Law & Politics San Francisco’s City College Battles SFMOMA Over Costs to Move a Diego Rivera Mural The mural has been the subject of discussion regarding its permanent home ever since it was painted. By Adam Schrader, Nov 17, 2023
Art World Archives Venice’s Plan to Restore a Water-Damaged Banksy Mural Rankles Local Artists The mural is located on the Grand Canal and exposed to waves from passing motorboats. By Adam Schrader, Nov 16, 2023
Archaeology & History Excavation in Turkey Leads to the Discovery of Ancient Indo-European Language From Kalašma An excavation conducted at Boğazköy-Hattusha, a UNESCO heritage site in north-central Turkey around present-day Bolu or Gerede, unearthed the cuneiform writing. By Adam Schrader, Nov 15, 2023
Law & Politics A New York Judge Has Temporarily Halted a Restitution Case Against Two Austrian Museums The latest court documents indicate Fritz Grünbaum’s descendants have had difficulty serving the Albertina Museum in Vienna. By Adam Schrader, Nov 14, 2023
Museums & Institutions The Louvre Seeks Donations to Stop an American Museum From Acquiring a French Masterpiece It is two-thirds the way to its goal, thanks to the world's richest man. By Adam Schrader, Nov 13, 2023
Politics Arts Nonprofit Accuses Clear Channel of Censoring Billboards With Art Critical Of Texas Prisons Clear Channel Outdoor, the largest operator of outdoor billboards and signs, has long faced accusations of what its critics call censorship. By Adam Schrader, Nov 13, 2023
Museums & Institutions The Director of the Hungarian National Museum Was Fired for Violating a Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Museum director László Simon was dismissed for allowing minors to view a World Press Photo show. By Adam Schrader, Nov 8, 2023
On View The First Museum Retrospective on A.I. Artist Alexander Reben Explores His Playfully Conceptual Creations Reben has also become the first resident artist at OpenAI. By Adam Schrader, Nov 8, 2023
Museums & Institutions The Frick Pittsburgh Is Facing Criticism for Postponing an Islamic Art Show Over the Middle East Conflict Museum director Elizabeth Barker said the show was pushed back for fears it may be "insensitive." By Adam Schrader, Nov 7, 2023
Auctions Here’s Your Guide to the Priciest and Most Sought-After Artworks for Sale During New York’s $2 Billion Fall Auction Season The collections of Emily Fisher Landau, Ivan Reitman, Jerry Moss, and the Triton Foundation hit the block starting next week. By Eileen Kinsella, Nov 3, 2023
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
