Art World Israel Will Not Participate in the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Prompting Criticism Commentators questioned why long-awaited renovations have suddenly become urgent. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jun 5, 2024
Art History Artwork Bought Online for $1,000 Identified as a Long-Lost Degas Worth $13 million The pastel drawing was allegedly stored in a monastery during the Spanish Civil War. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jun 4, 2024
Museums & Institutions Protestor Arrested After Postering Over a Monet at the Musée d’Orsay France's culture minister Rachida Dati has promised to crack down on this highly controversial means of protest. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jun 3, 2024
On View 8 Must-See Shows at This Year’s London Gallery Weekend London's expansive gallery scene is serving up another bumper crop of exhibitions, talks, and performances. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, May 31, 2024
Law & Politics Two Jewels Are Recovered From Shocking Heist That Rocked TEFAF Suspects in the 2022 theft remain at large. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, May 30, 2024
Art Fairs ARCO Lisboa’s Outlook Remains Sunny Despite the Gloomy Market The Portuguese capital has plenty of burgeoning institutions but a dearth of collectors. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, May 29, 2024
Archaeology & History Norwegian Archaeologists Outraged as 6,000-Year-Old Rock Art Is Put at Risk Over 2,000 Stone Age carvings could be damaged if plans for a new quarry on the Aksla mountain go ahead. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, May 29, 2024
Art History A Brief History of Unpopular Royal Portraits From Charles and Kate to Henry VIII, here are the most reviled renderings over the years. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, May 29, 2024
Museums & Institutions Renoir and Sisley Paintings Returned to Heirs of Jewish Art Dealer France has doubled down on efforts to research the provenance of all remaining Nazi-looted artworks. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, May 21, 2024
Museums & Institutions British Museum Recovers Nearly Half of Its 1,500 Missing Objects A piece of Roman jewelry, worth $60,000, was found listed for $48 on eBay. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, May 20, 2024
Art & Tech New A.I. Works Fuse Fantasy and Memory at Photo London How is A.I. art by big names like Roope Rainisto being recontextualized within the traditional photography context? By Jo Lawson-Tancred, May 16, 2024
Museums & Institutions Vatican Museum Staffers File Class Action Lawsuit Over Working Conditions The long list of complaints raises serious questions about the safety conditions at one of Italy's top tourist destinations. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, May 14, 2024
Museums & Institutions Dutch Royal Academy of Art Cuts Ties With Israeli Art Institution Following Student Protests The KABK said it could not collaborate with a university that fails to oppose crimes against humanity. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, May 13, 2024
On View See How Depictions of Childhood Have Changed Throughout Art History Our ideas about how children should look and behave have evolved over the centuries. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, May 10, 2024
Art World Ibrahim Mahama’s Stunning Textile Installation Blankets the Barbican in London The Barbican's bleak Brutalist facade has received a bright pink makeover courtesy of the Ghanaian artist. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, May 7, 2024