The Art Newspaper reports on a ‘major systemic shift’ as sales go to the world’s many art fairs, rather than through traditional galleries.
No less than 56 rhino horns have been stolen from museums since 2011. Der Spiegel reports on this worldwide crime trend.
The Smithsonian website looks back at the trailbrazing career of guitarist Carol Kaye, a rare female member of the so-called Wrecking Crew of session musicians in the 60s
More Damien Hirst. Since the artist has said he makes art about money, Hari Kunzru offers a quotable analysis of his market in the Guardian.
Philip Hoare writes in The Independent about Britain’s current fixation with the comforts of television, theatre and art which look to the past.
The Guardian also covers the arty new PlayStation game Journey. It really is out there.
Paris Review carries an interview with Martin Kippenberger’s sister Susanne. Covers alcoholism, art critics, and Jeff Koons.
Olafur Eliasson has built a kaleidoscopic doughnut on the roof of a museum in Aarhus, Denmark. Beautiful Decay has pictures and video.
There’s something amusing about a vagrant voyeur making his own camera – although of course there shouldn’t be.
Art Info have posted some good hip hop links this week, and none better than this track by Nas.