Protests cause chaos, artist sues art centre, sculptural controversy, stolen paintings, and auction house shakeups – all in this week’s art news roundup

The week in art news: Dinh Q. Lê 1968-2024, Marlborough Gallery shuts after 80 years, Ron’s Place receives Grade II listing and more…

The week in art news: Dinh Q. Lê 1968-2024, Marlborough Gallery shuts after 80 years, Ron’s Place receives Grade II listing and more…

Brandy Melville, stampedes at Hot Wheels and vape nation draws its final breaths, this month, spittle saw it all

The spittle rewind: the vape is dead, long live Mcat

The spittle rewind: the vape is dead, long live Mcat

Words: spittle
Rafik Greiss in his studio smoking a cigarette. Rafik Greiss in his studio smoking a cigarette.
Rafik Greiss gives us a deep dive of his work

Rafik Greiss: “I’m a hoarder at heart”

Rafik Greiss: “I’m a hoarder at heart”

Words: Sarah Moroz
Artists Abbas Zahedi and Joshua Leon sit down with Holly Black to talk art, grief, loss and code-switching

The Exchange: Abbas Zahedi and Joshua Leon. “We grew up in west London in the ‘90s. There was an energy that doesn’t exist anymore”

The Exchange: Abbas Zahedi and Joshua Leon. “We grew up in west London in the ‘90s. There was an energy that doesn’t exist anymore”

Words: Holly Black
Richard Billingham's photobook 'Ray's a Laugh' caused a sensation when it was published in 1996. Nearly 30 years later, a new 'director's cut' edition has been released by MACK

30 years after its shocking release, Ray’s a Laugh still captures the dark reality of alcoholism

30 years after its shocking release, Ray’s a Laugh still captures the dark reality of alcoholism

Words: Jacob Wilson
Spreads from Kim Kardashian, Selfish, 2015 Spreads from Kim Kardashian, Selfish, 2015
Philippa Snow's much-anticipated book, Trophy Lives, dissects celebrity culture and the artists defining our dystopia

Philippa Snow’s Trophy Lives: “I’ve been unhinged in this particular way for more than a decade now”

Philippa Snow’s Trophy Lives: “I’ve been unhinged in this particular way for more than a decade now”

Words: Lydia Eliza Trail
Lyrical ode to gallerist Mary Boone, all change at the British Museum, Sussex men sentenced for Picasso scam, critics respond to Whitney Biennial, and the latest updates – all in this week’s art news roundup

The week in art news: Inigo Philbrick out of prison, Kim K sued over Judd dupes, Jesus blowjob painting attacked and more…

The week in art news: Inigo Philbrick out of prison, Kim K sued over Judd dupes, Jesus blowjob painting attacked and more…

Painting by Freya Douglas-Morris of a green pond with water lilies Painting by Freya Douglas-Morris of a green pond with water lilies
As Arthur Aldridge finds, the London-based painter’s latest show at Lehmann Maupin Cromwell Place is an oasis for cacophonous minds

Freya Douglas-Morris’ antidote to frantic times

Freya Douglas-Morris’ antidote to frantic times

Words: Arthur Aldridge
Gabriel Moses discusses his upcoming book, Regina.

Gabriel Moses on a life shaped by women

Gabriel Moses on a life shaped by women

Words: Izzy Bilkus
Izzy Bilkus speaks with painter Li Hei Di ahead of her first UK solo show

Li Hei Di: “I become more insane at night – I think everyone does”

Li Hei Di: “I become more insane at night – I think everyone does”

Words: Izzy Bilkus
Art market economist economist, entrepreneur and author Magnus Resch solves your art-world dilemmas

The doctor will see you now: Magnus Resch solves your art problems

The doctor will see you now: Magnus Resch solves your art problems

East Meets West/ West Meets East Richard Serra East Meets West/ West Meets East Richard Serra
Gallerist Pilar Ordovas recalls a memorable day in London with sculptural titan Richard Serra

Pilar Ordovas remembers Richard Serra (1938-2024)

Pilar Ordovas remembers Richard Serra (1938-2024)

Words: Pilar Ordovas
This week, Plaster staff writer Jacob Wilson reviews 'Hovering on the Edge' at Timothy Taylor, Judith Bernstein at Emalin, and 'With Urgency' at Ilenia

The meal deal: ‘Hovering on the Edge’ at Timothy Taylor, Judith Bernstein at Emalin, ‘With Urgency’ at Ilenia

The meal deal: ‘Hovering on the Edge’ at Timothy Taylor, Judith Bernstein at Emalin, ‘With Urgency’ at Ilenia

Words: Jacob Wilson

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