Artnet News Pro By the Numbers: Phillips 20th-Century and Contemporary Evening Auction, May 2023 Get the stats behind the spin. By Annie Armstrong, May 18, 2023
Art & Exhibitions A Forgotten ’80s Technology ‘Revolutionized’ Art for Keith Haring, David Hockney, and Others. What Happened to the Quantel Paintbox? Early Paintbox adopter Adrian Wilson curated an exhibition of work made on the pioneering technology. By Sarah Cascone, May 18, 2023
Art Fairs Dealers Proclaim a Return to Form for Frieze New York, With Healthy Sales Across the Spectrum and Increased International Traffic The VIP preview was packed with buyers looking to spend. By Eileen Kinsella, May 18, 2023
Law & Politics In a Landmark Ruling Against the Andy Warhol Foundation, the Supreme Court Has Sided With Photographer Lynn Goldsmith The court found that Goldsmith was 'entitled to copyright protection, even against famous artists.' By Sarah Cascone, May 18, 2023
Artnet News Pro By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Christie’s Gerald Fineberg Collection Sale, Part I, May 2023 Get the stats behind the spin. By Katya Kazakina, May 18, 2023
Valuations Gallerist Christina Di Donna Treasures Her Lalanne Sculptures, Dreams of Slow Sundays, and Is Still Searching for a Cindy Sherman ‘Film Still’ We asked the co-founder of Southampton's Sélavy art and design salon about the things she values most—in art and in life. By Katie White, May 17, 2023
Law & Politics Art Advisor Lisa Schiff, Accused of Fraud by Two Former Clients, Has Vacated Her London and New York Spaces The veteran advisor allegedly owes $1.8 million on the sale of a painting by Adrian Ghenie. By Eileen Kinsella, May 17, 2023
Artnet News Pro By the Numbers: Sotheby’s Mo Ostin and Modern Auctions, May 2023 Get the stats behind the spin. By Katya Kazakina, May 17, 2023
Auctions Sotheby’s Faces a ‘More Sober’ Market With a Modern Art Marathon—and Comes Away With $427 Million The evening began with the cream of the Mo Ostin collection before moving to (mostly) modern works. By Katya Kazakina, May 16, 2023
Art & Exhibitions See Inside Meow Wolf’s Fourth Psychedelic Exhibition, Opening in the Dallas Suburbs This Summer The Santa Fe art collection turned arts and entertainment giant has enlisted 38 North Texas artists to contribute work to its fourth location. By Sarah Cascone, May 16, 2023
Artnet News Pro By The Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Christie’s 21st-Century Evening Sale, May 2023 The sale hit all its major marks. By Eileen Kinsella, May 16, 2023
On View Why Robert Pattinson Became the ‘Mascot’ for a Mysterious New Group Show at Chicago’s Renaissance Society The show has no name or press release—just a snapshot the curators took of the actor eating lunch in Los Angeles. By Sarah Cascone, May 16, 2023
Auctions Christie’s Small But Mighty 21st-Century Sale Reached $100 Million, Aided by Larry Gagosian’s Covert Bids and a Strong Showing of Women Artists An early Jean-Michel Basquiat painting was the top lot of the night. By Eileen Kinsella, May 15, 2023
Law & Politics A Judge Has Greenlit Two Lawsuits Against Appropriation Artist Richard Prince From Photographers Who Say He Stole Their Work Can the appropriation artist fend off copyright infringement charges if the case goes to trial? By Sarah Cascone, May 15, 2023
Law & Politics Art Advisor Lisa Schiff Hit With ‘Ponzi Scheme’ Lawsuit After an Adrian Ghenie Art-Flipping Deal Goes Awry Disgruntled former clients have pointed to "lavish" spending and accused Schiff of running a Ponzi scheme. By Eileen Kinsella, May 12, 2023
