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, July 17.
NEED TO READ
Fashion curators on Lagerfeld – The Met Costume Institute exhibition “Karl Lagerfeld: a line of beauty” was criticized for focusing solely on the late German designer’s fashion heritage, but avoiding the icon’s problematic remarks against fat women, refugees and migrants. Critics and curators have argued that a 21st century approach should be applied when presenting artistic and creative legends to include both their talents and innovations as well as their controversies. (ART news)
What you need to know before buying this T.Rex – Those considering purchasing a dinosaur skeleton are advised to do their due diligence and verify provenance before making a decision, as problematic purchases could result in financial loss, litigation, or even jail time. Experts have also warned buyers not to rely on auction house insurance. (Robb Report)
Paul McCartney Photo Show will travel to the United States – The exhibition “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm” will travel from the National Portrait Gallery in London to the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia in December. It will take place from December 5 to April 7, 2024. (Press release)
Long-lost portrait of Gorky discovered in Rhode Island – Artist Anna Walinska’s 1937 portrait of Arshile Gorky resurfaced after the painting’s owner’s 94-year-old neighbor read an article about the long-lost work and, recognizing the painting, contacted the Gorky Foundation. The owner acquired the work from a New York gallery in 1986 and lives with the portrait in her home in Rhode Island. (ART news)
MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Tracey Emin’s latest challenge – The British artist writes about his love for water and swimming, and why getting stung by a lion’s mane jellyfish won’t keep him out of the water for too long. (evening standard)
Ilana Savdie on “Radical Contradictions” – The artist explains how she has channeled the “collective fear and anxiety” experienced in times of uncertainty and shifting power dynamics into her new works currently on display at the Whitney until October 29. (ART news)
Stolen Irish skulls returned home – A total of 13 four-century-old skulls stolen by scholars more than 100 years ago have been returned to Inishbofin Island, on the west coast of Ireland, and re-interred after a funeral mass. (evening standard)
FOR ART
Lindsey Mendick show at Jupiter Artland – Inspired by Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson’s masterpiece Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hydethe Margate-based rising star has transformed the galleries of Jupiter Artland into surreal spaces where scenes from her personal life are recreated in the SH*TFACED exhibition, which runs at the Edinburgh site until October 1. (Press release)
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