Art World J.K. Rowling’s Original Drawings for ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ Will Be Published in a New 25th Anniversary Edition The drawing bear a striking resemblance to the look of the films of the book. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 17, 2022
Museums Gilane Tawadros, a Champion of Artists’ Rights and Diversity, Will Head London’s Whitechapel Gallery She will replace Iwona Blazwick, who is stepping down after 20 years steering the U.K. institution. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 16, 2022
Shows & Exhibitions Feeling Overwhelmed By the 150-Strong Roster of London Gallery Weekend? Here Are 3 Tips to Help You Navigate the Mammoth Event We broke down how to make your way around this sprawling metropolis while seeing as much as art as possible. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 13, 2022
Art World Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala Dress Angered Conservators So Much That the International Council of Museums Had to Make a Statement Kardashian sparked outrage after wearing an iconic Marilyn Monroe dress earlier this month. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 12, 2022
People So Much For Brotherly Love: Jake Chapman Splits From Brother Dinos to Forge a Solo Career With New London Show Noel and Liam Gallagher have nothing on the YBA artists. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 12, 2022
Archaeology Police Find Rare Assyrian Carvings of Gods in Underground Turkish Tunnels Long Used by Looters Archaeologists will study them once the tunnels are reinforced. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 12, 2022
Shows & Exhibitions See How Two Sisters—and a Team of 5,000—Crocheted Extraordinary Sculptures of the World’s Coral Reefs Part of the idea behind the work is to encourage a community spirit. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 11, 2022
Auctions Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Belongings, Including a Picasso and a Tea Set, Fetch $800,000 at Auction—More Than 10 Times the Estimate Art, antiques, theatre programs and clothing went under the hammer for charity. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 10, 2022
People Two Visual Artists, Winfred Rembert and Raven Chacon, Have Been Awarded Pulitzer Prizes for Biography and Music Rembert survived seven years on a chain gang and used his experiences in his art, and Navajo artist Chacon gives voice to the voiceless. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 10, 2022
Art World Tomás Saraceno Is Installing an Interactive Installation at the Top of Barcelona’s Famous Cigar-Shaped Torre Glòries Visitors will be suspended at 30 floors up above the historic Spanish city. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 9, 2022
Art World A Painting by Canadian Folk Artist Maud Lewis, Once Bartered for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Is Due to Sell for Tens of Thousands at Auction That must have been one tasty sandwich. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 9, 2022
Museums A Museum Dedicated to Bob Dylan Will Open in Tulsa With Performances by Music Legends. But Dylan Himself? Questionable While Dylan has always been an elusive figure, this is a chance to find out more about his work. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 6, 2022
Archaeology A Swiss Metal Detectorist Uncovered a Literal Pot of Gold Filled With 1,300 Exceedingly Rare Late Roman Coins The discovery raises questions about life in the region under Emperor Constantine the Great. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 6, 2022
Auctions The Estate of Hollywood Royalty Kirk and Anne Douglas Is Selling Off Surprisingly Affordable Art From Their Collection Kirk Douglas won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Van Gogh in Lust for Life. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 5, 2022
Market Texas’s Kimbell Art Museum Has Been Revealed as the Buyer of Chardin’s $26.8 Million Painting of Strawberries But the French government declared the work a national treasure, throwing its fate into question. By Amah-Rose Abrams, May 4, 2022
