A Piece of the Eiffel Tower Has Just Popped Up in Pennsylvania

Art World

A Piece of the Eiffel Tower Has Just Popped Up in Pennsylvania

Scores of fabricated towns are appearing around the state, but only one has this little piece of history.

By Vittoria Benzine, Nov 8, 2024

Art World

Tourists Dismayed as Rome’s Trevi Fountain Runs Dry During Cleaning: ‘Shattered Memories!’

A popular Roman ritual is a little underwhelming these days.

By Sarah Cascone, Nov 6, 2024

Museums & Institutions

Philadelphia’s UArts Is Offloading Its Buildings in the Wake of Bankruptcy Filing

It's the latest installment in a long, gnarly year for the now-shuttered school.

By Vittoria Benzine, Nov 6, 2024

Art & Exhibitions

5 Must-See Shows in Shanghai: From a Pioneering Sculptor to a Breakout Painter

The city's art week marks the pinnacle of China's art calendar.

By Cathy Fan, Nov 6, 2024

Law & Politics

Artist Deborah Roberts Receives Mixed Ruling in Contentious Copyright Dispute

The copyright case is complex and so is this ruling.

By Eileen Kinsella, Nov 5, 2024

Artists

Mark Dion Transformed a Working Class Pittsburgh Home Into an Immersive Artwork. It’s Dazzling—And Bittersweet

Dion's permanent installation, 'Mrs. Christopher's House,' is the most recent of the Troy Hill Art Houses founded by collector Evan Mirapaul.

By Katie White, Nov 5, 2024

People

Sarah Cunningham, Rising British Painter of Hypnotic Canvases, Dies at 31

The artist's original and expressive landscapes had put her on the international stage.

By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 5, 2024

Law & Politics

Kamala Harris Leads Star-Studded Rally at the Philadelphia Museum’s Iconic Steps

The event took place at the base of the institution's grand staircase, immortalized in 1976's "Rocky."

By Sarah Cascone, Nov 5, 2024

Politics

The Art World Reacts to the Election—and Donald J. Trump’s Win

The former president will return to the Oval Office. Watch this space for updates.

By Andrew Russeth & Annie Armstrong & Jo Lawson-Tancred & Brian Boucher & Naomi Rea & Margaret Carrigan & Ben Davis & Sarah Cascone, Nov 5, 2024

Art & Tech

This Artist Is Saying ‘I Do’ to Her A.I. Hologram Boyfriend at a Dutch Museum

It must be love—or art.

By Vittoria Benzine, Nov 4, 2024

Law & Politics

Italian Dealer Accused of Trafficking 2,000 Artifacts Wanted by U.S. Authorities

Edoardo Almagià's cousin and business partner also has ties to the Italian ministry of culture's disgraced former undersecretary, Vittorio Sgarbi.

By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 4, 2024

Market

Sotheby’s Closes Breuer Building Deal—And More Art Industry News

Plus, Art Basel announces the exhibitor lineup for its 2025 Hong Kong edition.

By Annie Armstrong, Nov 4, 2024

Art Market Minute

How Could A.I. Transform the Art Trade?

Plus, why Andy Warhol called Donald Trump 'cheap'.

By Sonia Manalili, Nov 3, 2024

Art Criticism

There Has Never Been a Tom Wesselmann Show Like This

The Fondation Louis Vuitton's Tom Wesselmann exhibition rewrites the Pop Art narrative and proves that the world is ready for the gargantuan vision of one of the movement's forebears.

By Kate Brown, Nov 3, 2024

Art World

Missing Artist Sarah Cunningham Confirmed Dead

Lisson Gallery announced the painter's death two days after she was declared missing.

By Andrew Russeth & Margaret Carrigan, Nov 3, 2024