Gallery Network 7 Questions for Italian Conceptual Painter Emilio Isgrò, Who Sees Erasing a Word as ‘Setting It Free’ His longstanding practice of erasing and redacting text is receiving the survey treatment at Tornabuoni Art in Paris. By Artnet Gallery Network, Dec 6, 2022
Politics A $200 Million Superyacht Belonging to a Sanctioned Oligarch and Art Collector Will Be Auctioned Off to Benefit Ukraine The 300-foot-long vessel is owned by the pro-Kremlin politician Viktor Medvedchuk. By Artnet News, Dec 6, 2022
Art World Art Industry News: Cardi B Got Paid $1 Million to Play a 35-Minute Set for Bankers During Art Basel Miami Beach + Other Stories Plus, Polish authorities scupper the sale of a Kandinsky they say was stolen from Warsaw in the '80s, and RISD staff votes to authorize a strike. By Artnet News, Dec 5, 2022
Crime Ukrainian Police Thwart Thieves’ Attempt to Steal One of Banksy’s Anti-War Murals in Kyiv A group of suspects had cut the art out of the wall by the time authorities arrived on the scene. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 5, 2022
The Back Room The Back Room: Recession Ready This week: how to know when the art market is headed for a recession, early sales from Art Basel Miami Beach, a speculative bubble bursts, and much more. By Naomi Rea & Julia Halperin, Dec 5, 2022
Auctions This Symbolist Masterpiece Was Expected to Be the Priciest Painting Ever Sold in Poland. Now, Police Are Trying (and Failing) to Seize It Authorities believe the work may have been stolen. So far the seizure has been thwarted by a lack of proper packing materials. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 2, 2022
Art Fairs Banksy’s ‘Dream Boat,’ Lifted From His Pop-Up Theme Park Project Dismaland, Is for Sale at Context Miami Beach A "significant" portion of the proceeds will benefit Choose Love, the charity for refugees for whom Banksy originally raffled the piece off. By Sarah Cascone, Nov 30, 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
Art Fairs The 2022 Venice Biennale Attracted More Than 800,000 Visitors, Setting an All-Time Attendance Record—Even With Travel Restrictions An average of 4,062 visitors flocked to the event each day. By Caroline Goldstein, Nov 28, 2022
Politics Russia’s Ambassador to UNESCO Has Resigned, Clearing the Path for the World Heritage Committee to Resume Work The 45th session of the committee was postponed amid outcry over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. By Anna Sansom, Nov 25, 2022
Art & Exhibitions Dozens of Ukrainian Artworks Were Secretly Rescued From Kyiv Hours Before a Russian Missile Attack. Now, They’re Going on View in Spain Such an ambitious loan would normally take at least two years to approve and plan; this one was completed in a matter of weeks. By Vivienne Chow, Nov 23, 2022
Art Fairs With an Expanded Format That Now Includes Design, Art Cologne Sees a Boost in Visitor Numbers and Some Decent Sales This year's editions established some key changes to the fair's format. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 21, 2022
Art World Art Industry News: A Fierce Debate Erupts Over Shirin Neshat’s Depiction of Iranian Women + Other Stories Plus, Banksy releases a behind-the-scenes video of his visit to Ukraine, and the winner of Canada's biggest art award is revealed. By Artnet News, Nov 18, 2022
Law & Politics A Court Has Ruled That Banksy Can Keep His Trademarks—and Anonymity—in His Battle With a U.K. Greeting Card Company The British street artist had previously stated that "copyright is for losers." By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 17, 2022
Art World Art Industry News: Brian Eno Reveals How He Secretly, Ahem, Used Marcel Duchamp’s Urinal Artwork ‘Fountain’ + Other Stories Plus, the 'Salvator Mundi' five-year warrantee just ran out, and protesters target a mummy replica at a Spanish museum. By Artnet News, Nov 15, 2022