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Art and Law

A Brancusi Sculpture Fell Off a Pedestal in the Office of an Art-Financing Company. Now Its Owner Is Suing for $22.5 Million

The owner of the company, Asher Edelman, claims that the collector himself improperly balanced the work on the pedestal.

By Taylor Dafoe, Aug 7, 2019

Art and Law

Scions of a Famed British Family Struggled for 50 Years to Recover a Stolen Portrait—But Then It Popped Up in a Google Alert

After an international effort, the picture of Real Admiral Charles Fanshawe, the 4th Viscount of Fanshawe, has been recovered from a Philly auction house.

By Caroline Goldstein, Aug 7, 2019

Art World

‘It Is Time for Our Struggles to Be Recognized’: Lawmakers Push for a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture

The bill asks experts to consider establishing the museum as part of the Smithsonian Institution.

By Sarah Cascone, Aug 7, 2019

Art World

Art Industry News: Look Out, Instagram Influencers—Street Artists and Their Lawyers Are Coming for You + Other Stories

Plus, a deep dive into the recent history of Artforum and Candice Breitz, Tania Bruguera, and others decry censorship at the Aichi Triennale.

By artnet News, Aug 7, 2019

Art and Law

The 6-Year-Old Thrown From Tate Modern’s 10th Floor Survived the Fall. A Teenager Is Charged With His Attempted Murder

The six-year-old French tourist survived the fall but remains in a critical condition.

By Naomi Rea, Aug 7, 2019

Art World

Street Art Is a Global Commercial Juggernaut With a Diverse Audience. Why Don’t Museums Know What to Do With It?

Experts weigh in on what's keeping the most popular form of contemporary art from museum credibility.

By Naomi Rea, Aug 7, 2019

Art World

Sourdough Enthusiasts Are Harvesting 4,500-Year-Old Yeast From Museums’ Egyptian Pottery to Make Bread Fit for the Pharaohs

The samples came from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Peabody Essex Museum.

By Sarah Cascone, Aug 6, 2019

Art World

More Turmoil Hits the Long-Delayed Academy Museum of Motion Pictures as Its Founding Director Resigns

Director Kerry Brougher, who previously served as a curator at the Hirshhorn Museum, will “return to his roots in the art world.”

By Taylor Dafoe, Aug 6, 2019

Art World

A Man Who Bought a Painting for $500 in a Bar Says It’s a $30 Million Rembrandt—But Experts Say It’s Really a Case of Wishful Thinking

The new owner wants to sell the work and use the money to invest in his favorite soccer team.

By Naomi Rea, Aug 6, 2019

Art World

Graff’s Second Boutique in Paris Showcases ‘Trophy’ Jewels Alongside Works of Contemporary Art

At the new store near the Place Vendôme, you can see art by Vik Muniz as well as astonishing gems from Laurence Graff's private collection.

By Nazanin Lankarani, Aug 6, 2019

Art World

‘My Professional Return to Belgrade Is a Big Deal for Me’: Marina Abramović Writes a Deeply Personal Letter to Serbia Ahead of Her Retrospective

The artist says she hasn't been this excited about an exhibition since her solo show at MoMA, "The Artist Is Present."

By Kate Brown, Aug 6, 2019

Art World

Art Industry News: Collectors Will Send an Artwork Into Space on a Mission to Measure Climate Change in Africa + Other Stories

Plus, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan add art to their new home and Stuart Semple continues to troll Anish Kapoor.

By artnet News, Aug 6, 2019

Art and Law

A Brancusi Sculpture Fell Off a Pedestal in the Office of an Art-Financing Company. Now Its Owner Is Suing for $22.5 Million

Art and Law

Scions of a Famed British Family Struggled for 50 Years to Recover a Stolen Portrait—But Then It Popped Up in a Google Alert

Art World

‘It Is Time for Our Struggles to Be Recognized’: Lawmakers Push for a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture

Art World

Art Industry News: Look Out, Instagram Influencers—Street Artists and Their Lawyers Are Coming for You + Other Stories

Art and Law

The 6-Year-Old Thrown From Tate Modern’s 10th Floor Survived the Fall. A Teenager Is Charged With His Attempted Murder

Art World

Street Art Is a Global Commercial Juggernaut With a Diverse Audience. Why Don’t Museums Know What to Do With It?

Art World

Sourdough Enthusiasts Are Harvesting 4,500-Year-Old Yeast From Museums’ Egyptian Pottery to Make Bread Fit for the Pharaohs

Art World

More Turmoil Hits the Long-Delayed Academy Museum of Motion Pictures as Its Founding Director Resigns

Art World

A Man Who Bought a Painting for $500 in a Bar Says It’s a $30 Million Rembrandt—But Experts Say It’s Really a Case of Wishful Thinking

Art World

Graff’s Second Boutique in Paris Showcases ‘Trophy’ Jewels Alongside Works of Contemporary Art

Art World

‘My Professional Return to Belgrade Is a Big Deal for Me’: Marina Abramović Writes a Deeply Personal Letter to Serbia Ahead of Her Retrospective

Art World

Art Industry News: Collectors Will Send an Artwork Into Space on a Mission to Measure Climate Change in Africa + Other Stories

People

‘His Generosity Is Legendary’: Artists and Curators Remember the Trailblazing London Gallerist Karsten Schubert

Politics

New York City Told Its Museums to Diversify or Lose Funding. Here’s How They Plan to Address the Problem

Events and Parties

Editors’ Picks: 19 Things Not to Miss in New York’s Art World This Week

A Brancusi Sculpture Fell Off a Pedestal in the Office of an Art-Financing Company. Now Its Owner Is Suing for $22.5 Million

Scions of a Famed British Family Struggled for 50 Years to Recover a Stolen Portrait—But Then It Popped Up in a Google Alert

‘It Is Time for Our Struggles to Be Recognized’: Lawmakers Push for a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture

Art Industry News: Look Out, Instagram Influencers—Street Artists and Their Lawyers Are Coming for You + Other Stories

The 6-Year-Old Thrown From Tate Modern’s 10th Floor Survived the Fall. A Teenager Is Charged With His Attempted Murder

Street Art Is a Global Commercial Juggernaut With a Diverse Audience. Why Don’t Museums Know What to Do With It?

Sourdough Enthusiasts Are Harvesting 4,500-Year-Old Yeast From Museums’ Egyptian Pottery to Make Bread Fit for the Pharaohs

More Turmoil Hits the Long-Delayed Academy Museum of Motion Pictures as Its Founding Director Resigns

A Man Who Bought a Painting for $500 in a Bar Says It’s a $30 Million Rembrandt—But Experts Say It’s Really a Case of Wishful Thinking

Graff’s Second Boutique in Paris Showcases ‘Trophy’ Jewels Alongside Works of Contemporary Art

‘My Professional Return to Belgrade Is a Big Deal for Me’: Marina Abramović Writes a Deeply Personal Letter to Serbia Ahead of Her Retrospective

Art Industry News: Collectors Will Send an Artwork Into Space on a Mission to Measure Climate Change in Africa + Other Stories

‘His Generosity Is Legendary’: Artists and Curators Remember the Trailblazing London Gallerist Karsten Schubert

New York City Told Its Museums to Diversify or Lose Funding. Here’s How They Plan to Address the Problem

Editors’ Picks: 19 Things Not to Miss in New York’s Art World This Week

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