Opinion
Required Reading
This week, inequality in the art market, is Tokyo provincial, the rise of Gerhard Richter, the new George W. Bush portrait, are online curators kidding themselves and more.
Hrag Vartanian
Hrag Vartanian is editor-at-large, founding editor, and co-founder of Hyperallergic.
Opinion
Two Kickstarter Art Projects Worth a Look
We receive requests for Kickstarter projects all the time. Some are good but others are simply WOW! These two projects caught our attention recently and we wanted to encourage you to lend your financial support or simply share them on your social networks.
News
Sotheby's and Teamsters Local 814 President React to the Art Handlers' Settlement
We reached out to Sotheby's and Teamsters Local 814 President Jason Ide for comment on yesterday's settlement of the 10-month lockout of unionized Sotheby's art handlers in order to better understand their perceptions of the resolution.
News
Teamsters Press Release Announcing the Sotheby's Settlement
The following is the full text of the press release by the Teamsters union regarding the settlement between Sotheby's auction house and the 42 union art handlers.
Opinion
iPhone Users More Likely to Enjoy Minimalism, Android Users Surrealism
According to a survey of 2,000 users by Hunch, a startup that charts taste, your smartphone may give others a glimpse at your cultural tribe and affinities.
Opinion
Damien Hirst Brands a London Restaurant
World-renowned artist Damien Hirst created two art works for a new London restaurant that opened last week, Tramshed.
News
Sotheby's Art Handlers Resolve Contract Dispute: IT'S OVER!
Teamsters Local 814, which represents the 42 workers of the Sotheby's art handlers' union, has settled their 10-month dispute with the Sotheby's auction house.
News
Ai Weiwei and Herzog & de Meuron's New London Pavilion Is Unveiled
Tomorrow, the new Serpentine Pavilion officially opens in London's Kensington Gardens and judging by the photos this year's creation by architects Herzog & de Meuron and artist Ai Weiwei may be one of the most beautiful yet.
Art
Commission an Original Art Work for $100, Recess Can Make It Happen
Recess has launched a new initiative, called Commission, which connects emerging collectors to Recess artists through the commissioning of a small individualized art works. You'd be crazy not to take advantage of this.
Opinion
No Comment: The Korean Taco & Basquiat
"The food vendors are like artists" …
Opinion
Required Reading
This week, photojournalists and defense contractors, whither Flickr, Michelangelo's fortifications, a guide to public art in NY this summer, Frank Gehry's chess set, artist lists and more.
Opinion
The Shadowy World of Art in Tax-free Ports
"The majority of the world’s art that is not on display, either in museums or private residences, is stored in a small number of tax-free ports across the globe, mainly in Switzerland."