ArtInfo reports: The Louvre is closed today because of pickpockets.
Category Archives: 2013
Lauder Promises Major Gift to Met
The New York Times reports: Cubism, Which Changed Art, Now Changes the Met, as the museum takes in a trove of signature works, which includes 33 Picassos, 17 Braques, 14 Légers and 14 works by Gris. The group of works is valued at more than $1 billion.
April 11: "Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry" Film Viewing and Panel Discussion at NYU
On Thursday, April 11th, the U.S.-Asia Law Institute will host a screening of the award-winning documentary “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry,” which will be followed by a panel discussion with director Alison Klayman, Professor Jerome Cohen, art historian Joan Cohen and art curator Ethan Cohen. For more information about the film go to: http://aiweiweineversorry.com/. RSVP toContinue reading “April 11: "Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry" Film Viewing and Panel Discussion at NYU”
What about Damaged Art?
The ArtNewspaper tells us about damaged art and the questions it raises about valuation and the transparency of the art market.
Matisse’s Return to Paris?
The New York Times discusses how the family of Parisian gallery owner Paul Rosenberg has evidenced documents showing that “Woman in Blue in Front of Fireplace” was confiscated from them by the Nazis in 1941, and must be returned to them by the Norwegian Museum currently in possession. This topic may be of particular interestContinue reading “Matisse’s Return to Paris?”
Tate Pulls Ovenden Works Following Child Sexual Abuse Accusations
ArtDaily reports: Britain’s Tate Gallery pulls naked girl prints by ‘paedophile’ artist Graham Ovenden.
Instagram Upload Leads to Arrest
ArtInfo reports that a Montreal artist was arrested yesterday for posting a photo of a piece of anti-police street art.
Met Director Discusses Recent Admissions Lawsuit
The Met’s website is currently showing An Important Message from the Director in response to the claim that the museum’s ticketing policies were allegedly deceptive.
Alleged Fraud Regarding Historic Chelsea Hotel Art
This ArtInfo article discusses Art at the Center of Real Estate Mogul’s $4.15-Million Chelsea Hotel Feud. You can also view a copy of the complaint discussed in the article here.
Art for Nobody? Economic Troubles for Art Sales Site 20×200
ArtInfo tells us more about 20×200’s current financial woes. Will the many uncompensated artists and paying customers without their art lead to legal troubles for the once popular art sales website?
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