Law & Politics A Former MoMA Employee Is Suing the Museum For Discrimination, Alleging Unjust Termination Philip Parente claims he was fired for refusing a vaccine his doctor advised against because of a medical issue. By Adam Schrader, Nov 2, 2023
Museums & Institutions Artist Duo Drift Will Open a Museum in Amsterdam to Showcase Their Epic Installations in Their ‘Full Glory’ The Drift Museum—featuring an indoor harbor, no less—is slated to open in 2024 or 2025. By Adam Schrader, Nov 1, 2023
Art World The Paris Studio Where Gauguin and Modigliani Once Worked Is Seeking Donations for a Much-Needed Restoration The atelier is the last remaining studio in a once-bustling arts neighborhood in Paris. By Adam Schrader, Nov 1, 2023
Law & Politics In a Blow for Artists, a Federal Judge Has Sided With Three A.I. Companies in a Copyright Dispute The class action suit was filed by three artists—Sarah Andersen, Kelly McKernan, and Karla Ortiz. By Adam Schrader, Oct 31, 2023
Studio Visit L.A. Artist Patrick Martinez Calls His Studio a ‘Great Escape’ Where He Paints Blooming Bougainvillea on a Colossal Scale We caught up with the artist to talk about inspiration, techniques, and seeing the Henry Taylor show on two coasts. By Eileen Kinsella, Oct 30, 2023
Art History How Georgia O’Keeffe’s Brief Refuge in Bermuda May Have Inspired Her Fateful Move to New Mexico O'Keeffe created 14 drawings during her stay on the island, two of which are in the collection of Masterworks Museum. By Adam Schrader, Oct 28, 2023
Archaeology & History The 400-Year-Old Remains of a Child Once Believed to Be a Vampire Was Discovered in a Locked Grave in Poland The tomb was padlocked as a safeguard against the deceased. By Adam Schrader, Oct 27, 2023
Books Artist David Shrigley Has Pulped 6,000 Copies of ‘The Da Vinci Code’ to Create New Editions of ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ The Turner Prize-nominated artist took one shop's trash and turned it into his own treasure. By Max Berlinger, Oct 27, 2023
People Photographer Meredith Andrews Discusses Bermuda’s Bourgeoning Creative Scene, as a New Arts Festival Kicks Off Bermuda Art Month is arranging events across the island. By Adam Schrader, Oct 26, 2023
People Pioneering Artist Robert Irwin, Who Reshaped Perception With Light and Space, Has Died Irwin was 95. By Adam Schrader, Oct 26, 2023
Pop Culture Band on the Run: Paul McCartney’s Double-Decker 1972 Tour Bus May Fetch $300,000 at Auction The vehicle was discovered in a state of decay in Spain and lovingly restored over three years to match its condition in 1972. By Max Berlinger, Oct 25, 2023
Law & Politics Lisa Schiff’s Art Could Be Liquidated to Settle Her Debts. Attorneys Are Squabbling Over What It’s Worth Two paintings by Ann Craven are at the center of the latest tussle in the ongoing legal battle. By Eileen Kinsella, Oct 25, 2023
Law & Politics An Elderly French Man’s Rare Leonardo Drawing Has Been Granted an Export License After He Declined a $10.6 Million Offer From the Louvre France's Culture Ministry had deemed the work a national treasure and attempted to buy it. By Adam Schrader, Oct 24, 2023
Archaeology & History After Discovering Elaborate Frescos in Pompeii, Archeologists Uncover An ‘Electoral Poster’ Alongside a Household Shrine The inscription supports a candidate named Aulus Rustius Verus. By Adam Schrader, Oct 20, 2023
Art World Late Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Hoarded A ‘Monstrously Entertaining’ Art Collection. Now His Heirs Must Decide What to Do With It He bought much of it from TV auctions. By Adam Schrader, Oct 20, 2023