New Study Reveals Hidden Colors and Intricate Patterns on the Parthenon Marbles
The Parthenon Marbles were once vibrantly colored with intricate patterns, according to a new study published in the journal Antiquity on Wednesday. Originally intended to...
Eight of the Zaniest Artworks to Show at Frieze London Over the Past 20 Years
As Frieze London celebrates its 20-year anniversary, ARTnews looks back at some of the most unconventional, groundbreaking, and down-right zany artworks that have debuted at...
Russian Artist Piotr Pavlenski Sentenced To Prison Over Broadcasting Sexual Videos of Politician
Russian artist Piotr Pavlenski, 39, was sentenced Wednesday in Paris to six months in prison after being charged in connection with allegations that he broadcast...
Tate Acquires Poppers Sculpture, Feminist Painting, and More at Frieze London
Tate, the powerhouse museum network based in London, has named the works it has acquired from the Frieze London art fair, which runs through this...
Langmatt Museum’s Decision to Sell Three Cezannes Raises Ire of the International Council of Museums
The Swiss branch of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has issued an official letter in protest to the Langmatt Museum’s decision to sell three prime...
The 10 Best Booths at Frieze London 2023, From Dreamlike Paintings to a Video Game Installation
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Frieze London returned to Regent’s Park this week with presentations from over 160 galleries spanning 46 countries. A global art fair,...
As Frieze London Opens, an Uncertain World Awaits Outside
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in On Balance, the ARTnews newsletter about the art market and beyond. Sign up here to receive it every Wednesday. Last fall, Frieze London opened to...
France and Germany Forge Joint Fund for Colonial-Era Research
On Tuesday, government officials from Germany and France’s culture ministries forged an agreement for the two countries to jointly launch a fund centered on researching...
Scientists Detect Rare Chemical Compound in ‘Mona Lisa,’ Illuminating Leonardo’s Process
The Mona Lisa, one of the world’s most famous and most studied paintings, still has secrets to tell. Scientists recently used X-rays to inspect the...
Art Bridges Grants $40 M. to 64 Museums Across the US
Art Bridges, a grant-making organization founded by Alice Walton, is giving $40 million to 64 museums across the United States. The grants will be used...
London Still Rules the European Art Market, Despite Hype Around Paris, Dealers Say as Frieze Opens
Two years ago, in the shadow of both Brexit and stringent Covid-19 shutdown policies, London seemed as though it migh relinquish its title as Europe’s art world...
Museum of Liverpool Evacuated by Phony Bomb Threat
Visitors to the Museum of Liverpool were forced to evacuate the building yesterday after a “suspicious item” that some thought to be an explosive device...
Zurich’s Koetser Gallery Brings $30 M. Early Rembrandt Painting to Frieze Masters
At Frieze Master’s this week, Zurich-based Koetser Gallery will have something unusual on display at their booth: an early masterpiece by Rembrandt van Rijn. The...
African American Nonprofit in Delaware Vandalized with Racist Graffiti Again
The Iron Hill Museum in Newark, Delaware was vandalized with racist graffiti last week, reported the Newark Post. The nonprofit organization has been facing vandalism...