Artnet News Pro Details of Da Vinci and Modigliani Transactions Emerge as Rybolovlev Trial Continues Witnesses recounted a dinner in Paris, a lunch in St. Barts, and code names like "cottonmouth," in testimony outlining how sales of trophy artworks took place. By Eileen Kinsella, Jan 24, 2024
Museums & Institutions The Van Gogh Museum Fires Four Staff Members Over Pokémon Chaos One worker reportedly stole a box of limited-edition cards. By Adam Schrader, Jan 24, 2024
Art World After the Controversial Auction of Her Jewels, Collector Heidi Horten’s Estate Heads to a Clearance Sale Unlike her jewelry, the items in this sale are being handled by a recycling company. By Adam Schrader, Jan 24, 2024
Museums & Institutions Rihanna’s One-Time Cover Artist Is Opening an Immersive Museum in New York Created by Roy Nachum, Mercer Labs occupies the former Century 21 building. By Adam Schrader, Jan 24, 2024
Law & Politics Artgenève’s Ex-Director Departed the Fair Under a Cloud of Fraud Allegations "He lied to us, betrayed us, cheated us,” one of the fair's organizers said. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jan 23, 2024
The Back Room Paint Drippings: Everything You Missed in the Art Industry Last Week Get caught up on the latest market moves, fast. By Artnet News, Jan 22, 2024
Law & Politics Sotheby’s Exec Paints an Ugly Picture of Yves Bouvier’s Deceptions in Ongoing Rybolovlev Trial Sotheby's attorneys are shining a spotlight on the Swiss dealer's role in the alleged fraud. By Eileen Kinsella, Jan 19, 2024
Law & Politics Two More Nazi-Looted Egon Schiele Works Have Been Returned to the Heirs of a Jewish Collector The works were retrieved from Oberlin College’s Allen Museum and the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. By Adam Schrader, Jan 19, 2024
Law & Politics The Orlando Museum Drops Claims Against Most Defendants in Fake Basquiats Lawsuit However, the museum is continuing its lawsuit against former director Aaron De Groft. By Adam Schrader, Jan 19, 2024
Art World A Fire at a Seattle Gallery Destroys Works By Picasso, Rembrandt, and Goya Undamaged works are now safely housed at the gallery's new location nearby. By Adam Schrader, Jan 18, 2024
Law & Politics Suspect Arrested for Alleged Murder Of Gallerist Brent Sikkema In Brazil The suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Alejandro Triana Prevez of Cuba. By Adam Schrader, Jan 18, 2024
Art Fairs Despite Diminished Gallery Participation, Art SG’s Second Edition Draws Healthy Attention From Collectors While a slew of galleries chose not to return to the Singapore fair, those that did saw lively sales on opening day. By Frederik Balfour, Jan 18, 2024
Law & Politics Stolen Picasso and Chagall Paintings Valued at $900,000 Were Found in a Basement in Antwerp The works were stolen from an Israeli family's home in 2010. By Adam Schrader, Jan 18, 2024
Museums & Institutions The Orlando Museum of Art Is In ‘Severe’ Financial Distress After Fake Basquiats Scandal The museum could face a deficit of $835,000 for the 2024 fiscal year. By Adam Schrader, Jan 18, 2024
Law & Politics A Key Sotheby’s Executive Took the Witness Stand, as Epic Rybolovlev Fraud Trial Lumbers Forward All eyes are on Sotheby's executive Sam Valette this week as he testifies about multi-million dollar private deals. By Eileen Kinsella, Jan 17, 2024
