BEST?
Marilyn Minter Does Something – The politically active artist created a new print to benefit the ACLU, calling for “Justice Now!” in her signature hazy color scheme.
BTS Gets Artsy – The K-Pop band BTS contributed a poetic artwork to Hans Ulrich Obrist’s long-running do it initiative.
From Supermodel to Super Curator – 90’s stunner Claudia Schiffer is turning to curating, organizing a show of fashion photography for the Kunstpalast Düsseldorf.
London Calling – While the marquee Frieze and Frieze Masters fairs are online this year, many galleries are holding in-person events during the annual London art week.
Murdoch Meets MCH – On this week’s Art Angle podcast, our resident market pundit Tim Schneider explains why James Murdoch could be the best thing to happen to Art Basel.
“Hope” for the Met – Conceptual artist Yoko Ono created banners with an optimistic message for the facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which opens later this month.
Knock on Wood – A New York nonprofit is helping artists transform discarded plywood planks that were used to board up businesses into public sculptures.
Stamp of Approval – Artworks have been featured on US postage for decades, and we’ve rounded up some of the best (support the USPS!).
Market Moves – Despite dire economic forecasts, some artists performed outstandingly well at auction this summer.
WORST?
Bill Arnett Has Died – The art collector, who helped Gee’s Bend Quilters and other “outsider” artists of color find wider recognition, died at age 81.
Remembering Ron Gorchov – The abstract painter died at age 90 after a career that was full of peaks and valleys, which echoed his inventive saddle-shaped paintings.
Tate in Trouble – London’s famed museum is enforcing drastic job cuts—but workers are going on strike.
Pissarro Painting Gets a Verdict – A painting looted by the Nazis during World War II will remain at a Spanish museum, despite an heir’s claims, since the museum was unaware of its sordid history.
Lebanon’s State of Culture – Following the deadly explosions, galleries, artists, and museums are dealing with the fallout.