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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
Room in the Vatican Palace painted by Raphael, large mural with numerous figures
Mar 1

AI Companies Are Authenticating Old Master Paintings, But the Art World is Skeptical

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Feb 28

Review: Anton Chekhov Gets An R Rating With ‘The Seagull/Woodstock, NY’

By David Cote
Shot of interior of the Met, stone walls with two levels displaying artifacts and art.
Feb 28

A New York Law Requires Museums to Label Nazi-Looted Art. But Are They Following It?

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Feb 23

Spring Opera and Dance Preview: 12 Reasons To Jump And Sing

By David Cote
Two rows of colorful screen prints hung on a wall, as visitor walks by
Feb 23

Florida Art Dealer Admits to Selling Counterfeit Andy Warhols

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Feb 22

Review: Salman Rushdie’s New Book is a Time-Traveling Epic

By Iman Sultan
Black and white Willem de Kooning abstract painting
Feb 22

Media Tycoon S.I. Newhouse’s $144 Million Art Collection Is Up for Auction

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
ChatGPT book
Feb 22

ChatGPT Abuse Is Forcing a Popular Sci-Fi Magazine to Suspend Submissions

By Sissi Cao
Feb 22

Spring Theater Preview: A Dozen Great Shows Bloom On Broadway (And Off)

By David Cote
Feb 21

A Lorraine Hansberry Revival At BAM Reveals Her Playwrighting As Activism

By Harry Haun
Jeff Koons poses in gallery next to blue balloon dog atop white mantle.
Feb 21

Will the Shattering of a Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Increase its Value?

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Black and white comic strip hung up on black wall, a person stands to the side looking at it.
Feb 17

Tintin Illustration Sells for $2.3 Million as Comic Art Prices Soar

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Allen speaking at an event in 2011, dressed in suit.
Feb 16

Paul Allen’s Estate Lists Georgia O’Keeffe’s Former Home, Continuing Its Grand Sell Off

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Feb 15

Samuel D. Hunter, Author of ‘The Whale,’ On His Artistic Turning Point

By Harry Haun
Pharrell Williams dressed in black suit with sunglasses
Feb 15

Pharrell Williams Succeeds Virgil Abloh As Louis Vuitton Men’s Creative Director

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Feb 14

Review: Send West Village Café Musical ‘Cornelia Street’ Back To The Kitchen

By David Cote
Row of sculptures displayed in room while visitors walk by
Feb 11

The UK Has a 60-Year Old Law Prohibiting Repatriation of Art. Is That About to Change?

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Feb 10

Re-Bringing Up ‘Baby’: The Second Life (And New Cast Recording) Of A Broadway Musical

By Harry Haun
Feb 9

‘Pictures From Home’ Review: Unfocused And Underexposed

By David Cote
Woman holds five Birkin bags in different colors
Feb 9

Now That Birkin NFTs Are Illegal, What Happens to the Ones Collectors Bought?

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Row of NFTs displayed on screens in a gallery
Feb 3

Trademark Lawsuits from Hermès and Bored Ape Yacht Club Could Shape the Future of NFTs

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
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