Giancarlo Politi, Founder of Flash Art Magazine, Dies at 89
Giancarlo Politi, the publisher and art critic who founded Flash Art in Rome in 1967 and built it into one of the most internationally influential contemporary art magazines of the postwar era, died on February 24.
How to Commission a Work of Art: A Guide for Collectors and Institutions
Commissioning an artwork directly from an artist is one of the most consequential decisions a collector or institution can make. This guide covers everything from initial conversations to contract terms, delivery, and installation.
Polin Museum Director Dariusz Stola Reinstated After Seven-Year Ouster by Nationalist Government
Dariusz Stola, ousted in 2019 by Poland's Law and Justice government, has been reinstated as director of the Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw by the country's new culture minister, marking a broader cultural restitution following the far-right party's electoral defeat.
SVA to Shutter Its MFA in Curatorial Practice After 13 Years
The School of Visual Arts announced it will discontinue its MFA in Curatorial Practice, the program founded by Steven Henry Madoff in 2013, citing financial pressures and the founding chair's planned retirement.
Diya Vij Named New York City Commissioner of Cultural Affairs
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has selected Diya Vij, a curator and vice president of curatorial programs at Powerhouse Arts, to lead New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs, the largest municipal arts funder in the United States.
Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026 Explores Movement and Transition
The third edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale in Riyadh brings together over 65 artists from 35 countries under the theme of movement, migration, and the traveling of ideas across cultures and histories.
Tracey Emin's A Second Life Retrospective Opens at Tate Modern
A major retrospective at Tate Modern surveys four decades of Tracey Emin's uncompromising artistic practice, from her earliest confessional works to new pieces reflecting on mortality and transformation.
Christie's Anime Sale Bridges Traditional Japanese Art and Contemporary Collecting
Christie's announces an online sale dedicated to Japanese anime and manga art during Asia Week New York, highlighting growing collector interest in works that blend historical Japanese printmaking traditions with contemporary pop culture.
Understanding Art Shipping and Insurance in 2026: A Practical Guide for Collectors
Shipping fine art across borders involves more than cardboard boxes and freight forwarders. This guide covers insurance valuation, climate control, customs clearance, and how to protect your collection whether it moves across town or across oceans.