Happy birthday to Pablo Picasso, born on this day in 1881, whose artistic genius continues to inspire artists and collectors around the world. 

#pablopicasso   #modernart   #gif  

Chilly autumn days call for hot drinks and good books. 

#art   #books   #autumn  

Banksy hit Queens on the 22nd day of his New York extravaganza with a replica of the Sphinx of Giza — the artist advises you not to drink the replica Arab Spring water. 

The man who first discovered the work promptly claimed ownership and proceeded to sell its loose fragments for $100 each. Much to the chagrin of another onlooker who would rather sell the piece at Sotheby’s…

http://artnt.cm/19POOuK

#banksy   #streetart   #queens  

Ghetto 4 Life … Here’s a look at Banksy's latest, which was spotted in the South Bronx, at 153rd and Elton Avenue. There were mixed reactions to this particular work, with some residents complaining that it is disrespectful.

http://artnt.cm/19POOuK

#banksy   #streetart   #bronx  

We sat down with Brooklyn-based artist Wangechi Mutu to chat about the current survey of her work, Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Journey, at the Brooklyn Museum. 
Hailed by the New York Times as inventing her own brand of exoticism, Mutu is best known for her highly recognizable, fantastical collages that incorporate a variety of themes and obscure materials. She explores themes of sexuality and femininity, consumerism and excess, violence, and the rift between nature and culture, ethnicity and identity.

#brooklynmuseum   #wangechimutu   #artist   #interview   #artnetinsights  

Good Morning New York? After a police-induced hiatus, what do you think of Banksy's latest, which was spotted in Hell's Kitchen ? 

http://artnt.cm/19POOuK

#banksy   #streetart   #newyork  

After Frieze Week and FIAC, we’re dashing across the pond to hit Canada’s only Modern and Contemporary art fair, Art Toronto. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the fair kicks off this week with over 100 galleries, special projects, exhibits, and a full VIP program. Not to be missed is the Art Toronto Opening Night Preview, October 24, benefiting the Art Gallery of Ontario.

#arttoronto   #toronto   #canada   #artfair  

This week, jet-setting international art lovers are crossing the channel and migrating from London’s Frieze to Paris’ FIAC. Happening annually in the beautiful Grand Palais near the Champs Élysées, the fair celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.  A total of 184 galleries are participating in the 2013 extravaganza, with spaces from Denmark, Poland, Romania, and the United Arab Emirates participating for the first time this year. 

Here’s our essential guide to the fair!

#fiac   #artfair   #contemporaryart   #paris   #artnetinsights  

Good morning New York! 

What do you think of Banksy's latest, sighted on West 79th Street between Amsterdam and Broadway? 

http://artnt.cm/19POOuK

#banksy   #streetart   #newyork  

We sat down with Amir Sidharta, director of Sidharta Auctioneers in Jakarta, to chat about the Indonesian art scene and which artists he'd most like to have dinner with.

#sidharta   #indonesia   #asianart   #artnetinsights