The art world’s most notorious trickster returns to blur the lines between sacred ritual and high-priced satire. Step inside the digital confessional for a chance to receive absolution—and own a piece of a resurrected controversy.
Opening this autumn the Tate Modern will explore the exact moment photography became fine art through a sprawling global survey from the 1880s to the 1960s.
Billionaire estate liquidations are now the primary driver of high value auction sales. This heavy reliance on deceased trophy collectors hides a broader slowdown in the wider art market.
A previously unknown Michelangelo sketch has sold for 27 million dollars after being discovered in a digital inbox. The find proves that smartphones are becoming the new tools of art historical discovery.
The 61st Venice Biennale has shifted into an institutional crisis. Over 70 artists have withdrawn from award consideration to protest global political friction.
The Museum of Modern Art is preparing a major presentation focused on Constantin Brancusi. The exhibition explores his revolutionary approach to form and the profound importance of his curated studio space.
The spring art market bounced back with $3.1 billion in sales, but this recovery is heavily propped up by financial safety nets. A record-breaking 78% of New York Evening Sales value was backed by guarantees to soothe anxious consignors.
This summer, Tate Modern will unpack the global phenomenon of "Fridamania" in a major upcoming retrospective. The exhibition explores how the revolutionary Mexican painter transitioned from a radical artist into one of the most commercialized and instantly recognizable cultural icons in modern history.
The father of Impressionism didn't start his career painting serene gardens. Discover how a cynical youth built a lucrative business terrorizing local politicians with his highly paid, heavily exaggerated charcoal portraits.
The entire jury for the 61st Venice Biennale has resigned in a historic walkout over geopolitical disputes. This unprecedented move leaves the prestigious event scrambling to award its Golden Lions while navigating intense global protests.
The pioneering German Neo-Expressionist who famously turned the art world upside down, has died at 88. We reflect on the polarizing, brilliant legacy of a man who used irritation as a medium and redefined postwar painting.
Late philanthropist Agnes Gund's prized Mark Rothko painting will be auctioned at Christie's this May for an estimated $80 million. The proceeds from this historic sale will be used to continue funding her lifelong charitable missions.
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