The Art World This Week: Christie’s Finds Turner Watercolor, Mary Miss and Des Moines Art Center Settle Lawsuit, Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles, and More
Everything you need to know about the most important headlines from the world of art in the last seven days
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Jan 16, 2025
Joseph Mallord William Turner, The approach to Venice or Venice from the lagoon, c. 1840. Courtesy of Christie's.
Watercolor Submitted Online to Christie’s Found to Be by Turner
The Venetian lagoon painting—submitted by a member of the public to Christie's digital appraisal service—comes to auction in New York.
Des Moines Art Center Reaches $900 K. Settlement with Artist Mary Miss Over Land Art Demolition
The Des Moines Art Center, a contemporary art museum in Iowa, has reached a settlement with artist Mary Miss after a dispute over the destruction of a decaying installation titled Greenwood Pond: Double Site that it commissioned from her in 1996.
Deadly Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles Art Community
The L.A. fires have destroyed historic landmarks, forced museum closures, and impacted artists and art spaces across the California capital.
Ace Gallery Founder Is Sentenced to 24 Months in Embezzlement Case
Douglas Chrismas, who was found guilty last May on three counts of embezzlement from his gallery’s bankruptcy estate, is to report to prison on Feb. 17.
Bonnie Brennan Named CEO of Christie’s, Guillaume Cerutti Remains Board Chair
Christie’s will undergo a major leadership change effective February 1. Bonnie Brennan, the current regional president of the Americas, has been appointed CEO, succeeding Guillaume Cerutti.
Lineup Revealed for First Sotheby’s Auction in Saudi Arabia
From Magritte to Michael Jordan, the global auction house revealed a diverse lineup for its inaugural two-part evening sales in February.
Calder Gardens Sets Opening Date, Reveals Curatorial Leader
Calder Gardens, the forthcoming sanctuary being built in Philadelphia to honor pathbreaking sculptor Alexander Calder (1898–1976), has announced that it will open to the public in September 2025 with Juana Berrío serving as its inaugural Marsha Perelman Senior Director of Programs.
Thaddaeus Ropac to Open Milan Gallery Later This Year
The Italian city is becoming a hub for millionaires thanks to an attractive tax regime for high earners.
Prix Marcel Duchamp 2025 Shortlist Announced
Endowed with €90,000, the Prix Marcel Duchamp is the most prestigious contemporary art prize in France.
Trellis Art Fund Announces New $20,000 Stepping Stone Grants
The Trellis Art Fund, a New York–based nonprofit that launched in February 2024 with a $15.8 million endowment and the aim of supporting individual artists through unrestricted grants, has revealed a novel annual $420,000 initiative, the Stepping Stone grants.
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