He Was the Legendary Impresario Who Put Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Map. But Now Former Friends Reveal Another, Darker Side of Diego Cortez

The Art Detective

He Was the Legendary Impresario Who Put Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Map. But Now Former Friends Reveal Another, Darker Side of Diego Cortez

Years after the events took place, denizens of the art world are still reckoning with the dealer's complex legacy.

By Katya Kazakina, Jul 28, 2023

Wet Paint

Has the Art World Forgotten How to Take Summer Off? Plus, The Famous Art Dealers Behind These Mystery Artworks, and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Plus, what artist worked as Tom Holland's hand double in a recent tv show? Which systems-loving artist shut down a party in NoLIta?

By Annie Armstrong, Jul 28, 2023

The Gray Market

Europe and the U.S. Will Probably Regulate A.I. Differently. That Will Have Long-Term Consequences for the Global Art Market

Our columnist looks at the implications of differing legal approaches to A.I.

By Tim Schneider, Jul 26, 2023

The Hammer

Simon de Pury on the Artistic Delights of Monaco in the Summertime and Why DJ-ing Is Kind of Like Auctioneering

The veteran auctioneer also casts his vote on a throwback summertime hit.

By Simon de Pury, Jul 25, 2023

Wet Paint

MoMA Curator Is the Victim of a Terrifying Shark Attack, Larry Gagosian Gets Lasik, and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Plus, what beloved New York author signed up for Threads? Who showed up to Jay-Z's "Book of Hov" opening party?

By Annie Armstrong, Jul 20, 2023

The Gray Market

Is Metalabel, From the Former CEO of Kickstarter, the Cure for the Ills of the Creator Economy?

Our columnist interviews Yancey Strickler, cofounder of the new venture Metalabel, about how artists can thrive beyond the creator economy.

By Tim Schneider, Jul 19, 2023

The Art Detective

Who Bought the Mysterious Klimt at Sotheby’s? An Equally Enigmatic Hong Kong Power Broker, Some Believe

Sold by one shadowy entity and purchased by another, will the masterwork's fate ever truly be known?

By Katya Kazakina, Jul 15, 2023

Wet Paint

Inside the Awards Ceremony for the Art World’s Most Downtrodden Underclass, the Roth Bar Returns to Chelsea, and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Plus, what hot new artist couple showed up to play at the Lesbian and Bisexual Backgammon League? Who is penning a new profile of Larry Gagosian for the New Yorker?

By Annie Armstrong, Jul 13, 2023

The Gray Market

He Overpaid, Bid Against Himself, and Hid a Monet in His Basement. Here’s What We Still Need to Learn From Visionary Art Dealer Joseph Duveen

Our columnist parses the legacy of the early 20th century dealer for timely—and timeless—market insights.

By Tim Schneider, Jul 12, 2023

The Art Detective

The $202 Million Sale of Heidi Horten’s Jewels Was a Massive Success. Its Aftermath Continues to Haunt Christie’s

Critics are unwilling to forget the tainted provenance of Horten's jewelry, or forgive the auction house.

By Katya Kazakina, Jul 7, 2023

Wet Paint

American Collectors Skip Art Basel (to Save Themselves for Paris), Libbie Mugrabi Dons a Bulletproof Vest for a Court Appearance, and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Plus, what art advisor was spotted cozying up with Olivier Sarkozy? Whose artwork was featured prominently at Michael Rubin's White Party?

By Annie Armstrong, Jul 7, 2023

The Gray Market

Lisa Schiff Questioned the Validity of Art Appraisals. Days Later, She Was Sued for Fraud

Our columnist recounts a public encounter with embattled art advisor Lisa Schiff that highlights vital nuances of 21st century art valuation.

By Tim Schneider, Jul 6, 2023

The Hammer

Simon de Pury on Why We Urgently Need to Find Future-Proof Models for Charity Auctions and Fundraising Events

Commercial auctions successfully adapted to the new reality, but charity galas and fundraisers are a different beast.

By Simon de Pury, Jul 2, 2023

The Art Detective

At First Glance, Billionaire Maja Hoffmann’s Private Museum in Arles Looked Like Another Vanity Project. Then It Blew My Mind

With great art, continual innovation, and ambitions that stretch far beyond the art world, the Frank Gehry-adorned campus is no ordinary mega-collector bauble.

By Katya Kazakina, Jun 30, 2023

Wet Paint

Henry Street Dealers Sound Off on the Economic Climate, Adam Lindemann Puts Andy Warhol’s House Up for Rent, and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Plus, who was at Indochine to celebrate Jonas Wood's new show of drawings? Who's the latest actor to try their hand at curating?

By Annie Armstrong, Jun 29, 2023