Art World The Curators of documenta and the Venice Biennale Both Put Their Lovers in Their Shows. Should We Care? The coincidence illustrates the extent to which the art world is built on close personal relationships—but some question the curators' decision. By Hili Perlson & Julia Halperin, May 18, 2017
Art World A Berlin Art Collective Is Trolling German Weapons Makers Peng! is taking on the arms industry in hopes of changing Germany's weapons export laws. By Alyssa Buffenstein & Hili Perlson, May 11, 2017
People Ex-V&A Director Martin Roth Shocks With Statement About Azerbaijan’s ‘Tolerance’ His curatorial statement for the Azeri pavilion in Venice paints a rosy picture of life in the authoritarian state. By Hili Perlson, May 5, 2017
Galleries Berlin Gallery Weekend Struggles to Lure Collectors in an Action-Packed Market Year Can the innovative format continue to challenge the dominance of art fairs? By Hili Perlson, May 2, 2017
Art Fairs In a Globalizing Economy, Art Cologne Pins Its Hopes on Going Local Having managed to lure in several blue-chip exhibitors in recent editions, the fair is again a force to be reckoned with. By Hili Perlson, Apr 26, 2017
Politics Red Bull’s CEO Loves Breitbart. Here’s Why the Art World Should Care. The Austrian billionaire is considered a pioneer of marketing through branded content. By Hili Perlson, Apr 24, 2017
People France Awards Honorary Distinctions to Francois Pinault and Slain Artist Leila Alaoui Filmmakers Agnès Varda and Amos Gitai also received honorary medals. By Hili Perlson, Apr 20, 2017
Analysis Artists React to Poland’s Revisionist Cultural Policies The government's dismissal of the director of Gdansk's newly opened World War II Museum is the latest development in a controversial approach. By Hili Perlson, Apr 12, 2017
Reviews At documenta 14, Everything’s a Strategy—Even Bad Hanging The major art event’s strong political message is weighed down by concept. By Hili Perlson, Apr 10, 2017
Art World The Tao of Szymczyk: documenta 14 Curator Says to Understand His Show, Forget Everything You Know Despite the secrecy, the presentation included intense and emotional moments. By Hili Perlson, Apr 6, 2017
Art World A New Initiative Asks, Why Is Africa Under-Represented at the Venice Biennale? Out of 54 African countries, only seven will have national pavilions at Venice this year. By Hili Perlson, Apr 4, 2017
People Was Banksy Caught on Camera at a Mall in Israel? Footage made with a phone camera claims to show the elusive artist at work. By Hili Perlson, Apr 3, 2017
Art Fairs 4 Things You Can’t Afford to Miss at miart 2017 From design collectibles to context-based conceptual pieces, this small fair has it all. By Hili Perlson, Mar 31, 2017
Art Fairs ‘A Fair Is Not an Exhibition’ Says miart Director Alessandro Rabottini With the big players buying stakes at regional art fair, what can smaller fairs do to stay relevant? By Hili Perlson, Mar 28, 2017
People Acclaimed South African Artist Zwelethu Mthethwa Found Guilty of Murder The guilty verdict puts an end to a protracted trial over the murder of a 23-year-old sex worker. By Hili Perlson, Mar 17, 2017
