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Exhibitions

5 Artists You Must Not Miss at the 10th Berlin Biennale

The exhibition challenges Eurocentric assumptions, Germany’s reputation for tolerance and includes a brief history of Microhouse music.

By Hili Perlson, Jun 11, 2018

Exhibitions

Under a Visionary Curator, Munich’s Public Art Festival Offers Soccer, Ceremony, and Black Sites

Twenty new commissions include a reenactment of the 1974 World Cup clash between East and West Germany, and an artist who will reveal the German intelligence service's secret "Black Sites."

By Hili Perlson, May 4, 2018

Art World

There’s Something About Berlin Gallery Weekend—Even If Some Dealers Feel Left Out in the Cold

As power collectors and museum leaders gather in the German capital its galleries roll out the red carpet for the 14th edition of its hardcore weekend.

By Hili Perlson, Apr 26, 2018

Art World

Germany Picks Hungarian Curator Franciska Zólyom to Oversee Its Venice Biennale Pavilion

The director of Leipzig's Museum for Contemporary Art is chosen for her "pro-European understanding of art" that goes beyond national borders.

By Hili Perlson, Jan 24, 2018

Art World

Art Thieves Target Markus Lüpertz—Again—in a Brazen Robbery

The veteran German artist is shocked to discover his colorful bronze sculpture was stolen from a foundry in Düsseldorf.

By Hili Perlson, Jan 15, 2018

Art World

Did Paris Overpay $103 Million for the Building That Will House François Pinault’s Art?

The Pinault Collection reveals the cost of the French billionaire's planned private museum as the Mayor of Paris comes under fire.

By Hili Perlson, Jan 3, 2018

Politics

Austria’s Far Right Adopts the Motto of Vienna’s Artistic Avant-Garde—and They’re Not at All Pleased

The government's new cultural policy cites the motto of the storied artists' association Vienna Secession, founded by Gustav Klimt.

By Hili Perlson, Dec 22, 2017

Art World

China and the Vatican Aim to Heal a Six-Decade-Long Diplomatic Rift With Two ‘Harmonious’ Art Exhibitions

Soft diplomacy between the two countries starts off with an exchange of art.

By Hili Perlson, Nov 22, 2017

Art World

Adam Szymczyk Pushes Back Against documenta’s Financial Audit, Accusing the Board of ‘Fabricating’ a ‘Controlled Scandal’

The embattled director of the over-budget exhibition says he was excluded—and gagged—during independent audit.

By Hili Perlson, Nov 21, 2017

Hildebrand Gurlitt Built a Brilliant Trove of Art Under the Nazis. Two New Exhibitions Show His Taste, and His Duplicity.

Works from the Gurlitt Trove finally go on view in two concurrent shows in Bern and in Bonn, but questions about provenance still remain open.

By Hili Perlson, Nov 3, 2017

Art World

Artist Chiharu Shiota Explains Why She Turned the Bible Into a Spidery Maelstrom in Berlin’s Oldest Church

It's a work of biblical proportions.

By Hili Perlson, Oct 30, 2017

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Exhibitions

5 Artists You Must Not Miss at the 10th Berlin Biennale

Exhibitions

Under a Visionary Curator, Munich’s Public Art Festival Offers Soccer, Ceremony, and Black Sites

Art World

There’s Something About Berlin Gallery Weekend—Even If Some Dealers Feel Left Out in the Cold

Art World

Germany Picks Hungarian Curator Franciska Zólyom to Oversee Its Venice Biennale Pavilion

Art World

Art Thieves Target Markus Lüpertz—Again—in a Brazen Robbery

Art World

Did Paris Overpay $103 Million for the Building That Will House François Pinault’s Art?

Politics

Austria’s Far Right Adopts the Motto of Vienna’s Artistic Avant-Garde—and They’re Not at All Pleased

Art World

China and the Vatican Aim to Heal a Six-Decade-Long Diplomatic Rift With Two ‘Harmonious’ Art Exhibitions

Art World

Adam Szymczyk Pushes Back Against documenta’s Financial Audit, Accusing the Board of ‘Fabricating’ a ‘Controlled Scandal’

Exhibitions

Malick Sidibé’s Paris Survey Is an Electrifying Portrait of Mali in the Swinging Sixties

Art World

Some Russian Avant-Garde Masterworks In European Museums Are Found to Be Forgeries

Art World

The Work of Cornelia Gurlitt, Forgotten in Her Brother’s Tainted Trove, Finally Goes on View

Art Fairs

Sigmar Polke’s Photographic Works Make a Rare Appearance at Paris Photo

On View

Hildebrand Gurlitt Built a Brilliant Trove of Art Under the Nazis. Two New Exhibitions Show His Taste, and His Duplicity.

Art World

Artist Chiharu Shiota Explains Why She Turned the Bible Into a Spidery Maelstrom in Berlin’s Oldest Church

Hili Perlson

Contributor

5 Artists You Must Not Miss at the 10th Berlin Biennale

Under a Visionary Curator, Munich’s Public Art Festival Offers Soccer, Ceremony, and Black Sites

There’s Something About Berlin Gallery Weekend—Even If Some Dealers Feel Left Out in the Cold

Germany Picks Hungarian Curator Franciska Zólyom to Oversee Its Venice Biennale Pavilion

Art Thieves Target Markus Lüpertz—Again—in a Brazen Robbery

Did Paris Overpay $103 Million for the Building That Will House François Pinault’s Art?

Austria’s Far Right Adopts the Motto of Vienna’s Artistic Avant-Garde—and They’re Not at All Pleased

China and the Vatican Aim to Heal a Six-Decade-Long Diplomatic Rift With Two ‘Harmonious’ Art Exhibitions

Adam Szymczyk Pushes Back Against documenta’s Financial Audit, Accusing the Board of ‘Fabricating’ a ‘Controlled Scandal’

Malick Sidibé’s Paris Survey Is an Electrifying Portrait of Mali in the Swinging Sixties

Some Russian Avant-Garde Masterworks In European Museums Are Found to Be Forgeries

The Work of Cornelia Gurlitt, Forgotten in Her Brother’s Tainted Trove, Finally Goes on View

Sigmar Polke’s Photographic Works Make a Rare Appearance at Paris Photo

Hildebrand Gurlitt Built a Brilliant Trove of Art Under the Nazis. Two New Exhibitions Show His Taste, and His Duplicity.

Artist Chiharu Shiota Explains Why She Turned the Bible Into a Spidery Maelstrom in Berlin’s Oldest Church

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