Orlando Museum of Art Facing Financial Shortfall After Scandalous Basquiat Show
According to a leaked internal meeting, the museum has a budgetary shortfall near $1 million.
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Sotheby’s Leader Takes Stand in Trial, US Museums Targeted by A French Heritage Group, and More: Morning Links for January 18, 2024
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Singapore’s Newest Art Fair Shrank This Year, But Its Cofounder Says It’s No Sophomore Slump
This year’s ART SG has considerably fewer galleries and some notable absences, including Pace and Perrotin.
Anchorage Museum ‘Pauses’ Controversial Policy Offering Free Admission to Alaska Natives
No identification or proof of tribal enrollment was required to receive complementary admission.
Remains of ‘Lost’ Bronze Age Tomb Uncovered in Ireland
The monument was constructed about 4,000 years ago before it suddenly vanished in the mid-19th century.
Indiana University Cancels Survey for Palestinian Painter Samia Halaby
“We hope they reverse their decision,” the artist wrote on Instagram.
France Names New Culture Minister, Elton John’s Collection Heads to Auction, and More: Morning Links for January 12, 2024
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At Rybolovlev Trial, the Creator of FBI’s Art Crime Team Explains How to Spot a Dirty Art Adviser
If you’re even nominally interested in art crime, you’ve likely heard of former FBI agent Robert Wittman. The creator of the Bureau’s art crime team, Wittman has a long history…
New York Dealer Brent Sikkema Found Dead at 75 in Brazil
The Sikkema Jenkins & Co. founder reportedly had stab wounds.