The Manhattan D.A. Seized a $20 Million Statue of Marcus Aurelius From the Cleveland Museum of Art, Continuing a Spree of Raids Seeking Looted Turkish Art

Crime

The Manhattan D.A. Seized a $20 Million Statue of Marcus Aurelius From the Cleveland Museum of Art, Continuing a Spree of Raids Seeking Looted Turkish Art

The D.A. is looking to return Turkey's stolen Bubon bronzes, and has also seized a sculpture from Fordham University's antiquities museum.

By Sarah Cascone, Sep 1, 2023

Art World

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Former Studio, Now Home to Angelina Jolie’s Fashion Label, Has Inexplicably Been Coated in Pink Paint

Jolie, who began renting the space in July, had pledged to leave its facade untouched.

By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Sep 1, 2023

Travel

In Las Vegas, You’ll Find Top-Notch Art in Casinos, Bars, Malls, Even the Desert—Everywhere Except Museums

Our writer offers a first-hand account of art hopping in the desert city.

By Janelle Zara, Sep 1, 2023

Law

The U.S. Government Is Chasing Down a $1.3 Million Picasso as Part of Ongoing Efforts to Recover Assets From Jho Low’s Infamous 1MDB Fund

The fallout from the massive embezzlement scheme continues with art seizures.

By Eileen Kinsella, Sep 1, 2023

Up Next

New York-Based Painter Krista Louise Smith Brings a Gauzy, Pastel Ethereality to Her Sweeping Skyscapes

The artist's otherworldly paintings and ceramics will go on view in a solo exhibition at Carvalho Park in September.

By Katie White, Aug 31, 2023

Law

Attorneys Trade Revealing Barbs in New Documents Just Filed in the Ongoing Lisa Schiff Legal Fight

Fresh filings in the case indicate a federal investigation and grand jury subpoena could be on the way.

By Eileen Kinsella, Aug 31, 2023

Art World

Supreme’s Creative Director, Tremaine Emory, Has Resigned, Citing the ‘Distress’ Caused by a Nixed Collaboration With Artist Arthur Jafa

The designer also alleged "systemic racism" within the company fueled his departure.

By Min Chen, Aug 31, 2023

Law

Future Salvaging Missions to the Titanic Are at Risk After the U.S. Government Blocked the Recovery of a Historic Artifact From the Wreck

The federal government has filed a motion to block a proposed mission to salvage the ship's wireless telegraph.

By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 31, 2023

Museums

The British Museum Promotes an Archaeologist to Effectively Lead the Institution in the Wake of Its Embattled Director’s Departure

The museum is continuing its search for interim leadership.

By Sarah Cascone, Aug 31, 2023

Shows & Exhibitions

The Artists at Benin’s First-Ever Venice Biennale Pavilion Plan to Put Restitution at the Fore

The pavilion will feature work by four contemporary Beninese artists.

By Sarah Cascone, Aug 31, 2023

Art World

20 New Impact-Driven Projects by Female Artists Have Been Funded by Anonymous Was a Woman’s $309,000 Environmental Art Grants

For the second year, the grants program is supporting work that addresses the climate crisis.

By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 31, 2023

Valuations

Twin Brothers and Gallery Partners Sam and Daniel Kapp Prioritize Pork Buns, Glitter, and an Inherited Collection of Southern Folk Art

We asked the founders of Kapp Kapp, a New York and Philadelphia gallery, about the things they value most—in art and in life.

By Katie White, Aug 31, 2023

A Climate Activist Slathered Pink Paint Over a Painting at the National Gallery of Canada, Then Glued Himself to the Floor

The police arrested the activist, who used washable paint.

By Sarah Cascone, Aug 30, 2023

Travel

These 10 Airports Get More Foot Traffic Than Most Museums. But Which Ones Have the Best Art?

We surveyed the art landscape at 10 airports around the United States.

By Adam Schrader, Aug 30, 2023

Crime