Raunchy art exhibit featuring 12-foot penises by Marina Abramović set to open at Park Avenue Armory as prominent figures clash over the eviction of a children’s group.
Executives at the Park Avenue Armory have long sought to keep children away from their venue, but they’re now set to host a performance by a controversial artist featuring a 12-foot phallic symbol. The show, described as a “Balkan erotic epic,” claims to explore themes of fertility in rather graphic terms. Next year will see […]
Top new dining spots in Miami for Art Basel 2025
If you’re looking for delicious food during this year’s Miami Art Week, you’ll find a range of culinary delights—from the flavors of Japan at Yamashiro to meaty indulgences at Daniel’s and Law. Yamashiro | 159 NE Sixth St. Yamashiro, known for its rich history in Hollywood Hills, has made its East Coast debut. Located on […]
Angry art collector takes legal action against Sotheby’s regarding buyback agreement for a potentially fake $1.5M Modigliani painting
Sotheby’s Sued by Art Collector Over Alleged Fake Painting An art collector has filed a lawsuit against Sotheby’s, claiming the auction house is backing out of a deal to buy back a $1.5 million painting that might not be real. Charles Kahn, the investor, alleges that in 2003, Sotheby’s sold him “Portrait of Leopold Zborowski,” […]
Concealed Holocaust records should prompt a serious reflection in the art community.
Documenting the Plunder of Jewish Art during WWII In 1944, while Hungarian Jews were being forcibly relocated into ghettos, some soldiers took on roles as clerks—using pens and rubber stamps to catalog what was seized. They meticulously noted down details in typed documents, such as, “Munkács, oil paintings on canvas… 18th century German oil paintings… […]
Capital One is coming back to Miami Art Week to hold special events for its cardholders.
Capital One Returns to South Beach for Miami Art Week Capital One is set to make a splash in South Beach with a series of exciting events for Miami Art Week. Collaborating with The Cultivist and artist Alex Prager, they’ll create an immersive experience called Mirage Factory at The Shelbourne by Proper in Miami Beach. […]
Vatican to Return Art Taken from Indigenous Canadian Groups a Century Ago
The Vatican Returns Indigenous Artifacts to Canada The Vatican declared on Saturday its decision to return 62 artifacts from its collection related to Indigenous art and culture to tribes in Canada. This move is seen as part of the church’s efforts to atone for its historical role in diminishing Indigenous cultures across the Americas. Pope […]
Sale of cosmetics magnate Leonard Lauder’s art collection is projected to bring in $500 million
Excitement in New York’s Art Scene Over Leonard Lauder’s Collection Even those who’ve seen it all in New York’s art world are buzzing about Leonard Lauder’s collection, set to go on auction next week. Page Six reports there was a dinner on Friday night to celebrate the impending auction of this cosmetics mogul’s personal art […]
Preserve America’s New Deal art heritage
The U.S. General Services Administration is currently contemplating the sale of the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building in Washington, DC, which was constructed in 1939. At first glance, this might seem like just another routine government task, but it goes way beyond that. Selling this building could jeopardize one of the last significant monuments from […]
Art Teacher Reportedly Executes Fatal Halloween Stabbing Attack On Video, Asserts Self-Defense
Former Art Teacher Charged with Murder Following Fatal Stabbing Incident A former art teacher from Colorado is facing several charges, including first-degree murder, stemming from a stabbing incident captured on video Friday night. Matthew Renier, as he has been identified, is also charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, […]
Art teacher reportedly recorded himself attacking others on Halloween
An art teacher is accused of filming himself stabbing three individuals, resulting in one death, shortly after he had distributed Halloween candy to local children, as reported by authorities. Matthew Renier, 33, who teaches at Monument Academy in El Paso County, was discovered “naked and covered in blood” while holding his 2-year-old child when police […]