Museums & Institutions The Permanent Collection: Peggy Guggenheim’s Favorite Painting Grace Hartigan's lush ode to Ireland occupied a prime spot on the great patron's walls. By Emily Steer, 3 days ago
Art World Rita Ackermann’s Elusive Quest for Truth (or At Least Cinema Vérité) In a wide-ranging interview, the artist discusses everything except her compelling dual show "Splits" at Hauser & Wirth in New York. By Whitney Mallett, 3 days ago
Museums & Institutions Fancy a Night at the Museum? Airbnb Is Offering Stays at the Musée d’Orsay The museum’s clock room promises unparalleled views of the Olympics Opening Ceremony. By Artnet News, 3 days ago
Art World What Is Esther? A Mysteriously Named Event Experiments with What an Art Fair Can Be The mood was buoyant at the debut of New York's newest and most unusual fair, even if sales were slow in coming. By Katya Kazakina, 3 days ago
Archaeology & History The Hunt: El Dorado, Fabled City of Gold, Remains Hidden in the Amazon Centuries have seen countless explorers brave hardships to find the fabled city. By Brian Boucher, May 2, 2024
Art World Was Edgar Degas Actually Jack the Ripper? This Dogged TikToker Has a Theory The Impressionist artist spent time in London, she pointed out, and she has always found his art a bit creepy. By Brian Boucher, May 2, 2024
Collectibles This Superman Comic Book Is Now the World’s Most Valuable The inaugural issue of Action Comics introduced the superhero in 1938. By Verity Babbs, May 2, 2024
Art & Exhibitions A New Exhibition Examines the Enduring Theme of Motherhood in Art Curated by the critic Hettie Judah, the show considers the ultimate act of creation. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, May 2, 2024
Archaeology & History Were Stonehenge’s Builders Inspired by the Moon? The notion that the moon’s movement was built into Stonehenge’s layout has long been a subject of academic debate. By Richard Whiddington, May 2, 2024
Art World Art Bites: What Happened to Jesus’s Feet in Leonardo’s ‘Last Supper’? The artist invented a new technique to paint the 1498 commission, but it didn't really work. By Richard Whiddington, May 2, 2024
Gallery Network Spotlight: In Venice, a Show Highlights the Common Themes of Two Disparate Artists Supported by Michael Werner Gallery, the dual-artist show traces the parallels—and divergences—of these storied artists. By Artnet Gallery Network, May 1, 2024
Art World Annie Leibovitz’s Idyllic California Farmhouse Hits the Market for $9 Million The property's grounds encompass four residential structures, two converted barns, and a stable. By Vittoria Benzine, May 1, 2024
Law & Politics President Biden Wipes Out $6.1 Billion in Debt for Art Institutes Students The network of for-private colleges closed in 2023. By Adam Schrader, May 1, 2024
Art & Exhibitions 5 Must-See Solo Gallery Shows in New York Right Now Sahara Longe, Hugh Hayden, and more rising talents are on view amid a bustling fair and auction season in New York this month. By Annikka Olsen, May 1, 2024
Art World Jim Jarmusch Has Composed New Drone Rock Scores for Four Man Ray Films A friend’s daughter asked the director to put music to the Dadaist’s work. By Brian Boucher, May 1, 2024