Art

January 19, 2026

Frieze Los Angeles Will Touch Down in Santa Monica Airport Next Month

Next month, Frieze Los Angeles will once again return to the Santa Monica Airport, drawing in hundreds of gallerists, collectors, dealers, and art fans from around the world. For its seventh edition, which opens on February 26, 2026, the prestigious fair will gather nearly 100 galleries with locations in 22 countries, offering an indispensable glimpse into the contemporary art scene.

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January 14, 2026

Artist Sold Snowballs for $1 in 1983 and Made People Question the Value of Art

What gives something value, and who gets to decide? This question sits at the heart of David Hammons’ work, an American artist best known for his works in and around New York City and Los Angeles during the 1970s and ’80s. One of his most well-known pieces, Bliz-aard Ball Sale (1983), involved Hammons selling snowballs alongside street vendors in Cooper Square in New York City.

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January 12, 2026

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s Paintings Are Heading To Auction

When Jimmy Carter died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100, he left behind quite the legacy as the 39th president of the United States. But he also left behind something else: a cache of paintings. Now, several of these artworks are heading to Christie’s New York, which is hosting a major auction in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary this year.

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