Is the art world’s #MeToo reckoning coming?
A group of Pennsylvania art institutions, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, are struggling to contain a scandal which might have lingering ramifications for the global art world. The drama […]
The Google Doodle, then and now
When you head out on vacation, one of the most exciting things is setting your out of office reply. That simple note that lets everyone know you’re probably having a […]
Michael Hertz, designer of NYC’s iconic subway map, dies at 87
New York City’s Subway map can be a key resource for even the most seasoned New York commuter or a safety net for a tourist on their first trip to […]
The Met restitutes 16th century silver cup to Holocaust victim’s heirs
Restitution had another win recently. Last week, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that a 16th century silver cup, once the possession of a man murdered during the Holocaust, would […]
$10,000 AWARE Prize will recognise 20th century female artist at the Armory Show
As the kick off to the 2020 edition of the Armory Show edges closer and closer, the fair has announced a new art prize to add to its list of […]
US court upholds $6.75m ruling concerning the fate 5Pointz graffiti art
The US Court of Appeals has upheld a landmark decision that real estate developer Gerald Wolkoff did indeed violate the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) when he ordered 32 graffiti […]
Three Pompeii houses reopen to the public
Pompeii is nothing short of a gem. The Roman city offers a unique snapshot into the lives of its residents in 79 AD, before Mount Vesuvius’ eruption, and the opportunity […]
