Archaeology & History Historic Minaret in Iraq Newly Coated With White Plaster, Drawing Outrage Its the oldest remaining minaret in the Iraqi capital. By Richard Whiddington, Sep 3, 2024
Gallery Network Art World Veteran Michael Plummer to Helm Inaugural Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week The TEFAF New York founder and founder of Artvest discusses what's in store for the new Southwestern art fair. By Artnet Gallery Network, Sep 3, 2024
Museums & Institutions Brauer Museum’s Ex-Director Slams Cost-Cutting Measures That Forced Its Closure Jonathan Canning argued that the school’s decisions don’t make sense. By Brian Boucher, Sep 3, 2024
Archaeology & History Huge! The Mysterious Turkish Megaliths That Predate the Pyramids Göbekli Tepe in Turkey is widely recognized as one of the oldest manmade structures in the world. But what was its purpose? By Tim Brinkhof, Sep 3, 2024
Art World Uzbekistan Gets a New Biennial in 2025, and It’s Got Some Big Stars on Board The 10 week event will bring artists like Antony Gormley and Wael Shawky to the ancient Central Asian city. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Sep 3, 2024
Art World Outcry Over Paris’s Plan to Permanently Install Olympic Rings on Eiffel Tower "The Eiffel Tower is not intended as an advertising platform," the tower's engineer's great-great grandson said. By Sarah Cascone, Sep 3, 2024
Art World $8 Million Rococo Masterpiece Barred from Leaving the U.K. The 18th-century painting was owned by the U.K.'s first ever prime minister Sir Robert Walpole. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Sep 3, 2024
Art History Art Bites: Harry’s Bar Named the Bellini After an Artist The revered art world haunt in Venice has more art ties than you realize. By Vittoria Benzine, Sep 3, 2024
Museums & Institutions The Permanent Collection: Telemaco Signorini’s Melancholy Hospital Ca' Pesaro director Elisabetta Barisoni discusses this remarkable composition. By Emily Steer, Sep 3, 2024
Studio Visit Korean Star Lee Bae Reveals His Studio Rituals As He Preps for Dual Outings in New York and Seoul The artist is having twin solo exhibitions that coincide with Frieze Week in Seoul and Armory Week in New York. By Vivienne Chow, Sep 2, 2024
Art & Exhibitions True Craftsmanship Takes Center Stage at Venice’s Homo Faber—But Is It Being Watered Down by Luxury Brands? Luca Guadagnino's striking scenography does little to distract from the question. By Caroline Roux, Sep 2, 2024
Law & Politics NFT Marketplace OpenSea Prepares for Legal Battle Following SEC Notice The regulation of NFTs has been hotly debated. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Sep 2, 2024
Art World Eureka: Jasper Johns Resurrected an Ancient Technique to Paint ‘Flag’ Johns did just as the ancient Greeks did thousands of years before him. By Tim Brinkhof, Sep 2, 2024
Law & Politics Artist Gao Zhen Detained in China Over Sculptures Criticizing Mao Zedong The artworks, which were created in the early 2000s and critique the Cultural Revolution, are suspected of breaking a 2018 law. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Sep 2, 2024
On View An ‘Unprecedented’ Survey Spotlights Middle Eastern Filmmaking in Venice Films by Shirin Neshat, Sophia Al Maria, Ali Cherri, and Wael Shawky are among the highlights of 'Your Ghosts Are Mine.' By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Sep 2, 2024
