News
Lines are drawn between those who favour openness and others who prefer a “handshake” culture
A “copy” of one of the greatest African sculptures may be genuine, researchers believe
Both artists were unhappy with an exhibition concept pairing their work, and are to show in separate rooms instead
Controversy surrounds €150m sale to Russian company, which officials think may not actually exist
Controversy over E150m sale to Russian company
A “copy” of one of the greatest African sculptures may be genuine, researchers believe
Artists unhappy with Vienna exhibition concept of pairing their work
Banking sector collapse blamed for throwing plans for new art centre into doubt
Could become a pre-requisite for obtaining insurance
Search engine book-scans breach rights of artists, class action suit alleges
National Endowment boss wants more
Search engine book-scans breach rights of artists, class action suit alleges
Lines are drawn between those who favour openness and others who prefer “handshake” culture
A “copy” of one of the greatest African sculptures may be genuine, researchers believe
Could become a pre-requisite for obtaining insurance
Three injured by violent gang
Banking sector collapse blamed for throwing plans for new art centre into doubt
The park, parts of which will be operational in 2011, will house several exhibition spaces, a study archive, workshops and a library.
Strikers march against “territorial reorganisation” and tax changes
Controversy over E150m sale to Russian company
Artists unhappy with Vienna exhibition concept of pairing their work
Government grants no longer cover costs of kunstvereine
World Expo 2010 aims to be “largest event in history”, despite criticism of lack of local participation
Officials rule in their favour over proposed government demolition of studios
Search engine book-scans breach rights of artists, class action suit alleges
National Endowment boss wants more
Market
In her new column, Lindsay Pollock examines how prices at auction can remain high despite the downturn
Dealers are already groaning that the auction houses are back in control
The Artist Pension Trust could provide a nest egg for an uncertain future. If it works…
The Mallett boss and Masterpiece London co-founder explains why his latest venture will stand out from the crowd
Goldsmiths College’s aspiring art stars reveal their inner workings to the British public
Galleries are trading up or teaming up
Though some caution against volatility
The Artist Pension Trust could provide a nest egg for an uncertain future. If it works…
Court rules against dealer from whose gallery painting was stolen in 1973
No access to lawyers claims source
Art seized after gallery, emerging from bankruptcy, defaults on loan repayments and conceals sales
Combined totals up by $4m since last round six months ago
Record price predicted for 1932 Picasso
Strong sales by auction houses and by galleries indicate a resurgence in the market
Sheikh Saud Al-Thani spotted at Sotheby’s as prices bounce back
Emerging market sees so-so sales
Mid-market works performed well, as first-class old master drawings become increasingly scarce
Now Patrick Perrin sets his sights on New York
Market sees slight improvement, with top pieces selling over the odds
The Mallett boss and Masterpiece London co-founder explains why his latest venture will stand out from the crowd
Books
Three exhibition catalogues of Italian Renaissance art demonstrate the unique intimacy of pen or pencil on paper
Three exhibition catalogues of Italian Renaissance art demonstrate the unique intimacy of pen or pencil on paper
This near exhaustive study and catalogue of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes is as good as it will get
Feeble Ferdinand I of Austria commissioned some of the finest watercolours of the early 19th century
The synergistic relationship between churches and their choirs
A new edition of Roger Hilton’s notorious “Night Letters” is just too respectable
The catalogue raisonné of an underrated master painter
A survey of London architecture and cityscapes, lost between 1870 and 1945
The catalogue of the Ashmolean’s English and continental gold and silver
Comment
What’s up with all the secrecy and touchiness about a simple transaction?
Like the contemporary art that it presents, Tate Modern is operating in a vastly expanded field.
As the institution turns ten years old, its director explains where the power-station-turned-museum is headed
Conservation
St Korbinian panels by Friedrich Pacher will return to the Austrian pilgrimage church
After closing the programme in Winchester in October 2009, it is set to reopen in Glasgow
A new use for airport screening technology
St Korbinian panels by Friedrich Pacher will return to the Austrian pilgrimage church
Annual Europa Nostra/EU Prize pays tribute to conservation, research, education and training projects
Features
As his solo show opens at the Wexner Center in Columbus, the Los Angeles artist talks to us about the dynamics of community, working with children and making art in post-Katrina New Orleans
A select group of artists rarely appear at auction. If you want to own their work, you’ll need more than just deep pockets
Mark Bradford on class and identity in South Central LA, working with children and making art in post-Katrina New Orleans By Charmaine Picard
A select group of artists rarely appear at auction. If you want to own their work, you’ll need more than just deep pockets By Lindsay Pollock
Septuagenarian designer Wendell Castle has come a long way from his Kansas roots and association with American craft By Brook S. Mason
The psychotherapist who mistook her gardener for an artist, plus multiple tales of male member madness
Goldsmiths College’s aspiring art stars reveal their inner workings to the British public
Museums
A flurry of institutions and cultural centres open as 100 million visitors are expected
After a decade of acclaim, will its success be topped by Tate Modern 2?
Don’t accept every gift, don’t keep security footage forever and remember that portraits have a family history
Seven gang together in Cairo
After a decade of acclaim, will its success be topped by Tate Modern 2?
After a decade of acclaim, will its success be topped by Tate Modern 2?
Julia Peyton-Jones on the capital’s small but influential contemporary space that adds a “wing” every summer
Patrizia Nitti on a fresh start at the Musée Maillol, après le déluge
Patrizia Nitti on a fresh start at the Musée Maillol, après le déluge
As Warsaw’s Museum of Modern Art takes shape
Museums’ pro bono work for Dallas Cowboys criticised
Don’t accept every gift, don’t keep security footage forever and remember that portraits have a family history
A flurry of institutions and cultural centres open; 100 million visitors expected
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