How Dozens of Gallery Expansions Hide the Brutal Reality of Real Estate Today—and How a Proposed Law Could Help (and Other Insights)

The Gray Market

How Dozens of Gallery Expansions Hide the Brutal Reality of Real Estate Today—and How a Proposed Law Could Help (and Other Insights)

Pandemic-era deals may be long gone, but one commonsense reform offers hope.

By Tim Schneider, Apr 12, 2022

The Hammer

After Being Snubbed by Front Desk Associates at Palm Beach Galleries, Simon de Pury Reflects on the Psychology of Dealing

The auctioneer wonders why some commercial galleries appear loathe to sell their art.

By Simon de Pury, Apr 10, 2022

The Art Detective

The Curse of BOGO? Why Forcing Collectors Hungry for Hot New Art to Buy One and Give One (to a Museum) May Be a Very Bad Idea

While "buy one, give one" has its advocates, it can create certain problems.

By Katya Kazakina, Apr 8, 2022

Wet Paint

Jeff Koons’s NFT Artist Son Speaks Out on Dad’s Divorce, New York Gets Hip New Gallery Hood, and More Art-World Gossip

Plus, what "Game of Thrones" co-stars were out in Ridgewood, Queens? And scenester-curator Brooke Wise gives us a look into her life.

By Annie Armstrong, Apr 7, 2022

The Gray Market

How Instagram’s Pivot to Video Threatens to Collapse a Major Pillar of the Art-World Economy (and Other Insights)

Our columnist dissects what changes to Instagram’s algorithm mean for artists and art businesses reliant on the platform’s marketing muscle.

By Tim Schneider, Apr 5, 2022

The Art Detective

She Painted for Decades in Obscurity on a Remote Island in Maine. Suddenly, Collectors Can’t Get Enough of Lynne Drexler

Drexler sold art to tourists for $50. Earlier this month, one of her paintings fetched over $1 million at Christie's.

By Katya Kazakina, Mar 31, 2022

Wet Paint

David Zwirner and a Star Artist Part Ways, Guerrilla Artists Stink-Bomb the Whitney Biennial Party, and More Art-World Gossip

Plus, what rock stars showed up to the Whitney? Which artist is backing billionaire Rick Caruso for L.A. mayor? Read on for answers.

By Annie Armstrong, Mar 31, 2022

Wet Paint

Mary Boone Is Serving Her Debt to Society at This Nonprofit, a Carroll Dunham Fake Gets Yanked From Sale, and More Art-World Gossip

Plus, what East Village haunt is Patti Smith dining at? What artist is looking for a studio assistant who can comfortably lift 50 pounds?

By Annie Armstrong, Mar 23, 2022

The Gray Market

What the Art Industry Stands to Learn From the Brewing Anxiety Over Epic Games’ Acquisition of Bandcamp (and Other Insights)

Our columnist unpacks the deal and its implications to reveal that innovation isn't necessarily the key to business success.

By Tim Schneider, Mar 22, 2022

The Art Detective

Russian Mega-Collectors Are Now Shut Out of the Art Market. But Their Influence Was Dwindling Long Before the War

Sanctions are likely to have a minimal effect on the art market at large. But that doesn't mean they won't hit oligarchs where it hurts.

By Katya Kazakina, Mar 18, 2022

The Gray Market

Yuga Labs Just Spent Untold Money to Consolidate the World’s Biggest NFT Franchises. That Doesn’t Mean It Can Buy Fandom

Our columnist side-eyes the idea that giving commercial rights to NFT owners will help turn CryptoPunks and Meebits into mainstream hits.

By Tim Schneider, Mar 15, 2022

Wet Paint

Sotheby’s Hired the TikToker Who Said He Bought a George Condo, Artist Leaves Gallery Over Beeple Show, and More Art-World Gossip

Plus, what artist fed her own blood to writer Rachel Rabbit White? What's the New York Post saying about Issy Wood? Read on for answers.

By Annie Armstrong, Mar 10, 2022

The Gray Market

Want to Succeed as an NFT Artist? Here Are 5 Things to Know, According to a New Study of One of the Biggest Crypto-Art Platforms

What is the blueprint for market success? A new study of Foundation finds some hints in the data.

By Tim Schneider, Mar 8, 2022

Wet Paint

The Real Reason Sotheby’s $30 Million CryptoPunks Sale Flopped, Artists Abandon Downtown’s Hottest Gallery, and More Art-World Gossip

Plus, what artist is jazzed about her new Ugg collaboration? And jack-of-all-trades dealer Seth Fountain takes us on a tour through his life.

By Annie Armstrong, Mar 2, 2022

The Art Detective

From Barbies to Blockbuster Shows, Jean-Michel Basquiat Is Big Business. But Can the Artist’s Market Ride the Hype Forever?

The artist was prolific during his short career. Since his death, he's spawned a cottage industry of products, exhibitions, and productions.

By Katya Kazakina, Feb 24, 2022