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Anish Kapoor Takes Us Inside His Sprawling London Studio
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (680+ words) The British-Indian artist opens up his studio as he mounts six shows across the globe. by" Jo Lawson-Tancred Jul 9, 2026 Share Share This Article You know an Anish Kapoor work when you see it. His mesmerizing optical illusions and reality-distorting monuments…...
Towering Bronze Laoco'n Sells for $18. 1 Million at Sotheby's, Demolishing Estimate
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (487+ words) It set a new auction record for a Neoclassical sculpture. by" Min Chen Jul 1, 2026 Share Share This Article It's a monumental cast of one of antiquity's most iconic sculptures, and it now has an equally breathtaking auction result. A life-sized…...
Martin Margiela's Long-Hidden Personal Archive Hits the Auction Block
3+ week, 1+ day ago (191+ words) It's the first time a living creator has collaborated with an auction house to offer personal archives. by" Richard Whiddington June 16, 2026 Share Share This Article The auction will lead off with 60 Herm's outfits, bags, accessories, and shoes that belonged to…...
This Artist Just Gave a Herm's Store Window a Whimsical Makeover
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (305+ words) Jeremy Olson is the latest creative to leave his mark on the brand's window display in New York. by" Vittoria Benzine May 29, 2026 Share Share This Article "Herm's exists in an almost entirely different universe than I'm a part of, so…...
Trophy Buyers Drive Decorative Art Sales
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (251+ words) Decorative-art sales remain down from two years ago, but average prices rose. Margaret Carrigan May 26, 2026 Share Share This Article This article is part of the Artnet Intelligence Report: Year Ahead 2026. Drawing on in-depth analysis of the past year's market performance,…...
Robert Mnuchin's Storied Art Gallery Townhouse Lists for $35 Million
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (326+ words) Will this historic home's role in art history continue? Vittoria Benzine May 21, 2026 Share Share This Article Last week, Sotheby's sold off $166. 3 million worth of art from the collection of late New York-based art dealer and collector Robert Mnuchin. Now, the…...
Chanel Expands Support for Centre Pompidou Amid $535 Million Renovation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (246+ words) The Paris museum, currently undergoing renovations, landed a five-year partnership with the fashion house. Jo Lawson-Tancred May 20, 2026 Share Share This Article Centre Pompidou'is strengthening its relationship with Chanel as it announces a new five-year partnership that will support the Paris…...
Wet Paint Does Frieze Week: The Dinosaur Dealer Downtown, David Zwirner Tribeca, and More Juicy Art-World Gossip
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1618+ words) Plus, which gallery directors are behind one of the toughest tables in town? by" Gabi Vidal-Irizarry May 15, 2026 Share Share This Article Every week, Artnet News brings you Wet Paint, a gossip column of original scoops. If you have a tip,…...
How Nicole Kidman Ended Up With a Brancusi in a Christie's Ad
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (387+ words) The high-profile campaign sees the Oscar-winning actor go wild for the bronze sculpture. Nicole Kidman and Constantin Brancusi'now that's an unexpected pair. Christie's released the ad yesterday on its website, You Tube channel, and Instagram. The nearly two-minute film opens…...
Kiss and Tell! In Venice, Nude Tino Sehgal Work Is Talk of the Town
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (559+ words) Patron Laurent Asscher's AMA Venezia is filled with blue-chip art and one shocking performance. Katya Kazakina May 5, 2026 Share Share This Article Laurent Asscher wanted to know if I had seen the Tino Sehgal. Asscher couldn't conceal his excitement about the…...