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Cenedella v. Metropolitan Museum of Art et al

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Case Number:

1:18-cv-01029

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Anti-Trust

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

John G. Koeltl

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  1. December 19, 2018

    Museums Beat 'Art Bastard's $100M Antitrust Suit, For Now

    A New York federal judge Wednesday tossed a proposed class action from the so-called "Art Bastard," who claims New York museums conspire with art galleries to keep artists such as himself out, finding he failed to show that his work belongs in the museums but still allowing him another chance.

  2. December 17, 2018

    NYC Art Museums Antitrust Suit Lacks Specifics, Judge Says

    A Manhattan federal judge expressed frustration at arguments on Monday with a proposed class action brought by an artist who claims New York's top museums are conspiring with a handful of art galleries to prevent artists like himself from gaining traction, expressing doubt that the claims crossed the line from possible to plausible.

  3. April 30, 2018

    NYC Museums Hit Back At 'Art Bastard' Antitrust Suit

    New York City museums accused by the painter known as the "Art Bastard" of conspiring to artificially raise prices for work and to block access to the art market urged a New York federal court on Friday to toss his suit, arguing that the theory is "implausible."

  4. February 06, 2018

    'Art Bastard' Hits NYC Museums With $100M Antitrust Suit

    The painter known as the "Art Bastard" hit the art establishment with a $100 million proposed class action Tuesday, accusing The Met and four other New York City museums of conspiring to artificially raise prices for some galleries' work and restricting access to the market.