The Art World This Week: Oldest Animal Art Discovered, Louvre Visitor Numbers Plunge, the Vessel in NYC Closed, and More
Everything you need to know about the most important headlines from the world of art in the last seven days
MutualArt
Jan 14, 2021
Everything you need to know about the most important headlines from the world of art in the last seven days.
This 45,500-Year-Old Pig Painting Is the World’s Oldest Animal Art
The depiction of a warty pig adds to the mounting number of cave art finds throughout Indonesia.
Louvre Museum Visitors Fall by Over 70 Percent in 2020
The Louvre, the world's biggest museum, suffered a drop in visitor numbers of over 70 percent in 2020 as the Covid-19 health crisis kept tourists away.
The Vessel in New York City Closed After Third Suicide at Tourist Attraction
The 150-foot set of spiraling staircases is now off-limits as operators consult with suicide-prevention experts.
Germany Returns Latest Nazi-Looted Work From Gurlitt Art Trove
Germany says it has now returned 14 artworks — from a collection looted by the Nazis from Jewish owners — to their rightful heirs.
Expo Chicago Postpones 2021 Edition
No new dates have been announced for the fair, originally scheduled to take place April 8–11 at the Windy City’s Navy Pier.
Smithsonian Seeks to Create Visual Archive of Capitol Riot
Discarded banners, flags, damaged name plates, and more, are being added to the archive of the National Museum of American History.
Hirshhorn Museum Is Under Pressure to Reconsider Redesign of Its Sculpture Garden
Critics and city planners question changes to a historic reflecting pool and addition of stacked stone walls in a Modernist environment, while the artist Hiroshi Sugimoto defends his designs but says he is open to negotiating.
Following $12 M. Pollock Sale, Everson Museum Acquires Contemporary Works by Shinique Smith, Ellen Lesperance, More
The Pollock, which the museum says was donated by its original owners at a value of $800,000, sold for a hammer price of $12 million at a Christie’s New York evening sale last October to an anonymous buyer.
Documenta 15 Faces Possible Postponement
Slated to take place June 8–September 25, 2022, Documenta 15 is likely to be postponed because of organizational issues caused by travel restrictions.
Saga of Picasso Murals Ripped From Oslo Building Continues as Heirs Head to Court
Family of artist Carl Nesjar—who collaborated on the works with Picasso—say they have a copyright claim and should help decide where the pieces are relocated.
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