The Gray Market: Why the Delay of ‘Philip Guston Now’ Will Backfire on the Entire Culture Sector (and Other Insights)

Opinion

The Gray Market: Why the Delay of ‘Philip Guston Now’ Will Backfire on the Entire Culture Sector (and Other Insights)

Our columnist anticipates how the newly postponed Guston retrospective will only intensify the culture wars, regardless of its final form.

By Tim Schneider, Sep 27, 2020

Opinion

The Gray Market: Why Wildfires and Extreme Weather Will Only Worsen Inequities in the Art World (and Other Insights)

Our columnist on how climate change aggravates the financial disparities that make an arts career unattainable for a diverse talent pool.

By Tim Schneider, Sep 20, 2020

Opinion

The Gray Market: Why an Ongoing Alliance of Mega-Dealers Suggests the Gallery System Is Still in Its Infancy (and Other Insights)

Our columnist explains why a joint venture between Acquavella, Gagosian, and Pace means gallery consolidation is only just getting started.

By Tim Schneider, Sep 13, 2020

Opinion

Can My Ex Walk Away With the Copyright to My Art in Our Divorce? + Other Thorny Artists’-Rights Questions, Answered

Why do musicians sue politicians for playing their songs? What can I do if my cartoon is used in a conspiracy-mongering Facebook post? We're here to help.

By Katarina Feder, Sep 8, 2020

Op-Ed

Life in the Tiny Texas Town of Marfa Before the Pandemic Was Hard Enough. Here’s What It’s Like Now

Bars and restaurants have closed, and people are scrambling to figure out ways to get by.

By Max Tolleson, Sep 4, 2020

Op-Ed

How Simulation Games Can Help Financially Struggling Museums and Galleries Find Alternatives to Mass Redundancies

Management consultant Ken Charman considers some alternative cost-cutting measures museums can take.

By Ken Charman, Sep 2, 2020

Op-Ed

Museums Are Being Tasked With Radically Transforming the Way They Work. Here Are 6 Practical Steps They Can Take to Do That

Institutions across the US are facing unprecedented pressure to reform. But many remain tied to models that need to be reimagined.

By Aaron Ambroso, Sep 1, 2020

Opinion

The Gray Market: How a Swiftly Canceled Whitney Exhibition Relates to the NBA’s Wildcat Strike (and Other Insights)

Our columnist finds common cause between the headline-grabbing collective actions taken by contemporary artists and professional athletes.

By Tim Schneider, Aug 30, 2020

Opinion

The Gray Market: Why New York’s Museum Pay Gap Tells a Story of American Decline (and Other Insights)

Our columnist unearths a jarring symbol of how far some of the US's top museums have wandered into cutthroat corporate territory.

By Tim Schneider, Aug 23, 2020

Op-Ed

Museums Are Experts at Thinking Long-Term. That’s Why They Must Lead the Fight for a Greener Future—Before It’s Too Late

The chief executive of the Horniman Museum argues that museums need to use their influence to turn visitors into environmental activists.

By Nick Merriman, Aug 11, 2020

Opinion

The Gray Market: What James Murdoch’s Other Investments Tell Us About the Future of Art Basel (and Other Insights)

Our columnist examines the portfolio of the MCH Group's new "anchor shareholder" for clues about what might be next for its art properties.

By Tim Schneider, Aug 9, 2020

Op-Ed

The Art Industry Has Been Too Slow to Embrace VR Technology. Here’s How It Can Support—and Shape—the Market

The founder of the Untitled art fair suggests that embracing new technology is vital to the future of the art market.

By Jeff Lawson, Aug 6, 2020

Opinion

What Happens to My TikTok Creations If Donald Trump Bans the App? + Other Thorny Artists’-Rights Questions, Answered

Can I stop a museum from showing my work? Is it a problem for me to sell my apartment if I've got an unsanctioned Sol LeWitt on the wall? We're here to help.

By Katarina Feder, Aug 3, 2020

Opinion

The Gray Market: Why a Senate Investigation Suggests Art-Market Self-Regulation Is Fatally Flawed (and Other Insights)

Our columnist gives his takeaways from a sordid report on how two sanctioned Russian billionaires laundered millions through the art market.

By Tim Schneider, Aug 2, 2020

Opinion

Why We Should Reboot the Art History Canon Instead of Ditching It + 2 More Thought-Provoking Things to Read

A weekly round-up of interesting and important readings from around the internet.

By Ben Davis, Jul 31, 2020