Arleen Schloss, performance artist and no wave icon, dead at 82
A key figure of the no wave scene…
Art News Archives: 05/2026
Jackson Pollock painting fetches record £134 million at auction in New York
It set an all-time record for a Pollock piece.
Dozens of artists withdraw from Venice Biennale awards in protest
It has been marred by political controversy.
Pussy Riot block access to Russia’s pavilion at Venice Biennale: “Russia kills! Biennale Exhibits!”
Russia are competing for the first time since 2022.
Activists stage fashion show and place urine bottles at Met Gala in protest of Jeff Bezos
Protests against Bezos took over the city.
Venice Biennale jury resigns over inclusion of Russia
Russia are set to return for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine.
Banksy confirms new statue in central London is really his work
The speculation has been put to bed.