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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.
Art Market Watch
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.
Art Market Watch
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.
Art Market Watch
Nathan Drahi Heads to New York as Sotheby’s Sharpens Global Focus on Next-Gen Wealth
ART Walkway Head Editor Panu Syrjämäki observes: Drahi’s relocation to New York spotlights Sotheby’s drive to capture the world’s next big wave of affluence, with fresh leadership moves also unfolding in Hong Kong.
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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.
Latest Art News
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.
Art Market Watch
Mainland China Beckons: Why Western Galleries Can’t Rely on Hong Kong Alone
Western galleries expanding beyond Hong Kong into Beijing and Shanghai are seizing China’s $15 billion art market—like our art critic Panu Syrjämäki warns, ignoring these emerging mainland collectors could mean fading from half of Asia’s scene.
Art Market Watch
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.