Each show in “ARTECHISM” explores the intersection of art, technology and the future of humanity. Artech Art Foundation In recent years, the possibilities at the intersection of art and technology have drawn growing attention from practitioners on both sides, as digital visual expression and technologies like A.I. become increasingly pervasive, shaping not only communication but […]
Despite Quiet Bidding, Christie’s Evening Sales Brought in $489M
Adrien Meyer sells the top lot of the 20th Century Evening Sale, Monet’s Peupliers au bord de l’Epte, crépuscule, for $43 million. Courtesy Christie’s The marquee auctions may not have opened with much excitement—especially if this week is meant to test the pulse of the market—but Christie’s highly anticipated sale of the Leonard & Louise […]
A Major Survey Spotlights Marisol’s Sculptural Explorations of Self and Society
An installation view of “Marisol: A Retrospective.” Photo: Brad Flowers | Courtesy Dallas Museum Of Art “My work is sculpture, figurative, life size, and socially conscious”—that’s how Venezuelan-born American sculptor Marisol Escobar (1930-2016) once described her practice. Though she emerged alongside the pop art movement and shared certain aesthetic and conceptual affinities with both Pop […]
TEFAF Delivers Museum Quality—and Sales—Despite Market Uncertainty
Strong sales showcased TEFAF’s continued ability to attract sophisticated buyers across multiple collecting categories. Photo: Jitske Nap The energy on opening night was palpable, according to TEFAF New York director Leanne Jagtiani. “No matter how consistent it is year after year, I’m always dazzled by the quality of work our exhibitors bring to the Armory,” […]
Bar Bianchi Brings a Taste of Milanese Aperitivo Culture to the East Village
Bar Bianchi is bringing a taste of Milan to the East Village. Courtesy Liz Clayman From the pocket-sized, sultry Elvis in Nolita to the effortlessly chic Tabac-inspired wine bar Le Dive in Dimes Square, Golden Age Hospitality founder Jon Neidich has proven he’s fluid in French cool-factor. It flows through his repertoire of downtown restaurants […]
The 10 Best New Restaurants to Check Out in New York City This May
May is a bit of a confusing time in New York, weather-wise: are we indoor people or outdoor people? This means that what you might be craving for dinner on any given night can vacillate wildly, from soups to spritzes. Perhaps it’s no coincidence, then, that this month’s new restaurants are also a bit of […]
PHOTOS: Miami’s Creative Elite Played Peacock at Faena Art’s Annual Gala
The Faena Art gala isn’t your average art party. Oriol Tarridas At the fifth annual Faena Art gala, Miami’s cultural vanguard convened poolside at the Faena Miami Beach to toast fourteen years of boundary-pushing creativity in the Magic City. The evening’s theme, “Follow Your Rainbow,” was more than a dress code; it was a fully […]
The Art Market Defies Doom and Gloom With Independent, Esther and Future Fair in Full Swing
Independent is at Spring Studios, New York. Alexa Hoyer New York City is undergoing a rare stress test this week—one that feels unprecedented in the not-so-long history of the contemporary art world: with over nine full-scale fairs unspooling simultaneously and what seems like a million dealers in town, the U.S. art market is performing a […]
Frieze and NADA New York’s Early Sales Signal Buyer Confidence
Jeff Koons’s Hulk sculptures dominated Gagosian’s booth. © Jeff Koons, Incredible Hulk ™, and © Marvel. All rights reserved. Photo: Maris Hutchinson Courtesy Gagosian Frieze officially took flight yesterday (May 7) with its VIP preview, kicking off a jam-packed art week in New York, where no fewer than nine fairs are unfolding ahead of the […]
Pisces, a Seafood Wonderland With Luxury to Spare, Opens at Wynn Las Vegas
Chef Martin Heierling is taking lobster pasta to a new level at Pisces. Courtesy Terry Gates At Pisces Bar & Seafare, the new seafood restaurant that will open at Wynn Las Vegas on Saturday, May 10, executive chef Martin Heierling has done a deep dive into making lobster pasta. Lobster pasta is a crowd-pleasing dish […]