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Art Industry News: Artist Ken Monkman Apologizes for His Outrageously Indecent Justin Trudeau Painting + Other News

Plus, the Musée du Quai Branly gets a new director and Anne Imhof sells art to help save a German nightclub.

By Artnet News, May 27, 2020

Art World

23 Top Collectors, Artists, and Dealers Tell Us About the Artwork That Is Keeping Them Inspired at Home

We asked art-world heavyweights to tell us about the artworks that are bringing them joy at home.

By Artnet News, May 27, 2020

Art World

Art Industry News: A Former Investment Banker Predicts That the Art Market Won’t Recover Until a Vaccine Is Widely Available + Other Stories

Plus, Marie Antoinette's travel trunk just sold for more than four times its high estimate at auction, and how conservators are staying busy during lockdown.

By Artnet News, May 26, 2020

Events and Parties

Editors’ Picks: 13 Virtual Art Events Not to Miss This Week, From the Debut of Ibrahim Mahama’s Latest Project to Studio Visits With NADA

Still stuck inside? The art world has plenty to keep you busy online this week.

By Artnet News, May 25, 2020

Art World

Art Industry News: Salvagers Will Try to Recover the Titanic’s Priceless Telegraph Machine That Sent the Ship’s Final Pleas for Help + Other Stories

Plus, Chinese mega-collector Michael Xufu Huang is about to open his new museum and plans for Art Basel Miami Beach forge ahead.

By Artnet News, May 25, 2020

Art World

The Pérez Art Museum Miami Is Closed, But It Still Went on a Buying Spree at Local Miami Art Galleries

The museum has dedicated its latest round of acquisitions to local galleries, offering a much-needed influx of cash while they are closed.

By Artnet News, May 22, 2020

Art World

Art Industry News: Mega-Rich Collector Adam Lindemann Sues His Mega-Rich Landlord Aby Rosen to Get His Security Deposit Back + Other Stories

Plus, the UK appoints a new minister to oversee the recovery of its cultural sector and Pompeii prepares to reopen to the public.

By Artnet News, May 22, 2020

People

The Art World Works From Home: Laurie Simmons Is Now Photographing Props Instead of People and Taking Dog-Training Lessons on Zoom

The art world may be working remotely, but it certainly does not stop. We're checking in with art-world professionals to see how they work from home.

By Artnet News, May 22, 2020

Art World

A High-Tech Investigation Has Finally Figured Out the Brilliant Trick Renaissance Architects Used to Make Their Domed Churches

Italian architects invented a double helix pattern that allowed cupolas to be erected without supporting structures.

By Artnet News, May 21, 2020

Art World

Art Industry News: An Enchanted Encounter on Instagram Enabled Sting to Grant an Artist Fan’s Dying Wish + Other Stories

Plus, Paris announces a $16.5 million relief fund for culture and a new survey says confidence in the art market is lower than in 2008.

By Artnet News, May 21, 2020

The Art Angle

The Art Angle Podcast: China’s Most Adventurous Museum Director on Global Art’s Post-COVID Future

The director of Beijing's UCCA Center for Contemporary Art discusses the crisis's practical and societal impact on art in China—and beyond.

By Artnet News, May 21, 2020

On View

Do You Miss Seeing Art, But Are Unable (or Unwilling) to Go Into a Gallery? These Shows Are Designed to Be Seen From the Street

Dealers and galleries have figured out some clever ways to make their shows accessible.

By Artnet News, May 20, 2020

Art World

Art Industry News: Akron Art Museum Director Steps Down After an Investigation of Sexism, Racism Allegations + Other Stories

Plus, Manifesta is happening this year after all and an open letter accuses Albania's Prime Minister of using art to obscure his politics.

By Artnet News, May 20, 2020

Missing Graduation? Here Are 8 Inspiring Commencement Speeches From Carrie Mae Weems, Dana Schutz, and Other Artists Throughout History

In-person ceremonies may be cancelled for now, but these artists' wisdom is timeless.

By Artnet News, May 18, 2020

Artnet News

Art Industry News: Artist Ken Monkman Apologizes for His Outrageously Indecent Justin Trudeau Painting + Other News

23 Top Collectors, Artists, and Dealers Tell Us About the Artwork That Is Keeping Them Inspired at Home

Art Industry News: A Former Investment Banker Predicts That the Art Market Won’t Recover Until a Vaccine Is Widely Available + Other Stories

Editors’ Picks: 13 Virtual Art Events Not to Miss This Week, From the Debut of Ibrahim Mahama’s Latest Project to Studio Visits With NADA

Art Industry News: Salvagers Will Try to Recover the Titanic’s Priceless Telegraph Machine That Sent the Ship’s Final Pleas for Help + Other Stories

The Pérez Art Museum Miami Is Closed, But It Still Went on a Buying Spree at Local Miami Art Galleries

Art Industry News: Mega-Rich Collector Adam Lindemann Sues His Mega-Rich Landlord Aby Rosen to Get His Security Deposit Back + Other Stories

The Art World Works From Home: Laurie Simmons Is Now Photographing Props Instead of People and Taking Dog-Training Lessons on Zoom

A High-Tech Investigation Has Finally Figured Out the Brilliant Trick Renaissance Architects Used to Make Their Domed Churches

Art Industry News: An Enchanted Encounter on Instagram Enabled Sting to Grant an Artist Fan’s Dying Wish + Other Stories

The Art Angle Podcast: China’s Most Adventurous Museum Director on Global Art’s Post-COVID Future

Do You Miss Seeing Art, But Are Unable (or Unwilling) to Go Into a Gallery? These Shows Are Designed to Be Seen From the Street

Art Industry News: Akron Art Museum Director Steps Down After an Investigation of Sexism, Racism Allegations + Other Stories

Art Industry News: This Tech CEO Thinks France Should Sell the Mona Lisa to Pay for Coronavirus Relief + Other Stories

Missing Graduation? Here Are 8 Inspiring Commencement Speeches From Carrie Mae Weems, Dana Schutz, and Other Artists Throughout History

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