Art in America Magazine
Art in America is an international illustrated monthly magazine concentrated on the contemporary art world in the U.S. As a twenty-nothing-year-old studying communication studies and art history, I was over the moon when I landed an editorial & photo internship with them in New York City. I supported senior editors with research and copyediting, built online photo galleries, maintained a global database of art space partners and exhibitions for an international art publication, and wrote online curatorial announcements.
A $35 Million Picasso, Based on his Muse and a Dog, Goes to the Block
"A Picasso maquette for the public sculpture in Chicago's Daley Plaza could go for as much as $35 million at Christie's on Nov. 4. The piece, a stylized bust of a woman, is "a portrait of [the artist's muse and second wife] Jacqueline Roque," according to New York dealer Emmanuel Benador, who spoke to A.i.A. on the phone. "But the elongated nose is based on that of an Afghan hound Picasso owned," he said. The work comes from the collection of art dealer Jan Krugier (1928-2008), which will be rolled out in sales totaling more than 150 lots and is estimated to bring as much as $170 million…"
Adam Szymczyk Named Documenta 14 Artistic Director
"Adam Szymczyk has been named the artistic director of Documenta 14, which is scheduled to take place in Kassel, Germany, from June 10-Sept. 17, 2017. Founded in 1955 and taking place every five years, Documenta is one of the highest-profile international contemporary art exhibitions. Last year's acclaimed Documenta 13 was organized by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev..."
Mark Robbins Leaves ICP for Rome
"Mark Robbins, executive director of Manhattan's International Center of Photography (ICP), will leave the organization this month after serving for a year. He has been named president of the American Academy in Rome..."