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Whitney Museum Hires Star Brooklyn Museum Curator for Photography Department
By Alex Greenberger, May 30, 2023
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Here's a brief summary of the latest article by the brilliant Alex Greenberger. To read the actual article please see the link below.
The Whitney Museum of American Art has announced the appointment of Drew Sawyer, a curator from the Brooklyn Museum, as the new Sondra Gilman Curator of Photography. Sawyer will assume the role in July, succeeding Elisabeth Sussman, who will continue to work at the Whitney as she completes an upcoming exhibition on artist Harry Smith. In his new position, Sawyer will oversee the Whitney's photography collection, lead the acquisition committee for photography, and work alongside the museum's drawing and prints curator to facilitate the Sondra Gilman Study Center. Sawyer's appointment is part of a series of changes in the Whitney's curatorial staff, including the recent promotion of Marcela Guerrero and Jennie Goldstein, and the upcoming appointment of Scott Rothkopf as director.
ARTnews
Whitney Museum Hires Star Brooklyn Museum Curator for Photography Department
By Alex Greenberger, May 30, 2023
Article Summary
Here's a brief summary of the latest article by the brilliant Alex Greenberger. To read the actual article please see the link below.
The Whitney Museum of American Art has announced the appointment of Drew Sawyer, a curator from the Brooklyn Museum, as the new Sondra Gilman Curator of Photography. Sawyer will assume the role in July, succeeding Elisabeth Sussman, who will continue to work at the Whitney as she completes an upcoming exhibition on artist Harry Smith. In his new position, Sawyer will oversee the Whitney's photography collection, lead the acquisition committee for photography, and work alongside the museum's drawing and prints curator to facilitate the Sondra Gilman Study Center. Sawyer's appointment is part of a series of changes in the Whitney's curatorial staff, including the recent promotion of Marcela Guerrero and Jennie Goldstein, and the upcoming appointment of Scott Rothkopf as director.
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A Dealer Who Called Out the Art World’s Lack of Due Diligence Is Himself a Victim of Lisa Schiff’s Alleged Ponzi Scheme Parallels between two blockbuster lawsuits involving art fraud raise questions about “best practices.”
By Eileen Kinsella, May 26, 2023
Article Summary
The article discusses two separate lawsuits in the art world that raise questions about best practices and adherence to due diligence. The first lawsuit involves Lisa Schiff, a high-profile art advisor who has been accused of fraud, breach of contract, and other charges. The plaintiffs, Candace Barasch and Richard Grossman, seek their share of the profits from the sale of an Adrian Ghenie painting in which they had invested. Adam Sheffer, a prominent New York dealer and expert witness in art-related lawsuits, is referenced in the lawsuit as Grossman's spouse but is not a plaintiff in the case.
The second lawsuit involves a long-running legal dispute over a Rudolf Stingel painting connected to art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who engaged in fraudulent art dealings. Sheffer, in his capacity as an expert witness, criticized the lack of due diligence in a complex art flipping deal related to the Stingel painting. He highlighted the failure of one of the parties to protect their interests and register their ownership properly.
The article points out similarities between the Schiff and Stingel cases, emphasizing how Schiff allegedly controlled the sale proceeds and failed to distribute them while exercising control over the artwork and storage facilities. The lawsuits shed light on the challenges and potential lapses in best practices within the art world.
Artnet News
A Dealer Who Called Out the Art World’s Lack of Due Diligence Is Himself a Victim of Lisa Schiff’s Alleged Ponzi Scheme Parallels between two blockbuster lawsuits involving art fraud raise questions about “best practices.”
By Eileen Kinsella, May 26, 2023
Article Summary
The article discusses two separate lawsuits in the art world that raise questions about best practices and adherence to due diligence. The first lawsuit involves Lisa Schiff, a high-profile art advisor who has been accused of fraud, breach of contract, and other charges. The plaintiffs, Candace Barasch and Richard Grossman, seek their share of the profits from the sale of an Adrian Ghenie painting in which they had invested. Adam Sheffer, a prominent New York dealer and expert witness in art-related lawsuits, is referenced in the lawsuit as Grossman's spouse but is not a plaintiff in the case.
The second lawsuit involves a long-running legal dispute over a Rudolf Stingel painting connected to art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who engaged in fraudulent art dealings. Sheffer, in his capacity as an expert witness, criticized the lack of due diligence in a complex art flipping deal related to the Stingel painting. He highlighted the failure of one of the parties to protect their interests and register their ownership properly.
The article points out similarities between the Schiff and Stingel cases, emphasizing how Schiff allegedly controlled the sale proceeds and failed to distribute them while exercising control over the artwork and storage facilities. The lawsuits shed light on the challenges and potential lapses in best practices within the art world.