Auctions This Storied Rothko Painting Sold for $32.5 Million—30 Percent Less Than a Decade Ago The painting has passed through the hands of many high-profile collectors. By Margaret Carrigan, Nov 14, 2024
Law & Politics Icelandic Fishing Giant Wins Copyright Case Against Artist The legal dispute has pitted an artist's freedom of expression over a corporation's intellectual property. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 14, 2024
On View Hans Op De Beeck Takes Over Galerie Templon With Monochromatic Tableaux of ‘Frozen Moments’ The show features a compelling mix of quirky invented characters and meditations on nature and life. By Eileen Kinsella, Nov 13, 2024
Art World A Ben Enwonwu Bonanza! Two of the Famed Nigerian Artist’s Works Are Discovered Hiding in Plain Sight A sculpture being used as a doorstop and a hidden watercolor came to light within the same week. By Verity Babbs, Nov 13, 2024
Law & Politics London-Based Art Investment Firm Accused of Running $11 Million Con It promised investors returns on "limited edition" art prints—but never followed through. By Adam Schrader, Nov 13, 2024
Art World Who Was Dora Carrington? Pedro Almodóvar’s New Movie Shines Light on the Forgotten Artist A Bloomsbury artist who defied social norms is getting a fresh look from the art world. By Eileen Kinsella, Nov 12, 2024
Art World Anna Weyant Paints a Striking Portrait of Model Kaia Gerber for ‘Vogue’ The December 2024 issue guest edited by Marc Jacobs features model and actor Gerber. By Verity Babbs, Nov 12, 2024
Archaeology & History ID, Please: New Visitor Limitations Are Coming to Tourist-Addled Pompeii Restrictions will be introduced on November 15 to help cope with overtourism. By Verity Babbs, Nov 12, 2024
People Frank Auerbach, Master of Psychological Realism, Dies at Age 93 Considered one of the greatest painters of his age, he was a leading figure among the School of London artists. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 12, 2024
Art & Exhibitions A Suite of Exhibitions Respond to the U.K.’s Anti-Immigration Riots Es Devlin and Lap-See Lam are among the artists spotlighting migrant experiences that are too often invisible. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 11, 2024
Museums & Institutions Billionaire Ken Griffin Gifts $10 Million to Miami’s Pérez Art Museum Amid Florida’s Art Funding Cuts The prominent Republican donor’s gift comes as the art community grapples with deep cuts imposed by Governor Ron DeSantis. By Vittoria Benzine, Nov 11, 2024
Law & Politics Suspicious Social Media Accounts Target Art Organizations with Pro-Azerbaijan Messaging Ahead of COP29 Seemingly fake social media accounts have left comments criticizing Paris on X posts by Art Basel, White Cube, and Hauser and Wirth. By Daisy Sainsbury, Nov 11, 2024
Market Endeavor Reports $420 Million Loss Amid Frieze Sale Rumors—and More Art Industry News Plus, Sotheby's plans a debut sale in Saudi Arabia and LagosPhoto transitions to a biennial model. By Annie Armstrong, Nov 11, 2024
Pop Culture K-Pop Superstar Dawn on Being ‘Reborn’ as His New Artist Alter Ego The persona, named Edan Maverick, debuted work at Focus Art Fair. By Amah-Rose Abrams, Nov 10, 2024
Market It’s a Weird Time for Photography. What Does That Mean for the Photo Market? Though photography sales have contracted over the last two years, institutional interest is up. By Margaret Carrigan, Nov 9, 2024
