El Greco’s Saint Sebastian (ca. 1610–14) has been pulled from auction at Christie’s after intervention from the Romanian government, which has claimed the work as being “unequivocally the property of the Romanian state.” The painting was estimated to be worth between $7 million and $9 million, and was expected to be the top lot of a Christie’s Old Masters sale in New York next month. Romania Insider reported that Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and a team of lawyers blocked the sale. The government is reportedly pursuing its claim through legal proceedings at the Paris Judicial Tribunal, with further action to be expected.…
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Earlier this week, Documenta released a new code of conduct aimed at remedying the ongoing fallout from an antisemitism controversy that created upheaval during its 2022 edition. Ahead of its 2027 edition, to be curated by Naomi Beckwith, the famed German art exhibition said in its code of conduct that it “stands for tolerance and respect for human dignity. It actively opposes all forms of anti-Semitism, racism, and any other form of group-related misanthropy.” The code of conduct relies upon a divisive definition of antisemitism that some have claimed will be used to censor artists that have espoused pro-Palestine views,…
If there is a Harry Potter fan in your life (besides you, of course), there’s a good chance they will be constantly snacking a limited treat that’s ready to drop in March.The One Snack Kids (And Their Parents) Can’t Get Enough OfLiving in a house with two toddlers means always having some sort of snack ready that you know they’ll never turn down. It’s a must, especially when you have picky eaters sitting at the table.While there are certainly plenty of healthy options in our home, the one snack our toddlers never turn down is Goldfish crackers. They also make…
If you’ve watched The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer as much as we have, first of all, stop. It’s too much. Go outside. Breathe some fresh air. The movie doesn’t come out for months.Okay, feeling better? Great. As we were saying: If you watch the First Steps trailer very closely, you can spot a silent, hidden appearance by none other than the Watcher, the character voiced by Jeffrey Wright on Marvel’s Disney+ animated series What If…? The Watcher plays a central role in the arrival of Galactus to Marvel Comics, so it’s not shocking he appears in the trailer somewhere.In our latest Fantastic Four video, we show you where to find…
Fashion icon Victoria Beckham is collaborating with Sotheby’s on an exhibition of contemporary art in her London boutique, including works by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring.Staged within the Victoria Beckham flagship London store on Dover Street, the exhibition features 11 pieces slated for Sotheby’s upcoming contemporary auctions in New York and London. From February 6th to 10th, the public will be able to shop alongside this curated selection of works by eight artists, including Basquiat, Haring, Yoshitomo Nara, Francis Bacon, George Condo, Joan Mitchell, Gerhard Richter, and Yves Klein.“Looking at clothes in a luxurious environment and being treated well and…
Art MarketRay RinaldiInstallation view of 193 Gallery’s booth at Zona Maco, 2025. Courtesy of Zona Maco.As it has become more international in scope, Zona Maco has developed something of a split personality during its long run. Some 21 years since it was founded, however, the Mexico City art fair still serves its primary function well: to showcase the top galleries of its home city. These galleries come back regularly, just as they are present for the 2025 edition, which opened its VIP day on Wednesday at the Centro Citibanamex. This year’s fair features some 200 galleries from 29 countries, and…
To an action movie connoisseur, the name 87North is like the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. These guys know and love practical action — fights, chases, shootouts — and they do it, in films like John Wick, Atomic Blonde, and Nobody, better than just about anyone in modern Hollywood. If they’re involved, you know a film is gonna deliver the goods, at least on a technical level.Unfortunately, movies are more than their technical levels, or even their bravura action. Love Hurts’ fight scenes are as expertly executed as you’d expect from the 87North crew. It’s everything else that’s below par. The story is…
WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering collectors special “valentines” this month. Highlights include a print of a lost Snow White scene, a hockey legend’s game-worn jersey, cool ancient coins, a sofa upholstered with a special rug, and radios from their golden age. Blackwell Auctions Blackwell Auctions, estimate: $100-$500. Not everyone may know that we’ve been watching the 1937 Disney classic, Snow White, without some scenes that were cut from the final version. The most famous of these is the “lost soup scene,” in which Snow White teaches the dwarves how to properly eat soup without slurping it. The scene, which took…
Sundance! As a creator, this iconic film festival once felt like an untouchable dream reserved for stars or those who had “made it.” But after boldly attending the Cannes Film Festival years ago, I realized Sundance wasn’t out of reach. With a push from my Chicago filmmaker friends, including Dashawna Wright, Founder of Choppe Productions, and my good friend Alfie Ngo, a French actor and screenwriter I connected with at Cannes and have been close to ever since, I knew it was time to go. Why? Because dreams don’t work unless you do! Hi, my name is Jewel Ifeguni. I’m…
The first trailer for the new Smurfs movie has been released. Smurfs is a new animated musical movie that will see Rihanna voice the character of Smurfette. Coming from director Chris Miller and co-director Matt Landon, the film will be released in theaters this coming July. “When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe,” says the synopsis. Check out the Smurfs…
