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arts-and-culture1 month ago•32 min saved

Lucien Smith, Trailblazing NYC Artist, Dies at 37

Lucien Smith, a leading NYC artist whose practice spanned painting, sculpture, NFTs, film, and a neighborhood restaurant, has died at 37 (cause undisclosed). A Cooper Union alumnus who rose with blue‑chip galleries, he created influential bodies like the Rain Paintings, founded Serving the People to support younger artists, and pursued ventures beyond the gallery system. He was planning a comeback with a new collection and a Tripoli Gallery show, and friends remember him as witty, thoughtful, and deeply connected to the downtown art world.

via Grub Street|

#art-world #arts-and-culture #contemporary-art

arts4 months ago•13 min saved

Jerry Gogosian's Architect of Gossip Found Dead in São Paulo

Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, the art-world figure who created the Jerry Gogosian persona, was found dead May 31 in a Rosewood São Paulo hotel room. The body was discovered by her plastic surgeon; police are treating the death as suspicious after pills, an empty vodka bottle, and broken glass were found at the scene. Helphenstein had built a multimedia presence around Jerry Gogosian, including a Los Angeles gallery, a podcast, and the Jerry Report newsletter, and had announced last year that she was stepping away from the persona. An investigation is ongoing.

via Artforum|

#art-world #arts #brazil

fashion5 months ago•15 min saved

Art Meets Attire: Frieze New York’s Day-One Street Style Spotlight

A look at Frieze New York's opening-day street style, where art-world attendees blend couture with comfort, color, and statement pieces to reflect the fusion of fashion and the art fair scene.

via Vogue|

#art-fair #art-world #fashion

art-world5 months ago•20 min saved

Venice Biennale Braces for 24-Hour Strike Over Israel Presence

An unprecedented 24-hour strike will interrupt the Venice Biennale’s opening week to protest Israel’s participation, highlighting long-running tensions over which nations should be represented and the political role of art. Organized by the Art Not Genocide Alliance (ANGA) and signed by hundreds of artists, curators, and workers, the action puts pavilion teams in a bind—some, like Slovenia’s, plan to dim installations and stream Palestinian radio, while others weigh the strike against the event’s visibility. The Biennale says it will not coordinate the protest and will proceed with its program, though critics view it as a governance crisis. Protests have already occurred outside Israel’s and Russia’s pavilions, with Pussy Riot drawing further attention to Russia’s return to Venice.

via Artnet News|

#art-world #israel #protest

culture5 months ago•3 min saved

Anish Kapoor calls for US exclusion from Venice Biennale over hate-filled politics

Anish Kapoor urged excluding the United States from the Venice Biennale, calling its politics hateful and its warmongering ongoing, while praising the jury's resignation over Israel and Russia. The US pavilion, led by Alma Allen, faced scrutiny over Trump-era interference and the requirement to reflect American values, as protests around Israeli and Russian pavilions and funding tensions heighten a politically charged edition.

via The Guardian|

#anish-kapoor #art-world #culture

art-and-culture1 year ago•4 min saved

Highlights and Contradictions of Frieze London 2025

The article reviews Frieze art fair in London, highlighting its focus on selling and market dynamics rather than pure art, with a mix of interesting experimental works and overwhelming commercial excess, and contrasting it with the more refined Frieze Masters.

via The Guardian|

#art-and-culture #art-world #contemporary-art

arts2 years ago•2 min saved

"Israeli Artist Halts Venice Biennale Show in Solidarity with Gaza"

The Israel pavilion at the Venice Biennale remains closed as the artist refused to exhibit her work until a cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza is reached, sparking protests from over 100 demonstrators chanting "Viva, viva Palestina!" Tensions arose in February when activist groups called for Israel to be banned from the event over its conduct in the war in Gaza, and despite the Biennale's organizers and Italy's government affirming Israel's right to participate, the pavilion doors remained locked during the media preview.

via The New York Times|

#art-world #arts #gaza

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unraveling the Legacy: Louise Blouin's Art Empire"

Art-world mogul Louise Blouin, known for hosting extravagant events, recently faced bankruptcy court as her beachfront Hamptons estate was sold for nearly $89 million, falling short of the property's debt. Blouin, who once aspired to sell the estate for $115 million, attempted to thwart the sale in court. Her rise to the upper echelons of society seemed to come to an end as she navigated the bankruptcy proceedings, dressed in black and accompanied by her third husband.

via The New York Times|

#art-world #bankruptcy #business

arts-and-culture2 years ago•7 min saved

"Infiltrating the Art World: Exposing Absurd Snobbery and Exclusion"

