Amusing, Newly Unearthed Responses to Lynda Benglis and Her Infamous Dildo
"Many thanks for finally printing something outside of your normal drivel."
Did Merkin Sell His Rothkos for More Than They Were Worth?
At $310 million, J. Ezra Merkin is getting less than he had hoped for his art collection, insiders say — but he still may be making more than the collection is worth.
Aw, Yeah: New Museum Saves ‘Hell, Yes!’
Exclusive: Originally loaned for a two-year exhibition, the piece was recently purchased for the museum by trustees.
Saltz: Glimpse Art’s Near Future at No Soul for Sale
The intrepid X Initiative is staging what it calls an exercise in “radical hospitality,” with free blocks of space marked out on the floor.
Posted 06/22/09 in Vulture
Economypocalypse
The Met Makes Good on Promised Layoffs
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that it has completed the round of layoffs announced back in March, with an overall death toll of 357 positions.
Standard Hotel Elevator Now Making All Local Stops to Hell
Check out footage from the hotel's new video installation.
World’s Richest Internet Company Not Wasting Money on Art
Some illustrators are bristling over a request from Google to provide artwork free of charge for the company's upcoming web browser. But others said yes!
The Diversity and Dynamism of the Venice Biennale
It's the most diverse fair yet, with a record 77 nationalities represented among 90 artists.
Saltz: Highlights of the Venice Biennale; Plus, Worst in Show
Maybe sinking malls have no other way of making money.
Art Galleries Breaking for the Summer — We Hope
Closed gallery doors evoke chilling memories of the early nineties, when, during the downturn, a handful of galleries temporarily closed, never to reopen.
The Damaged Glamour of Marilyn Minter
She photographed the tongues of models through glass as they sipped and slurped on gelatinous candy and cake decorations.
Posted 06/03/09 in Vulture
Tube Junkie
Video: All of the Non-Naked Parts of Last Night’s Shen Wei Dance Arts Performance
The dancers appeared and disappeared, climbed on each other, hopped like agitated popcorn, and then collapsed.
Up in Progress
If you saw the movie, we hope you'll be able to stop crying for long enough to check out some awesome production art by Pixar illustrator Lou Romano.
Saltz: Adel Abdessemed’s Fighting-Animal Video Sparks Art-World Uproar
The conclusion of many was that “art should be moral.” That’s when I started to get uncomfortable.
Preview the Met’s Fab New Show, ‘The Pictures Generation’
It's a look back at the gang of mostly New York artists who first came of age with TV news and pop culture.
Saltz on the New Museum’s ‘Younger Than Jesus’ Show
A video tour of the show with the 'New York' art critic.
New Yorkers to Storm the Venice Biennale
Paul Chan, Tony Conrad, and Yoko Ono at the art-world equivalent of the Miss America pageant.
Guest of Cindy Sherman Co-director Paul H-O on Dating Sherman and Fighting Julian Schnabel
"If you push somebody [in the art world], they might start crying."
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