A New NFT Venture Has an Innovative Idea: Make Buyers Prove They Know Something About an Artist Before They Bid

NFTs

A New NFT Venture Has an Innovative Idea: Make Buyers Prove They Know Something About an Artist Before They Bid

Xin Li-Cohen, dubbed Christie's 'secret weapon,' is co-founder of TR Lab. Artists including Cai Guo Qiang are on board.

By Eileen Kinsella, Jan 3, 2022

Archaeology & History

Archaeologists Say They May Have Found the Anglo-Saxon Workshop Where the Treasures of Sutton Hoo Were Forged

Student volunteers assisted in the historic find.

By Sarah Cascone, Jan 3, 2022

People

‘A Painting Is Never Finished’: Legendary Chef Jacques Pépin on His Secret Life as an Artist, and Why He’s Sharing It Now

The French American chef has a solo museum exhibition showcasing 50 years of his art.

By Sarah Cascone, Jan 2, 2022

On View

Meet Rachel Jones, an Ascendant Painter Whose Jitteringly Electric Paintings Have Captivated Viewers in London and Collectors Worldwide

Buzz around the 30-year-old artist has been steadily building.

By Amah-Rose Abrams, Jan 2, 2022

Archaeology & History

The Most Important Archaeological Discoveries of 2021, From Unknown Dead Sea Scrolls to Middle Eastern Cattle Cults

These discoveries have forced us to reevaluate what we think we know about the history of humankind.

By Sarah Cascone, Dec 30, 2021

Auctions

Here Are the 10 Most Expensive Works of Art Sold at Auction in 2021—and Why They Fetched the Prices They Did

Plus, who bought and sold them (when we could figure it out).

By Artnet News, Dec 29, 2021

NFTs

The 10 Most Expensive NFT Artworks of 2021, From Beeple’s $69 Million ‘Everydays’ to XCOPY’s $3.8 Million Portrait of ‘Some Asshole’

By some measure, the artist Pak could top this list, as his latest offering, "The Merge," was sold in 266,445 shares for $91.8 million.

By Sarah Cascone, Dec 26, 2021

Politics

Former U.K. Culture Minister Says the Parthenon Marbles Should Be Returned to Greece: ‘It Would Be a Wonderful Thing’

Ed Vaizey says the marbles are inextricably woven into Greek culture and identity.

By Sarah Cascone, Dec 22, 2021

Pop Culture

Chef Floriano Pellegrino Explains Why an Art Lesson Was the Best Way to Respond to That Viral Negative Restaurant Review

Here's why contemporary art may be the best way to understanding his thinking

By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 21, 2021

Gallery Network

Spotlight: Berlin Artist and Set Designer Philipp Fürhofer Uses Tricks of the Stage to Create Mesmerizing Artworks

The artist will open a new exhibition of work at Galerie Judin in April 2022.

By Artnet Gallery Network, Dec 20, 2021

Archaeology & History

Isle of Wo-Man? Two 1,000-Year-Old Brooches Discovered on the U.K. Island Suggest the Presence of Female Vikings

The ornate bronze objects went on view for the first time this month.

By Artnet News, Dec 20, 2021

Museums & Institutions

A Curator Wants to Put Confederate Monuments in a Contemporary Art Museum. First, He Has to Figure Out Who They Belong To

LAXART director Hamza Walker is organizing the show along with artist Kara Walker. Or at least he's trying to.

By Brian Boucher, Dec 20, 2021

Auctions

Boosted by Private Sales and NFTs, Christie’s Brought in a Total of $7.1 Billion in 2021—Its Best Results in Five Years

Christie's came in second behind Sotheby's in overall results, but private sales surged.

By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 20, 2021

Auctions

Born Without Arms or Legs, the Victorian Artist Sarah Biffin Painted Beautifully With Her Teeth. Now, She’s Become a Market Star

Two years ago, Biffin's auction record was about $3,400. Now it's exploding.

By Sarah Cascone, Dec 20, 2021

Law & Politics

The U.S. Supreme Court Will Offer the Final Word in a Two-Decade Battle Over a Nazi-Looted Pissarro Painting

No one denies that the artwork was stolen, but two lower courts have ruled against restitution of the painting.

By Sarah Cascone, Dec 19, 2021