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Unionised Guggenheim workers stage protests amid contract negotiations

Recent actions in front of and inside the Manhattan museum come as the workers are seeking their second contract since forming a union in 2019 [...]

Israeli music festival that Hamas attacked on 7 October is re-created in New York exhibit

An immersive exhibition brings the Nova Music Festival’s campgrounds—including tents and burned-out cars—to Lower Manhattan [...]

Vivienne Westwood’s personal wardrobe goes under the hammer—with a nod to Keith Haring

More than 200 items spanning 40 years will be sold with part of the sale proceeds going to charity [...]

UBS Art Collection gives 166 photographs to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC

Drawn from a 300-work sub-collection gathered by John Szarkowski in the 1990s, the gift includes images by 96 photographers—among them Dorothea Lange, Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Weston [...]

Social media backlash: how (and how not) to respond when your art organisation comes under fire

Lessons to be learnt after the British Museum misfired with a social media post branded as "sexist" [...]

Will funding crisis in UK councils lead to art sell-offs?

Sales of art collections may be forced on English local authorities that are technically bankrupt following cuts in grants from central government [...]

How Koyo Kouoh is getting Zeitz Mocaa museum back on track

Over the past five years Kouoh has been turning around the fortunes of one of Africa's biggest museums, focusing on its collection, governance and funding streams [...]

Macabre wax models take limelight in Florence museum

La Specola reopens, displaying its realistic 18th- and 19th-century corpse stand-ins [...]

Archie Moore’s Australian Pavilion wins Venice Biennale’s coveted Golden Lion for best national exhibition

Mataaho Collective, Samia Halaby and Karimah Ashadu also receive awards [...]

Acquisitions round-up: Louvre acquires Jean-Siméon Chardin's Basket of Wild Strawberries after fundraising campaign

Plus, Morel cup enters the Musée d'Orsay and non-profit Joy of Giving Something gifts photography collection to Virginia Museum of Fine Arts [...]

Italy stops loans to Minneapolis amid ancient marble row

Dispute centres on the Doryphoros statue, which Italy believes was looted in the 1970s [...]

The artist ‘bending’ the Los Angeles River

Lauren Bon is hoping her new project can save some of Southern California’s most precious resource: water [...]

Art fraudster Inigo Philbrick’s glamorous rise and dramatic fall to become television series

A production company working with HBO has optioned a memoir by Philbrick’s former friend and business partner Orlando Whitfield [...]

Getty Museum acquires portrait by Neo-Classical painter Sophie Frémiet

It is the first US-museum acquisition of a work by the talented pupil of Jacques-Louis David [...]

The Himalayas come to Manhattan for Rubin Museum’s final show in its New York space

Works by artists from the region and diaspora appear alongside objects from the museum’s collection [...]

The legacy and mystery of the display of Native American art at the 1932 Venice Biennale

Remarkably little is known about the selection, reception and whereabouts of the Native art shown in the US pavilion at the 18th Biennale [...]

US authorities return 38 antiquities to China

Even amid political tensions between the superpowers, officials from both countries emphasised the importance of continued collaboration on antiquities trafficking [...]

The fate of a Van Gogh flower painting destined for Japan’s 'Sheer Pleasure' pavilion

Kojiro Matsukata’s still life was destroyed in a London fire and his “Van Gogh’s Bedroom” was seized during the Second World War [...]

Denmark's Venice Biennale 2024 pavilion explores Greenlandic culture

The photographer Innuteq Storch records life in the autonomous territory [...]

New show in Tbilisi revisits Georgia's Soviet-era as protests against 'foreign agent' law rage across the country

The proposed bill has also been referred to as the 'Russia law' [...]

First his faeces, now his works, are turned into diamonds: Christoph Büchel's show fills every corner of the Fondazione Prada in Venice

The artist and provocateur's exhibition is focused on debt and its consequences for society and individuals [...]

Spanish-Peruvian artist brings Old Masters to the New World at the Venice Biennale

Sandra Gamarra Heshiki references 17th-century European paintings in her investigations of Spain’s colonial past and its ongoing repercussions [...]

Venice diary day 3: Burberry in Venice, a Saatchi Yates dinner and a luxurious commute

Our diarist’s final entry for 2024 saw her witness a challenging balancing act, attend an unusual lunch and catch some behind-the-scenes action [...]

