Pop Culture As Seen on ‘Solaris’: A 16th-Century Masterpiece in Space A Bruegel painting beloved by director Andrei Tarkovsky plays a haunting role. By Min Chen, May 17, 2024
Art World Art Bites: The Matisse Painting That Sparked a Protest A century ago, a group of anti-Modernist art students staged a mock trial for the Fauvist. By Tim Brinkhof, May 17, 2024
Art World Embattled Dealer Nino Mier to Close All Four of His Los Angeles Locations He was recently accused of underpaying some artists. His five other galleries, in New York and Brussels, will continue to operate. By Annie Armstrong, May 17, 2024
Collectibles Rescued From the Trash, a Trove of Preview Reels for Films From ‘Psycho’ to ‘Jaws’ Heads to Auction Among the rarest finds are trailers for "Goldfinger," "Thunderball," and "A Hard Day’s Night." By Brian Boucher, May 17, 2024
Artists Artist Meg Webster on Sculpting ‘Power Objects’ With Soil, Moss, and Beeswax A major show of early works now on view Dia Beacon overwhelms the senses. By Dian Parker, May 17, 2024
Gallery Network Spotlight: Les Lalannes Whimsical Works Take Over a Historic Venice Palazzo Presented by Ben Brown Fine Arts, the exhibition includes more than 150 works. By Artnet Gallery Network, May 17, 2024
Museums & Institutions Australia’s Richest Woman Wants a Museum to Remove an Aboriginal Artist’s Portrait of Her Gina Rinehart is not pleased with artist Vincent Namatjira’s portrayal, on view at the National Gallery of Australia. By Brian Boucher, May 17, 2024
Up Next Artist Ian Mwesiga Crafts Seductive, Eerie Paintings That Challenge Reality We spoke with the Ugandan artist about his blue-hued, metaphysical paintings. By Katie White, May 17, 2024
Collectibles Gigi Hadid, a Greenhouse of Luxury Mushrooms, and a Lot of Porsches—Design Miami Comes to Los Angeles The international design fair has taken up residence at the venerable Holmby Estate. By Caroline Roux, May 17, 2024
Art World Inside the Art Therapy Program at the French Hospital Where Van Gogh Once Resided The facility has a partnership with the School of the Visual Arts in New York to show work by clients and students. By Adam Schrader, May 17, 2024
Museums & Institutions The Permanent Collection: An Intimate Renoir Portrait That Hides Cross-Cultural Crafts Guilhem André at the Louvre Abu Dhabi discusses "The Cup of Chocolate." By Rebecca Anne Proctor, May 16, 2024
Pop Culture Art Behind the Meme: An Eye-Rolling Saint Saint Rosalie has become a symbol of exasperation everywhere. By Vittoria Benzine, May 16, 2024
Archaeology & History The Stone of Destiny Was Once But a Humble Doorstep, a New Study Reveals The wear atop the stone was found to predate its use in coronation ceremonies. By Artnet News, May 16, 2024
Gallery Network Spotlight: On the Heels of Mexico City Museum Solo, Alma Allen Sculptures Alight in New York Alma Allen is currently the subject of an eponymous solo show with Kasmin, featuring all new work. By Artnet Gallery Network, May 16, 2024
Law & Politics Finders of Long-Lost ‘Star Trek’ USS Enterprise Model File Lawsuit Claiming Fraud The men alleged they were pressured into selling it to Rod Roddenberry, the son of series creator Gene Roddenberry. By Adam Schrader, May 16, 2024