On View How Native American Artists are Combatting Misrepresention with ‘Indigenous Joy’ The exhibition “American Sunrise: Indigenous Art at Crystal Bridges" foregrounds "Indigeneous joy," according to curator Jordan Poorman Cocker. By Adam Schrader, Dec 30, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Rare 17th-Century Painting of Black and White Women Debuts After Export Ban The highly unusual painting reveals 17th-century anxieties over immorality, vanity, and foreign influence. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 30, 2024
Museums & Institutions Snoop Dogg Is In at the Louvre! Glenn Lowry Is Out at MoMA! The 16 Biggest Museum Moments of 2024 It was a big year for museum news. By Brian Boucher, Dec 29, 2024
People Alyssa Nitchun on Amplifying Queer Art in 2024 The executive director of the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art talk about fearlessness, compassion and supporting queer artists. By Osman Can Yerebakan, Dec 27, 2024
Travel An Art Lover’s Guide to Japan’s Island Paradise Naoshima From Tadao Ando’s minimalist marvels to Yayoi Kusama’s iconic pumpkins, explore the Seto Inland Sea’s artistic treasures and serene landscapes. By Felipe Gonzalez Carrizosa, Dec 23, 2024
Art & Exhibitions The Trailblazing Black Woman Who Shaped the Morgan Library Gets Her Due A new exhibition sheds light on Belle da Costa Greene, who built a world-class collection for the Morgan—against all odds. By Sarah Cascone, Dec 23, 2024
Museums & Institutions SFMOMA Has Abruptly Fired Contemporary Art Curator Eungie Joo Joo was let go over alleged workplace misconduct. By Vittoria Benzine, Dec 20, 2024
Artists 2024 Was a Monumental Year for Lauren Halsey Lauren Halsey’s singular South Central-L.A. utopian vision (infused with a healthy dose of ancient Egypt) found global recognition through major exhibitions and landmark projects. By Journey Streams, Dec 18, 2024
Auctions Christie’s: Auction Sales Fell 16 Percent This Year Private sales helped cover some of the gap. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 17, 2024
Art & Exhibitions A Rarely Seen Collection of Roman Marbles Is U.S.-Bound for a Major Museum Show Many of these important relics have never even left the Italian capital, never mind crossed the Atlantic. By Vittoria Benzine, Dec 17, 2024
Market Salon Art + Design Heads to Dallas—and More Art Industry News Plus, Zoé Whitley will step down as director of London’s Chisenhale Gallery. By Annie Armstrong, Dec 16, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Here Are 5 Art Exhibitions That Shaped the Zeitgeist in 2024 These exhibitions defined the spirit of the year—for better or worse. By Devorah Lauter, Dec 13, 2024
Museums & Institutions 15 Artnet-Approved Gift Ideas From Museum Shops From Rothko playing cards to Old Master painting-adorned sweatpants, there's something for everyone. By Jo Lawson-Tancred & Andrew Russeth & Vivienne Chow & Katie White & Annikka Olsen & Annie Armstrong & Min Chen & Sarah Cascone & Adam Schrader & Eileen Kinsella, Dec 12, 2024
Museums & Institutions 17 Dutch and Flemish Masterpieces From MFA Boston Head to Auction The museum has deaccessioned a group of works that could fetch up to $3.8 million at Christie's. By Adam Schrader, Dec 12, 2024
Museums & Institutions Tate Modern Is Bringing Back Louise Bourgeois’s Giant Spider The world's most visited modern art museum has planned a busy slate of events to celebrate its 25th birthday. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 12, 2024