The Manhattan D.A. Seized a $20 Million Statue of Marcus Aurelius From the Cleveland Museum of Art, Continuing a Spree of Raids Seeking Looted Turkish Art | Artnet News
After 15 years, Turkey is on the verge of recovering an 1,800-year-old bronze statue of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius—that’s said…
A Climate Activist Slathered Pink Paint Over a Painting at the National Gallery of Canada, Then Glued Himself to the Floor | Artnet News
Climate activists have once again targeted a famous work of art, with a member of the group On2Ottawa throwing pink…
Claude Picasso, the Spanish Artist’s Youngest Son and Administrator of His Estate, Has Died at Age 76 | Artnet News
Claude Picasso, son of Pablo Picasso and the longtime administrator of the late Spanish artist’s estate, has died at the…
What do the ‘Vessel’ and Burning Man Have in Common? Both Barred Documentarian John Wilson From Filming On-Site | Artnet News
“How to Find a Public Restroom,” the first episode of the third and final season of HBO’s How to With…
With Mystery Tattoos, Sustainably Minded Sculptures, and Gold-Accented Concert Posters, the Seattle Art Fair Revels in an Eclectic Selection | Artnet News
At this year’s Seattle Art Fair, there is art for every budget—including those who literally can’t afford to spend a…
The Newly Restored Astor Place Cube Is Spinning Again in Manhattan (After a Brief Stop in the Hamptons) | Artnet News
The famed Astor Place Cube, officially titled Alamo, was reinstalled in Manhattan’s East Village today following two months of repairs.…
Federal Authorities Charge Nine in a Suspected Robbery Ring That Nabbed Two Artworks by Pollock and Warhol Worth Millions
For more than 20 years, a group of criminals orchestrated a string of high-profile thefts of valuable artworks and sports…
The Metropolitan Museum Is Helping Train a New Class of Monuments Men Headed to Protect Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage
Four year this coming fall, the U.S. Army announced plans to partner with the Smithsonian Institution to revive its legendary…
After 15 Years on Governors Island, Artist-Run Fair Portal Was Rejected From the Site This Year, as Demand for Exhibition Space Grows
Portal: Governors Island, formerly known as the Governors Island Art Fair, has been booted from its namesake location off the…
Artist Françoise Gilot, Who Chronicled Her Turbulent Decade-Long Relationship With Picasso, Is Dead at 101
Artist and memoirist Françoise Gilot, known for her tumultuous relationship with Pablo Picasso, has died at age 101 following heart…
After Five Years of Renovations—and Months of Labor Negotiations With Staff—New York’s Hispanic Society Finally Reopens
For over five-and-a-half years, the galleries at New York’s Hispanic Society Museum and Library have been closed for renovations, its…