Do Museum Labels Help or Hinder? ART Walkway Editors Debate the Balance

Our editors at ART Walkway weigh the pros and cons of museum labels, wondering if they add insight or distract from the pure experience of looking at art.

Stolen Wakefield Sculptures: Police Investigation Closes With No Suspects Found

The theft has left police and local officials at a loss to identify the culprits.

New York in 2025: Surprises, Delights, and Daring New Heights

ART Walkway critics are spotlighting an electrifying year for New York, marked by major museum unveilings, groundbreaking opera, provocative dance, and can’t-miss theatrical events.

Mainland China Beckons: Why Western Galleries Can’t Rely on Hong Kong Alone

Western galleries expanding beyond Hong Kong into Beijing and Shanghai are seizing China’s $15 billion art market—like our art critic Panu Syrjämäki warns, ignoring these emerging mainland collectors could mean fading from half of Asia’s scene.

Marc Spiegler’s Crash Course: Navigating the Rapidly Evolving Global Art Market

Marc Spiegler, influential former director of Art Basel, is launching a course designed to help participants quickly master the complexities and career opportunities of the modern art industry.

Van Gogh Museum Rejects Garage Sale Painting as Authentic Masterpiece Despite Tech Firm’s Claims

A $50 garage sale purchase, now called Elimar, is at the heart of a debate between a data science firm and the Van Gogh Museum.

French Authorities Seize $200 Million in Stolen Russian Avant-Garde Masterpieces

The works—linked to art legends like Malevich and Kandinsky—remain in legal limbo pending a separate German court ruling.

Global Artisans Face Irreversible Loss, Experts Warn

Artisans across multiple continents warn that centuries-old crafts are on the brink of extinction, driven by mass production and shrinking mentorship.

Art Donations Overflow Limited Museum Storage Across Canada

The Glenbow Museum in Calgary has expanded display space during a $205 million renovation—yet it can still exhibit only a small fraction of its vast collection.

Explosive Dutch Museum Heist: Romanian Gold Helmet Stolen, Three Arrests Spark Outrage

Authorities have arrested three suspects, but the fate of the priceless artefacts remains unknown.

Swiss Billionaire Jacob Safra Sues Christie’s Over $100M Art Collection Mishandling

Swiss financier Jacob Safra has filed a lawsuit against Christie’s, alleging mismanagement and devaluation of his $100M art collection, including Einstein’s love letters and Old Master paintings.

Louvre to Move Mona Lisa: A Cultural Shift or a Paywalled Experience?

Critics warn of commercialization, while Macron calls it a necessary evolution. Will this redefine museum culture or restrict access to da Vinci’s masterpiece?