre museum in Paris, including its glass pyramid entrance

Louvre Heist: Two Suspects Arrested in Paris

by Margaret Carrigan

Art & Exhibitions

A photo of a bright gallery space displaying colorful quilts suspended from the ceiling, including designs with green and orange sunburst squares, patchwork ships, and geometric stripes.

The Incredible Story Behind the Largest African American Quilt Collection

by Sarah Cascone

Explosive colorful fireworks installation outside the Centre Pompidou, Paris, combining art and pyrotechnics in a large-scale contemporary performance.

The Asian Art Scene Is Thriving in Paris: ‘It’s a Moment to Reclaim Presence’

Art World

Explosive colorful fireworks installation outside the Centre Pompidou, Paris, combining art and pyrotechnics in a large-scale contemporary performance.

The Asian Art Scene Is Thriving in Paris: ‘It’s a Moment to Reclaim Presence’

Superman, portrayed by Christopher Reeve, flies through the air with one fist extended forward, his red cape trailing behind him. The background features a blurred cityscape, emphasizing his speed and heroic presence in this iconic image from the 1978 film.

Original Superman Costume Once Worn by Christopher Reeve Up for Sale

by Richard Whiddington

a painting of a Black man dressed in military uniform with a silver medal and holding a cymbal instrument

Long-Overlooked Black Veteran Identified in Rare 19th-Century Portrait

by Jo Lawson-Tancred

Archaeology & History

Ancient Maya pyramid at Cobá, Mexico, rises steeply from the jungle floor, its stone steps weathered by centuries. A small thatched-roof structure stands in the foreground, surrounded by carved stones and dense tropical vegetation.

Decoded Hieroglyphics Reveal Female Ruler of Ancient Maya City

by Vittoria Benzine

Gallery Network

A black-and-white photograph of a man smoking a cigarette in front of a large illustrated poster depicting exaggerated faces with long noses peering downward. The man stands in shadow, his eyes closed, framed against the bold and surreal background imagery. Featured in a surrealism exhibition at Throckmorton Fine Art.

How Surrealism Reshaped 20th-Century Photography

by Artnet Gallery Network

Market

A Norman Rockwell illustration showing diverse visitors, including a soldier and Miss America, waiting at the White House.

Norman Rockwell Paintings That Once Hung in the White House Bound for Auction

An abtract painting in red, orange, green, and blue in watercolor

Forgotten Dalí Painting, Bought for $200, Just Sold for 300 Times More

by Vivienne Chow

Painting by Pablo Picasso titled Buste de femme (Dora Maar) displayed on an easel, dramatically lit against a black background. The portrait features bold colors, geometric forms, and abstract floral motifs on the subject’s hat, characteristic of Picasso’s Cubist style.

Picasso Portrait, Hidden for 80 Years, Sells for More Than $37 Million

by Brian Boucher

Women Spend More on Art Than Men—and More Art Industry News

by Eileen Kinsella

Podcast

Art Market Minute

Paris Pulls Market Rank

by Sonia Manalili & Margaret Carrigan

Hands reaching toward playing cards on a reflective surface, mirrored multiple times

The Magician Who Became an Artist

by Sonia Manalili & Ben Davis

Photo of bronze Figure of Justice statue in a courthouse

Art World Infamy: Inigo Philbrick – Nowhere to Run (Ep. 4)

by Sonia Manalili & Eileen Kinsella

Art Market Minute

London’s Sales Succeed

by Sonia Manalili & Margaret Carrigan

Latest Articles

Superman, portrayed by Christopher Reeve, flies through the air with one fist extended forward, his red cape trailing behind him. The background features a blurred cityscape, emphasizing his speed and heroic presence in this iconic image from the 1978 film.

Original Superman Costume Once Worn by Christopher Reeve Up for Sale

by Richard Whiddington

a painting of a Black man dressed in military uniform with a silver medal and holding a cymbal instrument

Long-Overlooked Black Veteran Identified in Rare 19th-Century Portrait

by Jo Lawson-Tancred

A Norman Rockwell illustration showing diverse visitors, including a soldier and Miss America, waiting at the White House.

Norman Rockwell Paintings That Once Hung in the White House Bound for Auction

An abtract painting in red, orange, green, and blue in watercolor

Forgotten Dalí Painting, Bought for $200, Just Sold for 300 Times More

by Vivienne Chow

Painting by Pablo Picasso titled Buste de femme (Dora Maar) displayed on an easel, dramatically lit against a black background. The portrait features bold colors, geometric forms, and abstract floral motifs on the subject’s hat, characteristic of Picasso’s Cubist style.

Picasso Portrait, Hidden for 80 Years, Sells for More Than $37 Million

by Brian Boucher

Archaeology & History

Ancient Maya pyramid at Cobá, Mexico, rises steeply from the jungle floor, its stone steps weathered by centuries. A small thatched-roof structure stands in the foreground, surrounded by carved stones and dense tropical vegetation.

Decoded Hieroglyphics Reveal Female Ruler of Ancient Maya City

by Vittoria Benzine

Gallery Network

A black-and-white photograph of a man smoking a cigarette in front of a large illustrated poster depicting exaggerated faces with long noses peering downward. The man stands in shadow, his eyes closed, framed against the bold and surreal background imagery. Featured in a surrealism exhibition at Throckmorton Fine Art.

How Surrealism Reshaped 20th-Century Photography

by Artnet Gallery Network

Women Spend More on Art Than Men—and More Art Industry News

by Eileen Kinsella

Art Market Minute

Paris Pulls Market Rank

by Sonia Manalili & Margaret Carrigan

Gallery Network

Adam Baldwin in a dark suit and white shirt sits in a modern chair, leaning slightly forward with his hands clasped, looking toward the camera in a calm, confident pose. The portrait is in black and white with a minimalist background.

Baldwin Expands to Dubai, Reflecting a Shifting Global Art Scene

by Artnet Gallery Network

At Museums of Tomorrow, a group of participants listen to speaker under striking solar canopy amid trees and blue sky.

A.I. Is Coming for Museums. The Opportunities Are Vast—So Are the Pitfalls

by András Szántó & Thomas P. Campbell

Museums & Institutions

Police tape reading “Police Nationale” blocks cobblestone street outside Louvre, with investigators visible in distance.

Are French Museums Becoming Hotbeds for Theft? The Past Year Suggests Yes

by Richard Whiddington

A blundering burglar in an art heist tries to make off with a masterpiece! Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Getty Images. Illustration: artnet News.

The 8 Most Embarrassing Art Heist Fails of All Time, Including a Getaway Van That Wouldn’t Gogh

an image of Empress Eugenie tiara with pearls

Stolen Louvre Jewels Might Be Too ‘Elevated’ to Neatly Disappear, Say Experts

by Eileen Kinsella

A stylized painting shows a woman from the bust up, holding a white piece of fabric before her, against a pale blue background

Long-Hidden Modigliani Portrait Makes Auction History With $31 Million Haul

by Brian Boucher

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