Art & Exhibitions Inside the 20th-Century French Psychiatric Hospital That Saw the Birth of Art Brut An American Folk Art Museum exhibition sheds light on the role psychiatrist Francesc Tosquelles played in the development of a history-changing movement. By Annikka Olsen, Jul 23, 2024
Archaeology & History An Ornate Ancient Roman Mosaic Floor Turns Up in the Waters of Naples The marble floor was once installed at the entrance to a Roman villa. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 23, 2024
Art World ‘I Was Always a Rebel’: Paz de la Huerta on Her Startling Debut Exhibition The artist and actor Paz de la Huerta channels her complex narrative of tragedies and triumphs into her art. Her debut exhibition is now on view in Paris. By Devorah Lauter, Jul 23, 2024
Art World 6,400 Trafficked Artworks and Antiquities Have Been Recovered From Across Europe Supported by Interpol, the cover operation relied on the international co-operation of over 20 countries. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 23, 2024
Archaeology & History The Hunt: Are the ‘Peking Man’ Fossils Buried Beneath a Parking Lot? Uncovered in China in the 1920s, the ancient human fossils went missing during World War II. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 22, 2024
Art World Art Bites: Did Raphael Die From Too Much Sex? "Raphael was a very amorous man who was fond of women," Vasari wrote. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 22, 2024
Art & Tech Why Is Samsung’s A.I. Sydney Sweeney Portrait So, So Bad? The 'Girl With a Pearl Earring' of corporate A.I. slop. By Ben Davis, Jul 22, 2024
Art World Florence Wants to Punish Tourist for Raunchy Pose With Bacchus Statue More bad behavior from a tourist in Italy. By Sarah Cascone, Jul 22, 2024
Law & Politics French Court Rules Against Artist in Legal Battle Over Tintin Parodies Xavier Marabout initially triumphed in a regional court in 2021, but has lost in higher court following an appeal. By Adam Schrader, Jul 22, 2024
Books Fiction About the Art World Is Trending. Here Are 8 New Novels to Read This Summer The uncanny art world is a fertile ground for enthralling fiction. Here are the new books we could not put down. By Artnet News, Jul 22, 2024
Gallery Network 7 Questions for Gallerist Wolfgang Häusler on His Decades of Collaborating With James Turrell The gallery is currently involved in the construction of Turrell's permanent light installation at Helvetia Campus, Basel. By Artnet Gallery Network, Jul 22, 2024
Art World This Former Banking Hall in New York, Glittering With Art Deco Flourishes, Is Now a Landmark Designed by Art Deco muralist Hildreth Meière, the space is set to become a high-end retail store. By Sarah Cascone, Jul 22, 2024
Museums & Institutions Protesters Take to Tate Modern to Denounce Major Donor Billionaire Len Blavatnik was knighted in 2017 for his philanthropic contributions to the arts in London. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 22, 2024
Art World Beloved Modernist Florine Stettheimer Finally Gets the Catalogue Raisonné Treatment Published online by the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, it will be one of a growing number of digital CRs. By Brian Boucher, Jul 22, 2024
Art World Eureka: The Deep Symbolism Behind Gerhard Richter’s Candles The contemporary artist's photorealistic images of candles emerge from his desire to break free from reality and bias. By Tim Brinkhof, Jul 21, 2024