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Fundraising
The Philadelphia Museum of Art wants to raise $525 million for its Frank Gehry-designed renovation, programming, and its endowment. So far it has lined up $326 million. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
The Law
There was a confrontation on Wednesday between artists and police in Beijing, as Shen Jingdong and Cao Zhiwen attempted to avoid eviction from their studio and residence. [Artforum]
Artist Zwelethu Mthethwa, who was recently convicted of murder in South Africa, has been denied bail pending his sentencing. [News24]
A French court involved in an eight-year battle between Christie’s and French dealers has ruled that “artist’s resale rights must be paid by sellers, with no exception.” [The New York Times]
Collecting
The Times asked Brooke Shields to “show us your wall.” And she did. There’s a Keith Haring over her fireplace! [The New York Times]
Roberta Smith takes a look at the annual AIPAD Photography Fair. [The New York Times]
Bonus
The great Dena Yago at Bodega in New York. Spoiler alert: felt is involved. [Contemporary Art Daily]
Here’s a look at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s current Marsden Hartley show. [The Magazine Antiques]
The New Museum is selling a Raymond Pettibon limited-edition skateboard deck. [New Museum Store]