The art world is mourning the loss of influential sculptor Thaddeus Mosley, who passed away at age 99. Known for his monumental yet graceful abstract works crafted from salvaged wood, Mosley gained significant critical acclaim late in his career for his mastery of weight and space. His death leads a series of industry updates, including the passing of Malaysian artist chi too and sculptor Ken Turnell, alongside a controversial report that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) allegedly used AI to target National Endowment for the Humanities grants for cancellation.
Financial transparency is also taking center stage as newly analyzed UK Companies House filings reveal a volatile market for major galleries. While White Cube saw a 44 percent jump in turnover, others like Thaddaeus Ropac experienced significant declines, highlighting the uneven recovery of the London art hub. These fiscal insights coincide with legal battles over secret profits in Banksy transactions and growing international protests against the planned return of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale.