Art & Exhibitions Here Are 5 Art Exhibitions That Shaped the Zeitgeist in 2024 These exhibitions defined the spirit of the year—for better or worse. By Devorah Lauter, Dec 13, 2024
Law & Politics A New Monument Confronts the Dark Legacy of Native American Boarding Schools President Biden said the U.S. government tried to strip Native children "of their languages, religions, and cultures.” By Adam Schrader, Dec 13, 2024
Artists Queer Portraitist Larry Stanton Captured the Lives Soon to Be Lost Larry Stanton died in 1984. A show in Brescia, Italy, highlights his vibrant works that honor fleeting moments and a generation on the brink. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 13, 2024
Archaeology & History Roman Soldiers Had a Clever Fix for Broken Armor, Study Finds The research is based on a 30-pound chainmail hoard found in Bonn, Germany. By Richard Whiddington, Dec 13, 2024
Art World Here Are 8 of the Greatest Art-World Films of 2024 Talking African sculptures, art critics, and reportage inspired a very fertile year for representing the art world on the silver screen. By Kyle Turner, Dec 12, 2024
Gallery Network Chinese Artist Baishui on Finding Resonance and Inspiration in Water At Art Basel Miami Beach, Baishui debuted a series of monumental raindrop sculptures, exploring ideas around water, transformation, and strength. By Cathy Fan, Dec 12, 2024
Museums & Institutions 15 Artnet-Approved Gift Ideas From Museum Shops From Rothko playing cards to Old Master painting-adorned sweatpants, there's something for everyone. By Jo Lawson-Tancred & Andrew Russeth & Vivienne Chow & Katie White & Annikka Olsen & Annie Armstrong & Min Chen & Sarah Cascone & Adam Schrader & Eileen Kinsella, Dec 12, 2024
Gallery Network Artist Lincoln Townley Takes On Francis Bacon in Fantastical New Series The British artist will release the new series in early 2025 in both London and Los Angeles. By Artnet Gallery Network, Dec 12, 2024
Museums & Institutions 17 Dutch and Flemish Masterpieces From MFA Boston Head to Auction The museum has deaccessioned a group of works that could fetch up to $3.8 million at Christie's. By Adam Schrader, Dec 12, 2024
Archaeology & History Earliest-Known Chinese Inscription in Israel Turns Up on a Porcelain Fragment The 16th-century Chinese bowl features a poetic message. By Verity Babbs, Dec 12, 2024
Art World Le Corbusier’s Modernist Landmark Now Up for Sale The structure was commissioned by artists Oscar Mietschaninoff and Jacques Lipchitz. By Vittoria Benzine, Dec 12, 2024
Collectibles Three Rare Dinosaur Fossils Stomp Off With $15 Million at Auction Christie's sold the skeletons of three iconic Jurassic-era beasts: a pair of allosaurus and a stegosaurus. By Tim Brinkhof, Dec 12, 2024
Collectibles A Trove of Alexander McQueen Drawings Was Just Snapped Up at Auction The sketches see the late designer's hand—and mind—at work. By Vittoria Benzine, Dec 12, 2024
Museums & Institutions Tate Modern Is Bringing Back Louise Bourgeois’s Giant Spider The world's most visited modern art museum has planned a busy slate of events to celebrate its 25th birthday. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 12, 2024
Art World Designer Ronan Bouroullec Defies Trends With His Timeless New Lamp The French designer has just released 'The Céramique,' a lamp that doubles as a sculptural objet. By William Van Meter, Dec 12, 2024
