More stories from the week that ended Jan 8 (click on bolded words for more information):
- An interview with Zach Fernandez, who was revealed to be the artist behind the Hollyweed sign prank.
- RIP: Barbara Weiss, who passed away at the age of 56.
- RIP: Tyrus Wong, who passed away at the age of 106.
- RIP: John Berger, who passed away at the age of 90.
- David Pulphus painting removed from US Capitol by congressman after cops & news personality complained.
- Louvre Museum announces decrease in visitors of 15% with a loss of $10mil. in 2016.
- Kirklees council in West Yorkshire considering sale of Francis Bacon painting from its public collection.
- June Yap and Neo Kim Seng withdraw from team that will represent Singapore at the Venice Biennale.
- Damien backs out of plan for eco housing development after he was unable to find developers to take project.
- Catherine Wagley thinks Bjarke Ingels’ new building for Downtown LA’s Arts District signals the end.
- Mark Moore Gallery officially closes its physical space.
- Len Blavatnik suing David Wildenstein for $10mil. over alleged reneging of sale of townhouse.
- Steven and Tarkan suing Ronald Safdieh and his shop for over $2mil. over sale of fake Russian artifacts.
- David Gursky voluntarily leaves as president of global development and publisher of Art & Auction.
- Scott Indrisek let go as editor-in-chief of Modern Painters.
- French government places export bar on €15mil. Leonardo da Vinci drawing hailed as national treasure.
- Victoria and Albert Museum evacuated after bomb scare, but thankfully no threat found.
- Experts assessing seismic resistance of Florence’s historic treasures in wake of series of earthquakes.
- Questions the art world should be asking itself and actions it should take in 2017.
- 2017 shaping up to be one of the busiest years ever for art.
- Donald Trump spends New Year’s Eve with convicted art thief Joseph “Joey No Socks” Cinque.
- Petition to stop Saint Louis Art Museum from lending George Caleb Bingham painting for Trump luncheon.
- China installs rooster statue designed by Casey Latiolais that resembles Donald Trump. It’s a hit in the country.
- Kenny Goss pays tribute to his ex-partner George Michael.
- Peggy Guggenheim’s grandson Sandro Rumney fighting to defend her legacy, even though he disliked her.
- Kate Middleton controversially honored by Royal Photographic Society for her family photos.
- Catherine Wagley on five moments that defined the LA art scene in 2016.
- Kenny Schachter writes about his adventures in St. Moritz.
- The Art Newspaper looks at the top biennials and events for 2017.
- Exploring the trend of US universities investing more recently in their art museums.
- Director of State Hermitage Museum optimistic that museum loans between Russia and US can begin again soon. Obama signs law that could support this.
- Jenny Schlenzka appointed executive artistic director of PS122.
- 18 black curators & cultural leaders that joined new institutions in 2016.
- Artspace’s compilation of its articles and guides on art schools.
- David Adjaye to receive knighthood. Nicholas Logsdail, Bob & Roberta Smith, and Ryan Gander also honored.
- Kader Attia to present first off-site project of the 13th Sharjah Biennial.
- Six-figure sales of artwork may be migrating to private side due to high auction house commissions.
- David Zwirner announces representation of Ruth Asawa estate.
- Artnet interviews Robin Cembalest.
- Interview with Nigel Cooke.
- Forbes covers John Baldessari-designed BMW M6.
- Orion Martin interviewed in Sex Magazine.
- Christian Viveros-Fauné writes about Phillip Guston’s Richard Nixon works at Hauser & Wirth.
- Artspace shares info on three Canadian painters you need to know about.
- Eight artists that have had alter egos.
- 15 shows in Europe to look forward to in 2017.
- Artspace’s list of 3 Californian sculptors you should know about.
- Timeout’s list of the best art exhibitions in LA in 2016.
- Artspace’s lis of 10 Artists to Watch This January.
- Art Whore explores art toys.
