Museums & Institutions Liverpool’s International Slavery Museum Becomes the Latest Institution to Cut Ties With Disgraced Starchitect David Adjaye The major $72 million redevelopment will still be constructed according to the architect's designs. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 16, 2023
Art World The Curator of Turkey’s Venice Biennale Pavilion Resigns in Protest, as Controversy Over the Istanbul Biennial Continues to Reverberate The appointment of Iwona Blazwick by the Istanbul Biennial has raised urgent questions about censorship. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 15, 2023
Galleries Art Dealer Jeff Poe Is ‘Stepping Back’ From Blum and Poe, the Powerhouse Gallery He Cofounded in L.A. Nearly 30 Years Ago Tim Blum will continue to head the gallery with the help of his new managing partner, Matt Bangser. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 14, 2023
Art World New Zealand Cancels Venice Biennale Pavilion, Citing Inadequate Resources The pavilion's organizers are searching for a way to better represent New Zealand's arts and culture internationally. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 14, 2023
Crime An Art Installation of More Than 100 Wagner Figurines Outside a German Theater Has Mysteriously Disappeared "The work has now completely dissolved," said Ottmar Hörl, the artist behind the project. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 10, 2023
Law & Politics A German Court Rules That Martin Kippenberger’s Estate Must Name a Painter Who Executed His Works as a Co-Author Kippenberger's estate plans to appeal the court's decision, having disputed its definition of "artistic creativity." By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 9, 2023
Art & Tech Can a Digital Artwork Outlast a 19th-Century Painting? Experts Are Already Battling Obsolescence in the Field Some of today's digital and VR artists are working with tech that can become outdated and unusable after just a few months. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 9, 2023
Crime Police Have Arrested a Man Following a Stabbing Incident Outside the British Museum A man has been rushed to hospital and the museum has been evacuated as police say they may remain at the scene for most of today. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 8, 2023
Crime A Former Cashier at the Beyeler Foundation Must Pay Back More Than $1 Million for Embezzlement Scheme The woman embezzled money for 11 years. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 8, 2023
Law & Politics A Sculptor’s Lawsuit Against Kevin Costner Over Artwork She Created for His Planned Luxury Resort Will Finally Go to Trial The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled in the artist's favor in her lengthy legal battle with the Hollywood actor. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 8, 2023
On View A Berlin Show Celebrating Dealer Rudolf Zwirner Brings Together 80 Works by Artists He Championed, From Bourgeois to Warhol The legendary German dealer has been credited with inventing art fairs and redefining the modern art market. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 8, 2023
On View See South Korean Rising Star Mire Lee’s Gutsy Debut of Squelching Kinetic Sculptures at the New Museum The artist's profile has been rising since she unveiled a memorable monumental installation at the Venice Biennale. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 4, 2023
Art History A British Couple Found a Lost John Constable Painting Worth as Much as $2.5 Million in a Guest Wing of Their Castle Looking to make some extra cash, the aristocratic couple appeared on the British TV show 'Millionaire Hoarders.' By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 3, 2023
Crime A Museum Cashier at Fondation Beyeler Is Being Charged With Embezzling More Than $1 Million The suspect had been spending lavishly on expensive clothes, travel, and cars. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 3, 2023
Art & Exhibitions David Hockney Has Painted a Striking Portrait of Harry Styles, Set to Be Unveiled at the U.K.’s National Portrait Gallery The painter has captured the pop star wearing a striped cardigan and a string of pearls. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 2, 2023