Art Collectors Palm Beach Gallerist Sarah Gavlak Has a Penchant for Works on Paper by Women Artists, and the Color Pink. She Gave Us a Peek at Her Collection Gavlak is behind New Wave Art Wknd, which showcases South Florida’s contemporary art scene alongside Art Basel Miami Beach. By Maxwell Williams, Nov 23, 2022
Art World Students Convinced Cambridge University to Remove a ‘Slightly Repulsive’ 17th-Century Painting From Their Dining Hall The canvas by Frans Snyders depicts a butcher lording over a scene of carnivore carnage. By Maxwell Williams, Dec 6, 2019
Art World A Massive Strike in France Shutters Paris Museums—and Could Disrupt Business-as-Usual Through the Weekend Protests over changes to the country’s pension system caused partial closings of portions of the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, and other institutions. By Maxwell Williams, Dec 6, 2019
Art World This Is the Earliest Known Photograph of Slaves in the US—and It Challenges Our Understanding of History The daguerreotype, acquired by the Nelson-Atkins Museum, depicts a middle-class Georgian man and nearly 10 slaves. By Maxwell Williams, Dec 5, 2019
Art World What Art Would Justin Bieber Buy? A New Art Auction Curated by the Singer and His Wife Reveals His Tastes Selections showcase a love for Virgil Abloh, as well as street art from Buff Monster, Miss Zukie, and others By Maxwell Williams, Dec 5, 2019
Art World A Former Janitor at a Migrant Detention Center Has Turned Items Confiscated From Detainees Into Art Tom Kiefer secretly rescued belongings destined for the trash, photographing them to honor their former owners. By Maxwell Williams, Dec 5, 2019
Art World A Major Gift of Robert Mapplethorpe Photos From a Famous Dutch Choreographer Lands at the Rijksmuseum The group of 24 works includes a self-portrait, floral images, erotic scenes, and a portrait of the donor himself. By Maxwell Williams, Dec 5, 2019
Art World A 1,000-Year-Old Viking Ship Has Been Unearthed by High-Tech Archaeologists in a Norwegian Farmer’s Field Researchers relied on ground-penetrating georadar to make their find—the same technology used to uncover landmines. By Maxwell Williams, Dec 4, 2019
Art World There’s an Art Basel for Kids—and These Artists Aren’t Playing Around. See Work by the Precocious Stars of KidsBasel Don’t scoff. These savvy talents, aged 9 to 15, are redefining the term “emerging artist.” By Maxwell Williams, Dec 3, 2019
Art World Continuing Its Populist Turn, Sotheby’s Will Stage a Second ‘Star Wars’ Auction. (Sorry, Baby Yoda Won’t Be on the Block) Also on offer are rare promotional posters from when "Star Wars" hit Russia, and a Han Solo laser pistol. By Maxwell Williams, Dec 2, 2019
Art World Werner Herzog’s New Film Is About an Ace Sotheby’s Specialist Who Became a Legendary Explorer Bruce Chatwin is best known for his adventures in Patagonia, but his art-world exploits were equally exciting. By Maxwell Williams, Dec 2, 2019
Art World See Basketball-Themed Art and Slo-Mo Dunk Videos at the NBA’s Exhibition During Art Basel Miami Beach The National Basketball Association charges into the art game, showing off trophies, sneakers, and work by the likes of Devin Troy Strother and Eric Yahnker. By Maxwell Williams, Nov 29, 2019
Art World Searching for the Perfect Artist Residency? A Young Artist Has Generously Compiled a Huge Google Doc of Everything You Need to Find It Everest Pipkin's Big Artist Opportunities List is a shared Google Doc bursting with information on residencies, grants, and more. By Maxwell Williams, Nov 27, 2019
Art World An Art Project From MIT’s Center for Advanced Virtuality Warns How Easily Deepfake Technology Can Be Used to Rewrite History MIT’s Center for Advanced Virtuality brought Richard Nixon back to life to deliver a somber speech. The results are shockingly believable. By Maxwell Williams, Nov 26, 2019
Art World Can a Newly Discovered Fresco of a Very Risqué Myth Help Pompeii Change Its Image? Leda and the Swan Goes on View The recently discovered erotic scene is the latest addition to a world-famous archaeological park that has struggled over the years. By Maxwell Williams, Nov 25, 2019