No official commission has been made for an artist to record the coronation of King Charles III on May 6. New music has been commissioned for the day from Judith …
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Cambridge University master delivers speech at UN saying tone has changed in restitution debate
Sonita Alleyne, Master of Jesus College at the University of Cambridge, UK, said in a speech earlier this week at the UN office in Geneva that “the time when Africa …
Thousands Sign Petition Calling on King Charles to Return Crown Jewels to Africa + Other Stories
Art Industry News is a daily summary of the most important developments in the art world and the art market. Here’s what you need to know this Friday, May 5. …
It’s not often you get Frida Kahlo all to yourself. It was my chance during my recent visit to Buenos Aires in Argentina, as well as its celebration of Latin …
The market for third-party guarantees – which offer auction houses and sellers a useful tool to hedge their bets – shows no signs of slowing down, reaching a likely all-time …
Street art in Italy championing LGBTQ+ rights has sparked controversy as the country’s far-right government has appeared to crack down on same-sex parents in recent months. Right-wing commentators and politicians …
Multi-layered tapestries by artist Buzzy Qualeasha Wood explore what it means to be black, queer and “chronically online”
“Privacy ceased to exist for me the moment I became controversial,” emerging artist Qualeasha Wood said in a conversation. The New Jersey-born artist’s works—genre tapestries that weave webcam-worthy selfies with …
London Gallery Weekend has announced the artists who will take part in this year’s performance art programme. The new orders will be presented free of charge at three locations across …
Mexican photographer Kati Horna collaborated with the greatest surrealist stars of her time. Why don’t we know his name?
They were known as the “three witches”. In the feverish cultural milieu of Mexico City in the 1930s, artists Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo and Kati Horna were closest friends and …
Paris archaeologists have located a long-lost ancient Roman site buried under a train station
A mega necropolis containing 50 tombs has been discovered next to Port-Royal station in Paris. The excavation of a skeleton with a coin in its mouth has allowed archaeologists to …