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Kehinde Wiley built an empire out of painting young Black men into art history. Can it survive accusations of sexual assault? Derrick Ingram, a well-known Black Lives Matter activist, was [...]

Jorge Colindres, a freshly cologned and shaven lawyer, handed me a hard hat to take the elevator to the 14th floor of what is now the tallest building on the [...]

I MEET THE sculptor Thomas Houseago on a sunny August day at his outdoor studio on an oceanside cliff in Malibu. He arrives late and a little manic, bursting from [...]

WHEN I ARRIVE at the 1907 Beaux Arts office building a few blocks south of the World Trade Center, a guard in the slickly renovated lobby of 101 Greenwich swipes [...]

Twenty years ago, a glamorous platinum-blond widow arrived at the Paris law office of Claude Dumont Beghi in tears. Someone was trying to take her horses -- her ''babies'' -- [...]

The article titled "LAND OF LIBERTY: OFF THE COAST OF HONDURAS, THE DREAM OF A FOR-PROFIT CITY-STATE IS RISING. WILL IT SURVIVE?" explores the development of a for-profit city-state off the coast of Honduras called Prospera. The project aims to create a haven for innovation and economic growth, attracting foreign investment and offering a unique legal and regulatory framework. However, the initiative has faced criticism for potential exploitation and concerns about the impact on local communities and the environment. The article provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges and controversies surrounding Prospera's establishment and its uncertain future. [Extracted from the article]

EARLIER THIS SPRING, we asked dozens of artists and curators and critics to tell us which works of protest art they'd found most powerful in the current climate--and which works [...]

In mid-November, I participated in a literary event in Toronto hosted by Carol Off, a well-known CBC personality and the co-host of As It Happens, a nightly radio program. She [...]

Sculptor Thomas Houseago, with support from Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, is opening his first solo show in New York in a decade. Houseago, known for his intense and trauma-influenced art, takes viewers on a tour of his sculptures, including redwood owls, a Minotaur, and a child-eating Cyclops. The exhibition was originally planned for Gagosian but was moved to Lévy Gorvy Dayan Mansion due to Houseago's discomfort with the former gallery. Houseago discusses his personal struggles, including trauma and addiction, and his journey towards healing and recovery. He credits his Hollywood friends for their support and connection through shared experiences. The show is described as a reflection of Houseago's psychological transformation, starting with darkness and moving towards hope. [Extracted from the article]

The air was heavy with exhaust and motor oil at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina as I waited for Tony Stewart to arrive. Charlotte was hosting the 2017 championship [...]

This article is being written on the day of the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games. Leading the procession of athletes, coaches and officials from South Africa will be [...]

Byline: Rachel Corbett Gottschee Question As pundits argue over whether or not President Trump is an obstructor of justice, a gaggle of Queens residents are preoccupied with a different question: [...]

Fourteen years ago in this space, I wrote an article about injury prevention and liability in recreation ('Could This Happen to You? Recreation Workers Can Take Steps to Prevent Injuries [...]

Byline: Rachel Corbett The Apprentice The sculptor John Ahearn wasn't looking for a new muse when he stopped by a high-school portrait show around the corner from his South Bronx [...]

Christopher Wool, a renowned artist known for his punk-rock style, has rented an empty floor of an office building to showcase his recent paintings and sculptures. The desolate and unfinished state of the space seems to delight Wool, who appreciates its history and imperfections. The show will be free and open to the public, with no artworks available for sale. Wool's decision to stage the show independently reflects his desire to do things his own way and move away from the art market's influence. He is inspired by minimalist sculptor Donald Judd's belief that galleries and museums are not adequate spaces for his work. Wool, who has had a successful career and is now in his late 60s, is uninterested in museums, music, movies, and reading criticism. He feels disconnected from the current culture and believes that the art world is not so different from the rest of society. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the controversy surrounding an open letter published by Artforum's website, which called for Palestinian liberation and an end to violence against civilians. The letter had already been signed by over 4,000 people, including prominent artists and collectors. However, the letter received backlash from some collectors and dealers who believed it should have condemned Hamas before supporting Palestinian causes. The controversy highlights the tension between artists and collectors in the art world, with some artists wanting collectors to stay out of politics and focus on supporting art. The article also mentions the firing of Artforum's editor, David Velasco, and the subsequent boycott by writers and artists. The controversy raises questions about editorial independence and the future of the magazine. [Extracted from the article]

Cecily Brown is exceptionally aware of the power of images. One of the first things the British-born artist says when I arrive at her studio is that she'd prefer to [...]

The article discusses the concept of estate recovery as applied to the U.S. government welfare program Medicaid. It focuses upon the case of the parents of Dorchester, Massachusetts, resident Tawanda Rhodes, her dealings with the Massachusetts state government agency MassHealth, and various states that do or do not implement estate recovery as a means of paying back Medicare.

The article reports that Charlotte hosts the 2017 championship weekend for the World of Outlaws, the premier dirt racing series in the country, and all several tickets had sold out well in advance. Topics include examines that track can be the muddy, river bottom gumbo of the South or the red dust of the Southeast, and it changes with the weather, causing unpredictable slides and skids.

The article offers information on the works of painter Markus Lüpertz. Topics discussed include distemper painting of Lüpertz titled "German Motif—Dithyrambic II;" plaster sculptures of Lüpertz; and upcoming exhibitions of Lüpertz featuring series of canvases at Werner's gallery in New York along with the show that coincides with the museum surveys in Washington D.C.

The article presents exhibitions including One Life: Sylvia Plath in Washington D.C., Franz Kafka. The Entire Trial in Berlin, and Henry James and American Painting in New York, featuring paintings, drawings and letters by artists Sylvia Plath, John Singer Sargent and Teju Cole.

The article previews the Armory art show, which will be held in New York City from March 2nd through March 5, 2017 and also offers an interview with Adam Scheffer, the president of the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA), which organizes the fair. Various artists featured at the art show are also examined, including Michael Buthe, Alexander Calder and Birgit Jürgenssen.

The article reports on the growing popularity of Dansaekhwa or the South Korean minimalist painting from the 1970s and the 1980s. Topics discussed include the history and characteristics of Dansaekhwa, the factors that led to the revitalization of the monochrome style of Korean painting and the most notable Dansaekhwa artists, including Kim Tae-ho Yun Hyong-Keun, Ha Chong-Hyun and Park Seo-Bo, among others. Also mentioned are the exhibitions of Dansaekhwa paintings held in 2016.

The article profiles several power-wielding women in the art world in 2016. It states that auction house Christie's leader Patricia Barbizet faces the softening of the global art market and a departure of talent for other establishments, and that collector-patron Estrellita Brodsky had organized the first major U.S. retrospective of 88-year-old Argentine kinetic artist Julio LeParc. The article also notes that gallerist Elizabeth Dee will be relocating her gallery to Harlem in New York.

An excerpt from the book "You Must Change Your Life" by Rachel Corbett which chronicles the collaboration between poet Rainer Maria Rilke and sculptor Auguste Rodin is presented.