Queer Thoughts, New York Gallery That Brought Fame for Offbeat Up-and-Comers, Closes
The gallery significantly raised the profile of Diamond Stingily, Puppies Puppies, and others whose work is now seen widely.
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Memphis Citizens Call for End to New Art Museum, Claiming That It Takes Land Away from Property Owners
A group called Friends for Our Riverfront alleges that building on a stretch of riverfront land would violate the residents’ property rights.
Network of Private Art Schools Abruptly Closes, Leaving 1,700 Students Affected
The eight-school Art Institutes network attributed to the decision to strain suffered during the pandemic.
Florida Judge Dismisses Case Against NFT Artist Over Million-Dollar Deal That Never Was
The judgement came down to the fact that no start date was ever indicated on the contract.
Vienna Auction House Dorotheum to Sell Rediscovered Raphael Drawing Next Month
The red-chalk drawing was previously attributed to Rubens.
Artist who Submitted Empty Frames In Lieu of Commissioned Work Plans to Appeal Museum Lawsuit
Artist Jens Haaning is appealing a court ruling to return money he was given to recreate an artwork at Kunsten Museum in Aalborg, Denmark.
Artist Xaviera Simmons Says Queens Museum Violated Agreement in Reuse of Site-Specific Work for Another Exhibition
Simmons said when the museum repurposed “Align” it had done so without her consent.
The Met Transfers Ownership of Two Ancient Stone Sculptures From 3,000 BCE Back to Yemen
A ‘historic’ custodial agreement means the Met will continue to hold and display the artifacts.
Stolen Van Gogh Painting Recovered by Groninger Museum in Ikea Bag
The endless utility of Ikea bags includes the recovery of a stolen van Gogh painting.
Reina Sofía Museum Lifts 30-Year Photo Ban on Picasso’s ‘Guernica’
Museum officials hope that it will help speed up the flow of traffic and aid in reaching a younger audience.