Art World Archives A U.K. Museum Claims Roman Emperor Elagabalus Was Transgender The North Hertfordshire Museum will refer to the 3rd-century ruler using she/her pronouns. By Artnet News, Nov 22, 2023
Art World Archives Scholars Claim Roman Mosaics the U.S. Repatriated to Lebanon Are Fakes The forgers made the mistake of basing their work on prominent archaeological examples, say two experts. By Brian Boucher, Nov 21, 2023
Art World Archives Banksy Speaks? A 20-Year-Old Audio Interview With the Anonymous Artist Surfaces The podcast series, The Banksy Story, will air the recording in a bonus episode. By Artnet News, Nov 20, 2023
Crime The Art Institute of Chicago’s Ex-Payroll Manager Is Sentenced for Embezzling $2 Million Michael Maurello has also been ordered to pay restitution to the museum. By Adam Schrader, Nov 20, 2023
Art History Oops! 10 Times Famous Paintings Were Mistakenly Hung Upside Down In some cases the errors went unnoticed for decades. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 20, 2023
Art World Archives Documenta Is in Full Meltdown as Curatorial Search Committee Resigns En Masse Announcing their resignation, the committee questioned whether "there is a space in Germany for an open exchange of ideas." By Artnet News, Nov 17, 2023
Crime A Cruise Ship Claims a Vacationing Couple Stole Sculptures From Its Gallery While at Sea One of the suspects was identified after the FBI searched through photos on his Facebook profile. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 17, 2023
Art World Archives Venice’s Plan to Restore a Water-Damaged Banksy Mural Rankles Local Artists The mural is located on the Grand Canal and exposed to waves from passing motorboats. By Adam Schrader, Nov 16, 2023
Politics Tensions Over the Israel-Hamas Conflict Erupt in Germany’s Cultural Sphere—And at Its Prized Exhibition Documenta Amid weeks marked by canceled exhibitions and events, two members of the Documenta finding committee also resigned. By Hanno Hauenstein, Nov 15, 2023
Crime Police Are Searching for Thieves Who Stole a $100,000 Chagall Print Video footage shows the suspects carrying the print in the rain before loading it into the back of a car. By Adam Schrader, Nov 14, 2023
Opinion Pearls of Wisdom: As West Bund Turns Ten, Gallerist Pearl Lam Shares Her Highlights From Across Shanghai Lam shares must-see shows, cutting-edge designers and delicious food. By Pearl Lam, Nov 14, 2023
Art History How DalĂ Became One of the First Artist Pioneers in the Field of Holographics The surrealist saw holograms as a way to move beyond the human subconscious into a new cosmic paradigm. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 14, 2023
Politics Arts Nonprofit Accuses Clear Channel of Censoring Billboards With Art Critical Of Texas Prisons Clear Channel Outdoor, the largest operator of outdoor billboards and signs, has long faced accusations of what its critics call censorship. By Adam Schrader, Nov 13, 2023
Art History Conservators Find a ‘Monstrous Figure’ Hidden in an 18th-Century Joshua Reynolds Painting The creature was found hidden under layers of paint and varnish. By Artnet News, Nov 13, 2023
Art History Agnes Martin Is the Quiet Star of the New York Sales. Here’s Why $18.7 Million Is Still a Bargain Her mammoth canvas 'Grey Stone II' exemplifies how Martin's methodical approach ushered in a new age of Minimalism. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 10, 2023