Auctions Christie’s Reports Steep Drop in Auction Totals for First Half of 2024 The house had $2.1 billion in auction sales, down more than 20 percent from the same period last year. By Eileen Kinsella, Jul 16, 2024
Art World Italian Collector Giuseppe Iannacone on the Perils of ‘Serial Accumulation’ "A masterpiece by a lesser-known artist is more valuable to me than a minor work by a historically celebrated artist," says the esteemed Italian collector. By Eileen Kinsella, Jul 14, 2024
Art World How Did Surrealism Change the Art World? These 5 Exhibitions Reconsider Its Legacy From a Belgian blockbuster to a Pittsburgh presentation of Gertrude Abercrombie, these exhibitions mark the 100th anniversary of Surrealism. By Devorah Lauter, Jul 12, 2024
Gallery Network 7 Questions for Dealer Robert Bowman, One of the World’s Leading Rodin Experts The gallery is currently presenting an in-depth exhibition on canonic French artist Auguste Rodin. By Artnet Gallery Network, Jul 3, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Sonia Delaunay Was More Than a Painter. A New Show Celebrates Her Versatility Across Mediums The pioneering artist and fashion designer steps out of her husband's shadow. By Sarah Cascone, Jul 2, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Love the French Riviera? These Artists Did, Too A new show at Opera Gallery celebrates artists' enduring love affair with the Côte d'Azur. By Adam Schrader, Jul 2, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Kandinsky’s Roving Creative Journey Comes to Life in Amsterdam "Kandinsky" at the H'ART Museum brings together 60 of the painter's masterpieces. By Artnet News, Jun 30, 2024
Crime U.S. Recovers Monet and Warhol Linked to Fugitive Financier Jho Low The Malaysian businessman still faces federal charges from the alleged 1MDB fraud. He's believed to be in China. By Eileen Kinsella, Jun 26, 2024
On View After Languishing in Obscurity, Cubist Maria Blanchard Finally Gets Her Due Acclaimed Cubist painter Maria Blanchard is the subject of a major new retrospective at the Picasso Museum in Málaga. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jun 26, 2024
Law & Politics Modigliani Drawing Exposed as Fake and Seized Ahead of Sale The drawing raised immediate suspicions when it was submitted for an export license in 2022. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jun 21, 2024
Auctions Here Are the 10 Most Expensive Lots Sold at Auction in May 2024 The marquee New York sales provided every entry, and the top-placing house was something of a surprise. By Eileen Kinsella, Jun 19, 2024
Art History Artwork Bought Online for $1,000 Identified as a Long-Lost Degas Worth $13 million The pastel drawing was allegedly stored in a monastery during the Spanish Civil War. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jun 4, 2024
The Appraisal Vilhelm Hammershøi’s Cool Interiors Are Hot With Collectors. Thank Vermeer A century after the Danish painter's death, prices for his work are rising. By Eileen Kinsella, Jun 4, 2024
Auctions Sotheby’s Eyes Job Cuts in London, Other Offices The auction house's U.K. headquarters would reportedly be most affected in the layoffs that are being considered. By Eileen Kinsella, May 30, 2024
Art World Art Bites: How Tamara de Lempicka’s Ashes Ended Up in a Volcano The doyenne of Art Deco projected a life of glamour, from Paris to New York. By Richard Whiddington, May 26, 2024