The Hammer Simon de Pury on How the Obsessions of Our Youngest Generation Can Predict Future Trends in Collecting The veteran auctioneer shares what he's learned from observing successive generations of buyers. By Simon de Pury, May 19, 2023
The Art Detective ‘My Assistant Told Me to Slow Down’: How Top Art Collectors Budget Their Money (and Time) During New York’s Big Auction Season With auctions, art fairs, and gallery dinners galore, it's not easy for the well-heeled to stick to a schedule. By Katya Kazakina, May 13, 2023
Wet Paint James Turrell Gives the Wackiest Gala Speech, Ex Karma Director Opens Promising New Space in Chinatown, and More Juicy Art World Gossip Plus, which artist did Larry Gagosian bring to sit courtside at a Knicks game? Who showed up to Alex Arnault's star-studded birthday party? By Annie Armstrong, May 11, 2023
The Gray Market Why Should Artists Care About the Writers’ Strike? Because They Work Under the Same Global Pressures Our columnist unearths the hidden parallels between the Writers Guild of America’s walkout and the average artist’s plight. By Tim Schneider, May 10, 2023
The Art Detective Revealed: The Mystery Consignors to New York’s $1.3 Billion Spring Auctions, From a Storied Mega-Dealer to the Founder of Cirque de Soleil Who is liquidating art in this season's spring sales? The answers might surprise you (or not). By Katya Kazakina, May 5, 2023
Wet Paint The Game of Museum-Director Musical Chairs Heats Up, Leo Fitzpatrick’s Gallery Is Closing Shop, and More Juicy Art World Gossip Plus, how does Lucy Bull get rid of her back pain from painting? Where did all the art stars wind up after the Met Gala? By Annie Armstrong, May 4, 2023
The Gray Market Is an Art Market Correction Imminent, or Is the Worst Already Over? Experts Are Split Heading Into Spring Sales Season Our columnist checks the climate ahead of May's major sales events and finds that fears of a market correction are evergreen. By Tim Schneider, May 3, 2023
The Art Detective Christie’s Neglected to Reveal the Ugly History Behind Its Sensational Planned Jewelry Auction. Then a Billionaire’s Wife Complained The sparkling treasures of the “The World of Heidi Horten” auction have a sinister backstory if you follow the money. By Katya Kazakina, May 1, 2023
Wet Paint East Village Art Gallery Charges Artists to Appear in Nonexistent Show, Don Lemon Speaks Out… About His Art Collection, and More Juicy Art World Gossip Plus, which mega gallery had ChatGPT write their press release? Who partied at Casino to celebrate Clearing's new space on Bowery? By Annie Armstrong, Apr 27, 2023
The Art Detective The Whitney Is in Talks With Suitors Who Want to Buy the Breuer Building. Who Will Win the Prize? The landmark's history—and quirks—make it an attractive target for a specific kind of buyer. By Katya Kazakina, Apr 26, 2023
The Gray Market What an ‘A.I.-Generated’ Pop Hit Reveals About the Value of Mystique in the Age of A.I. Art Our columnist uses a viral A.I. Drake song to argue that, in algorithmic art, sometimes the mystery is the point. By Tim Schneider, Apr 26, 2023
The Hammer Simon de Pury on How Technological Innovations Have Led to the Art World’s New Craze for Ceramics The veteran auctioneer weighs in on how technologies from photography to blockchain have broadened collecting appetites. By Simon de Pury, Apr 25, 2023
Wet Paint Joe Bradley Changes Galleries (Again!), Drama Around Anish Kapoor’s Mini-Bean, and More Juicy Art World Gossip Plus, what's the deal with O'Flaherty's announcement that they're closing? What artwork flopped at auction and now hangs on Larry Gagosian's wall? By Annie Armstrong, Apr 20, 2023
The Gray Market Bye-Bye, Benefit Auctions? Why Major Galleries and Nonprofits Are Taking a New Approach to Charitable Giving Our columnist unpacks recent efforts to fundraise for good causes without the involvement of auction platforms. By Tim Schneider, Apr 19, 2023
The Art Detective How Many Living Women Artists Have Gotten a Career-Defining Survey at the Met? The Answer Will Surprise You The opening of Cecily Brown's 'Death and the Maid' marks a sea change for women artists. By Katya Kazakina, Apr 14, 2023