Law & Politics Shuttered UArts in Philadelphia Faces $50 Million Debt Repayment Demand Fallout from the sudden close of the 150-year old school continues. By Eileen Kinsella, Aug 29, 2024
Auctions Whistler’s First Commissioned Portrait Makes Its Auction Debut 'Portrait of Lucas Alexander Ionides' will appear at Bonhams in London on September 25. By Vittoria Benzine, Aug 29, 2024
Art World Double Portrait of Rubens and Van Dyck Recovered 45 Years After Theft The painting was spotted by Belgian art historian at a Toulon auction. By Richard Whiddington, Aug 29, 2024
Museums & Institutions Unhappy Donor Letter Secreted in London’s National Gallery Turns Up, Decries Its ‘Unnecessary Columns’ “I believe that the false columns are a mistake of the architect," John Sainsbury wrote. By Richard Whiddington, Aug 28, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Oops! Boy Accidentally Shatters a 3,500-Year-Old Vase at Israeli Museum The boy's curiousity to see inside the vessel got the better of him. His father expressed "shock" at what his son did. By Eileen Kinsella, Aug 28, 2024
Museums & Institutions L.A. Museums Team Up With Mega Collector for Groundbreaking Collaboration One of the most active champions of emerging artists in Los Angeles has spearheaded MAC3. By Vittoria Benzine, Aug 28, 2024
Art World The Legendary Venue That Hosted the Earliest Beatles Gigs Is Now an Airbnb Have your pick of Beatles-themed units from the Lennon Suite to the McCartney Suite. By Artnet News, Aug 28, 2024
Museums & Institutions Victoria Siddall Has Become the First Woman to Lead London’s National Portrait Gallery Siddall is taking over from Nicholas Cullinan, who left to helm the British Museum in June. By Margaret Carrigan, Aug 28, 2024
Museums & Institutions London’s National Portrait Gallery May Acquire Photo of Prince Andrew’s Infamous BBC Interview Photographer Mark Harrison hopes to gift the historically significant photograph to the U.K.'s National Portrait Gallery. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 27, 2024
Museums & Institutions A Multi-Year Cultural Initiative Elevating Latinx Stories Is Set to Launch in New York The Clemente has partnered with Latinx-serving organizations and New York institutions to program Historias. By Richard Whiddington, Aug 27, 2024
Market This Infamous Sports Jersey Just Became the Most Valuable Sports Collectible Sold at Auction "This is essentially the 'Mona Lisa'" the auction house specialist said of the famed jersey. By Vittoria Benzine, Aug 26, 2024
Museums & Institutions Cranach Painting, Sold Under Duress During WWII, Now Bound for Auction Allentown Art Museum is selling the painting and will split the proceeds with the heirs of the work's one-time Jewish owners. By Richard Whiddington, Aug 26, 2024
Art & Exhibitions A New Exhibition Reveals Leonardo’s Secret Obsession With Perfume The show also delves into the world of Renaissance perfumery. By Tim Brinkhof, Aug 24, 2024
Art World Want to Show Your Priceless Paintings on The High Seas? This Niche New Service Specializes in Art on Yachts The concept has been floating around for years. Now an industry veteran has made it an official business. By Eileen Kinsella, Aug 23, 2024
Art & Tech Wangechi Mutu Unveils a Towering New Monument—in A.R. The sculptor's new work joins other augmented reality monuments on the Kinfolk app. By Vittoria Benzine, Aug 23, 2024
