Law & Politics Vermont Law School Can Conceal Murals Deemed Racially Offensive, Against the Artist’s Wishes, a Circuit Court Ruled The judge had to decide whether the act of concealment qualifies as "modifying" an artwork. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 21, 2023
Art & Exhibitions A Cache of Paul McCartney’s Photographs Gives an Insider’s View to the Beatles’ Meteoric Rise to Fame The intimate photos are now on view at the National Portrait Gallery in London. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 17, 2023
On View See Inside Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s Spectacular Installation That Spins Art Out of Its Atmosphere The work takes a 19th-century idea and uses today's most cutting-edge technologies to bring it to life. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 16, 2023
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
Science & 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