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Buy Art with Heart, Not for Profit
Forget investment strategies—2025 is the year of collecting what you love.
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Gallerist’s Husband Faces Murder-for-Hire Indictment, DOJ Reveals Disturbing Plot
Daniel Sikkema faces charges that could lead to life imprisonment or the death penalty for allegedly orchestrating the murder of his estranged husband, Brent Sikkema, in Rio de Janeiro.
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Ai Weiwei Forced to Spend the Night on Airport Bench After Switzerland Denies Entry
His Instagram post about the ordeal has sparked debate over border restrictions and artistic freedom.
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Sydney’s MCA Introduces Paid Entry
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) has introduced a $20 General Admission fee, ending years of free public access.
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If Christie’s AI Art Sale Wins Big, More Will Follow—No Matter the Outrage
Christie’s track record shows it follows the money—this AI auction is no exception.
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Major Art Galleries Keep Expanding Despite Post-Pandemic Losses
Recent UK filings disclose that Lisson, Thaddaeus Ropac, Pace, and David Zwirner are investing heavily in staff despite profit stagnation.
Field Notes
Is New York’s Art Scene Returning to Its Roots?
Beloved spaces like David Lewis, Simone Subal, Deli Gallery, Tif Sigfrids, and Jack Hanley have gone dark, but across New York’s basements and unmarked storefronts, a raw new wave of micro-galleries stands ready to rekindle the city’s creative spark.
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Do Museum Labels Help or Hinder? ART Walkway Editors Debate the Balance
Our editors at ART Walkway weigh the pros and cons of museum labels, wondering if they add insight or distract from the pure experience of looking at art.
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Stolen Wakefield Sculptures: Police Investigation Closes With No Suspects Found
The theft has left police and local officials at a loss to identify the culprits.
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New York in 2025: Surprises, Delights, and Daring New Heights
ART Walkway critics are spotlighting an electrifying year for New York, marked by major museum unveilings, groundbreaking opera, provocative dance, and can’t-miss theatrical events.
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A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power: How Margaret Atwood’s Writing Fuels Creative Resistance
Margaret Atwood’s famous line captures the relentless power of language and art in resisting oppression.
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Marc Spiegler’s Crash Course: Navigating the Rapidly Evolving Global Art Market
Marc Spiegler, influential former director of Art Basel, is launching a course designed to help participants quickly master the complexities and career opportunities of the modern art industry.