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los angeles frieze art world jeffrey epstein tod lippy

Artist Tod Lippy is launching a mobile protest piece titled "All Of the Gang" during Frieze Los Angeles, featuring an LED truck that displays emails and documents linking prominent art world figures to Jeffrey Epstein. The project highlights correspondence and associations involving major industry names like Larry Gagosian, Leon Black, and David A. Ross, aiming to confront the public with the industry's perceived complicity and lack of accountability.

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2025 art obituaries

Artnet News has published its annual roundup of art world figures who died in 2025, honoring a diverse range of individuals including museum directors, painters, curators, philanthropists, and an archaeologist. Among those remembered are Julia Alexander, former director of the Yale Center for British Art; Sylvain Amic, recently appointed to lead the Musée d'Orsay; philanthropist Wallis Annenberg; abstract painters Timothy App and Jo Baer; curator Leonid Bazhanov; and Tony Bechara, painter and former director of El Museo del Barrio.

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The Venice Biennale’s Polite Fiction of Being ‘Above the Market’ Is Wearing Thin

The 61st Venice Biennale is underway, with art world figures flocking to Venice for the opening. While the Biennale is officially a non-selling curatorial platform, commercial interests are increasingly visible: galleries are funding artists' projects to recoup investments, auction houses like Christie's are hosting private selling exhibitions (including a 'Ghost Pavilion' at the Ca' Dario Palazzo), and fashion houses such as Bottega Veneta and Chanel are sponsoring events. Sotheby's has pulled support for the U.S. Pavilion, which is now crowdfunding, while Frieze is bankrolling the British Pavilion for a second time.

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candle obituary schedule Dec 10, 2025 visibility 49 link 127 artists, 14 galleries

in memoriam 2024

Artnet News published an alphabetical in memoriam list commemorating art world figures who died in 2024, including printmaker Norman Ackroyd, museum director Hope Alswang, sculptor Carl Andre, curator and writer David Anfam, painter Frank Auerbach, and gallerist Patti Astor. Each entry includes a brief tribute highlighting their key achievements and contributions, such as Ackroyd's meticulous printmaking techniques, Alswang's diversification of the Norton Museum of Art's collection, Andre's foundational role in Minimalism, Anfam's influential scholarship on Abstract Expressionism, Auerbach's distinctive painterly style, and Astor's pioneering East Village gallery.

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article news schedule Jul 16, 2025 visibility 23 link 17 artists, 2 galleries

andrew cuomo zohran mamdani mayoral campaign donations

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo relaunched his New York mayoral campaign as a third-party candidate on July 14, after losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani by 12 points on June 24. A recent ARTnews data analysis reveals that prominent art world figures have donated to both campaigns, with Cuomo receiving contributions from Christie's executives, Phillips and Sotheby's staff, Gagosian directors, art dealers, and museum leaders, while Mamdani drew support from foundation directors, museum curators, gallery directors, and numerous artists. The pro-Cuomo super PAC Fix the City received $5 million from billionaire Michael Bloomberg and $250,000 from Top 200 collector Daniel Loeb, while the pro-Mamdani super PAC raised about $1.4 million.

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alma allen gallery representation perrotin venice biennale

Sculptor Alma Allen has officially joined Galerie Perrotin, a major international blue-chip gallery, ahead of his representation of the United States at the upcoming Venice Biennale. The move follows a period of representation turnover, as Allen was recently dropped by Olney Gleason and Mendes Wood DM after accepting the prestigious commission. Perrotin will provide essential logistical and operational support for the U.S. Pavilion, with Allen’s first solo exhibition at the gallery’s Paris location scheduled for this fall.

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article culture schedule Mar 6, 2026 visibility 25 link 8 artists, 2 galleries

dear ivanka trump moving protest

The activist collective Halt Action Group (HAG) organized a second 'Dear Ivanka' protest in New York City as Ivanka Trump prepared to move to Washington, D.C. Protesters marched from Grand Army Plaza to Trump’s Park Avenue residence, carrying symbolic moving boxes labeled with social and political concerns such as women's rights, affordable healthcare, and freedom of the press. The event featured prominent art world figures and utilized visual metaphors, including a disavowed Richard Prince artwork, to urge Trump to act as a moderate influence on her father’s administration.

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article news schedule Dec 22, 2025 visibility 16 link 17 artists

jeffrey epstein art world connections

The article details the ongoing release of documents related to disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing his extensive ties to prominent art world figures. Key connections include former MoMA chairman Leon Black, who paid Epstein tens of millions for tax advice and engaged in art transactions involving a Giacometti sculpture and a Cézanne watercolor; retail mogul and art collector Leslie Wexner; and artist Andres Serrano. It also highlights the story of artist Maria Farmer, who was assaulted by Epstein and Maxwell and faced threats against her art career when she tried to report them in the 1990s.

