With Its Serene Japanese Garden in the Middle of Paris, the Famed Home of Fashion Designer Kenzō Takada Has Come to Market

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With Its Serene Japanese Garden in the Middle of Paris, the Famed Home of Fashion Designer Kenzō Takada Has Come to Market

Step inside the designer's space, which renowned architect Kengo Kuma revamped in 2018.

By Lee Carter, Apr 17, 2023

Science & Tech

A Photographer Submitted an A.I.-Generated Image to a Prestigious Art Competition to Be ‘Cheeky.’ It Won a Top Prize Anyway

Boris Eldagsen has refused the award, saying his submission was intended to start a discussion about the use of A.I. in photography.

By Richard Whiddington, Apr 17, 2023

On View

The Asia Society Walks Back Its Decision to Blur Depictions of the Prophet Muhammad in an Online Exhibition Following Accusations of Censorship

The artworks are included in the current show, 'Comparative Hell: Arts of Asian Underworlds.'

By Sarah Cascone, Apr 17, 2023

Museums

Make Your Home Smell Like the Met Museum—Greek Galleries and All—With This New Line of ‘Smart Fragrance’ Products

Fragrance company Pura has released a set of scents loosely inspired by the museum's artworks and galleries.

By Artnet News, Apr 17, 2023

Art World

Art Industry News: Government Filings Show Donald Trump Made $1 Million From Selling His NFTs + Other Stories

Plus, former Chicago Art Institute staffer pleads guilty to theft and billionaire collector Mitchell Rales enters the field to buy the Washington Commanders.

By Artnet News, Apr 17, 2023

Art History

Researchers Have Named Sandro Botticelli as the Artist Behind Several Previously Anonymous Preparatory Drawings

The exhibition will attribute more works closer to opening in November.

By Richard Whiddington, Apr 14, 2023

People

‘I Consider Myself an American Realist’: Watch Portraitist Amy Sherald Reimagine Historic Images to Reflect the Contemporary Moment

As part of a collaboration with Art21, hear news-making artists describe their inspirations in their own words.

By Caroline Goldstein, Apr 14, 2023

Crime

Spanish Police Have Seized Five Fake Goya and Velázquez Paintings Supposedly Worth a Collective $84 Million

The works will go on view in an exhibition of seized forgeries curated in conjunction with Spanish police.

By Sarah Cascone, Apr 14, 2023

Law

A Court Has Ruled That a Controversial Miriam Cahn Painting, Targeted by Far-Right Censors, Can Remain Hanging at the Palais de Tokyo

This is the second legal pronouncement on the work, following weeks of controversy fueled by figures in France’s far-right.

By Devorah Lauter, Apr 14, 2023

Months of Unrest in Iran Have Made It Even Harder for Artists and Galleries to Thrive. Here’s How They Are Still Fighting for Ideas

The protests have brought new hurdles but Iranians are determined to keep the art scene alive.

By Rebecca Anne Proctor, Apr 14, 2023

Art History

The Most Valuable Object to Sink With the Titanic Was a Colossal Neoclassical Painting. Here’s the Painting’s Unusual Backstory

Brought onboard by a Swedish businessman, Merry-Joseph Blondel's little-known 19th century work had the highest insurance claim of any single item.

By Annikka Olsen, Apr 14, 2023

Wet Paint in the Wild: Artist Sarah Morris Delights in Hong Kong’s Many 7-Elevens and Stumbles Upon a Hidden Chanel Boutique

The artist takes us to Hong Kong for a week.

By Annie Armstrong, Apr 13, 2023

Archaeology

A Roman-Era Vase, Once Considered a Cremation Vessel, Turns Out to Be an Early Form of Sports Memorabilia for a Gladiator Fan

The Colchester Vase bears a frieze depicting a gladiatorial battle.

By Artnet News, Apr 13, 2023

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