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Lubaina Himid. Photo Adama Jalloh Lubaina Himid, an artist who quickly became one of the most celebrated British artists working today following her Turner Prize win in 2017, will represent the United Kingdom at the 2026 Venice Biennale. Himid is best known for installations that allude to forms of Black liberation, sometimes with a focus …

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Halona Norton-Westbrook. Courtesy Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in Texas has named Halona Norton-Westbrook as its next director, beginning July 1. She succeeds Marla Price, who announced last year that she would retire after more than 30 years in the role. At the Modern Art Museum of …

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The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey (MARCO). Courtesy MARCO In the center of Monterrey, near its historic quarter and across from its city hall and main cathedral, stands a brunt orange postmodern building by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta. Its sharp lines and stucco finish nod to traditional Mexican architecture, contrasting with the nearby …

At the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey, a New Vision of Mexico’s Contemporary Art Landscape Rises Read More »

Leonard Riggio died last year and was described as a ‘true collector’ by Christie’s CEO. On Thursday, Christie’s announced that it will sell dozens of works by artists including Pablo Picasso, René Magritte, Giacometti, and Piet Mondrian from the collection of the late Barnes & Noble founder—and former ARTnews Top 200 collector—Leonard Riggio. Valued at …

Barnes & Noble Founder’s Widow to Auction $250 M. Art Collection at Christie’s Spring Sales Read More »

A general view of the ancient Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in the Urubamba valley, north of the Andes city of Cusco, Peru on March 07, 2024. Anadolu via Getty Images Literally “old mountain” in Quechua, Peru’s dominant indigenous language, Machu Picchu is built into peaks more than 2,400 meters above sea level in southern …

Machu Picchu: A Guide to Peru’s ‘Lost City of the Incas’ Read More »

The Apulian Volute Krater was recovered from a private collection in 2024. Courtesy of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office The Manhattan District Attorney‘s Office recently announced the recovery of two groups of ancient artifacts which would be returned to Greece and Italy. A repatriation ceremony took place on February 25 for eleven ancient Greek artifacts, …

Ancient Artifacts Worth $2.2 M. Recovered by Manhattan DA’s Office Will Be Returned to Greece and Italy Read More »

Larry Gagosian was recently featured on the CBS Sunday Morning. Van Tine Dennis/Sipa USA CBS Sunday Morning recently aired a profile of gallery owner Larry Gagosian and how the 80-year-old art dealer navigates the “brutal business” while overseeing 18 locations around the world. The seven-minute segment aired on CBS Sunday Morning on February 23. Early …

Larry Gagosian Talked the Future with CBS: ‘I’m Not Ready to Pass the Reins’ Read More »

Black gold: Mark Hoppus next to Banksy’s ‘Crude Oil (Vettriano).’ Sotheby’s. A rare, hand-painted work by Banksy from the collection of Blink-182’s cofounder and bassist Mark Hoppus will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in London on March 4. The painting, titled Crude Oil (Vettriano) and completed in 2005, has a high estimate of £5 …

Blink-182 Cofounder Mark Hoppus to Sell $5 M. Banksy Painting at Sotheby’s in London Read More »

A workshop uncovered by police in Rome that was used to produce fake artworks works sold online. Courtesy Carabinieri A workshop outside Rome containing 71 fake paintings falsely attributed to famous artists including Rembrandt van Rijn, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol has been raided by Italy’s art crime squad, local authorities announced. The operation was …

Art Forgery Workshop Making Fake Picassos Busted by Police in Rome Read More »

BASEL, SWITZERLAND – JUNE 16: A general view of the atmosphere at day four of Art Basel 2023 at Messe Basel on June 16, 2023 in Basel, Switzerland. Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Ima Lucie Kitchener, the CEO of stalled design fair Masterpiece London, known for showing works by antique dealers and designers, stepped down from the …

After Halted London Fair Suffers Profit Loss, CEO Departs as Owner MCH Group Looks to Rebrand Read More »