Louvre forced to close after staff walk out protesting overcrowding
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
Workers at the world's most popular museum launched a strike over “worsening visiting conditions”
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Wreck of Legendary Spanish Galleon With $17 Billion Cargo Confirmed by Coin Evidence
Artnet News
JUNE 17, 2025
The holy grail of shipwrecks is believed to have been sunk by the British navy in 1708. The post Wreck of Legendary Spanish Galleon With $17 Billion Cargo Confirmed by Coin Evidence appeared first on Artnet News.
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Basel's new satellite fair rides the wave of interest in contemporary African art
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
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French Government Pulls A.I. Video After Backlash Over Historical Inaccuracy
Artnet News
JUNE 17, 2025
The A.I.-generated video was an attempt to hop on the POV trend. It backfired. The post French Government Pulls A.I. Video After Backlash Over Historical Inaccuracy appeared first on Artnet News.
With more than 40 galleries represented, Germany is a major player at Art Basel this year
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
With a German-born director and the Messeplatz project by the country’s Katharina Grosse, Switzerland’s northern neighbour is well represented at the fair
Finding Reliable Estate Sale Services Near You
Penrose Appraisals
JUNE 17, 2025
Are you looking to downsize, declutter, or sell inherited items? Estate sales can be an excellent solution. Hosting an estate sale can help you maximize profits while providing a way to clear out unwanted items. However, finding reliable estate sale services can be challenging. In this post, we will explore what to look for in estate sale services and how to find local estate sale services that meet your needs.
Jordan Wolfson: ‘An experienced artist doesn’t ask why they’re doing something’
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
The American artist, known for pushing the boundaries of technology, discusses his new VR installation at the Fondation Beyeler—a work he says he has been “trying to make since 2017”
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Artist whose work addresses art world access is not in Basel—because his visa was denied
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
Richard Mudariki, the artist behind the ‘Art World Passport’, says his visa was rejected by the Swiss embassy in Pretoria, despite having two letters of invitation from Swiss organisations
In Basel, the Art World Rewrites Its Rules in Real Time
Artnet News
JUNE 17, 2025
From a $16 million performance to a one-franc Koons knockoff, fairs are looking to inject freshness as tastes change. The post In Basel, the Art World Rewrites Its Rules in Real Time appeared first on Artnet News.
Sculptural works by emerging artists win Baloise Art Prize
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
Rhea Dillon and Joyce Joumaa's pieces feature in Art Basel's Statements section
Never-Before-Seen Picasso Ceramics Hit the Auction Block in Geneva
Artnet News
JUNE 17, 2025
The works were gifted to a family friend by the artist’s heirs in the 1980s. The post Never-Before-Seen Picasso Ceramics Hit the Auction Block in Geneva appeared first on Artnet News.
‘My bank account is the only thing that slows me down’: Arlene Shechet on trusting her instincts
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
Search Digital Editions Newsletters Subscribe Digital Editions Newsletters Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Search Art Basel 2025 interview ‘My bank account is the only thing that slows me down’: Arlene Shechet on trusting her instincts The American artist likes to pay it forward when she makes a sale Lee Cheshire 17 June
The Studio Museum in Harlem Reveals a Spate of Inaugural Shows
Artnet News
JUNE 17, 2025
The museum’s capital campaign has exceeded $300 million ahead of its grand reopening. The post The Studio Museum in Harlem Reveals a Spate of Inaugural Shows appeared first on Artnet News.
In pictures: Art Basel's Unlimited section offers visions of utopia
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
Search Digital Editions Newsletters Subscribe Digital Editions Newsletters Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Search Art Basel 2025 feature In pictures: Art Basel's Unlimited section offers visions of utopia This year’s edition of the section, which is focused on large works, touches on the complexities of our past, pr
How They Started: Extraordinary Origins of Ordinary Toys
WorthPoint
JUNE 17, 2025
People who collect vintage toys are well-versed in the history of their items, what company made them, when they were popular, and who the typical users were. Still, many people remember the toys of their childhood but don’t always know their origin and history, especially those that are not just basics like dolls, blocks, and toy trucks. WorthPoint examined some popular toys with fascinating origins.
