Archaeology Did Nature Help Shape the Great Sphinx of Giza? New Research Suggests So Scientists found that wind erosion may have a hand in forming the ancient monument. By Artnet News, Nov 13, 2023
Art History Conservators Find a ‘Monstrous Figure’ Hidden in an 18th-Century Joshua Reynolds Painting The creature was found hidden under layers of paint and varnish. By Artnet News, Nov 13, 2023
The Back Room The Back Room: Quandary Vs. Crisis Auction-week anxieties, collector conservatism, a Basquiat that may soon rank among the most expensive self-portraits ever, and more. By Artnet News, Nov 10, 2023
The Art Angle How Artist Marcel Dzama Brings Surrealism to the Stage Ahead of his commission for the Performa biennial, artist Marcel Dzama spoke to Artnet's art critic Ben Davis By Artnet News, Nov 9, 2023
NFTs Attendees at Hong Kong’s ApeFest NFT Event Suffer ‘Extreme’ Eye-Related Problems Yuga Labs, the company behind the event, claims only one percent of attendees were affected. By Artnet News, Nov 7, 2023
The Back Room The Back Room: To Guarantee or Not to Guarantee This week: what to expect as auction season descends, a different kind of Basquiat, and much more—all in a 6-minute read (1,748 words). By Artnet News, Nov 3, 2023
The Art Angle Curator Helen Molesworth Looks Back On 30 Years Of Art Writing A new book gathers 30 years worth of the curator's writings about the art world. By Artnet News, Nov 2, 2023
The Art Angle What’s Going On in the Asian Art Market Right Now Artnet News's Vivienne Chow discusses the challenges and opportunities with art advisor Gladys Lin and collector JaeMyung Noh. By Artnet News, Oct 31, 2023
Auctions Bonhams Scotland Raises the Woof With a Dog Sale Featuring Canine Art and Artifacts Galore Pekingese, Dalmatians, French Bulldogs, and many other breeds are featured in the November 8 sale in Edinburgh. By Artnet News, Oct 31, 2023
Politics The Firing of David Velasco From ‘Artforum’ Sparks a Series of Resignations and a Boycott Effort Artists and writers have signed a petition to boycott the publication alongside others owned by Penske Media. By Artnet News, Oct 30, 2023
Archaeology An Ancient Egyptian Mug at the Tampa Museum of Art Once Held Psychotropic Drugs, Human Blood, and Bodily Fluids, Research Reveals The object was probably used in rituals by cult worshippers of the deity Bes, one of the most popular figures in the ancient Egyptian pantheon. By Artnet News, Oct 30, 2023
Art World The Palace of Versailles in Wisconsin? Oui! And It Could Be Yours for Less Than $5 Million If you dream of living like Marie-Antoinette, but in the Midwest, a charity auction of a unique mansion is your chance. By Artnet News, Oct 27, 2023
The Back Room The Back Room: Éphémère to Essential Paris+ wows, the collector turned would-be Senator, a record-breaking depiction of Shiva, and much more. By Artnet News, Oct 27, 2023
Politics The Editor of ‘Artforum’ Has Been Fired Over the Publication of a Pro-Palestine Open Letter Artforum's publishers have put out a statement addressing the open letter. By Artnet News, Oct 27, 2023
The Art Angle The Art Angle Roundup: London vs Paris, Criticism in the Age of ‘Parasocial Aesthetics,’ and More Secrets of the Mona Lisa Naomi Rea joins Kate Brown and Ben Davis to discuss the biggest stories of the month. By Artnet News, Oct 26, 2023