Venice Biennale 2024: the worst art on show in the city

There's a lot to see during this year's edition of the city-wide event, so we've rounded up a few things you might want to skip [...]

Venice Biennale 2024: our pick of collateral shows

Alongside the main event, there's a plethora of exhibitions vying for visitors' attention. We've selected some of our favourites, ranging from Shahzia Sikander fairytale gothic palace to Andrzej Wróblewski's poignant [...]

‘Trauma, hope and healing’: a closer look at Timor-Leste’s first-ever Venice Biennale pavilion

The young nation is represented by Maria Madeira, who is also exhibiting large-scale works [...]

Venice Biennale 2024 review | Intimacy and violence: 'Foreigners Everywhere' explodes the Biennale model

Adriano Pedrosa's international exhibition combines the old and new to undermine Western narratives, but still creates a compelling survey of global contemporary art, in which Queer art stands out [...]

Sylvain Amic is appointed chairman of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris

Former head of Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen takes over at a time of central government cuts to cultural institutions in Paris [...]

The Week in Art podcast | Venice Biennale 2024 special

We review the international exhibition, talk to artists and curators behind five national pavilions and take an exclusive look at Titian’s newly conserved Assunta [...]

'The desire to create is still there': Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska launches country's pavilion at the Venice Biennale

President Zelensky's wife gave a video address to visitors of the show in Venice [...]

Man who sold 145 fraudulent Peter Max paintings sentenced to 14 months in prison

More than 40 people bought what they thought were original paintings by Max, but were in fact prints to which the seller had added paint and signatures [...]

Four Joan Mitchell paintings could collectively bring more than $50m during New York's spring auctions

The four works, spanning nearly 40 years of the Abstract Expressionist’s career, will hit the auction block at Sotheby’s in May [...]

Venice diary day 2: Breasts, Mark Bradford and a bowl of berries

Our diarist’s latest round of Biennale adventures were filled with strong shows, brisk travel and unexpected treats [...]

Homecoming for one of Egypt’s leading artists as Wael Shawky shows at the country’s pavilion at the Venice Biennale

Shawky’s work for the Biennale, involving 400 cast and crew, recounts a 19th-century anti-colonialist uprising [...]

Who owns the superyacht docked outside the 2024 Venice Biennale?

The Sea Pearl has been a looming presence along the water during this week's preview [...]

An alternative future: Kazakh curators look over the horizon at the Venice Biennale

After presenting its first pavilion at the biennale of 2022, the Republic of Kazakhstan returns in 2024 with an exhibition that uses the country's ancient history as artistic inspiration for [...]

Brazil reflects on ‘five centuries of invasion’ with all-Indigenous Venice pavilion

Artists focus on the legacy of colonialism and the ongoing challenges their people face [...]

Abdullah Al Saadi: 'My mother would use stones to signal to me that she had visited my studio'

The conceptual artist’s exhibition at the Biennale presents a series of works documenting his cycling journeys [...]

Venice Biennale 2024: the must-see pavilions around town

Take a tour of a women's prison on Giudecca or a picturesque church in Cannaregio with our pick of pavilions beyond the Giardini and Arsenale [...]

Elias Sime unearths the catastrophic beauty of mineral extraction in his new Venice show

The Ethiopian artist is exhibiting seven works built from technological waste such as computer motherboards and wire [...]

Metropolitan Museum returns ancient Sumerian statue to Iraq

The museum’s latest repatriation comes as it ramps up efforts to audit the provenance of objects in its collection [...]

Nicolas Berggruen opens contemporary art space in Venice palazzo

It is the largest contemporary art venue to open in the city since the launch of François Pinault’s Punta della Dogana 15 years ago [...]

Patrizia Sandretto’s Venice venue nears completion

San Giacomo di Paludo is expected to open next year, but visitors to this year’s Biennale can still take in a performance [...]

Wales’s national museum building under threat of closure as funding is squeezed

Chief executive warns that institution is facing a deficit of more than £4m [...]

'La Psyché': London's National Gallery acquires its first painting by the Impressionist Eva Gonzalès

Acquisition a month before museum's 200th anniversary makes Gonzalès just the 20th woman artist to be represented in the collection [...]

Burned Maya royals' remains discovered in Guatemalan temple-pyramid

The discovery, at the ancient site of Ucanal, is believed to reflect a political regime change in the 8th or 9th century [...]

