See Takashi Murakami’s Trippy Cover Art for Kanye West and Kid Cudi’s New Album

People

See Takashi Murakami’s Trippy Cover Art for Kanye West and Kid Cudi’s New Album

Murakami previously did the cover art for West's 2007 album "Graduation."

By Sarah Cascone, Jun 6, 2018

Art World

Art Industry News: Kylie Jenner Reveals Her (Predictable) Art Collection to the World + More Must-Read Stories

Plus, a lost masterpiece by Antonio Canova is coming to auction and art turns out to be a great way to motivate office workers.

By Artnet News, May 29, 2018

Auctions

Pierce Brosnan Is ‘Deeply Proud’ That His Painting of Bob Dylan Sold for $1.4 Million at a Charity Auction

The actor first took up painting in 1987, but now his hobby has "gotten more serious."

By Sarah Cascone, May 21, 2018

People

Can a Paper Flower Make for the Finest Jewelry? Tiffany & Co.’s Reed Krakoff Discusses His Witty New Collection

We spoke to Tiffany's chief artistic officer about his first foray into jewelry design for the storied American luxury brand.

By Nan Stewert, May 14, 2018

Events and Parties

An Art-Critical Ranking of the Top 11 Looks From This Year’s Met Gala

See who rocked the red carpet at the Met Gala.

By Sarah Cascone, May 8, 2018

Art Fairs

From Shepard Fairey Skateboards to Joe Namath Paintings, Art New York Caters to Celeb-Hungry Collectors

From street art to celeb tributes to blue-chip paintings, the fair offers something for everyone.

By Eileen Kinsella, May 4, 2018

Politics

Is Kanye West’s Meltdown a Joseph Beuys-Inspired Work of Performance Art? One Theorist Has It All Figured Out

Has Kanye lost it, or is it all a work of art, as one Kansas City deejay maintains?

By Sarah Cascone, May 4, 2018

Art & Exhibitions

Supermodel Lily Cole Has Been Scouring Museums to Research Her New ‘Wuthering Heights’-Inspired Film

The model-turned-actress, whose participation in the Brontë bicentenary originally proved controversial, has dug into museum archives to develop the film.

By Julia Halperin, May 1, 2018

People

Kim Kardashian West Reconciles With Artist Vanessa Beecroft to Launch Her New ‘Body’ Fragrance

Yes, she gets naked again.

By Eileen Kinsella, Apr 25, 2018

Auctions

Russell Crowe’s Brazen ‘Art of Divorce’ Auction of Paintings and Memorabilia Rakes in $2.8 Million to Pay Off His Ex

The whimsical sale included Crowe's art collection, movie memorabilia, and even Leonardo DiCaprio's dinosaur skull.

By Naomi Rea, Apr 9, 2018

Reviews

Can VR Really Make Us Feel Empathy? Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s ‘Carne y Arena’ Proves That’s the Wrong Question

As the Oscar-winning VR installation arrives in Washington, DC, our critic explains how it shows the potential—and the limits—of its medium.

By Ben Davis, Mar 29, 2018

Auctions

The Doors That Once Opened Onto the Chelsea Hotel Rooms of Warhol, Pollock, and Others Are Coming to Auction

A former tenant of the Chelsea Hotel salvaged the doors from the trash.

By Sarah Cascone, Mar 28, 2018

Art World

Artist Rashid Johnson Has Cast the Teenage Star of ‘Moonlight’ to Anchor His Debut Adaptation of ‘Native Son’

Pulitzer Prize-winning screenwriter Suzan-Lori Parks will adapt the novel.

By Henri Neuendorf, Mar 19, 2018

Art World

Art Industry News: George Lucas’s Futuristic Museum of Storytelling Breaks Ground in LA + More Must-Read Stories

Plus, street artists call for an H&M boycott and a Brazilian scientist claims he discovered a hidden Michelangelo selfie.

By Artnet News, Mar 15, 2018

Art World

Art Industry News: Picasso Tied Up in Alleged Money-Laundering Scheme + More Must-Read Stories

Plus, Trump nominates a new NEH director and Piet Mondrian's heirs make a claim to four works in a German museum.

By Artnet News, Mar 5, 2018