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, Nov 19, 2024
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, Nov 19, 2024
Archaeology & History Airbnb Faces Backlash for ‘Demeaning’ Gladiator Colosseum Experience "Unleash your inner gladiator," Airbnb suggests. By Richard Whiddington, Nov 19, 2024
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, Nov 19, 2024
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, Nov 19, 2024
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, Nov 19, 2024
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, Nov 19, 2024
Law & Politics Protestors Charged for Throwing Paint Over Stonehenge The demonstration by the climate protesters stoked international outrage. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 19, 2024
Law & Politics Berlin Court Convicts Curator Over Social Media Posts The ruling comes shortly after Germany passed a highly controversial resolution to combat antisemitism. By Margaret Carrigan, Nov 19, 2024
Art & Exhibitions The Brooklyn Museum’s New Show ‘Solid Gold’ Is an Auric Extravaganza Everything from fashion, to contemporary art, to ancient relics has the Midas touch at the ostentatious (and very shiny) exhibition. By Raquel Laneri, Nov 18, 2024
Art World $65.5 Million Monet Sells at Sotheby’s New York, While $12 Million Matisse Flops The late beauty titan Sydell Miller's collection over-performed. A sale of Modern art had a tougher time. By Katya Kazakina, Nov 18, 2024
Collectibles A Pocket Watch Gifted to Titanic Hero Sets a New Record at Auction The watch is now the most expensive piece of memorabilia related to the doomed ship. By Richard Whiddington, Nov 18, 2024
Pop Culture How TikTok Turned a Hidden Art Historical Gem Into the Hottest Selfie Spot in Rome The jury's still out on whether TikTok fame is harmful or helpful. By Vittoria Benzine, Nov 18, 2024
Artnet Auctions The Expert Edit: 6 Standout Lots from Artnet’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Sale Artnet Auctions specialists weigh in on their picks from the Post-War and Contemporary Art sale. By Artnet Auctions, Nov 18, 2024
Art World At the New SoHo Restaurant Manuela, Come For the Food, Stay For the Art The delicious new restaurant's decor doubles as a group exhibition that features artists from the Hauser & Wirth stable. Artfarm's newly minted CEO Bee Emmott weighs in on Manuela. By William Van Meter, Nov 18, 2024
