Archaeology Archaeologists Exploring the Sewers Beneath Rome’s Colosseum Have Turned Up Ancient Coins, Bones… and Snacks The relics offer a view into the habits of spectators who attended the Roman amphitheater in its heyday. By Vittoria Benzine, Nov 29, 2022
Gallery Network Spotlight: Artist Yucef Merhi Turns the Digital Physical in Installation Focused on Hacked and Intercepted Government Documents The Bonnier Gallery is presenting the artist's latest "datagram" at Untitled Art Fair in Miami. By Artnet Gallery Network, Nov 29, 2022
Auctions New York Is Auctioning Off the Random Stuff Given to Its Mayors. Here Are the 7 Quirkiest Lots—From Giuliani’s Louis Vuitton Ball to Bloomberg’s Nikes Proceeds from the "Gifts to the City" auction go to charity. By Artnet News, Nov 29, 2022
Art World Multimedia Artist Chris Labrooy Unveiled His Latest Car Sculpture—a Manhandled Porsche—at Miami Art Week 'Dream Big'—open daily from November 29 to December 3—is part of the luxury car brand’s “The Art of Dreams” initiative. By Artnet News, Nov 29, 2022
Shows & Exhibitions A Life-Size Cast of the Titanosaur, the World’s Largest Dinosaur, Is Coming to London’s Natural History Museum. It’ll Be a Tight Squeeze The 122-feet-long replica will barely fit into the museum's Waterhouse Gallery. By Min Chen, Nov 29, 2022
Auctions A Painting Estimated at $6,000 at a Paris Auction House Just Sold for More Than $600,000—and May Be the Work of a Famous Old Master It has been speculated that the work is by the Baroque master Guercino. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 29, 2022
People Real-Estate Developer John Marquez Will Open a Foundation in Miami to Showcase His Personal Collection of Colorful Figurative Art MAP Marquez Art Projects is expected to open next spring. By Annie Armstrong, Nov 29, 2022
Politics ‘I’m Quite Cynical’: Why Chinese Artist-Activist Ai Weiwei Thinks the Country’s Widespread Protests Won’t Last But artists who have ties with the region, including those from mainland China and Hong Kong who are living in exile, remain hopeful. By Vivienne Chow, Nov 29, 2022
Art World Bag Bonanza! New York Auction Houses Are Hosting Handbag Sales Featuring Hermès, Gucci, and a Chanel Bag in the Shape of a Robot The New York houses of Christie’s, Sotheby's, and Bonhams are serving up some sweet carries. By Lisa Ferber, Nov 29, 2022
Studio Visit Artist Sonia Gomes Invites Us Into Her São Paulo Studio, Where Cast-Off Fabrics Become Intimate Sculptures The artist's first solo show in New York is on view at Pace through December 17. She shows us where the work was made. By Julia Halperin, Nov 29, 2022
Artnet News Pro How Much Art Is Really, Truly Available at an Art Fair? Dealer Thaddaeus Ropac on the Myth, Machinations, and Methods Behind Pre-Selling We caught up with the Austrian dealer ahead of Art Basel Miami Beach. By Naomi Rea, Nov 29, 2022
Art Fairs Meet Stickymonger, Whose Anime-Infused ‘Last Supper’ Paintings Are a Sold-Out Hit at Untitled Art Miami Beach The artist paints with impressive precision using aerosol nozzles. By Sarah Cascone, Nov 29, 2022
Shows & Exhibitions 11 Must-See Museum Shows During Art Basel Miami Beach, From a Didier William Retrospective to the First U.S. Exhibition of Michel Majerus There's even more art to see beyond the fairs. By Artnet News, Nov 29, 2022
People Miami Gallerist Nina Johnson on Two Decades of Art Basel in Her City, and Her Game Plan for the Week Ahead Johnson’s eponymous gallery has a booth at NADA and three solo shows opening during Miami Art Week. By Stephanie Sporn, Nov 29, 2022
People Three Decades Ago, Klaus Biesenbach Revolutionized Berlin’s Art Scene. Now He’s Back to Steer Its Most Prestigious Museums—and He Has Big Plans The director of the Neue Nationalgalerie and the Museum of the 20th Century reveals his plans for 2023 and beyond. By Kate Brown, Nov 29, 2022
