• Dzine has a show opening next Friday in London inspired by the “Szwaybar,” a phenomenon that is central to the youth of Curacao.
  • Ed Ruscha steps down from MOCA board of trustees – last artist to leave.
  • Barbara Kruger and Catherine Opie’s resignation email letter to MOCA.
  • Christopher Knight discusses Kruger and Opie’s resignations and the role of artists in MOCA’s board.
  • More from MOCA and Ruscha regarding resignations of artists from board and the future of the institution.
  • Which Way, L.A.? examines the situation at MOCA following the latest turn of events.
  • Tyler Green thinks Jeffrey Deitch has to leave MOCA before things can get better.
  • Ben Davis likens MOCA’s meltdown to a metaphor for the overall economy.
  • Take a look at MOCA’s finances and download its most recent Form 990, from 2010.
  • Eli Broad wants to purchase the LA Times.
  • The Met announces its attendance rose to record 6.3 million visitors during fiscal year that ended on June 30.
  • Teylers Museum reveals it owns three more Raphael works than previously thought, bringing its tally up to 12.
  • Christie’s and Sotheby’s revenues show conflicting snapshots of the state of the art market.
  • Laessio Rodrigues de Oliveira found by police to be running international art ring from prison in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Profile of art forger Ken Perenyi.
  • Art handler and associate could get life sentences on charges they undervalued art to avoid customs duties.
  • UK’s National Gallery faces possibility of closures during the Olympics after gallery assistants announce strikes.
  • London keeping very close watch on graffiti artists during the Olympic games.
  • Jeremy Larner sues Art of Elysium over failed promises regarding Shepard Fairey mural.
  • Frank Gehry designs a house in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward.
  • Nan Goldin is fourth photographer to be awarded the MacDowell Medal.
  • For those that have ever wondered about what happened with Bob Ross’ paintings.
  • Javier Peres gets a Dazed Art Residency in Dazed Digital.
  • Cynthia Carr gets interviewed on occasion of her new David Wojnarowicz biography, Fire in the Belly.
  • Imprint Culture Lab interviews Booooooom’s Jeff Hamada.
  • Recap of the 2012 Venice Beach Biennial by Daniel Rolnik.
  • A look at the new extended edition book Yore from Joao Ruas.
  • 24 International artists who have completed a collaborative “subverting” campaign on outdoor billboards across the UK.
  • Reyes paints a house outside and in with his distinctive pattern.
  • New print from Greg “Craola” Simkins that was released in SDCC is now available online.