Archaeology & History Artificial Intelligence Detects New Archaeological Sites in the Arabian Desert Success in the Rub' al-Khali could set the stage for A.I.-driven discoveries across the world's most elusive archaeological sites. By Samuel Reilly, Sep 27, 2024
Art History The Earliest Drawing by Michelangelo Just Hit the Market Five years since experts finally agreed it's a Michelangelo, the sketch is at last up for grabs. By Vittoria Benzine, Sep 27, 2024
Law & Politics Activists Throw Soup at Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’—Again The action follows two protesters being sentenced to jail at a London court earlier today. By Margaret Carrigan & Jo Lawson-Tancred, Sep 27, 2024
Law & Politics Protesters Who Threw Soup on Van Gogh Painting Sentenced to Jail An open letter defending the protesters claimed the act was a work of art itself. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Sep 27, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Monet’s Obsessive Paintings of the Thames Reunited in London for the First Time in 120 Years A once-in-a-lifetime exhibition is on view now at the Courtauld in London. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Sep 26, 2024
Art World All Stocked Up on Designer Fashion? Now You Can Shop for Art at Saks Fifth Avenue The fashion brand will offer prints by artists like Sol LeWitt and Christo and Jeanne-Claude. By Brian Boucher, Sep 26, 2024
Auctions Dürer Destined for Dumpster Demolishes Estimate at Auction An 11-year-old boy saved the piece from oblivion. Only years later did he learn its value. By Eileen Kinsella, Sep 26, 2024
Museums & Institutions Digital Art Star Refik Anadol Is Opening the World’s First A.I. Museum Dataland is slated to open in Los Angeles in 2025. By Richard Whiddington, Sep 26, 2024
The Appraisal Louis Fratino Is a Star of the Venice Biennale. Good Luck Getting One of His Paintings The artist's intimate scenes of queer life have generated critical acclaim—and fervent bidding in auction salesrooms. By Eileen Kinsella, Sep 26, 2024
Art World Art Dealers Association of America Names New Executive Director Kinsey Robb has worked at leading galleries, including Lehmann Maupin and Gagosian. By Brian Boucher, Sep 26, 2024
Art World Mega-Collector and Property Tycoon Adrian Cheng Steps Down From CEO Role Amid Financial Woes Cheng's K11 art brand will be restructured as his family's property development company repositions its core business. By Vivienne Chow, Sep 26, 2024
Art Fairs Frieze and Art Basel Among 40 Art Fairs Uniting for Groundbreaking Green Initiative Can art fairs cut their emissions in half by 2030? Leading events have committed to try. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Sep 26, 2024
Galleries David Zwirner Hong Kong Names Two Rising Stars as Directors Laura Shao and Yao Ma are coming aboard after Leo Xu's recent departure. By Vivienne Chow, Sep 25, 2024
Art World Olafur Eliasson’s New Work Will Have You Questioning Your Eyesight The unusual public artwork will be beamed across Times Square and Piccadilly Circus, inviting audiences to reflect on the busy urban environments they inhabit. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Sep 25, 2024
Art World ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Stunner: $40 Painting Revealed as Dutch Masterpiece Oerder was one of few classically trained painters in South Africa at the turn of the century. By Richard Whiddington, Sep 25, 2024
