The Art Detective The Met’s ‘Siena’ Blockbuster Has Priceless Loans. How Did It Come Together? It took new technology, years of collaboration, and major investments to deliver a show for the ages. 'This is not a grab and go,' one curator said. By Katya Kazakina, 2 days ago
Wet Paint Pounding the Pavement at London’s Hottest Gallery Openings, and More Juicy Art World Gossip Plus, which artist has been added to Gagosian's roster? And which artist is collaborating with Eric Adams's favorite airline? By Annie Armstrong, 2 days ago
Wet Paint Inside Swivel Gallery’s Unorthodox and Inexorable Rise, and More Juicy Art World Gossip Plus, who was at Indochine to celebrate David Salle's new exhibition at Gladstone Gallery? And what's the deal with galleries that have addresses as their name? By Annie Armstrong, Sep 27, 2024
The Art Detective Bear Alert! Auction Prices for Many Artists Are in Free Fall, But Some Emerging Works Climb Higher At sales this week, estimates were notably lower, and some consignors took haircuts. By Katya Kazakina, Sep 27, 2024
Art Detective At 69, Painter Dennis Kardon’s Career Was at a Standstill. Then a Big Gallery Came Calling How an old album cover sparked a fairytale-like reversal of fortune By Katya Kazakina, Sep 23, 2024
Wet Paint Disgraced Producer Scott Rudin Is Rapidly Selling His Art, and More Juicy Art World Gossip Plus, Gordon Matta-Clark's legendary FOOD restaurant will soon return. By Annie Armstrong, Sep 20, 2024
The Art Detective Shoptalk: Gallerist Paula Cooper on Her Enduring Relationships with Artists 'I’ve always liked challenging works,' she says in Part 3 of an expansive interview. 'I can’t help it.' By Katya Kazakina, Sep 16, 2024
The Hammer Simon de Pury Reveals the 14 Factors That Bestow Value on a Work of Art The veteran auctioneer puts this priceless wisdom to paper for the first time ever. By Simon de Pury, Sep 16, 2024
Wet Paint Artists Are Biting the Hands That Feed Them—and More Juicy Art World Gossip Plus, who is the latest Biden to pick up a paintbrush? And which art-dealing couple is co-representing the same artist? By Annie Armstrong, Sep 13, 2024
Kenny Schachter Kenny Schachter Can’t Paint, But He Can Reveal High-Level Hijinks in the Art World. (Just Don’t Call Him a Gossip!) Jeff Koons and Pace have parted ways, a major Magritte has been backed by a major guarantee, and our columnist has opened a new show in Cologne. By Kenny Schachter, Sep 11, 2024
The Art Detective Goodbye FOMO and Frenzy: A New Art Season Kicks Off With Cautious Optimism Buyers are in no rush to pull the trigger. By Katya Kazakina, Sep 6, 2024
Wet Paint Wet Paint Welcomed the Art World Back to School at Jean’s Artists, gallerists, and more danced, gossiped, and shared their hopes for the season ahead. By Vittoria Benzine, Sep 6, 2024
Wet Paint Hotspot Casa Tua Comes to New York and Taps a Curator From an Art-Dealing Family—and More Juicy Art World Gossip Plus, what rock star has tapped Alex Da Corte for a music video? And what bicoastal gallery is closing (one of) its doors? By Annie Armstrong, Aug 30, 2024
The Art Detective Shoptalk: Art Dealer Paula Cooper Slams Auction Houses and Reveals Trade Secrets 'Some artists are too young to be at auction,' she says in Part 2 of a wide-ranging interview. 'They're destroying these young kids by auctioning them.' By Katya Kazakina, Aug 29, 2024
Wet Paint The Art World’s Most Popular Merch—and More Juicy Art World Gossip Plus, what New York artist is asking you to give him a call? And what art world marriage was just officiated by Fran Lebowitz? By Annie Armstrong, Aug 23, 2024