The Art World This Week: New Record for Indian Painting, Art Adviser Sentenced to Prison for Fraud, TEFAF Returns, 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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Mar 20, 2025
Maqbool Fida Husain, Untitled (Gram Yatra), 1954. Source: Christie’s.
Record for Indian Painting at Auction Smashed by $13.7M M.F. Husain
The work sold at Christie's New York, almost quadrupling its $3.5m high estimate, as South Asian Modern art crests a wave.
Art Adviser Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison for Defrauding Clients
The Manhattan art adviser Lisa Schiff, who admitted to stealing millions of dollars clients gave her to buy art, but which she instead...
TEFAF Returns With Majesty in an Uncertain Market
The fair has a jewel of a 16th-century illuminated manuscript, and other museum-quality items, but fewer standouts over all.
The UK’s Oldest Art Fair, the London Original Print Fair, Turns 40
The London Original Print Fair (LOPF), the UK’s longest-running art fair, opens for its 40th consecutive year on Thursday.
New Yorker Parts Ways With Art Critic After ‘Inappropriate’ Behavior at Company Party: Report
The New Yorker has cut ties with its art critic after the Condé Nast-owned magazine received complaints about his allegedly “inappropriate” behavior.
Christie’s Names New Regional President of the Americas
Julien Pradels has been named the new regional president of the Americas at Christie’s.
Venice Biennale 2026: Switzerland and Nordic Countries Reveal Artists
Switzerland will be represented by six cultural figures, while a trio will take over the Nordic pavilion.
Sotheby’s and Pace Gallery In Talks For Significant Partnership: ‘A New Model’
Sotheby’s and Pace Gallery are currently negotiating over a deal that would see the auction house make a significant investment in the mega-gallery.
David Zwirner Announces Opening Date for Its Latest Chelsea Space
David Zwirner will open its newest space in Chelsea on May 8 with a solo show for Michael Armitage.
Independent Art Fair Unveils Lineup of 100+ Artists
New York's premier invitation-only fair returns with more than 100 artists and a focus on giving new talent a chance.
Met Receives 'Generous Donation' for Curatorial Role
A sizeable donation from 'Prince of Prints' Jordan Schnitzer will fund an existing curator role for the museum's department of drawings and prints, which has amassed some 1.2 million works since 1916.
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