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David Guido Pietroni is an Italian music and film producer. Since 2004, he has been a member of the Recording Academy for the Grammy Awards and is also a part of the Tribeca Film Center, the realized vision of Robert De Niro bring together and support the New York City Film Community. He has been into the art world his entire life and has started this initiative "The Art Insider" to contribute in the best way possible.. You can check my Wikipedia page for more information. You can connect with me at david@art-insider.com

Baltimore Museum Of Art Announces A Year Dedicated To Women

David Guido Pietroni Dec 1, 2019

Women in art have always lagged behind their male counterparts, largely due to systematic discrimination. However, the Baltimore Museum of Art has decided to something drastic for the issue. The year 2020 at BMA will be dedicated…

Artist Lauren Halsey Brings Art To Nike’s Sneakers

David Guido Pietroni Nov 30, 2019

In recent years, art has found the most unlikeliest of canvases: sneakers. Artists have been designing their exclusive editions while rare models are fetching top money. The latest to join the foray is artist Lauren Halsey, whose deal with…

Hong Kong Art Market Will Thrive, Says David Zwirner

David Guido Pietroni Nov 29, 2019

The situation in Hong Kong for some months have been volatile. The ongoing protests have also touched the thriving art culture in the city. Hauser & Wirth had to postpone one of their shows due to the protests. Art Basel has been…

Roger Cardinal, Scholar Behind ‘Outsider Art’, Dies at 79

David Guido Pietroni Nov 27, 2019

Roger Cardinal, artist and writer who coined the term ‘Outsider Art’, died at the age of 79. The Guardian reported the news of his death only on Wednesday, though he died on November 1. American Folk Art Museum released a statement, calling…

The Tale of Inigo Philbrick and His Lawsuits

David Guido Pietroni Nov 25, 2019

Infamous art dealer Inigo Philbrick saw his assets being frozen by a British court last week. This was just one of the many troubles he is caught in right now. But what exactly is the entire matter? The recent lawsuit was filed by…

Calls To Unionize Workers Reach MoCa In Los Angeles

David Guido Pietroni Nov 23, 2019

The wave of unionizing among art workers in USA continues to spread across museums. The most recent example was seen at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA), Los Angeles. Around 50 workers from MoCA shared an Instagram post, expressing…

Artist Cecilia Vicuña Brags Spain’s Top Art Prize

David Guido Pietroni Nov 22, 2019

Despite being popular in a certain section of patrons for many years, artist Cecilia Vicuña never saw the limelight from the mainstream audience. However, this has started to change recently. The latest laurel for the 71-year old artist…

Sotheby’s withdraws after Andy Link claims Banksy sculptor stolen

David Guido Pietroni Nov 20, 2019

After the much-publicized claims of artist Andy Link that the Banksy sculptor The Drinker was stolen from him, Sotheby’s has decided to pull the piece from its upcoming sale. The street artist Andy Link had earlier claimed that the 2004…

Prestigious Hugo Boss Prize Announces Nominees For 2020

David Guido Pietroni Nov 20, 2019

The Hugo Boss Prize, one of the most reputed awards in the art world, announced its nominees for 2020 edition. The coveted award carries prize money of $100,000 and a solo show at the Guggenheim Museum. The Hugo Boss prize, established…

Helen Stern, patron who brought contemporary art to DC, dies at 89

David Guido Pietroni Nov 19, 2019

Artist and patron Helen Stern, affectionately called ‘Leni’, died on November 11 in Columbia. One of the pioneers in making Washington DC a hub of contemporary art, her death at age 89 was reported by the Washington Post. Helen Stern was…