“The current non-management of the tourist industry and the way in which the authorities fail to lift a finger against the shortest of short-term economic interests will destroy the city as a living and diverse community.”
Category: visual
Might At The Museum(s): The Met And MoMA In A Clash Of The Titans
“Sorting through talk of a growing rivalry between the Met and MoMA for artworks, board members, and prestige, Bob Colacello uncovers the forces at work.”
Chile To (Finally) Build Gaudí’s Only Project Outside Of Spain
“The project originated in 1922 through a series of letters exchanged between Gaudí and Chilean Franciscan Friar Angélico Aranda, who asked Gaudí to design a chapel for Chile.” The actual design, it turns out, is sort of an outtake from the plans for the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
How Should Artists Be Paid. Here’s One Idea
“The campaign is lobbying for artists to be paid a fee for showing their work in public galleries. It found that 71% of UK artists have not been paid to display their work in publicly funded galleries over the past three years and 63% of artists have turned down exhibitions as a result. The research was based on 134 galleries that regularly receive funding from the arts councils in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.”
Norton Simon Museum Dealt Blow In Lawsuit Over Two Prized Paintings
The museum had hoped that the Supreme Court would overrule the 9th Circuit’s most recent decision in June, ending Von Saher’s claim. The museum issued a statement Tuesday reiterating that it “remains confident that it holds complete and proper title to Adam and Eve, and will continue to pursue … all appropriate legal options.”
Famed NY Art Gallery Vs. Government Of Qatar Over A VERY Expensive Building
“The lawsuit involves two clearly deep-pocketed parties. But while Wildenstein family members and those of the Qatari ruling family have been habitués of opulent showrooms and frequent the thoroughbred horse racing circuit, court proceedings indicate they are in different leagues.”
The Museum Of The Future Is Here (And It’s On Fifth Avenue)
“The Cooper Hewitt has transformed into an organization not unlike Wikipedia, Pinterest, or, for that matter, The Atlantic: Somewhere between a media and a tech firm, it is a Thing That Puts Stuff on the Internet. Or, more precisely, A Thing That Puts Things on the Internet. But to get to that point, the museum [and its leaders] … have ultimately had to shift their understanding of what a thing is in the first place.”
For The First Time, Italy Looks Abroad For Museum Directors
“Wanted: Directors for 20 of Italy’s leading museums, including the Uffizi in Florence, the Galleria Borghese in Rome and the Accademia in Venice. Strong art history background, management experience and an interest in improving visitor experience a must. Fluency in Italian a definite plus, but not a requirement.”
Spain Arrests Alleged Forgers Of Picasso, Matisse, Miró
“Three suspected members of an art forgery ring were arrested in the Spanish cities of Zaragoza and Tarragona … Accused of peddling drawings falsely attributed to Miró, Picasso, and Matisse, they’ve been charged with crimes against intellectual property and fraud.”
2014 Was A Record Year For Art Auctions
“Christie’s has maintained its $800m lead at auction over Sotheby’s in 2014, as both houses reported record nominal sales for 2014.”