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- 1SmartNews plans December IPO at sharply reduced valuation●SmartNews is planning an initial public offering in December at a fraction of its previous valuation, according to peopl
SmartNews is preparing an initial public offering in December, according to people familiar with the matter, but at a fraction of the valuation it once commanded. Reports link the drop to the news aggregator's business being decimated by AI, which has cut traffic to news apps as users increasingly get information directly from AI tools.
- 2Tar Paintings and a Falling Knife: Best Booths at Art Basel Paris▼The Best Booths at Art Basel Paris, From Tar Paintings to a Falling Knife
Art Basel Paris is underway, with ARTnews rounding up the standout booths at the fair. The highlighted works include paintings made with tar and an installation described as a falling knife, reflecting the fair's mix of material experimentation and provocative sculpture among participating galleries.
- 3Art Basel Paris Public Program Showcases TV Screens and Plush Animals▼The Best Works at Art Basel Paris’s Public Program, From a Crowd of TV Screens to a Flock of Plush Animals
Art Basel Paris's public program is drawing attention for its standout installations, including a crowd of television screens and a flock of plush animal sculptures. ARTnews has highlighted these works as among the best on view, reflecting the fair's growing effort to bring contemporary art beyond gallery walls and into public spaces across the French capital.
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ARTnews has published a guide recommending five essential books about Pop Art, the mid-20th-century movement associated with artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. The list is aimed at readers wanting to deepen their understanding of the movement's history, key figures and lasting influence on contemporary art and visual culture.