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Weekend Picks: Kalup Linzy in New York

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:14:00 GMT

The New York artist, who currently has a show at Taxter & Spengemann, suggests five things to do with your weekend.

Art Fairs & Events: Pinta 09 Confidently Sets Sail

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT

An array of international dealers reported positive feelings in the Latin modern and contemporary art market as the annual fair opened in New York.

Art Parties: One Sweet Pajama Party

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:41:00 GMT

Confection-covered PJs by artist Will Cotton were the star of Creative Time�s latest soir�e.

Lives: Jeanne-Claude Dies After Brain Aneuyrism

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:06:00 GMT

Christo says he will continue their work together.

Art Parties: MoMA, a Few Shades Darker

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:48:00 GMT

Director Tim Burton's friends and fans ventured to the Museum of Modern Art last night to celebrate a new exhibition devoted to his work.

Dispatch: A Picture of Africa?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT

This year�s Bamako Biennial takes an expansive look at the subject of borders.

Newsmaker: Colin Chinnery on the Future of ShContemporary

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:46:00 GMT

The fair director talks about the challenges of 2009, his plans for 2010, and how to get through to the elusive Chinese collector.

Art Parties: Prada Struts Its Stuff

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:49:00 GMT

Book parties rarely look as good as Prada's celebration of its new tome in Beverly Hills.

Art Parties: 1,001 Reasons to Love Iran

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:39:00 GMT

U2 guitarist the Edge, New Museum director Lisa Phillips, and actress Gina Gershon were just a few of the notables who turned out for the opening of a special, temporary show in downtown Manhattan devoted to Iranian contemporary art.

Comings & Goings: Illustrator Jos� Cisneros Has Died

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:12:00 GMT

Also, the Tate has named its first photography curator.

Art Parties: Dasha, Gaga, and Gago Party for MOCA

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:39:00 GMT

Lady Gaga and Francesco Vezzoli staged a memorable performance at the 30th anniversary gala for the once-beleaguered Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Art Parties: Crazy for Koons

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:41:00 GMT

Dealer Larry Gagosian and artist Jeff Koons united multiple generations of art world luminaries on Saturday with a party to celebrate a show of the artist's new paintings.

Dispatch: Thriving Arts Districts Threatened With Demolition in Beijing

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:24:00 GMT

The future is unsure for Caochangdi and other rapidly growing cultural hotbeds.

Weekend Picks: Aya Takano in New York

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:47:00 GMT

The Japanese artist, who currently has a show at Skarstedt Gallery, picks three shows to see in New York.

The AI Interview: Liu Ye

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The Chinese artist talks about growing up during the Cultural Revolution, making his own rules, and why Vermeer is his favorite artist.

The AI Interview: Tracey Emin

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:20:00 GMT

The British bad girl spouts off on feminism, nightmares, and why people shouldn�t judge her.

The AI Interview: Gerhard Richter

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:27:00 GMT

The elusive German artist on his first New York gallery show in four years.

Dispatch: In Vietnam, a Bridge Between Cultures

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:19:00 GMT

The art space S�n Art is one of the most important creative platforms in Southeast Asia.

Art Fairs & Events: Live from Italy, It�s Artissima

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:26:00 GMT

An occasionally raucous new performance series gave the 16th edition of the Italian art fair new pep.

Art Parties: Dia�s Big Day

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:05:00 GMT

The foundation had special reason to celebrate at its gala on Friday.

Museums: A Broader Vision for Denver

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:43:00 GMT

Christoph Heinrich, who will succeed Lewis Sharp as director of the Denver Art Museum next month, brings an international perspective and a desire to reach out to neighboring institutions.

Comings & Goings: Tate Britain Appoints Penelope Curtis Its New Director

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:35:00 GMT

Also, photographer Evelyn Hofer has died.

Comings & Goings: Peter Eisenman Accepts New Professorship at Yale

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:49:00 GMT

Also, Painter Albert York has died.

Weekend Picks: Sterling Ruby in New York

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:01:00 GMT

The L.A.-based artist, who currently has a show at Foxy Production, suggests five shows worth seeing.

Art Parties: Let Them Eat Art

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:10:00 GMT

Marina Abramovic, Mickalene Thomas, Leandro Erlich, and Rob Wynne worked with some of New York�s most celebrated pastry chefs to produce special cakes for an evening that featured many unsettling pleasures.