John Phelan, a prominent art collector and the current U.S. Secretary of the Navy, flew on Jeffrey Epstein's private plane in 2006, according to newly released flight logs. The trip from London to New York occurred four months before Epstein's first indictment, and a friend of Phelan's confirmed the flight but stated it was his only interaction with the convicted sex offender.
Petr Pudil, a Czech businessman and co-founder of BPD partners, discusses his journey as an art collector and the opening of Kunsthalle Praha in Prague with his wife Pavlína. The museum, housed in a former 1930s electricity substation, opened in 2022 and features temporary thematic exhibitions from their collection of over 2,000 works, including pieces by Max Ernst, Alicja Kwade, and William Kentridge. Pudil reflects on his acquisition strategy, regrets, and favorite London spots during Frieze week.
Gala Alica, a prominent contemporary artist, has been appointed as the new Artistic Director of the prestigious Kunsthalle Basel. The interview details her vision for the institution, which includes a renewed focus on interdisciplinary projects and supporting emerging artists from underrepresented regions.