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Francois Pinault

Jul 9

Notre Dame’s Big Donors Are Hesitant to Release Pledged Restoration Money

The big donors are hesitant to pay for the cleanup required before reconstruction can begin.
By Sissi Cao
‘Demon with Bowl’: Psychotropic drugs were all the rage in ancient times. For a hot second this drug called "the demon" was making the rounds, and it was a common site to see mostly nude waiters and nightclubs offering patrons the substance in large fruit bowls. While most feelings of euphoria were the drugs most common side effect, some users reported seeing the nude waiters transform into demons. This sculpture commemorates the disco age of the second century.
Aug 15

5 Things to See During the Venice Film Festival—That Aren’t Movies

Here are some can’t-miss art museum and shows to add to your itinerary.
By Alanna Martinez
French businessman Francois Pinault tours the former stock exchange building within the presentation of the project for the future museum of the Pinault Foundation, on June 26, 2017 in Paris. A concrete cylinder inserted in a classic arcaded rotunda: Japanese architect Tadao Ando on June 26 presented his plan to transform the former stock exchange building in Les Halles district of Paris into a new museum of the Pinault Foundation whose opening is scheduled for early 2019.
Jun 28

François Pinault to Turn Former Paris Stock Exchange Into New Museum

The billionaire who owns Christie's auction house, and happens to also be a noted art collector himself, revealed designs for a new modern art museum, the Pinault Foundation, set to open in 2019.
By Alanna Martinez
‘Demon with Bowl’: Psychotropic drugs were all the rage in ancient times. For a hot second this drug called "the demon" was making the rounds, and it was a common site to see mostly nude waiters and nightclubs offering patrons the substance in large fruit bowls. While most feelings of euphoria were the drugs most common side effect, some users reported seeing the nude waiters transform into demons. This sculpture commemorates the disco age of the second century.
Apr 8

Fan Fiction for Damien Hirst’s ‘Unbelievable’ Ancient Treasures

By Alanna Martinez
Georgia O'Keeffe's Series 1, No. 8, 1919.
Apr 28

Lego Says It Didn’t Mean to Shun Ai Weiwei, Don’t Call That Art a Vagina—and More…

By Ryan Steadman
Marc Porter (Courtesy: Eventbrite)
Dec 7

Poached! Christie’s Rainmaker/US Pres Defects to Rival Sotheby’s in Hiring Coup

By Guelda Voien
Llyn Foulkes, "Untitled (Invest in Art)", 2001.
May 29

Pinault’s ‘Prima’ Packs a Punch in Venice

By Sarah Douglas
May 29

François Pinault Plans Video Show for Palazzo Grassi

By Dan Duray
Nov 8

What Do You Fancy, François-Henri Pinault?

By Andrew Russeth
Aug 25

Gagosian to Unveil Collection in Arabia

By Alexandra Peers
Aug 25

Bengali Tiger

By Alexandra Peers
Feb 24

The Russians Did Save the Art Market!

By Irina Aleksander
Oct 9

Sold! Pinault’s Peanuts: Gucci, Christie’s Owner Buys $17.M. E. 63rd Penthouse

By Max Abelson
Apr 19

515 Park: Another $20 M Deal

By Observer Staff
Dec 14

Today’s Observer is Geezertastic

By Observer Staff
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