Dindga McCannon mural unveiled at Rikers Island

The work's brightly coloured positivity stands in sharp contrast to the notorious reputation of the prison where it is installed [...]

Major Leonora Carrington painting poised to smash Surrealist’s auction record

The artist’s dazzling, Boschian composition “Les Distractions de Dagobert” is expected to fetch as much as $18m at Sotheby’s in New York next month [...]

Meditations on mortality: Venice exhibition revisits the photography of Peter Hujar

The show at Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pietà brings together the often haunting images of the US photographer who gained recognition only years after his untimely death [...]

India at Venice: no pavilion but more presence than ever before

Powerful patrons and a Global South-dominated international exhibition ensure the nation’s artists are front and centre—despite the government’s decision to not stage a show [...]

Giancarlo is finally a leading man with 'Parish'

Veteran actor Giancarlo Esposito is the lead actor and an executive producer of “Parish,” the new AMC crime drama set in New Orleans. [...]

Patel pitched 'Monkey Man' as 'a revenge film about faith'

Oscar-nominated actor Dev Patel is making his feature directorial and screenwriting debut with action thriller, “Monkey Man.” [...]

Andrew Scott morphs into iconic bad guy Ripley

Andrew Scott discusses the the latest interpretation of Patricia Highsmith's "The Talented Mr. Ripley" at the Netflix series premiere of "Ripley" in LA. (April 4) [...]

'Star Trek: Discovery' star Sonequa Martin-Green salutes predecessors

Speaking at the premiere of "'Star Trek: Discovery" in New York, actor Sonequa Martin-Green looks back on the stars who paved the way for her. (April 4) [...]

Taiwanese TV presenters report quake news as studio shakes during earthquake

Taiwan’s SETTV captured moments when the magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit on Wednesday morning live as anchorwomen described strong shaking while trying to keep their balance. [...]

The fight for David's image - Italy tries to protect its cultural heritage

Michelangelo’s “David” has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504 and a defining achievement of the Renaissance. [...]

ShowBiz Minute: Diddy, Chalamet, Godzilla

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer says raids were "excessive" use of military force; Timothée Chalamet signs first look deal with Warner Bros.; More fantasy footwear to follow Godzilla Oscar shoes. [...]

Mural tribute to late creator of 'Dragon Ball Z' draws fans and tourists alike in Lima

Pedro Carlos Urrutia is a graffiti artist and member of the art collective 'Cans In The City,' which worked to create one of the largest murals in Peru, a tribute [...]

SiR is back with his new album, ‘Heavy,’ after dealing with substance abuse

SiR is back with his first album since 2019. The TDE singer says the album will take you through a musical journey of his ups and downs throughout the past [...]

After a tough few years, Shakira is back with a new album

Global superstar Shakira discusses her latest album, her first full length release since 2017 and coming after the end of her marriage (Mar. 25). [...]

Ganni Hires New CEO From Balenciaga

Balenciaga’s deputy CEO Laura du Rusquec will replace Andrea Baldo as the Danish brand aims to elevate its image. [...]

Can Celine Work Without Hedi Slimane?

After growing the brand’s annual sales to nearly €2.5 billion, the star designer has been locked in a thorny contract negotiation with owner LVMH that could lead to his exit, [...]

Meeting Consumer Expectations Through Augmented Reality, In-Store and Online

Zero10 offers digital solutions through AR mirrors, leveraged in-store and in window displays, to brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Coach. Co-founder and CEO George Yashin discusses the latest advancements in [...]

US Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Union of Coach, Michael Kors

Antitrust enforcers said Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri would raise prices on handbags and accessories in the affordable luxury sector, harming consumers. [...]

TikTok’s Crackdown on Ozempic Influencers Threatens Weight-Loss Drug Hype Machine

The social media platform will effectively ban most weight loss-related content from appearing on its app starting next month, according to a sweeping new set of community guidelines published on [...]

Vivienne Westwood’s Personal Wardrobe To Be Auctioned

A taffeta ball gown with the span of a light aircraft is one of the more magnificent items to go on sale at Christie’s in June as part of an [...]

Valentino Chairman Bets Quiet Luxury Is Over After Michele Hire

The fashion industry’s era of so-called quiet luxury is over and affluent consumers will want bold designs again, the chairman of Valentino has predicted. [...]

