Shortlist announced for the fourth plinth commission in Trafalgar Square
One artist will grace the plinth for two years.
Art News Archives: 02/2024
UK Science Museum Group announces expansion into Saudi Arabia
The Arab country is trying to change its cultural identity.
Artist threatens to destroy art masterpieces with acid if Julian Assange dies in prison
“Freedom is more important.”
Russia to sit out of Venice Biennale for second time
It is the second time Russia won’t feature in the cultural festival.
“Gay Christ” Easter poster causes controversy in Spain
The poster has been accused of being too “camp” a depiction of Jesus.
Italian minister resigns after accusation of laundering stolen art
Vittorio Sgarbi, Italy’s undersecretary for culture, has resigned from his position after an explosive row.
Man dies after falling from London’s Tate Modern gallery
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
The only painting by The Beatles fetches $1.7 million at auction
“A Japanese journalist thought he could see female genitals in Paul’s quadrant.”
Sotheby’s cleared of fraud in Dmitry Rybolovlev case
The auction house has been cleared of defrauding the Russian billionaire.
Laurie Anderson withdraws from professorship due to her pro-Palestine stance
Anderson has explained her reasoning in a statement.