Du Zhenjun’s French Open poster.
“Chinese artist Du Zhenjun was chosen to design this year’s French Open tennis tournament poster.” [The Wall Street Journal]
Vik Muniz partners with Bill Gates to encourage vaccinations. [The New York Times]
“Amy Adams hosted a screening of her movie “Big Eyes” with the woman she plays in the film, painter Margaret Keane, Tuesday” [Page Six]
Kevin McGarry at the Aspen Art Museum’s “Now” benefit. [Artforum]
David Diao, Xaviera Simmons, and David Hartt are taking home Foundation for Contemporary Arts grants. [Artforum]
“Ohio art museum apologizes for Lego figure ‘targeting’ police station.” [The Guardian]
The Detroit Institute of Arts has met its $100 million bankruptcy fundraising goal. [The New York Times]
The Art Newspaper breaks down the exits of Sotheby’s and Christie’s chief executives. [The Art Newspaper]
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