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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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In-Demand Star Kandis Williams Picks a New Gallery, a Top Music Producer Clues Us Into His Collection, and More Art-World Gossip

Plus, which artists got together for the World Series of Art Poker? Which dealer is having trouble with his collectors? Read on for answers.

By Annie Armstrong, Feb 24, 2022

The Gray Market

A Deeper Look at How Advocates for the Art Industry Lobby Differently Than Other Interest Groups in Washington (and Other Insights)

Our columnist explains how arts organizations lobby lawmakers in the nation's capital, and why the process is here to stay.

By Tim Schneider, Feb 22, 2022

Michael Xufu Huang’s Cecily Brown Gets Flipped (Again!), a Dealer Who Hates NFTs Is Making $$$ on NFTs, and More Art-World Gossip

Plus, which Hauser and Wirth employee got to enjoy the Super Bowl live? And Sarah Hoover takes us on a tour of her life.

By Annie Armstrong, Feb 17, 2022

Kenny Schachter

In the Trenches of the Great Crypto War, Kenny Schachter Says of the Coming NFT Carnage: Bring It On.

Our columnist is not afraid of the whole non-fungible craze getting razed to the ground.

By Kenny Schachter, Feb 15, 2022

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