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Weekly, we honor recently departed art world figures. This edition remembers Nathan Farb, a photographer and educator; Christine Ruiz-Picasso, founder of Museo Picasso Málaga; and Thomas Zipp, a German interdisciplinary artist.

Nate Lippens delves into Derek McCormack's The Shithole Opry Collector's Guide, exploring its satirical take on country music and coprophilia. The catalogue challenges norms with humor and wit.

The Hole, a New York gallery, is being sued by landlords for unpaid rent. The gallery has also recently closed its Los Angeles venue, signaling financial challenges.

President Trump's rhetoric reaches a disturbing peak, threatening Iranian civilization. Strikes by the U.S. and Israel target cultural sites and educational institutions, raising global concerns of potential war crimes.

Files from the Department of Justice disclose that two trustees from the Djerassi Resident Artists Program visited Epstein’s island in 2011. The visit was part of a conference, years before they joined the board.

Josh Kline's article addresses the inequities in New York's real estate market affecting the art world. While acknowledging this issue is crucial, understanding its causes is necessary for solutions. Rather than relocating, there is hope in new leadership and determination to sustain

The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation estate on Captiva Island has been sold to a local resort. The resort plans to merge the estate's artistic legacy with its hospitality offerings, preserving its cultural significance.

A Modigliani painting taken by the Nazis will be returned to its Jewish owner's heirs by art dealer David Nahmad. This restitution highlights ongoing efforts to address historical injustices in the art world.

Portraiture captivates with its historical allure, but scientific studies often misinterpret its evidence. These studies overlook art history's nuanced understanding, risking biased conclusions that distort our perception of past cultures.

Ali Cherri, a Paris-based Lebanese artist, accuses the Israeli military of a war crime for a 2024 bombing in Beirut that killed his parents. Supported by FIDH, he filed a complaint in France, seeking accountability and justice.