The Worst Excesses of Art Basel 2009
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Urs Fischer Skips Own New Museum Opening; Interactive Sculpture Disappoints
The work, a motion-activated replica of a human tongue called 'Noisette,' is intended to result in a "mischievous slapstick routine."
Da Vinci Fingerprint Might Make Dude Rich
A chalk portrait bought for $19,000 two years ago might be worth $100 million if it's by Da Vinci.
Saltz: Obama’s Startling White House Art
Both right-wingers and art insiders were disappointed in the choices.
Video: Jerry Saltz’s Fall 2009 Gallery Tour
"Money may have left the party, but the party is still going on."
Saltz: New York Challenges Glenn Beck to Art Exhibition
A challenge to Glenn Beck: Curate two exhibitions in New York.
Kehinde Wiley: The Photographs
After years of using his photos to paint from, Wiley decided to show the source material itself.
It’s a New York Art ‘Renaissance,’ Argues Upcoming Show
A show opening in Rome argues that right now is a glamorous and golden age of art in New York, one that will be remembered as a turning point in art history.
Os Gemeos Dedicate Their New Mural to Dash Snow
Vandals have also already tagged the mural with the phrase "Blog about this."
Os Gemeos Begin Work on Their Mural
Their mural is currently being painted on the corner of Bowery and Houston.
Os Gemeos Tapped to Replace Haring’s Mural on Bowery and Houston
According to Deitch, "the mural will blend ideas from the artist’s daily life with the fantasy or 'ludico' world where the recognizable is harmonically blended with the abstract."
Bowery and Houston Loses Its Keith Haring Mural
The Day-Glo corner just got a white paint job, in anticipation of a new mural.
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.
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.
Saltz: Highlights of the Venice Biennale; Plus, Worst in Show
Maybe sinking malls have no other way of making money.
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.
New Yorkers to Storm the Venice Biennale
Paul Chan, Tony Conrad, and Yoko Ono at the art-world equivalent of the Miss America pageant.
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