Artists
Richard Serra due to receive the French government’s highest honour
The sculptor, who has a history of being fêted by the French, will accept the award at the French Embassy on 1 June
Jasper Johns behind new Manhattan project space
The artist’s foundation has launched a studio apartment-sized venue for exhibitions in the Meatpacking District
Three-year, $2.8m grant programme to rescue artists in conflict zones
Following similar fund for scholars, Institute of International Education with funding from Mellon Foundation launch project to aid persecuted artists and performers
Sony leaks shed light on Gursky’s licensing battle over super heroes
Gagosian Gallery and six Hollywood execs in months of negotiations to use images of Superman, Iron Man and Spiderman <br>
It’s official: Christoph Büchel’s Venice Biennale mosque is closed to the public
Icelandic commissioner responds with statement saying biennale is no longer the place for free expression
Eric Fischl leaving Mary Boone Gallery after 30 years
US artist wants to focus on his work as he expresses disappointment with the art market
It’s official: Christoph Büchel’s Venice Biennale mosque is closed to the public
Venetian authorities say the number of visitors is a safety risk
Artists unite for Delfina Foundation
Mark Wallinger and Tacita Dean among alumni donating works to raise funds for residency centre in London
African art fair crosses the Atlantic
US edition of 1:54 features work by several artists who are also showing in the Venice Biennale
Artists take residence in Times Square
Four local artists have been invited to work for three months each in the heart of one of the world’s most famous tourist attractions
New York's non-profits face homelessness
Some of Manhattan's long-standing art spaces are being pushed out by luxury developments
Why the Big Apple still lures French artists
A century after Marcel Duchamp first arrived, New York’s appeal is as strong as ever
See in Venice, buy in New York?
Dealers stand to benefit because the Biennale opened early this year
New York's Museum of Modern Art plans big Broodthaers show
Belgian Conceptual artist subject of exhibitions in Paris and Eindhoven
Whitney renews its commitment to young artists
Museum is launching a new programme dedicated to emerging art
Inside Chris Burden's briefcase
Curator Massimiliano Gioni remembers artist who never failed to surprise
Theaster Gates to open cultural space in former bank in Chicago
Stony Island Arts Bank will launch during the inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial
Artists change gallery allegiances
As opportunities abound, the relationship between artists and dealers gets a whole lot more fluid
Russian artist named a 'prisoner of conscience' by Amnesty International has been released
Artyom Loskutov was jailed by Siberian police after organising a May Day counter-march
Will California collectors take their secondary market business out of state?
Panel of federal judges say 5% resale royalty law can only apply to works sold within California
Sterling Ruby parts ways with Hauser & Wirth
The Los Angeles artist was widely expected to be a star of the gallery’s West Coast branch when it opens next year
