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The Met has largely bounced back since the pandemic

While the New York institution has not reached pre-Covid numbers with international visitors, the figures paint a promising picture [...]

Another Schiele work returned to the heirs of Fritz Grünbaum

The 1918 drawing had been in the possession of another Austrian Jewish family, which recently became suspicious of the work's provenance and contacted Grünbaum’s heirs directly in order to “do [...]

Arts centre ‘on a margin’ is adapting and thriving

The Alabama Contemporary Art Center is putting on an ambitious series of touring shows while its home base is closed for renovation [...]

Why there is no case for returning the Mona Lisa to Italy

An archaeologist’s recent claim that illicit actions have led the painting to be in France mirrors that made by the man who stole it more than a century ago—and it [...]

Kamala Harris’s stepdaughter is threading her own path

As her stepmother makes a bid for the White House, Ella Emhoff’s yarn paintings are already racking up endorsements in New York [...]

From the courts to the British Museum—it’s time to stop hiding from the realities of climate breakdown

A reluctance to acknowledge hard facts is playing into a one-sided narrative around Big Oil—and the consequences are far reaching [...]

J'accuse! Guerrilla artists take a swipe at 'polluting' Olympics sponsor

Posters accuse car giant Toyota of ‘greenwashing’ [...]

Here's what galleries will bring to The Armory Show's 30th-anniversary edition

New York's largest art fair is welcoming both a new director and a new floor plan [...]

An uncensored triumph for Barbara Carrasco's Los Angeles mural

Four decades after refusing to sanitise her depiction of the city’s history, the artist will see her giant mural, and all its 51 vignettes of scenes and people, installed in [...]

‘All activities are dormant’: how the Kenya anti-government protests are affecting artists

As demonstrations continue, artists reflect on the violence and how police suspicion is limiting their ability to work [...]

Making a splat: Museum of London reveals new name and bird-themed identity

The curious changes come as the institution prepares to open in a fresh location [...]

Unesco rejects proposal to place Stonehenge on ‘in danger’ list

The decision, which may be reviewed in 2026, could pave the way for controversial tunnel redevelopment scheme, say campaigners [...]

Italian art critic Eugenio Viola to curate 2025 Bienal de Arte Paiz

The largest contemporary art exhibition in Central America returns to Guatemala with a performance-art specialist at its helm [...]

‘You’re right! This is Native land’: New site-specific sculptures in Maine centre Indigenous experiences and relationships with the land

At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, sculptures by Anna Tsouhlarakis and Shane Perley-Dutcher are part of a push to advocate for environmental and social justice [...]

Unesco warns that AI could rewrite Holocaust history

What can museums and heritage institutions do about disinformation powered by artificial intelligence? [...]

$1.2m Picasso drawing purchased with allegedly misappropriated funds recovered by US officials

The work on paper, purchased at Christie’s New York in 2014, was allegedly paid for with money embezzled from Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign investment fund [...]

Ahoy there! Beautifully conserved, real-life pirate flag to lead London exhibition

Myths and legends walk the plank as the National Maritime Museum tells true stories of 'horrible' seafarers [...]

Hong Kong officials throw financial lifeline to West Kowloon mega arts hub

Green light given to property sales in hopes of boosting cash-strapped cultural quarter [...]

‘An act of violent aggression’: Anne Imhof billboards destroyed in Austria

Works bearing the phrase “Wish You Were Gay” have been vandalised in the city of Bregenz [...]

Troubled Brussels fine arts museums pin hopes on new director

The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Brussels was hit by scandal last year when its longstanding director stood down following allegations of inappropriate behaviour and bad management [...]

Art damaged during Brazil’s 2023 insurrection almost fully restored

The National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage expects the restoration project to conclude in December [...]

New public art projects to coincide with Democratic National Convention

Next Stop: Chicago will focus on infrastructure inequality after Covid [...]

UK spending on culture among the lowest in Europe, says landmark report

The State of the Arts research document also shows arts education in England to be in “significant decline” [...]

Famed Egyptian archaeologist pledges to ‘join together’ with Italy to secure return of Mona Lisa

The former antiquities minister is also demanding that three Egyptian treasures, including the Rosetta Stone, be sent to his home country [...]

From a post-apocalyptic labyrinth to ‘Golf-foot’: young artists gamify Olympics in two-part Paris show

Sixty secondary school pupils given carte blanche to conjure an alternative Olympic park for an exhibition in Paris [...]