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art world figures remember late patron agnes gund a legend and icon

Agnes Gund, a towering art collector and patron of New York's Museum of Modern Art, died Thursday in Manhattan at age 87. Following the announcement, artists and cultural workers including Roxana Marcoci, Glenn Ligon, Lorna Simpson, and Hoor Al Qasimi honored her memory on social media, recalling her friendship, generosity, and commitment to social justice. Gund spearheaded MoMA's 1990s expansion, founded the arts education nonprofit Studio in the School in 1977, and in 2017 sold Roy Lichtenstein's "Masterpiece" (1962) to launch the Art for Justice Fund, a $100 million grant initiative for criminal justice reform.

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candle obituary schedule Dec 29, 2025 visibility 28 link 29 artists, 1 gallery

In memoriam: remembering art world figures who died in 2025

This article from The Art Newspaper, published as 2026 begins, memorializes key figures from the art world who died in 2025. The list includes artist and activist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, filmmaker and artist David Lynch, conceptual artist Mel Bochner, collector and patron Guy Ullens (co-founder of Beijing's UCCA), curator Koyo Kouoh (the first African woman to curate the Venice Biennale), photographer Sebastião Salgado, broadcaster Alan Yentob, and sculptor Joel Shapiro. Each entry summarizes their career highlights and contributions.

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article news schedule Feb 20, 2026 visibility 16 link 7 artists

epstein gave 30000 to new york art school for scholarships got portraits in return

Newly released Department of Justice documents reveal that the New York Academy of Art (NYAA) actively courted Jeffrey Epstein for funding years after he was a known sex offender. In 2013, board chair Eileen Guggenheim invited Epstein to sponsor a scholarship program where he personally selected student recipients in exchange for commissioned portraits. One such commission resulted in a painting of the sons of billionaire Leon Black, further illustrating the interconnected web between Epstein and high-profile art world figures.

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steve mcqueen soundtrack bottega veneta milan fashion week

Steve McQueen, the Turner Prize-winning artist and Oscar-winning filmmaker, created the soundtrack for Louise Trotter's debut collection as creative director of Bottega Veneta at Milan Fashion Week. The show took place at Fabbrica Orobia, a former zinc factory in Milan, and featured McQueen's sound piece '66 – '76, which pairs vocal recordings by David Bowie and Nina Simone of the song "Wild is the Wind." McQueen attended the event with his daughter Alex, both wearing the brand's signature leather Intrecciato.

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article news schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 36 link 17 artists, 1 gallery

The Art of ‘The Christophers’: How the Film Created an Artist’s Fabled Oeuvre

Steven Soderbergh’s new film, The Christophers, explores the complexities of artistic legacy and authenticity through the story of Julian Sklar, a fictional washed-up artist played by Ian McKellen. The plot follows Sklar’s children as they hire an art restorer, played by Michaela Coel, to secretly finish their father’s legendary unfinished series to capitalize on his market value. To ground the film in reality, screenwriter Ed Solomon consulted with art world figures like dealer George Barker and artists Jann Haworth and Derek Boshier, while production designer Antonia Lowe and painter Barnaby Gorton created the physical artworks seen on screen.

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five art world power players form new advisory firm

Five major art world figures have formed a new advisory firm called New Perspectives Art Partners, aimed at serving high-end collectors and institutions. The founders include former Christie’s and Philips CEO Ed Dolman and his son Alex (Dolman Partners), Brett Gorvy of Lévy Gorvy Dayan, Philip Hoffman of the Fine Art Group, and former Sotheby’s rainmaker Patti Wong of Patti Wong and Associates. All five will maintain their existing roles while collaborating on complex, project-driven client needs, leveraging their collective expertise and regional networks.

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article news schedule May 9, 2026 visibility 17 link 33 artists, 15 galleries

Usher, Spike Lee, and Tyler Mitchell Helped Raise $3.7 Million for the Studio Museum in Harlem at a Party for the Ages

The Studio Museum in Harlem hosted a star-studded gala at the Glasshouse in Manhattan, raising $3.7 million to support its upcoming reopening. The event marked a significant milestone for the institution, which has been undergoing extensive renovations for seven years and is scheduled to open its new doors on West 125th Street on November 15. Director and Chief Curator Thelma Golden described the evening as a 'threshold' moment, celebrating the museum's legacy of shaping cultural history since its founding in 1968.