Journalist Bianca Bosker's new book "Get the Picture" delves into the exclusivity and challenges of connecting with the art world, revealing the deliberate snobbery and elitism that keeps people out. Bosker's immersive experience in the New York art scene sheds light on the art world's opaque nature, emphasizing the need to slow down, notice details, and seek art at its source for a more meaningful experience.

via NPR|

#art-experience #art-galleries #art-world

arts-and-culture2 years ago•6 min saved

"Exposing the Absurd: A Journalist's Undercover Art Scene Investigation"

In her book "Get the Picture," Bianca Bosker goes undercover in New York's contemporary art scene, revealing the absurdities and exclusivity of the art world. She uncovers the new class hierarchies, subtle cues of cultural distinction, and the ways in which money and privilege dictate access and success in the art world. Bosker exposes the often-abusive labor practices, the fetishization of political radicalism, and the exclusion of marginalized groups in the art industry. While critiquing the art expertise and gatekeepers, she also highlights the wisdom and insight provided by artists and gallerists, ultimately advocating for making art expertise more accessible.

via The Washington Post|

#art-world #arts-and-culture #bianca-bosker

art-and-legal2 years ago•6 min saved

"Rybolovlev vs. Sotheby's: Art Fraud Trial Concludes with Jury Deliberation"

Lawyers for Dmitry Rybolovlev’s Accent Delight International and Sotheby’s made closing statements in a decade-long legal feud over alleged overcharging by Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier. The case could impact art business practices. The jury must decide if Sotheby’s aided Bouvier in defrauding Rybolovlev. Plaintiffs argue Sotheby’s fostered a culture of greed, while the defense contends Rybolovlev was defrauded solely by Bouvier. Deliberation begins Tuesday.

via ARTnews|

#art-and-legal #art-world #dmitry-rybolovlev

arts-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

Artforum's Battle for Reconciliation Amidst War-Related Boycott

Artforum magazine is facing the consequences of firing its editor-in-chief after publishing an open letter about the Israel-Hamas war. Several members of the editorial team resigned, and nearly 600 writers boycotted the magazine and its sister publications. The latest "Year in Review" issue is noticeably slimmer and arrived a week later than usual. The firing has caused a significant divide in the art world, with contributors expressing their disappointment and withdrawal of their articles.

via The New York Times|

#art-world #artforum #arts-and-culture

arts-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

Banksy's True Identity Unveiled in Long-Lost BBC Interview

A lost BBC interview from 2003 has resurfaced, potentially shedding light on the true identity of the elusive street artist Banksy. In the interview, Banksy is asked if his name is "Robert Banks," to which he replies, "It's Robbie." Over the years, various individuals, including Robert Del Naja and Jamie Hewlett, have been speculated to be Banksy. The discovery of this interview adds another layer to the ongoing mystery surrounding the artist's identity.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#art-world #arts-and-culture #banksy

arts-and-culture2 years ago•4 min saved

Documenta Show in Turmoil: Resignations, Antisemitism Claims, and Concerns for Germany's Direction

The prestigious German contemporary art exhibition, Documenta, is facing a crisis as the entire team responsible for finding its next artistic director resigned due to disputes related to the Israel-Hamas War. The resignations have raised concerns about the ability to stage an art show that allows diverse perspectives. This comes amidst a broader debate in Europe's art world about Israel and Gaza, with some institutions postponing shows of artists critical of Israel. The cancellations have sparked concerns about artistic freedom, with politicians emphasizing the importance of protecting it while acknowledging its limits in the face of hate speech and rising antisemitism. Documenta has faced challenges since its polarizing 2022 edition, which ignited debates about antisemitism, Palestinian activism, and Germany's relationship with formerly colonized countries.

via The New York Times|

#art-world #arts-and-culture #cancellations

arts-and-culture3 years ago•4 min saved

Art World Unites for Empathy Amidst Hamas Attack and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

A group of high-profile dealers and artists in the art world have signed a letter advocating for empathy and unity for all innocent civilians affected by the Hamas attack on Israel. The letter, titled "A Unified Call from the Art World: Advocating for Humanity," aims to address the attack and foster understanding between Israeli and Palestinian communities. The letter is a response to another letter published on Artforum's website, which called for a ceasefire in Gaza but did not specifically mention the Hamas attack. The "Unity" letter has garnered over 4,500 signatories, including prominent figures in the art world.

via ARTnews|

#art-world #arts-and-culture #empathy