Arts Digest: The Life of John McCracken, Liz Taylor Auctions, Accusations Against Ai Weiwei in China, Carlos Slim's Museum Disappoints, and More

Weekend Edition Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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West Coast and Beyond Cool: An Appreciation of John McCracken In the wake of the Los Angeles sculptor's passing, a look at his iconic life's work and the arc of his place in the art market. read more » by Judd Tully   View Slide Show share   The Daily Checklist Christie's Plans Whole Series of Elizabeth Taylor Sales Woody Woodpecker Revealed as Experimental Art Film Ab-Ex Painter Hedda Sterne Dies at 100 Speed Art Museum Unveils Expansion read more » by ARTINFO share   Ai Weiwei Faces Strange New Accusations in China as Supporters Rally in Hong Kong: The Latest Developments Reports in the official Chinese media allege that the artist has committed plagiarism, and an obscenity smear has emerged as well. read more » by Ben Davis share   Carlos Slim's Museo Soumaya: Money Can't Buy Taste As the richest man in the world, the telecom tycoon could have created something more than a grab-bag of art and objects in a shiny, derivative building. read more » by Benjamin Genocchio   View Featured Slide Show share

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