Auctions Maurizio Cattelan’s Viral Banana Sells for $6.24 Million at Sotheby’s Cattelan's controversial creation has been called "the most talked-about artwork of the century.” By Eileen Kinsella, 21 mins ago
The Art Detective The L.A. Art Scene Was Booming. Why Are Galleries Suddenly Closing? At least 10 galleries have shuttered since 2023—and more may soon. By Katya Kazakina, Nov 1, 2024
The Art Detective A Mysterious Brice Marden Painting Is Auction-Bound, and the Art Detective Is on the Case Unknown to experts, the canvas could soon sell for a record $50 million. Who has consigned it? By Katya Kazakina, Mar 2, 2024
The Art Detective On Edge Before Miami Basel, the Art World Is Bracing for ‘the Question’ Could a heightened scrutiny of artists' personal beliefs impact the contemporary art market? By Katya Kazakina, Dec 1, 2023
The Art Detective Two Contemporary Female Painters Triumphed at Sotheby’s. Who Came Out on Top Depends on How You Do the Math Six female artists infiltrated the highest echelon of the art market during the series of bellwether New York auctions this month. By Katya Kazakina, Nov 23, 2023
The Art Detective How Dealer Leo Koenig Scored the Steal of This $2.2 Billion Auction Season Looking for lessons in the recent $2.2 billion round of auctions. By Katya Kazakina, Nov 17, 2023