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Epstein files reveal Leon Black as a key collector of Van Gogh works

Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case reveal that billionaire investor and former Museum of Modern Art chairman Leon Black was a major private collector of works by Vincent van Gogh. The files detail his ownership of at least five significant Van Gogh pieces, including the painting 'Quarry near Saint-Rémy' and the drawing 'Garden with Flowers,' with a combined value exceeding $95 million by 2016.

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article news schedule Sep 22, 2025 visibility 14 link 9 artists

art world figures time 100 list

Time magazine released its annual Time 100 list on September 20, 2025, naming the most influential people of the year across six categories. Four art world figures made the list: visual artists Yoshitomo Nara and Mickalene Thomas (categorized as an "innovator"), architect Annabelle Selldorf, and novelist/filmmaker/performance artist Miranda July. The list also includes corporate CEOs, Trump administration members, fashion designers, and athletes, with each entry accompanied by a write-up from a fellow celebrity.

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LACMA Geffen Galleries Opening Gala Brings Out Artists, Supermodels, Oscar Winners & Studio Chiefs – Photo Gallery

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) hosted a high-profile opening gala for its new David Geffen Galleries, drawing a massive crowd of celebrities, industry titans, and art world figures. The guest list spanned various sectors of influence, including Disney CEO Bob Iger, artist Jeff Koons, and director Alejandro González Iñárritu, all gathered to celebrate the completion of the museum's new centerpiece.

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article news schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 27 link 13 artists

Artists, clowns, runaways: a stay at the Chelsea Hotel – in pictures

Photographer Albert Scopin has released a new book through Kerber Verlag documenting his residency at New York’s iconic Chelsea Hotel between 1969 and 1971. The collection features rare, intimate portraits of the hotel's legendary inhabitants, including a young Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe before their rise to global fame, alongside long-time manager Stanley Bard and avant-garde figures like Vali Myers and Holly Woodlawn. Scopin’s lens captures the 'creative chaos' of the era, from the art-filled lobby to the eccentric private quarters of residents like composer George Kleinsinger.

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candle obituary schedule Nov 5, 2025 visibility 6 link 2 artists

Fred Voon

Fred Voon, a prominent figure in the art world, has passed away. The article, published by The Art Newspaper, reports on his death and likely includes tributes and reflections on his career and contributions to the art community.

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article culture schedule Sep 17, 2025 visibility 16 link 4 artists, 1 gallery

art heir yoni nahmad marries model eden polani in france

Yoni Nahmad, heir to one of the world's most valuable private art collections, married Israeli model Eden Polani in a lavish three-day wedding in Cannes, France, on September 11. The €5 million celebration at Château de la Croix des Gardes hosted 500 guests including art world figures, tech entrepreneurs, and socialites, with performances by Nasrin Kadri and J Balvin.

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article policy schedule Jun 23, 2025 visibility 14 link 3 artists

‘Momentous’: Italy to slash art VAT to 5%, the lowest rate in the EU

Italian lawmakers have approved a reduction of VAT on art sales from 22% to 5%, the lowest rate in the European Union. The decision, announced by culture minister Alessandro Giuli after a cabinet meeting on June 20, is expected to take effect this week. The reform follows intense lobbying by art market groups and a letter signed by 500 art world figures, including artists Maurizio Cattelan and Michelangelo Pistoletto, who warned the high rate was turning Italy into a "cultural desert." The tax cut must be passed by parliament within 60 days to remain in force, and may also apply to import VAT, potentially making Italy the most competitive art market in Europe from a tax standpoint.

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article culture schedule Apr 14, 2026 visibility 23 link 2 artists

Hard Truths: Can an Artist Exact Revenge on a Dealer Treating Her Like a Pariah?

An artist seeks advice after severing a 25-year relationship with a gallery that enforced a restrictive two-year non-compete clause. Following the split, the artist discovered $50,000 in damaged inventory and alleged that the dealer lied to insurance companies while commissioning other artists to produce knockoffs of their work. A second inquiry involves a high-ranking art world figure distressed over being dropped from a prominent "Power 100" list, questioning whether to confront the publication.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 15, 2025 visibility 24 link 11 artists

In pictures: p(art)y people at the Frieze London VIP preview

Celebrities and art world figures gathered at Regent’s Park in London for the VIP preview of Frieze London 2025. The event featured appearances by arts broadcaster Kate Bryan, artists Young In Hong, Kimsooja, David Shrigley, Thomas J Price, Elsa James, Larry Achiampong, Michael Landy, Gillian Wearing, and Ryan Gander, alongside curator Fatoş Üstek, curator Zoé Whitley, architect Kulapat Yantrasast, model Claudia Schiffer, and musician Neil Tennant. Photographs by David Owens captured the scene.

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