Orlando Museum’s Ex-Director Who Was Ousted Over Fake Basquiats Fires Back

Law & Politics

Orlando Museum’s Ex-Director Who Was Ousted Over Fake Basquiats Fires Back

In a fiery countersuit, Aaron De Groft insists the forged paintings seized by the FBI are the real deal.

By Sarah Cascone, Nov 16, 2023

News

Venice’s Plan to Restore a Water-Damaged Banksy Mural Rankles Local Artists

The mural is located on the Grand Canal and exposed to waves from passing motorboats.

By Adam Schrader, Nov 16, 2023

Gallery Network

Spotlight: Nigerian Artist Arinze Ekwuide Explores the Myriad Facets of African Culture and History in an Online Solo Show

Presented by TAAG Gallery, "African Echoes: Exploring Identities Through Heritage" sees the artist explore the cultural fabric of Africa.

By Artnet Gallery Network, Nov 16, 2023

Art & Exhibitions

An Innovative Fashion Exhibition at de Young Museum Will Get an A.R. Boost From Snap

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco is the latest institution to partner with the tech company.

By Min Chen, Nov 16, 2023

On View

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Loan Brings Zen Buddhist Masterpieces to the U.S.

The famed ink paintings by Muqi have never left Japan before. Now, they are headed to San Francisco.

By Sarah Cascone, Nov 16, 2023

Law & Politics

A French Court Could Clear Laundering Charges Against a Curator in Louvre Investigation

The charges against museum director Jean-Luc Martinez, however, remain and his case continues to move forward toward trial.

By Devorah Lauter, Nov 16, 2023

Artnet News Pro

By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Sotheby’s the Now and Contemporary Evening Sales, November 2023

Get the stats behind the spin.

By Katya Kazakina, Nov 16, 2023

Archaeology

Excavation in Turkey Leads to the Discovery of Ancient Indo-European Language From Kalašma

An excavation conducted at Boğazköy-Hattusha, a UNESCO heritage site in north-central Turkey around present-day Bolu or Gerede, unearthed the cuneiform writing.

By Adam Schrader, Nov 15, 2023

On View

Valentino Collaborates With the Only American Museum Focused on Italian Art for Its New Store

To celebrate its Madison Avenue flagship, Valentino is exhibiting the work of Italian artist Mario Schifano.

By Lee Carter, Nov 15, 2023

Artists

How Did Illusionist Jeanette Andrews Get Her First Museum Show? The Answer Involves C.I.A. Mind Control

The artist and illusionist is presenting new works inspired by magic and espionage in "Smoke and Mirrors" at the Boca Raton Museum in Florida.

By Katie White, Nov 15, 2023

Artnet News Pro

By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Phillips’s 20th Century and Contemporary Art Evening Sale, November 2023

Get the stats behind the spin.

By Annie Armstrong, Nov 15, 2023

Pop Culture

Is a TikTok Famous Statue of the Virgin Mary Really Crying?

Scientists have offered up their own explanations for this surprising phenomenon.

By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 15, 2023

Gallery Network

Spotlight: Mazzoleni Gallery Mounts Dual Exhibitions Devoted to Acclaimed Italian Artist Agostino Bonalumi

Bonalumi is currently the subject of a major retrospective at Mazzoleni Turin, and a dual-artist exhibition at the gallery's location in London.

By Artnet Gallery Network, Nov 15, 2023

Museums & Institutions

SFMoMA Eliminates 20 Staff Positions, Citing Lower Attendance and Rising Costs

The museum has also raised admission cost by 20 percent.

By Sarah Cascone, Nov 15, 2023

On View

A Centuries-Spanning Exhibition Investigates the Age-Old Lure of Money

The Morgan's Medieval manuscripts feature prominently in the exhibition.

By Richard Whiddington, Nov 15, 2023