Bring-you-a-smile story of the day: Building owner removes major public mural by depositing it in dumpster. Art scenesters converge on said dumpster.
Do you own art that belongs to Brigham Young University?
In the fictional matter of public art titans Chris Burden (LA + NYC) vs. Olafur Eliasson (NYC), I declare the winner to be Burden by KO. (As a result, the judges’ scorecards don’t matter.)
James Wagner, who finds more cool New York art than anyone I know, visits Andrew Piedilato’s studio. If I were a young NYC collector (or dealer), I’d make Wagner my e-guide.