Art World Art Industry News: How Swizz Beatz Dissuaded Sean Combs From Buying a Subpar Picasso in Miami + Other Stories Plus, architect Richard Meier's business is going strong despite #MeToo allegations and the NEA releases $27 million in grants. By artnet News, Feb 14, 2019
On View The Transformation of the Historic Gropius Bau Embodies Everything That’s Wonderful About Berlin The museum's director Stephanie Rosenthal has big plans for the institution, including a new ticketing system and an atrium makeover. By Kate Brown, Feb 14, 2019
People Our Guide to 15 of the Top Celebrity Art Collectors (and the Art They Love), From Leonardo DiCaprio to Barbra Streisand From the fashionable to the obscure, celeb tastes have had a major effect in galleries and at museums. By Caroline Goldstein, Feb 14, 2019
Opinion How Did the Heart Become a Symbol of Love? The Clues Lie in This Medieval French Illustration The 13th-century French manuscript "Romance of the Pear" contains an early depiction of the heart as a symbol of love. By Ben Davis, Feb 14, 2019
Art World The UCCA Center for Contemporary Art Unveils Its Dramatically Redesigned Building in Beijing The center has reopened after the architecture firm co-founded by Rem Koolhaas revamped its facade and galleries. By Eileen Kinsella, Feb 13, 2019
Art and Law Christie’s Returned 8 Looted Ancient Artworks to Italy at the Request of the Country’s Government Some of the objects are believed to be more than 2,000 years old. By Henri Neuendorf, Feb 13, 2019
Art and Law A Collector Is Suing a Gallery for Allegedly Withholding Auction Records Before a Sale. The Dealer Says the Data Was Easily Available Gary Klesch says dealer Richard Green never disclosed the auction histories of two paintings the collector bought at Tefaf. By Eileen Kinsella, Feb 13, 2019
On View 8 Must-See Gallery Shows, Pop-Ups, and Other Installations Happening Around Los Angeles This Week In town for Frieze LA? See work by Doug Aitken, David Hockney, Beverly Pepper, and more. By artnet News, Feb 13, 2019
Art Fairs A Former Frieze Director Is Launching a New Art and Design Fair in Brooklyn—at No Cost to Galleries Up Front The fair, Object & Thing, charges participants a commission on sales instead of a booth fee. By Henri Neuendorf, Feb 13, 2019
Art World Art Industry News: Astute Honey Bees Can Learn to Differentiate Between Works of Art in a Single Afternoon + Other Stories Plus, the Royal Academy in London names a new CEO and Art Basel releases its 2019 exhibitor list. By artnet News, Feb 13, 2019
People Foundations Established by US Artists Have Become a $7 Billion Philanthropic Force These foundations' assets rose a hefty 120 percent between 2011 and 2015, according to new research. By Eileen Kinsella, Feb 13, 2019
Analysis How Do Dealers Really Feel About the Future of the Art Business? Gallerist Elizabeth Dee Plots the Way Forward Gallerists are grappling with maintaining relevance in a changing landscape. By Elizabeth Dee, Feb 13, 2019
Art World 9 Emerging Los Angeles Artists to Watch in 2019 Here are some of the breakout stars poised to make a splash in the year to come. By Maxwell Williams, Feb 13, 2019
Art Fairs How One ‘Search Engine Artist’ Hacked Her Paintings Into Frieze Los Angeles’s Google Results Gretchen Andrew's paintings may not be under the white tent, but her internet project will definitely be seen by those looking for the big event. By Caroline Goldstein, Feb 12, 2019
People ‘Bob Was Extraordinarily Kind to Me’: The Art World Pays Tribute to Robert Ryman, Late Master of Minimalist Painting A bevy of Ryman's old friends, former colleagues, and fellow artists reflect on his illustrious career. By Henri Neuendorf, Feb 12, 2019
