December 19, 2018
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.
December 17, 2018
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.
April 30, 2018
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."
February 06, 2018
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.