Socially Conscious Architects Dominic and Christopher Leong Invest in Family Time, Sailing Trips, and the Occasional Omakase Menu

Valuations

Socially Conscious Architects Dominic and Christopher Leong Invest in Family Time, Sailing Trips, and the Occasional Omakase Menu

We asked the founders of the architecture firm and design agency Leong Leong about the things they value in art and life, and why.

By Katie White, Aug 3, 2023

Art World

The Artist Xu Zhen—Prankster, Publisher, and Museum Founder—Has Returned to the Exhibition Stage With a New Show in China That Captures Our Need for Connection

China's leading Gen X artist reflects on his winding path from conceptualism to generalism in the art world.

By Cathy Fan, Aug 2, 2023

Art Fairs

With Mystery Tattoos, Sustainably Minded Sculptures, and Gold-Accented Concert Posters, the Seattle Art Fair Revels in an Eclectic Selection

A large-scale installation by Jeffrey Gibson, just announced as the U.S. representative for the 2024 Venice Biennale, is a highlight.

By Sarah Cascone, Jul 28, 2023

People

Star Curator Eva Respini Departs the ICA Boston to Head Up Curatorial Programs at the Vancouver Art Gallery

Respini curated the U.S. Pavilion at last year's Venice Biennale.

By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 28, 2023

Art World

Art Industry News: Sotheby’s First On-Chain Generative Art Sale Tops $1 Million + Other Stories

Plus, Beeple's U.S. museum debut and Bonhams is selling artwork made by its own in-house specialists.

By Artnet News, Jul 28, 2023

Art World

Jeffrey Gibson Will Be the First Indigenous Artist to Represent the U.S. at the 60th Venice Biennale in a Solo Capacity

Gibson's multimedia works have long centered Indigenous perspectives.

By Adam Schrader, Jul 27, 2023

Art World

Art Industry News: Nigeria Reveals the All-Star Artist Line-Up for Its Sophomore Venice Biennale Pavilion + Other Stories

Plus, Rudolf Zwirner looks back at 90 and a permanent Kusama gallery opens in Brazil.

By Artnet News, Jul 24, 2023

Art & Exhibitions

Which Artists Are Headed to the Venice Biennale in 2024? Here’s an Up-to-the-Minute List of All the National Pavilions Announced So Far

Keep checking back for updates as more participating artists are announced.

By Artnet News, Jul 24, 2023

Books

Looking for a Smart Beach Read? Here Are 15 of the Most Gripping New Art-World Books to Crack Open This Summer

From the stranger-than-fiction tale of the world's biggest art theft to an ambitious meta-fiction of an enigmatic art star with a secret history, here is what we are reading this season.

By Artnet News, Jul 21, 2023

What I Buy and Why

Fintech Entrepreneur Shane Akeroyd on Being Moved by Moving Images and Playing Street Hockey With Peter Doig

The collector and philanthropist has launched a platform to showcase his collection of moving-image works.

By Vivienne Chow, Jul 17, 2023

Art World

Art Industry News: The Whitney Has Surpassed the Met as the Priciest Museum in New York City + Other Stories

Plus, Tiona Nekkia McClodden joins White Cube and the RCA launches a new art and tech course.

By Artnet News, Jul 14, 2023

Galleries

Facing Financial Woes, Simon Lee Gallery Has Gone Into Court-Ordered Administration

The news comes after Golden Lion-winning artist Sonia Boyce parted ways with the gallery last month.

By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 13, 2023

Art & Exhibitions

‘What We Are Providing May Simply Be Unwanted’: After Backlash From the Latvian Art Scene for Its Links to Russia, The Riga Biennial Has Called Off Its Third Edition

The biennial's attempt to reboot after distancing itself from its Russian origins were not able to appease its critics.

By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 7, 2023

Art Collectors

‘If It Doesn’t Have Psyche, It Can’t Be Art’: Mega-Collector Dakis Joannou Docks His Famous Yacht to Talk About Collecting in a Chaotic Art World

We caught up with Joannou aboard his Jeff Koons-painted superyacht in Hydra.

By Naomi Rea, Jul 6, 2023

Art World

Art Industry News: U.S. Institutions Reassess Relationship With David Adjaye In Wake of Allegations + Other Stories

Plus, Hoor Al Qasimi will lead the next Aichi Triennale and a copyright case regarding Nirvana merch art heads to the U.K.

By Artnet News, Jul 6, 2023