The Art World This Week

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On Art Basel’s First Day, Sales Roll In and the Art World Breathes A Sigh of Relief

On Tuesday, the first day of VIP previews for the bellwether Art Basel fair in Switzerland.

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Former Vatican Employee Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Sell Bernini Manuscript

A former Vatican employee was arrested in a dramatic sting operation after trying to sell a manuscript by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

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Kehinde Wiley Denies New Allegations of Sexual Assault from Activist Derrick Ingram

For a second time, Kehinde Wiley denied allegations of sexual assault after new claims emerged Monday morning.

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Art Basel Diary: Airborne Art, Catnip for Collectors and an Unexpected Visit From ‘Rothko’

Everyone loves a pussy cat, which is why visitors to Liste Art Fair are flocking to Palace Enterprise’s stand.

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