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David Guido Pietroni

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

P.A.I.N. protests outside Victoria&Albert over Sackler donations

David Guido Pietroni Nov 17, 2019

One of the premier art institutions in London, Victoria & Albert, faced strong protests on Saturday from the P.A.I.N. group. The protests were against the funding the museum has been receiving over the years from the infamous Sackler…

KAWS Mania marks the $108.1 M 20th Century sale at Phillips

David Guido Pietroni Nov 15, 2019

The 20th Century and Contemporary art auction at Phillips concluded on Thursday on quite a great note. Closely following the success at Christie’s auction, the auction at Phillips managed to score an impressive $108.1 million. Compared to…

After Whitney Biennale, Nicole Eisenman joins Hauser & Wirth

David Guido Pietroni Nov 14, 2019

Confirming long-whispered rumours, prominent artist Nicole Eisenman joined international art gallery Hauser & Wirth. The announcement only further polishes her shining career which was already on the rise. In past one year, Eisenman has…

Postwar auction at Christie’s fetch $325.4M, Ed Ruscha goes for $52.5M

David Guido Pietroni Nov 14, 2019

The Postwar and Contemporary art auction at Christie’s on Tuesday was a success by all means. With a tally of $325.3 million, the event at Rockefeller Center saw some great deals and personal records for many artists. The highest sale stood…

Christie’s NY auction clocks $193.9M, highest sale at $19.6M

David Guido Pietroni Nov 12, 2019

The winter-opening sale of Christie’s in New York performed modestly on Monday. Focusing on Impressionist and Modern arts, the sale clocked a total $191.9 million in sales. However, excluding the buyer’s premium, the actual sale was of $162…

Artist Dread Scott recreates the iconic Slave Rebellion of 1811

David Guido Pietroni Nov 12, 2019

A horde of proud but defiant black folks took on the streets, shouting slogans like “Death or Freedom” and “On To New Orleans”. Some were unarmed while others had weapons. Some walked barefoot while others had horses. But all of them had a…

Louis Vuitton’s Glamorous Retrospective comes to a conclusion

David Guido Pietroni Nov 10, 2019

Louis Vuitton is a force in the fashion world, but its contribution to the art world is not any less significant either. The long history of the brand’s support was celebrated in a retrospect at Beverly Hills. Since its inception in…

The Unfolding Chaos at the Marciano Art Foundation

David Guido Pietroni Nov 9, 2019

Unions, layoffs, closure and protests. The Marciano Art Foundation in Los Angeles was once considered the peaceful haven for the artworks obtained by its founders. In past one week, it has turned into a place of chaos. The…

Banksy Sets Another Record As Vinyl Cover Sells For $10k

David Guido Pietroni Nov 9, 2019

Street artist Banksy has somewhat reached the status of a rockstar in the art world. Just a month ago he hit the headlines when his painting Devolved Parliament became the highest-selling work at a Sotheby’s London auction. Now, he set a…

Sally Dixon, pioneer of including film-making in art, dies at 87

David Guido Pietroni Nov 8, 2019

Art luminary and curator Sally Dixon, one of the foremost voices for experimental changes in the art world, died on November 5 at the age of 87. Her death was announced by the Minneapolis-based Walker Center of Arts, where Dixon once used…