NewsPublic art
Despite widespread opposition, 'sexist' Marilyn Monroe statue installed next to Palm Springs Art Museum
A number of activist groups are still fighting to relocate the statue, considered to be exploitative and sexist, from outside the museum
NewsPublic art
#MeToo Medusa sculpture to be installed across from New York courthouse where Harvey Weinstein stood trial
But some have questioned whether the statue truly embodies the feminist movement
NewsCommercial galleries
Cancel art galleries? Staff take grievances against employers to Instagram
Anonymously posted incidents of racism and sexism are forcing greater scrutiny towards problematic behaviour within the industry
NewsCanada
Museums halt Jon Rafman shows after allegations are made online
Several women have accused the artist of misconduct, but Rafman disagrees with how their interactions have been represented
News#metoo
'Whistleblower' in Subodh Gupta #MeToo defamation case makes first statement in Delhi court
The Instagram account @herdsceneand is being sued for posting sexual harassment allegations against the artist
NewsExhibitions
#MeToo show manages to evade authorities in Shanghai
Previous iterations of the show were closed early by authorities
NewsSubodh Gupta
Judge orders Facebook and Google to remove #MeToo posts against artist Subodh Gupta
The court also ruled that Instagram must reveal the identity behind an account that published allegations of sexual harassment in the Indian art world
NewsLaw
Art history professor Gary Xu Gang accused of sexual assault and rape by two former students
Plaintiffs' lawyer says sexual harassment of university students remains an 'epidemic' despite the progress of the #MeToo movement
InterviewAndrea Bowers
Interview: Andrea Bowers discusses power dynamics post #MeToo
The artist, whose work is causing a stir at Art Basel, aims to keep alive conversations on the toxic nature of power that sparked the feminist social movement
InterviewArt market
Tefaf chairman Nanne Dekking speaks out about sexual abuse at Amsterdam 'cult'
Opening up about his traumatic experiences as a young man, he says the industry must act to improve transparency and diversity
NewsAnthony d'Offay
Artists protest Tate decision to resume ties with Anthony d’Offay
Over 35 artists and curators have signed an open letter to the institution asking it to reveal details of its investigations into allegations of sexual harassment made against the retired dealer
NewsExhibitions
Portrait of Kevin Spacey going on show at V&A raises questions
The Netflix star, who is facing indecent assault charges in the US, is subject of painting series depicting visiting theatre professors at an Oxford college
NewsTate Modern
Tate resumes contact with Anthony d’Offay after sexual harassment allegations investigated
National Galleries of Scotland trustees also rally round former dealer and Artist Rooms creator
News#metoo
Student curators bring consent debate to Dartmouth College's renovated Hood Museum of Art
University is facing $70m lawsuit from seven women claiming that it turned a blind eye to sexual abuse and discrimination
NewsSexual harassment
New York court dismisses case against Knight Landesman and Artforum magazine
Former publisher had been accused of sexual harassment by a former employee and several other women
BlogThe Buck stopped here
Rose McGowan's foray into art film sees her collaborate on Indecision IV
AnalysisThe Year In Review
2018 in museums: big ethics questions dominate the field
Museums are facing greater scrutiny over sponsorship and the artists they choose to display
NewsArt market
Head of Sotheby’s India takes 'indefinite leave' following #MeToo allegations
Gaurav Bhatia is co-operating in "formal enquiry" ahead of auction house’s inaugural sale in Mumbai today
NewsContemporary art
#MeToo movement in at number three on Art Review’s Power 100 list
David Zwirner tops the ranking, while Kerry James Marshall is named most influential contemporary artist
News#metoo
Riyas Komu, co-founder of Kerala's Kochi-Muziris Biennale, steps down after #MeToo allegations
Accusations were posted on an Instagram account that claims to uncover abuses of power in the Indian art world
News#metoo
'I have been sexually assaulted numerous times': Brooklyn Museum director Anne Pasternak joins #metoo debate
The curator has called for women to be treated with "respect and dignity"
NewsChina
Chinese curator and critic Li Bowen resigns editor post following anonymous allegations
Highlighting a “gray area between morality and law”, a WeChat user has accused Li of a pattern of emotional abuse and deceptive behaviour
NewsSexual harassment
Belgian culture minister investigates Jan Fabre following allegations of sexual harassment
Twenty dancers sign letter saying that “humiliation” is rife in the artist's Troubleyn troupe
News#metoo
Poland’s answer to the Guerrilla Girls—the 'bison ladies'—stage protest against Araki exhibition in Warsaw
Japanese artist became embroiled in #Metoo movement over treatment of long-time model