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When Tennis’s Greatest Champions Turn a Competitive Eye Toward Art

John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl, the Williams sisters and many other talented pros have built collections spanning Basquiat, Mucha, Warhol and beyond after leaving the tour behind.

By Dian Parker

Observer’s Curators to Watch in 2026

Their work extends beyond interpretation into institutional development, creative stewardship and the shaping of the cultural frameworks that will ultimately define our era's art history.

By Elisa Carollo and The Editors

Art, Gender and Aging Through the Eyes of the Women of Westbeth

"Because of general expectations, and because some of them did have kids, the women would wind up taking care of the household and leaving their art aside."

By Sara Braun

Art Market Insights: Signals from the Recent Auctions in New York and Hong Kong

By Elisa Carollo

6 Paintings to Die for at the ADAA’s 2016 Edition of The Art Show

By Ryan Steadman

Is the ADAA Secretly New York City’s Best Art Fair?

By Ryan Steadman

Don’t Scare the Canadians!

By Observer Staff

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