High Art, a Parisian gallery known for launching the careers of emerging artists, has closed its doors after 12 years of operation. The gallery gained a reputation for transforming relatively unknown talents into internationally recognized figures, contributing significantly to the contemporary art scene in Paris.
The New York Times reports that a Washington museum has sold off some of its art collection, raising questions about the financial and ethical costs of such a decision. The article details the sale, likely involving deaccessioned works, and explores the motivations behind it, such as funding operational expenses or new acquisitions.
A San Francisco gallery has announced it will transition from a permanent brick-and-mortar space to a popup model, citing the need to adapt to shifts in the art world. The gallery will now operate through temporary, project-based exhibitions in various locations rather than maintaining a fixed venue.
The article argues that AI's most transformative impact on the art market will not come from generating new artworks or NFTs, but from streamlining back-office operations like logistics, insurance, provenance checks, and shipping. It notes that only 3.4% of the $1.7 trillion in privately held art is traded annually, and that antiquated processes deter younger buyers. By automating these friction-heavy tasks, AI could unlock billions in liquidity, potentially raising the turnover rate to 4.4% and injecting over $17 billion into the ecosystem.
Ancient artefacts from the sunken city of Canopus, submerged off the coast of Alexandria, have been recovered for the first time in 25 years. During a three-day underwater heritage event (19-21 August), archaeologists lifted limestone structures, a quartz sphinx bearing cartouches of Ramses II, and a white marble statue of a Roman nobleman from the Mediterranean. The operation was led by the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, with French underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio playing a key role. The finds are now on display in the exhibition 'Secrets of the Sunken City' at the Alexandria National Museum.
Washington and Lee University (W&L) established the Museums Student Engagement Committee (MSEC) in December 2023 to strengthen ties between students and the W&L Art Museum and Galleries (AMG). The committee, composed of students from various class years, advises museum staff on programming, exhibitions, and events to make the museum more relevant and accessible. Officers include Avery Dennard, Hailey Neaman, Nora Kuhn, and Grace McCurdy, with advisors Isra El-beshir and Jessica Wager.
The article describes San Diego's underground arts scene, highlighting hidden galleries, artist studios, and creative spaces that operate off the beaten path. It focuses on lesser-known venues and grassroots art initiatives that thrive outside the city's mainstream cultural institutions, offering a glimpse into a vibrant, community-driven art ecosystem.
The LAX Art Program, operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), has issued a call for muralists to create large-scale artworks for display in the terminals of Los Angeles International Airport. Up to ten finalists will be selected and awarded commissions ranging from $14,000 to $38,000, with murals to be installed for a minimum of two years. The initiative, part of the broader Meet Me at the Mural project, is open to professional artists, artist teams, and curators residing in Southern California, with proposals due by July 30, 2025.
Russia's culture minister Olga Lyubimova met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on June 29, 2025, and signed a 2025-2027 cultural cooperation agreement. Under the deal, North Korea's Mansudae Art Studio—which is under U.N. sanctions—will exhibit its work at a Moscow museum this summer. Lyubimova announced the exchange via Telegram on Monday, confirming the agreement with her DPRK counterpart Sung Jong Gyu.
Acne Studios, the Swedish fashion brand, has opened a new gallery in Paris. The space is intended to host exhibitions and cultural programming, marking the brand's expansion into the art world beyond its retail and fashion operations.
An Australian-based art investment collective, comprising 20 members including top-tier business and legal professionals, has consigned eight artworks to Leonard Joel's Centum auction of contemporary art. Among the lots is Indonesian artist Yudi Sulistyo's *Rumah (Home)*, 2013, described as a 'ramshackle rocketship with a payload of decrepit dwellings.' The collective operates with a $1 million super investment model, blending high-net-worth individuals with art market speculation.
ExPLOT Studio, a shared artist studio in Yokohama's Minato Mirai 21 district, is calling for residents for the 2025 fiscal year. Managed by the ExPLOT Studio Utilization Council (secretariat: BankART1929), the studio is located in the PLOT48 complex and offers long-term (8 months) and short-term (3 months) spaces for artists and creators. Applications are due by June 15, 2025, with selection based on compatibility with shared use, participation in open studios, and activity rate. The studio aims to foster cross-disciplinary exchange among art, business, IT, welfare, and academia.
Shoair Mavlian, director of The Photographers’ Gallery in London, is the subject of a profile that follows her through a typical morning, discussing her leadership strategies amid challenges facing the arts sector. The article explores how she navigates pressures from AI-generated imagery, government funding cuts, and cultural backlash against progressive initiatives, while maintaining the gallery's relevance and financial stability.