The Orlando Museum of Art Was About to Show a Questionable Pollock, Tali Lennox Lands at Almine Rech, and More Art-World Gossip

Wet Paint

The Orlando Museum of Art Was About to Show a Questionable Pollock, Tali Lennox Lands at Almine Rech, and More Art-World Gossip

Plus, who showed up to the late Virgil Abloh's Brooklyn Museum show? What artist had his Twitch account suspended? Read on for answers.

By Annie Armstrong, Jul 1, 2022

Wet Paint

Wet Paint in the Wild: Writer Janelle Zara Takes Us to the Greek Island Hydra for the Deste Foundation’s Jeff Koons Show

We gave the Los Angeles-based arts writer a disposable camera to record a week in her life.

By Annie Armstrong, Jul 1, 2022

The Back Room

The Back Room: Stiff Upper Lip

London’s eye-of-the-beholder auctions, Aboudia’s serious fanbase, crypto art’s next rising star, and much more

By Tim Schneider & Julia Halperin, Jul 1, 2022

Artnet News Pro

Leading Collector Marguerite Hoffman on How Acquiring Art Sustained Her Through Grief—and Led Her Back Toward Herself

The Dallas collector opens up about her drive to possess, the sometimes-icky contemporary art world, and her favorite art experience ever.

By Julia Halperin, Jun 28, 2022

The Gray Market

How Former G.E. CEO Jack Welch Altered the Art Market for Better and for Worse (and Other Insights)

Our columnist examines the impact of a ruthless corporate titan on the modern economy, wealth distribution, and the business of art.

By Tim Schneider, Jun 28, 2022

Artnet News Pro

Revealed: The Biggest Consignors to London’s $700 Million Summer Auctions, From a Billionaire Retailer to the Son of an Ex-President

We've identified the seller behind the season's largest consignment, and many more.

By Colin Gleadell, Jun 26, 2022

The Art Detective

I’ve Seen a Lot of Money Grabs in My Career as an Art Market Reporter. NFT.NYC Topped Them All

The crypto world and the art world are both built on a desire for access. What happens when they collide?

By Katya Kazakina, Jun 24, 2022

The Back Room

The Back Room: Has the Art Market Peaked?

This week: How to tell if the market is headed for recession, a collector’s battle with a fruit company, the Asian market’s newest darling, and more.

By Julia Halperin, Jun 24, 2022

Wet Paint

Wet Paint In The Wild: Artist Pope L. Photographs His Way Through the Renaissance Society Benefit in Chicago, and Then Enjoys Some Bagels

We turned over the Wet Paint in the Wild camera to the artist to document his life in Chicago.

By Annie Armstrong, Jun 24, 2022

Artnet News Pro

‘This Year Is Very Sporty’: European Dealers Hustle to Close Deals at BRAFA During a Packed Summer Art-Fair Season

After pandemic delays, the Brussels fair is uncomfortably squeezed between Art Basel and TEFAF Maastricht.

By Anna Sansom, Jun 24, 2022

Artnet News Pro

Behind the Rise of Millennial Art-Market Sensation Aboudia, Who Pulled Off the Most Successful Direct-to-Auction Sale Since Damien Hirst

The artist's work generated more than $10 million at auction last year alone.

By Eileen Kinsella, Jun 23, 2022

Wet Paint

Libby’s Canned-Food Company Settles Its Beef With Libbie Mugrabi, Blue Origin Will Send NFT Artists to Space, And More Juicy Art-World Gossip

Plus, which art exhibition was Kanye banned from? And which art-world figure showed up on stage with Pink Floyd? Read on for answers.

By Annie Armstrong, Jun 23, 2022

The Appraisal

For Some Collectors, Rashid Johnson’s Work Has Become a Symbol of Access and Influence. How High Can His Prices Go?

The artist, whose work just sold swiftly at Art Basel, is the subject of an exhibition at Hauser and Wirth in Menorca.

By Naomi Rea, Jun 21, 2022

Artnet News Pro

Asian Collectors Were Back in Force at Art Basel, But the Changing Mix Mirrors the Region’s Increasingly Decentralized Market

A diverse range of languages could be heard in the aisles of the Swiss fair, including Korean, Japanese, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

By Vivienne Chow, Jun 21, 2022

Artnet News Pro

Stars in the Making? Here Are 6 Breakout Artists to Watch From Art Basel 2022 and the Surrounding Fairs

We scoured the aisles of Art Basel, Liste, Volta, June and more art fairs to bring you a list of artists who are going places.

By Artnet News, Jun 21, 2022