Art World A Major Gift of Robert Mapplethorpe Photos From a Famous Dutch Choreographer Lands at the Rijksmuseum The group of 24 works includes a self-portrait, floral images, erotic scenes, and a portrait of the donor himself. By Maxwell Williams, Dec 5, 2019
People ‘It Was Very Much That Kind of Art-World Romance’: Yvonne Force and Leo Villareal on How They Met, and the Joys of a Creative Marriage For Artnet's Art and Modern Love series, the artist and art maven sat down to discuss how their collaborative partnership has guided their careers over the years. By Noor Brara, Dec 5, 2019
Art World A 1,000-Year-Old Viking Ship Has Been Unearthed by High-Tech Archaeologists in a Norwegian Farmer’s Field Researchers relied on ground-penetrating georadar to make their find—the same technology used to uncover landmines. By Maxwell Williams, Dec 4, 2019
Politics Kyrgyzstan Censored a Feminist Art Show at the National Museum of Fine Arts. Now Its Director Has Resigned The ministry of culture decried the nudity in the "scandalous" show. By Taylor Dafoe, Dec 4, 2019
Politics ‘Call Me’: Jenny Holzer’s Latest Paintings at Art Basel Miami Beach Highlight Revelations From Trump’s Impeachment Hearings The artist's impeachment-themed work debuts today at Art Basel Miami Beach. By Julia Halperin, Dec 4, 2019
People Former Getty Director Stephen Garrett, Who Turned the California Museum Into an International Powerhouse, Has Died at 96 He designed some of the institution's original architecture, pushed to broaden acquisitions, and launched conservation initiatives that continue to this day. By Caroline Elbaor, Dec 4, 2019
Art World The Prado Is ‘Updating’ Its Most Cherished Masterpieces to Illustrate the Dystopian Chaos Unleashed by Climate Change Released to coincide with the current COP25 Climate Summit Change in Madrid, the doctored paintings envision a post-apocalyptic world. By Caroline Elbaor, Dec 4, 2019
People ‘We Evolve Together’: Food Artist Laila Gohar and Graphic Designer Omar Sosa on How Married Life Fuels Their Creativity For Artnet's Art and Modern Love series, the New York-based couple sat down to discuss the rewards and challenges of a relationship between two creative souls. By Noor Brara, Dec 4, 2019
Art World If Everyone Wins the Turner Prize, What Is Lost? Stunned Art Critics Took to Social Media to Debate the Divisive Gesture Some say its the role of artists to subvert events like the Turner Prize; others say its a sign that this prestigious award has reached its "sell-by date." By Kate Brown, Dec 4, 2019
Art World Art Industry News: A Show in Miami Asks If Black Artists Really Benefit From the Rising Sales of Their Work + Other Stories Plus, Andrea Fraser offers tips for art students and a deep dive into the shocking story behind beleaguered art dealer Inigo Philbrick. By Artnet News, Dec 4, 2019
Art World A New Foundation Is Opening in Basel, Switzerland, This Summer With a Blowout Show of Caribbean Art The institution's debut exhibition will open during Art Basel, bringing the most exciting art from the region to a new audience. By Caroline Elbaor, Dec 4, 2019
Politics The Art Industry Is Grappling With How to Shrink Its Carbon Footprint. But Will Collectors Do Their Part? The carbon cost of shipping works for short-term events is art's dirty secret. By Kate Brown, Dec 4, 2019
People Thom Browne Is a Fashion Iconoclast. Now, He’s Making His Debut as an Artist, Too, Unveiling His First-Ever Sculpture in Miami The fashion designer has quietly pursued an art career for years. Now, he's planting a sculptural palm tree during the fairs. By Rachel Gould, Dec 4, 2019
Art World There’s an Art Basel for Kids—and These Artists Aren’t Playing Around. See Work by the Precocious Stars of KidsBasel Don’t scoff. These savvy talents, aged 9 to 15, are redefining the term “emerging artist.” By Maxwell Williams, Dec 3, 2019
Art World As a ‘Statement of Solidarity,’ the 2019 Turner Prize Is Awarded to All Four Nominees at Once At their request, the prize will be split evenly by Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock, Oscar Murillo, and Tai Shani. By Taylor Dafoe, Dec 3, 2019