Dames Tracey Emin and Sonia Boyce contribute works to save cash-strapped Quench

The Margate project space has supported 68 artists in the past four years, but is now “on the brink” of closure [...]

$11m worth of public art at the LA Clippers' new arena

Charles Gaines, Refik Anadol, Glenn Kaino and four other renowned artists with local connections were chosen to create some monumental works in Inglewood [...]

Stellar eclipse: pioneering light and sound art duo NONOTAK prepare for first London solo show

Noemi Schipfer and Takami Nakamoto will present three installations at a warehouse space in south London [...]

Russian artist imprisoned for three and a half years over alleged anti-war supermarket protest

Anastasia Dyudyaeva is the second artist in less than a year to be jailed for allegedly disseminating anti-government messages in such a setting [...]

Protesters at Tate Modern call on arts patron Len Blavatnik to defend ‘press freedom’ in Israel

Activist group claims news channel owned by billionaire cancelled programmes criticising Israeli government [...]

As collectors’ tastes for ornate interiors ebbs, challenges to the trade rise

The popularity of the ‘less is more’ look is putting art and antiques dealers under pressure [...]

New York's Upstate Art Weekend returns for summer 2024

The ever expanding event has touched down for a four-day art extravaganza [...]

June Clark: the Toronto-based US artist exploring the American flag and its many meanings

The New York-born artist, who has lived in Canada for more than half a century, explains how she bypassed sexism in the 1970s to teach herself photography, and why she [...]

How the ‘world’s most beautiful bookstore’ is fighting misinformation in Portugal

Livraria Lello’s charitable arm, headquartered in a 14th-century Gothic monastery just outside Porto, seeks to educate visitors through its inaugural exhibition [...]

‘Groundbreaking’ UK exhibition spotlights work of disabled, D/deaf and neurodivergent artists

Towards New Worlds brings together the work of 15 creatives, with a key mission being to counter traditionally siloed views of disabled artists’ work [...]

New London hub with ‘affordable’ artists studios to rise from ruins of 19th-century warehouse

A scheme by the non-profit Create London will convert the Newham building into a culture and learning centre [...]

Common ground: how galleries are sharing the load to stay afloat

At time of rising overheads, smaller dealers are finding it makes sense to share gallery spaces and fair stands [...]

Art-world social media specialists are on the rise—but is the sector really ready for digital success?

Museums are addressing a lack of in-house expertise in creating digital content by hiring from a growing pool of social-savvy freelancers [...]

Billionaire collector Ken Griffin buys Stegosaurus skeleton for record $45m at Sotheby’s

This is the most valuable fossil to ever sell at auction, as the market for dinosaur bones continues to climb [...]

Alex Janvier, visionary First Nations artist based in Canada, has died, aged 89

A prolific painter helped open doors for contemporary artists at a time when Indigenous art was often confined to ethnographic museums [...]

Turkish authorities close exhibition on transgender community amid broader LGBTQ+ crackdown

Police officers delivered a notice from a district governor that alleged the show at Depo Istanbul incited the public to hatred [...]

‘A timely intervention’: how University of the Arts London's new digital platform is championing Black creatives

UAL's Kene Igweonu discusses the goals of the initiative, which hosts a directory of Black students, staff and alumni, alongside promoting their work and achievements [...]

Iowa museum becomes first in US to return looted Benin bronzes to royal ruler

The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art has defended its decision to hand back two objects to the Oba rather than the government [...]

Out of the shadows: the enigmatic art of Mabel Pryde Nicholson celebrated in UK show

The exhibition tells the story of the artist‘s late-flowering but tragically brief career [...]

Mio dio—tourist gets amorous with Bacchus statue in Florence

Art critic Vittorio Sgarbi says though that the act is ‘non-erotic’ [...]

UK government commits to building national Holocaust memorial in London

Keir Starmer’s Labour administration is reintroducing a bill that will allow the monument and accompanying learning centre to be built, after the project was challenged in the courts [...]

National Trust for Historic Preservation grants $3m to Black heritage sites across the US

Almost half of the funding will go towards preserving Modernist buildings designed by Black architects [...]

Lost self-portrait by UK painter Norman Cornish discovered behind bar scene

The undated work, which was during conservation work, is going on display in an exhibition at the Bowes Museum in County Durham [...]

How this photograph of Trump speaks to the power of the image

Evan Vucci’s instinctive composition recalls some famous art of the past, but its real importance may only be felt in the future [...]