Marcelo Burlon Steps Down as Creative Director of Namesake Brand

Burlon, a former DJ, stylist and PR, founded the Milan-based label as a T-shirt line in 2012, inspired by ‘90s club culture. [...]

TikTok Ready to Fight US Ban With 170 Million Users at Stake

Four years ago, when the Trump administration threatened to ban TikTok in the US, its Chinese parent company ByteDance Ltd. worked out a preliminary deal to sell the short video [...]

Designer Nancy Gonzalez Sentenced to 18 Months in Exotic Skin Smuggling Case

The Colombian designer, whose bags have been worn by celebrities and featured on shows like Sex and the City, previously pled guilty to illegally importing millions of dollars of crocodile [...]

Op-Ed | How Long Can Adidas Surf the ‘Terrace’ Trend?

As a push to maximise sales of its popular Samba model starts to weigh on its desirability, the German sportswear giant is betting on other retro sneaker styles to tap [...]

The Wealthy are Less Willing to Spend on Sustainable Products

Millennial and Gen-Z respondents were among the most likely to pay a premium for environmental-friendly practices. [...]

Luxury Brands Stumble In Their Race to Conquer Beauty

Prestige makeup is fashion’s category expansion du jour. But even the market’s most powerful players could learn a thing or two from its celebrity-backed competition. [...]

Express Files for US Bankruptcy Protection, to Close Over 100 Stores

Fashion retailer Express Inc has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States and intends to close more than 100 stores, it said on Monday. [...]

Announcing Sarabande Foundation and Irene Forte Skincare

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent. [...]

How Emerging Brands Can Build DTC Businesses

In London, where independent labels have been hit hard by the implosion of key stockist Matches, brands like Clio Peppiatt, Marfa Stance and Completedworks have grown direct-to-consumer businesses that peers [...]

Kering, Prada and Hermès Fill in the Blanks on Luxury’s Slowdown

This week, more luxury brands will report first-quarter results, offering clues as to how broad and how deep the downturn is going to get. [...]

Nike Says Job Cuts at Oregon Headquarters to Total More Than 700

Nike Inc. will have eliminated about 740 jobs at its headquarters by late June as part of its multiyear cost-cutting plan. [...]

P&G Lifts Annual Profit Forecast on Strong Us Consumer Demand, Easing Costs

Procter & Gamble raised its annual profit forecast on lower commodity costs and as consumers, particularly in the United States and Europe, kept buying its pricey Tide detergent and Dawn [...]

What Fashion Designers Need to Know Today

BoF Careers provides essential sector insights for fashion designers this month, to help you decode fashion’s creative and commercial landscape. [...]

Chanel’s Latest Legal Battleground: Upcycling

As they move to protect their intellectual property, big brands are coming into conflict with a growing class of up-and-coming designers working with refashioned designer gear. [...]

Why Fashion Is Rushing to Create 3D Captures of Its Products

Brands are using them for design tasks, in their marketing, on their e-commerce sites and in augmented-reality experiences such as virtual try-on, with more applications still emerging. [...]

The Best Jobs on BoF Careers

Discover the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from Ermenegildo Zegna Group, JW Anderson and A-Cold-Wall. [...]

Revolve Invented Influencer Marketing as We Know It. Now It’s Pulling Back.

The brand’s scaled-back Revolve Festival points to a new direction in its signature influencer marketing approach. [...]

Rhode Names Nick Vlahos as CEO

The beauty industry veteran joins Hailey Bieber’s skincare company effective immediately, replacing Melanie Bender who departed in Oct. 2023. [...]

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Names New President

Rhode, the skincare line of Hailey Bieber, has named Lauren Ratner as its new president and chief brand officer. [...]

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Vacation Brings Back Orange Gelée

The ‘90s-inpsired sunscreen brand brings back a cult classic, and more industry news. [...]

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Sees Leadership Shakeup

Melanie Bender, the first CEO of Hailey Bieber’s skin care brand Rhode, has left the company, The Business of Beauty has learned. [...]

Hailey Bieber Looks to Beat Beauty Brand Fatigue With Rhode Label

Hailey Bieber has grand plans for her skin-care label, Rhode, aiming to stand out in an increasingly crowded field of celebrity brands. [...]

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin Sued for Trademark Infringement

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Skin brand — which launched June 15 to much fanfare — is being sued by the fashion label Rhode, which was founded in 2014 by Purna Khatu [...]

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