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Architect Frank Gehry, Who Turned Buildings Into Sculptures, Dies at 96
His postmodern designs of museums, concert halls, and libraries have become destinations just as much as the venues themselves.
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Michelangelo Drawing of a Foot Could Fetch $2M at Auction
The newly discovered five-inch sketch dates back 500 years.
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Pope Francis’s Camera Sells for $7.5M
The Leica M-A owned by the late pontiff is one of the most valuable models ever sold at auction.
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Greta Thunberg Banned From Venice After Dyeing Canal Green
The climate activist joined Extinction Rebellion in the action to spotlight the environmental crisis.
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Five New York City Art Shows We Love Right Now
Whether your preference is abstraction or history, we’ve got you covered with shows featuring Anish Kapoor and others, as well as historical artifacts.
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Maurizio Cattelan’s Golden Toilet Fails to Make a Splash
The work sold for $12.1 million after an awkward minute during which the auctioneer attempted to draw out more bids.
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Klimt Painting Becomes Second Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold
“Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer” sold at Sotheby’s for $236.4 million with fees.
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Madison Ave Gets New Luxury Store: Sotheby’s
The auction house’s new headquarters in the iconic Brutalist building includes private showrooms, jewelry sales, and of course, Maurizio Cattelan’s solid gold toilet.
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Inside the Newly Reopened Princeton Art Museum
After five years, the institution invited the public for a 24-hour marathon celebration to inaugurate its new boxy, 146,000-square-foot home.
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Met Museum Sued Over Van Gogh Allegedly Looted by Nazis
The heirs of a Jewish collector say the museum and the Goulandris foundation were aware of the work’s provenance.
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Jewish Museum Reopens With Rare Works by Anish Kapoor
The museum’s building now includes two new floors dedicated to its vast collection of artwork, historical artifacts, and ceremonial items.
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Five New York City Art Shows to See Right Now
The city abounds with great group exhibitions at the moment, but don’t miss impressive solo showcases of Ruth Asawa and others.