Magnum Photos Is Threatening to Sue a Streetwear Company That Used Its Inflammatory Images of Historical Conflicts for a New Clothing Line

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Magnum Photos Is Threatening to Sue a Streetwear Company That Used Its Inflammatory Images of Historical Conflicts for a New Clothing Line

The collection was pulled from sale quickly after it was released.

By Taylor Dafoe, Mar 19, 2021

Law & Politics

Dozens of State Attorneys General Want to Allow Museums to Remove the Sackler Name From Their Walls Regardless of Gift Contracts

Purdue Pharma proposed a bankruptcy plan that would require the Sacklers to pay $4.3 billion to victims, but opponents say that’s not enough.

By Taylor Dafoe, Mar 18, 2021

Auctions

A $35 Million Monet Will Highlight Christie’s New 20th-Century Evening Sale as the Auction House Shakes Up Its Departmental Categories

The auction house is redefining what it means by Modern and contemporary art.

By Eileen Kinsella, Mar 17, 2021

Art World

Marina Abramović Has Partnered With WeTransfer to Teach People Her Mindfulness Method While They Wait for Files to Upload

The file-sharing site will also present works by five emerging performance artists handpicked by Abramovic herself.

By Artnet News, Mar 17, 2021

Art World

The Performa Biennial Will Return This Fall With an All-Outdoors Program and an Exclusive Focus on New York Artists

Projects by artists like Kevin Beasley, Madeline Hollander, and Tschabalala Self have been commissioned for the 9th edition of the event.

By Taylor Dafoe, Mar 17, 2021

Art World

An Activist Design Lab Is Commissioning Artists to Make Vibrant Posters Encouraging Everyone to Get Vaccinated—See Images Here

Amplifier wants to give 100 artists $1,000 each for their pro-vaccination poster art.

By Sarah Cascone, Mar 17, 2021

Auctions

Early in Her Career, Yayoi Kusama Gave Her Doctor 11 Artworks for Free Medical Care. Now, They Could Fetch $14 Million at Auction

The three paintings and eight works on paper will hit the auction block at Bonhams in May.

By Artnet News, Mar 16, 2021

Art World

Betting on the Future of Social Experiences, Immersive Photography Museum Fotografiska Is Merging With Private Arts Club NeueHouse

Both companies have new branches opening this year.

By Taylor Dafoe, Mar 16, 2021

Market

The Art Industry Is in Its Worst Recession Since 2009, Art Basel’s Latest Art Market Report Finds

Global sales of art and antiques in 2020 were down 22 percent from 2019, as trading dropped across practically all market sectors.

By Eileen Kinsella, Mar 15, 2021

Events and Parties

Editors’ Picks: 11 Events for Your Art Calendar This Week, From Asia Week New York to Legacy Russell in Dialogue With Hans Ulrich Obrist

Plus openings at Lyles & King and Ed. Varie.

By Sarah Cascone, Mar 15, 2021

Brooklyn’s New Permanent Statue of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Will See You Now. You Just Need an Appointment First

The statue can be visited by appointment.

By Sarah Cascone, Mar 12, 2021

Auctions

‘This Is Going to Be a Billion-Dollar Piece Someday’: The Buyer of the $69 Million Beeple NFT on Why It’s the Greatest Artwork in a Generation

Singapore-based NFT collectors Metakovan and Twobadour want to build "a massive monument" to their new work.

By Eileen Kinsella, Mar 12, 2021

Art World

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Lands a Major Gift of Work by Black American Artists From Pamela Joyner and Alfred Giuffrida

The donated works are primarily by artists born before 1930.

By Eileen Kinsella, Mar 11, 2021

Politics

The $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill Congress Just Passed Includes $470 Million for America’s Arts and Culture Sector

The relief package also includes $1,400 checks for most Americans.

By Sarah Cascone, Mar 10, 2021

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