Art World French-Moroccan Artist Yto Barrada Tapped to Represent France at 2026 Venice Biennale The artist's incisive work focuses on geo-political issues. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, 7 mins ago
Collectibles An Illegally Minted Coin from the American Revolution Just Sold for $2.5 Million The 1652 threepence coin is one of only three known to exist in the world. By Vittoria Benzine, 57 mins ago
Archaeology & History Italian Authorities Recover Black Market-Bound Etruscan Artifacts Worth $8.5 Million The operation is considered one of the most important recoveries of Etruscan artifacts ever made, according to police. By Adam Schrader, 2 hours ago
Pop Culture Nicole Kidman Recreates Robert Longo’s Iconic ‘Men in the Cities’ Series The actress and producer recreated the 1980s photo series for W Magazine’s Art Issue. By Verity Babbs, 2 hours ago
Gallery Network Abu Dhabi Art Returns as the Keystone for a Year of Visual Arts Programming—With More In Store The Gateway exhibition showcases local and international artists through distinctive curatorial perspectives, while Beyond Emerging Artists provides three UAE artists with a launchpad for ambitious projects. By Artnet Gallery Network, 4 hours ago
Archaeology & History Professor Translates 2,600-Year-Old Inscription That Linguists Claimed Could Never Be Read Mark Munn of Penn State University believes that he's translated the inscription on Arslan Kaya, after 120 years of debate. By Vittoria Benzine, 4 hours ago
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Museums & Institutions Nan Goldin’s Berlin Exhibition Embroiled in Symposium Controversy Hito Steyerl and Candice Breitz canceled participation in an event that has drawn criticism from the acclaimed photographer. By Kate Brown, 12 hours ago
Art World Magritte’s Surrealist Masterpiece Sets $121.2 Million Auction Record The work, offered at Christie's in New York, had been in the collection of Mica Ertegun for more than half a century. By Katya Kazakina, 21 hours ago
Archaeology & History Airbnb Faces Backlash for ‘Demeaning’ Gladiator Colosseum Experience "Unleash your inner gladiator," Airbnb suggests. By Richard Whiddington, 23 hours ago
Gallery Network At the Parrish Museum, Artist Bertrand Meniel’s Photorealistic Paintings Will Make You Do a Double Take "Beyond Reality: Paintings and Drawings by Bertrand Meniel" showcases the artist's extreme technical skill. By Artnet Gallery Network, 1 day ago
Museums & Institutions Smithsonian Institution Removes Director Following Staff Complaints Stephanie Stebich, who joined the museum as director in 2017, left her role in September. By Adam Schrader, 1 day ago
Law & Politics Hong Kong Artist Sentenced to Jail for ‘Subversion’ Clarisse Yeung was among 45 defendants who were convicted over their roles in a pro-democracy political primary in 2020. By Adam Schrader, 1 day ago
Art & Exhibitions Rauschenberg Foundation Announces Suite of Shows to Mark the Artist’s 100th Birthday The organization is also launching dozens of centennial grants and institutional gifts. By Adam Schrader, 1 day ago
Law & Politics Protestors Charged for Throwing Paint Over Stonehenge The demonstration by the climate protesters stoked international outrage. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, 1 day ago
