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The visual arts world, covering news and events.

Two paintings hang on the wall, while a passerby looks at one of them
3 days ago

Major U.S. Museums Are Fighting to Prevent the Return of an Allegedly Stolen Van Gogh

Museum directors across the U.S. say that returning a 1888 Van Gogh to its alleged original owner would severely curtail international loans and exhibitions.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
People speak to bidders on the phone, standing in front of an Andy Warhol print
3 days ago

The Market for Million-Dollar Artwork is Growing Faster Than Ever

As the rich get richer, they're spending their money on multi-million dollar artwork, according to a new report from Sotheby's.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Four laughing women in 1950s style dress stand on stage
3 days ago

Review: The Met’s Falstaff Revival Is Fantastically Funny

Equal parts stylish, thought-provoking and raucously funny, Robert Carsen’s revival of Falstaff is proof positive that slapstick becomes high art in the right hands.
By Gabrielle Ferrari
Tom Sachs and Sarah Hoover pose in front of grey wall with Chanel logo.
4 days ago

Nike ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Allegations Against Long-Time Collaborator Tom Sachs

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
4 days ago

For Christine Pedi, the Show Goes On, With New Challenges

By Harry Haun
Outside the Hamilton theater on Broadway at night.
4 days ago

Broadway Shows Are Scrambling After Signature Bank’s Closure

By Rachyl Jones
5 days ago

Review: Off Broadway Sways to Reggae Beat in ‘The Harder They Come’ 

By David Cote
Small terracotta sculpture depicting a a grimacing man.
5 days ago

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Owns 77 Works Linked to Trafficker Subhash Kapoor

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Silicon Valley Bank office with logo displayed above the building.
6 days ago

Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse is Rippling Across Museums and Art Institutions

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Signed black and red Air Jordans photographed with black background.
6 days ago

An Auction of Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ Sneakers Poised to Break Records

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Copies of Testaments by Margaret Atwood laid out on a table, black and green cover showing a woman in a hood
Mar 13

Book Thief Says He Stole 1,000 Unpublished Manuscripts Out of a Love of Reading

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Three Picasso paintings on exhibit.
Mar 10

Scottish Artist Behind Picasso Hoax Accused of Attempting to Sell More Forged Artwork

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Row of soliver coins in plastic boxes laid out
Mar 10

Exclusive: UK Auction House Director Arrested for $4.1 Million Roman Coin Fraud

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Mar 9

Review: A Decluttered Doll’s House Speaks to Our Alienated Times 

By David Cote
Adam Weinberg speaking at podium in suit, orange background
Mar 9

Whitney Museum Director Adam Weinberg Steps Down After 20 Years At the Helm

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
A distraught woman kneels before a singing woman in an operatic performance.
Mar 9

Review: Music Carries the Drama in McVicar’s Norma

By Gabrielle Ferrari
Melissa Chiu, Director of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, announces the 2022 Hirshhorn Ball Artist-Honoree award in the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden on May 20, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images)
Mar 8

‘The Exhibit’ Mixes High-Caliber Art With Shameless Self-Promotion

By Anni Irish
Black and white image of Norval Morrisseau sitting at a desk, painting canvas laid out in front of him
Mar 7

Canadian Police Make Arrests in ‘Biggest Art Fraud in World History’

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Mar 7

Review: Holding Out for a Hero—Wagner’s Lohengrin Returns to the Met

By Christopher Corwin
Light blue paper placed next to white paper, court documents from Roe v. Wade
Mar 6

Archive of Roe v. Wade Documents Sells For More Than $600,000 at Auction

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Mar 5

Review: Adult Fairytale ‘The Trees’ Gets to the Root of Modern Angst 

By David Cote
AOC stands on stairs at the Met Gala in white dress with red letters spelling out "tax the rich."
Mar 4

AOC Is the Latest Politician Entangled By the Lure of the Met Gala

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Five flags hang outside the entrance of Sotheby's building
Mar 2

US Judge Rules Sotheby’s Must Face Fraud Charges From Russian Billionaire

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Mar 2

Wayne Cilento Brings Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ Back to Broadway

By Harry Haun
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