Law & Politics Is the U.K. Nearing a Historic Deal to Return the Parthenon Marbles? The British Museum confirmed "ongoing and constructive" discussions are underway as the British and Greek prime ministers meet at Downing Street. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 3, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Meet the Mysterious Woman Who Shaped MoMA MoMa's exhibition "Lillie P. Bliss and the Birth of the Modern" is based on the art collection of the museum's enigmatic cofounder. Her efforts and collection have forged the ongoing narrative of Modern art. By Brad Phillips, Dec 3, 2024
Art World Barely Anyone Wants This Free Portrait of King Charles A $3.4 million scheme by the Cabinet Office offering the portrait found few takers. By Richard Whiddington, Dec 3, 2024
Art World Koyo Kouoh Tapped to Curate the 2026 Venice Biennale The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa director will be the first African woman to helm the biennial. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 3, 2024
Art World Design Miami: ‘Blue Sky’ Optimism Meets Bold Experimentation in a Shifting Market Design Miami touches down this week with a new owner, new curator, and an expanded global footprint. Here's a preview of what's in store. By Caroline Roux, Dec 2, 2024
Gallery Network 7 Questions for Michael Doohan on Founding Dark Green Studios to Foster Community in the Art World Doohan is on a quest to create a more accessible—and less intimidating—art world. By Artnet Gallery Network, Dec 2, 2024
Archaeology & History World’s Oldest Alphabet Turns Up in Ancient Syrian Tomb The writing was found on cylinders dating back to around 2400 B.C.E. By Verity Babbs, Dec 2, 2024
Collectibles Rare Mozart Letter Pitching His Famed Haydn Quartets Heads to Auction "I cannot let these go as cheaply," the composer wrote. By Vittoria Benzine, Dec 2, 2024
Law & Politics Trump’s Pick to Lead the Navy Has No Military Experience—But He Does Have a Great Art Collection Phelan, a private investment manager, is a major patron of the Aspen Art Museum and raised $12 million for the Trump campaign. By Adam Schrader, Dec 2, 2024
Museums & Institutions Philanthropist Candida Gertler Severs Ties With Arts Organizations Amid Protests Gertler has been the subject of multiple protests this year over ties to Israel. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 2, 2024
Law & Politics Rising Artist Hunter Biden Receives Presidential Pardon From His Dad Hunter Biden has built a fine art career amid swirling controversies. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 2, 2024
Archaeology & History King Henry I’s Luxury Tower at Historic Corfe Castle Opens for the First Time in 400 Years A temporary viewing platform offers visitors royal views of surrounding countryside. By Richard Whiddington, Dec 2, 2024
Art World Jewish Museum Acquires Israeli Artist’s Work That Was Barred From View at Venice Biennale The display of Ruth Patir’s work was a casualty of the Israel-Hamas conflict. By Brian Boucher, Dec 2, 2024
Art & Tech X-Ray Analysis of Gauguin Painting Reveals Hidden Details… and a Dead Beetle The artist's feline still life harbors more than one critter. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 2, 2024
Art World Cartier Celebrates 100 Years of Its Trinity Collection with a Miami Exhibition After a year on the road, the Trinity ring's centennial celebration will conclude amidst Miami mania. By Vittoria Benzine, Dec 2, 2024
