Restitution Returns, Power Players Under Scrutiny
More than 600 works by Afro-Brazilian artists returned to Brazil • Dóra Maurer, ‘towering figure’ of the Hungarian art scene, has died aged 88 • Artist Gabrielle Goliath’s attempt to reinstate cancelled Venice Biennale pavilion dismissed by court
Today's stories:
More than 600 works by Afro-Brazilian artists returned to Brazil
A collection of 666 works by 135 Afro-Brazilian artists was voluntarily repatriated from a private collection in Detroit to Brazil’s National...
Dóra Maurer, ‘towering figure’ of the Hungarian art scene, has died aged 88
Hungarian painter, printmaker, and filmmaker Dóra Maurer has died aged 88, according to the Széchenyi Academy of Literature and Arts, where she...
Artist Gabrielle Goliath’s attempt to reinstate cancelled Venice Biennale pavilion dismissed by court
South African artist Gabrielle Goliath’s urgent court application to overturn the cancellation of her planned 2026 Venice Biennale pavilion was...
Which Art World Power Players Are Facing Fallout From the Epstein Files?
On 19 February 2026, Artnet News reported that the U.S. Department of Justice released roughly 3 million additional files related to the late...
Louvre Official Says Fraud Was ‘Statistically Inevitable’ Following Revelation of Counterfeit Ticket Scheme
ARTnews reported that a Louvre official said fraud was “statistically inevitable” after the museum revealed a counterfeit ticket scheme. The...
In Congress Deposition, Billionaire Collector Les Wexner Claims He Was ‘Conned’ by Jeffrey Epstein
ARTnews reported that billionaire collector Les Wexner said in a U.S. Congress deposition that he was “conned” by Jeffrey Epstein. The article...
The Victoria & Albert Museum Acquires First YouTube Video Ever
ARTnews reported that London’s Victoria & Albert Museum acquired the first YouTube video ever, marking an expansion of the museum’s collection...
Brazilian Authorities Search for Art Holdings of Bank CEO
ARTnews reported that Brazilian authorities are searching for the art holdings of a bank CEO as part of an investigation. The article indicates...
Art Basel Names 290 Galleries from 43 Countries for Its Flagship Swiss Fair, with 21 First Timers
ARTnews reported that Art Basel selected 290 galleries from 43 countries for its flagship fair in Switzerland, including 21 first-time...
Pierre Huyghe’s Newest Work Leans on the Tired Male Gaze
Artnet News reviewed Pierre Huyghe’s exhibition Liminals at Halle am Berghain in Berlin, describing it as a major project within the LAS Art...
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