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Artnet News's National Art Critic, Ben Davis, looks back over the highs, lows, and head-scratching cultural moments of the past month.

Plus, what's the deal with O'Flaherty's announcement that they're closing? What artwork flopped at auction and now hangs on Larry Gagosian's wall?

Plus, where did L.A.'s art stars celebrate Passover? What auction house had a break in this week?

Plus, what artist forgot to pay an outrageous bar tab? What painter just got hitched at the Cooper Hewitt? Read on for answers.

This week: the U.S. dollar flexes its muscle, the Hamptons get scandalous, "The Currency" maths out, and much more.

The crypto world and the art world are both built on a desire for access. What happens when the two collide?

Matthew Mellon had hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency when he died. There was just one big problem. No one had the keys.

Does This Count as a Deal? Socialite slash art curator Stacy Engman bought a tiara she says is worth $6 million for the "garage sale" price of $35,000. I have a couple of questions about this Page Six story concerning Stacy Engman’s recent purchase of a purple-gemmed tiara. First and foremost, who is Stacy Engman?? The article describes her as a “quirky art scenester” as well as a curator, socialite, and eyewear designer known for “her signature tiara sunglasses.” She also allegedly ...