Giving Back with CITYarts
Art Peritus
JUNE 17, 2025
What an inspiring and joyfully messy day we had working with CITYarts, Inc. at General Grant National Memorial in New York City! Art Peritus was there to help conserve a true community treasure: the Mosaic Rolling Bench, a 400-foot-long stretch of dazzling mosaic tiles that wraps around Grant’s Tomb—originally created between 1972–1974 by artist Pedro Silva with the help of thousands of volunteers.
Marie-Antoinette's Storied Pink Diamond Heads to Auction Today at Christie's NY
Jewelry Judge
JUNE 17, 2025
A dazzling artifact of royal history steps into the spotlight today at Christie’s New York, where the Magnificent Jewels sale will feature the extraordinary Marie-Thérèse Pink Diamond — a 10.38-carat fancy purple-pink kite-shaped diamond believed to have once belonged to Marie Antoinette’s daughter, Duchess Marie-Thérèse of Angoulême.
Inside Antonia Gentry’s Fashion Evolution and Her Most Glam Diamond Moment Yet
NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog
JUNE 17, 2025
When it comes to fashion, Antonia Gentry’s style doesn’t always align with her Ginny & Georgia character, Ginny Miller. “I haven’t been through a Hot Topic phase since 2010,” she laughs. “But even this season, it’s less punky. There were definitely a few outfits that I was like, ‘Oh, I could go home with this and not be mad about it.’” Gentry opted for a cozy-chic look, featuring an oversized green sweater over a black turtleneck during our sit-down.
Emily Kam Kngwarray’s Work Commands Million-Dollar Prices Ahead of Tate Show
Artnet News
JUNE 17, 2025
The Aboriginal artist's "Desert Storm," on offer at Pace Gallery, underscores her growing market. The post Emily Kam Kngwarray’s Work Commands Million-Dollar Prices Ahead of Tate Show appeared first on Artnet News.
Israeli attacks on Palestinian heritage amount to war crimes, UN report finds
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
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Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Founder, Passes Away
WorthPoint
JUNE 17, 2025
Brian Wilson’s signed photos are popular among collectors. The legendary singer/songwriter passed away in June 2025. Music is mourning the loss of one of its longest-living legends, as Brian Wilson passed away. The founder and lead vocalist of The Beach Boys died this past week at 82. The Beach Boys formed in 1961, with Wilson, his two brothers Dennis and Carl, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine.
A whale of a tale: new exhibition chronicles the US’s first oil addiction
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
The Mystic Seaport Museum's new show uses blubber hooks, whale foetuses, scrimshaw and a giant mural to recount how the whale oil industry fueled capitalism's expansion
A Sweeping Look at Franz West’s Career Alights in Zurich
Artnet News
JUNE 17, 2025
At Galerie Eva Presenhuber's Zurich location, sculptures and objects dating from between 1975 and 1990 by Franz West reveal the inimitable creative impulse of the pioneering artist. The post A Sweeping Look at Franz West’s Career Alights in Zurich appeared first on Artnet News.
Holbein drawings go back on show at Kunstmuseum Basel after almost 20 years
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
Fragile, light-sensitive works have been given a dedicated gallery as part of institution's rehang
Basel location provides a twist on Steve McQueen’s most abstract work to date
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
After it premiered at Dia Beacon in New York last year, ‘Bass’ takes on a completely different form at the Schaulager—but its essence remains the same
Art Basel Diary: fashionistas stay a-head, pumping iron at Basel Social Club, and what Jerry Gogosian will do next
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
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Trump administration violated the law by withholding museum and library funding, government watchdog finds
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
The non-partisan Government Accountability Office says the Trump administration illegally impounded federal funding that had been approved by Congress
Cause for cheer at Art Basel as strong preview-day sales take many galleries by surprise
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
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Post-Minimalist sculptor Joel Shapiro has died, aged 83
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
Search Digital Editions Newsletters Subscribe Digital Editions Newsletters Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Search Obituary news Post-Minimalist sculptor Joel Shapiro has died, aged 83 Best known for his looming, stylised figures assembled from wood beams, Shapiro changed the language of Minimalism with a distinctly perso
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