Valparaiso Deaccession Lawsuit Dismissed
At the beginning of the year, news started coming out of Indiana’s Valparaiso University about a local scandal surrounding the deaccession of several paintings from the university’s museum. And now, the university might be able to proceed after a judge … More…
Stolen Edouard Cortès Recovered
In 1966, Louis Edelman, gallery manager and salesman for the Arnot Gallery at 250 West 57th Street, decided to leave his job there to open his own gallery nearby. It was later discovered that during his tenure, Edelman was selling … More…
Banksy’s Real Name? Who Cares?
Mystery is something humans are transfixed by. Information omitted or questions left unanswered often draw the attention of those who might not have been interested in the thing the mystery surrounds in the first place. It’s interesting to look at … More…
A Fresh Take On European Paintings At The Met
In March 2023, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York closed all the forty-five galleries dedicated to European painting. This was the culmination of a five-year, $150 million project to fix the roof, skylights, and HVAC systems for that … More…
Frankenthaler Foundation Hit With A Lawsuit
Many prominent twentieth-century artists wanted to ensure that the success they earned through lifetimes could go on to support other artists in the future. That is why many foundations and other groups named after such artists are set up with … More…
The Orlando Basquiats: Former Director Sues
Aaron de Groft, the disgraced former director of the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA), is the subject of a lawsuit brought by the museum accusing him of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and conspiracy. On Tuesday, he countersued the museum … More…
How Disabilities And Illnesses Created Great Art
Not being like everyone else is often seen as something negative, something that withholds you from the experiences that everyone else gets to have. This is especially true for people with illnesses and disabilities. But studying the lives of great … More…
Greg Jein’s Cinematic Treasures
Greg Jein, a distinguished visual effects artist and collector in the film industry, left an enduring legacy. Born in 1946 and passing away in 2022, Jein gained acclaim for his expertise in special effects, earning two Academy Award nominations for … More…
Sotheby’s New York Landau Evening Sale
On Wednesday, November 8th, Sotheby’s York Avenue location in New York hosted one of the most monumental sales this year. Emily Fisher Landau amassed her incredible modern and contemporary art collection because of an insurance payout from Lloyd’s of London. … More…
Family Feud Over Rockwells Resolved?
After almost eight months, a judge has decided in a family dispute over a group of Rockwell illustrations. Norman Rockwell created the So You Want to See the President! illustrations in 1943, showing various figures he observed in the White … More…
Lempicka: Artist’s Life Coming To Broadway
Musical theater can take many forms, but a biographical story can often prove successful, depending on the subject. Shows like Evita, Gypsy, and Six have all gained incredible success and recognition for telling the stories of real people. However, an … More…
AI Art Lawsuit Proceeds
In a decision released on Monday, Judge William Orrick sided with a group of AI companies against a class action suit. The artists originally claimed that any work generated by the AI companies’ image generators violates their copyright since they … More…
Scottish Town Considers Selling Priceless Bust
In 1930, the council of a small town in the Scottish Highlands bought a marble bust for £5. Now, someone’s offering £2.5 million for it. The town of Invergordon, located over a hundred miles north of Edinburgh in the Scottish … More…
Banksy Fractional Ownership Possibly Illegal
Over the summer, the London-based company Showpiece announced it would offer fractional ownership of Banksy‘s mural Valentine’s Day Mascara. However, according to some experts from both the legal field and the art world, they may not be able to do … More…
Italy’s Unusual Pick For Biennale President
The Venice Biennale is one of the world’s most prolific cultural events. But thanks to a potential leadership change, it may change drastically for the foreseeable future. The president of the Biennale Foundation, Roberto Cicutto, is nearing the end of … More…
Christie’s NY 20th Century Evening Sale
The Emily Fisher Landau collection sold that at Sotheby’s on Wednesday, November 8th, was a tough act to follow. Upon its conclusion, it became the most expensive sale of the year, featuring some of the most valuable lots sold at … More…