The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has agreed to return a $550,000 donation it received last year from crypto exchange FTX, just months before the company’s dramatic fall …
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Former ballet dancer Clara Xing talks about her eclectic taste in collecting, from ancient Chinese artifacts to contemporary works
Clara Xing embodies a multi-faceted personality, having excelled as a former classical ballet artist, television presenter and director. Along with these accomplishments, she takes on the roles of devoted mother …
Dressing the set for the film ‘Barbie’ caused a worldwide shortage of pink paint + 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 on Monday, June 5. …
Rock legend Freddie Mercury’s personal collection, from stage costumes to handwritten lyrics, began a world tour ahead of the auction
Last month, Sotheby’s London issued something of a royal decree. THE auction house advertised he would sell the Queen’s frontman Freddie Mercury’s unpublished personal collection – 1,500 items ranging from …
Iconic Malibu home designed by surf architect to look like cresting wave hits market for $49.5 million
An architectural marvel that pays homage to the majesty of the ocean has hit the market in Malibu, Calif., with an asking price of $49.5 million. Known as the Wave …
See inside Gagosian’s big show on abstraction, featuring over 40 artists, from Vija Celmins to Oscar Murillo
For the first time, Gagosian has planned such a large exhibition in London that the works have taken over the gallery’s two Mayfair locations at Grosvenor Hill and Davies Street. …
Artist Jesse Draxler on his new solo show that feeds on his dark and enigmatic inner world
To stage his latest exhibition at the Naked Eye Studio in Los Angeles, artist Jesse Draxler has gone into overdrive. Current until June 7, “U&I” does not only display his …
Soho Art Dealer George Berges, whose eponymous gallery represents Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, believes he and his aides foiled a financial hack yesterday morning. Nonetheless, as …
Photoville returns to New York with over 80 exhibits, many of which are displayed in the event’s iconic shipping containers
phototownNew York’s annual outdoor photography exhibition, returns to the city for its 12e straight edition this weekend. On view until June 18, the free event offers more than 80 exhibitions …
The British Museum has finally severed ties with BP, after years of climate protests over the sponsorship deal
In an apparent capitulation to vocal environmental and climate change activists, the English Museum would end its 27-year partnership with BP, formerly known as British Petroleum, at the end of …