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, May 8.
NEED TO READ
Frankfurt returns painting to Jewish heirs – A painting by artist Fritz von Uhde will be returned to the heirs of Gustav Rüdenberg, a Jewish collector forced to sell it under duress during World War II. 19th century painting, Portrait of a Lady, was officially returned to the family in 2022, and an agreement now allows the Städel Museum in Frankfurt to buy it back for the museum’s permanent collection. (JNS.org)
Empire State Building Murals Return to TEFAF – A pair of murals painted by artist Winold Reiss in 1938 for the Empire State Building’s Longchamps restaurant will be on display at TEFAF on May 12 at the Bernard Goldberg Fine Arts gallery stand. Long considered lost, the art deco paintings appeared at auction over the decades without any attribution until gallery director Ken Sims purchased them on 1stdibs and had them appraised. They are rated in the low seven figures. (New York Times)
Sudan’s museums warn of damage to heritage sites – Museum professionals and artists are sounding the alarm as violence continues to rage in Sudan that institutions, especially those concentrated in the capital Khartoum, are at risk. The International Council of Museums published a report by the director of the Sudan Museum of Natural History, Sara Abdalla Khidir Saeed, who said that “museums are now without guards to protect them from looting and vandalism”. (ART news)
MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Claridge’s and Royal Academy collaborate on new award – The luxury hotel is partnering with the art school for the aptly named Claridge’s Royal Academy Schools Art Prize, which will be awarded to a graduate student at the institution. The prize will be presented by artist Marina Abramović this autumn at the opening of her exhibition at RA, and the winner will receive £30,000 ($38,000), a production fund and a solo exhibition at Claridge’s ArtSpace gallery. . (Bazaar)
Buffalo AKG appoints new assistant manager – Jillian Jones has been promoted to Assistant Manager effective today, May 8. Jones previously served as director of advancement at the museum from 2015. (Press release)
Dallas Museum Competition Finalists Revealed – Six architectural firms have been selected as finalists for the planned redesign of the Dallas Museum of Art. Firms include David Chipperfield, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Weiss/Manfredi, Johnston Marklee and Michael Maltzan Architecture, and Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos. The companies’ design proposals will be presented at an exhibition in July. (glass tire)
FOR ART
Refik Anadol illuminates Gaudí’s building – The artist’s latest project in his ongoing “Living Architecture” series has been set against the historical backdrop of the Spanish architect’s Casa Batlló in Barcelona. Anadol posted an image of the trippy light installation on Instagram, writing, “We… honored Gaudí’s genius by using the incredible façade as our canvas, his entire life’s dataset as the luminous pigment, together! (instagram)
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