Remembering Thomas Hoepker, a leading documentary photographer and editor of news reportage

Hoepker used long-form pictorial narratives to deliver nuanced takes on complex realities in a communist East Germany and capitalist United States [...]

Bernard Arnault Confirms He Owns ‘Very Minor Stake’ in Richemont

News of the shareholding triggered questions around his intentions for the investment in the group which maintains a strong defense against unwanted suitors. [...]

The BoF Podcast | Stéphane Ashpool on Fashion, Sports and the Paris Olympics

The founder of Parisian streetwear label Pigalle sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the journey that led him to designing Team France’s Olympic uniforms. [...]

Are Luxury Brands Still Worth It?

Luxury’s results ‘superweek’ underscored just how far consumer demand has fallen. Macroeconomic gloom is part of the problem, but there may be deeper issues with big luxury’s value proposition. [...]

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Exclusive - Camila Mendes Is Really Good for Skincare

Fiscal proof that celebrity alliances work (if the product also works). [...]

Nike Investors Want Answers on Human Rights Risks

The troubled sportswear giant is under pressure to address alleged failings in its approach to responsible sourcing as it struggles to execute on a turnaround plan amid an Olympics marketing [...]

Sneaker Brand On Arrives at Olympics Reveling in Role of Upstart

A cohort of 66 athletes are using the Zurich-based company’s gear, competing in 18 disciplines across track and field, triathlon, marathon and tennis. [...]

Deckers Outdoor Raises FY Profit Target on Strong Hoka, Ugg Demand

Deckers Outdoor raised its annual profit forecast after beating first-quarter estimates on Thursday. [...]

Inside Fashion’s Biggest Olympics Ever

Long the marketing domain of sportswear giants, the 2024 Olympic games in Paris are seeing an influx of fashion advertisers who are getting creative in how they capitalise on one [...]

Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Confirms Meta Interested in Stake

CEO Francesco Milleri said the maker of Ray-Ban and Oakley sunglasses isn’t planning a capital increase dedicated to Meta and the US firm would buy shares on the market if [...]

Hermès Outshines Rivals With Big Sales Jump

Sales at the French luxury group grew to €3.7 billion ($4.02 billion), a 13 percent organic sales rise that strips out currency fluctuations. [...]

Italian Luxury Group Zegna Posts Flat Organic Revenue

The group said it was focusing on strategic projects to unlock Thom Browne’s long-term potential. [...]

Paris’s Department Stores Transformed Urban Life. What Can They Teach Today’s Struggling Shops?

Inspired by opera houses, the grands magasins were astonishing spectacles, built on a pharaonic scale. A new exhibition in the French capital charts the golden age of a dying concept. [...]

The Forces Shaping the Footwear Market

For a second year, BoF and the Portuguese Footwear Association co-hosted a panel discussion on the growing opportunities for footwear brands and businesses manufacturing in Portugal. Here, BoF shares key [...]

Summer Fridays Announces Growth Investment From TSG Consumer Partners

The influencer-founded beauty brand, known for its hybrid skincare and makeup products, will join private equity firm TSG’s brand roster. [...]

Exclusive: Sabrina Carpenter’s Plan to Become a Beauty Hitmaker

With the launch of her third fragrance, Cherry Baby, the “Espresso” songstress wants to use the whimsical, flirty scent to connect more deeply with her growing fanbase of Gen-Zers and [...]

Kering Weakened as Gucci Sales Fall 20%

The French group’s sales fell 11 percent as its Saint Laurent and Balenciaga units also continued to suffer, underscoring the gap with key rivals in an increasingly cut-throat luxury market. [...]

Sergio Rossi Taps Paul Andrew as Creative Director

The designer brings “creative design expertise and forward-thinking approach,” the Italian footwear brand owned by Lanvin Group said. [...]

L’Occitane to Delist From Hong Kong Stock Exchange

The Luxembourg-based skincare conglomerate has won over enough minority shareholders to succeed in its long campaign to re-privatise. [...]

LVMH Revenue Slip Signals Continued Gloom for Luxury

The Louis Vuitton and Dior owner’s revenues fell for a second consecutive quarter, suggesting even the sector’s strongest players are struggling to buck a slowdown in demand for high-end brands. [...]

Indian Fashion Designers Wade Into Beauty

Well-known designers like Manish Malhotra and Sabyasachi Mukherjee are hoping that their reputation in luxury fashion circles will help bring them success in the highly competitive and price-sensitive beauty market. [...]

The Truth About Handbags

In the crowded and volatile market for handbags, not even Chanel and Hermès are safe, says Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas. [...]

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