Art fair season is kicking off, and we bet that you’re already super stressed. While you tried to calm down, the art world didn’t stop. But don’t worry gallery girl, we’ve got you covered with the best bits of arty gossip that happened this week.
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Artist Makes Installation Out Of Anna Delvey Court Room Fashion
The art you didn’t know you needed is finally here. Cynthia Talmadge’s public installation at Soft Opening in London includes a dressing screen, telling the story of Anna Delvey’s rise and fall. In case you’ve been living under a rock, Delvey is the “art world socialite” who fooled everyone into thinking she had money, and whose courtroom outfits became regular tabloid fodder. Delvey’s art world scandal just keeps getting juicier and juicier.
Golden Toilet Stolen From British Stately Home
You really can’t make this sh*t up (mind the pun). Maurizzio Cattelan’s golden toilet was stolen from an exhibition in the UK’s Blenheim Palace just two days after opening. It was displayed where Winston Churchill was born.
Ai WeiWei Joins Munich Protest
In solidarity with workers facing layoffs at Haus der Kunst in Munich, Ai WeiWei staged an impromptu protest. As part of the protest the artist staged as a ticket checker at the museum.
Banksy Responds To Mural Being Removed
Earlier this year Banksy painted a huge mural – a comment on Brexit – in Dover, UK, a port where many Brits go to and from Europe. The mural was later painted over, and Banksy has now responded by saying: “Oh. I had planned that on the day of Brexit I was going to change the piece in Dover to this…But seems they’ve painted over it. Nevermind. I guess a big white flag says it just as well.”
FASHION
Demna Gvasalia Leaves Vetements
Vetements was founded 5-years ago by Demna Gvasalia and immediately became a sensation, so you would imagine our shock when we heard he is bowing out. Demna stated that he started Vetements because he was bored and wanted to change fashion, but says he feels he as accomplished his mission. It is believed he will stay on at Balenciaga.
Dior And Raymond Pettibon Draw Inspiration From The Mona Lisa
In a new collab, Dior and Raymond Pettibon have produced a shirt inspired by Leonardo’s Mona Lisa. A watercolour version of the masterpiece has been printed on a number of pieces, available now.
MARKET
Anthony Bourdain’s Art Collection Heads To Auction
Apparently Anthony Bourdain was as into art as he was into food. 215 pieces – including art, kitchenware and furniture – will be on sale online through igavel auctions next month. Artists in the collection include Ralph Steadman and Brad Phillips.
Andy Warhol’s Athletes On Sale At Christie’s
This November Andy Warhol’s Portraits of Athletes will go on sale individually at Christie’s. The works include portraits of Muhammad Ali and O.J. Simpson.
Banksy’s Devolved Parliament Goes On Sale In London
Having only been made earlier this year, Banksy’s painting of chimpanzees inside Britain’s Houses of Parliament is to go on sale at Sotheby’s in London. The auction will be on October 3, just week’s before the UK is due to leave Europe.
Text Lizzy Vartanian
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