Robert Irwin, Sculptor of Barely-There Art That Exists at the Limits of Vision, Dies at 95
His projects included designing Dia:Beacon and a garden for the Getty Center.
Juanita McNeely, Groundbreaking Feminist Artist Who Bravely Depicted Her Illegal Abortion, Dies at 87
She told women’s stories from a woman’s point of view.
Monumental Basquiat Self-Portrait Unseen Since 1999 to Appear at Sotheby’s
The eight-foot-tall painting is set to be one of the highlights of the fall auction season in New York.
A Biennial in Ireland Shows What True Engagement with a Local Community Looks Like
The EVA International in Limerick chose a slower approach to its show this time, and has been able to dialogue with the city as a result.
Hammer Museum Director Ann Philbin to Retire After 25 Years at the Helm
She has quadrupled attendance there and turned it into an internationally watched institution.
10 Can’t-Miss Works in a Massive Picasso Drawings Show at the Centre Pompidou
Take a sneak peak at highlights from the exhibition “Picasso: Endlessly Drawing” at the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Historic Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza Damaged in Deadly Air Strike
The foundation of the Church of St. Porphyrius dates to the 5th century, and the current structure was completed in the 12th century.
Cleveland Museum of Art Sues Manhattan DA’s Office Over Seizure of $20 M. Bronze Statue
The Ohio museum’s lawsuit argues it is the rightful owner of the ancient headless bronze statue, and it should not be repatriated to Turkey.
From New York to Dubai, Museums Weigh in on Violence in Gaza and Israel
Israeli museums called on a key industry group to issue a statement about the Hamas attack.
Original Version of Censored Artemisia Gentileschi Painting Makes Its Debut
For more than 300 years, Gentileschi’s female nude at Casa Buonarroti appeared with blue drapery and veils.