The artist Erin Lawlor recalls her time spent with the art historian, who wrote defining texts on artists such as Mark Rothko and offered critical support for the next generation

The Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut is foregrounding ocean ecology in its first contemporary art exhibition, with new commissions by American painter Alexis Rockman

Last-gasp decision after talks with the US museum directors association comes just before a Sotheby’s auction

Two artists also step down as board trustees amid turmoil over plans to deaccession three paintings

“The greatness of the BMA’s collection does not live within three individual paintings,” she says as the sale of a Warhol, Still and Marden approaches

Letter asks Maryland attorney general and secretary of state to investigate planned deaccessioning of a Warhol, Still and Marden

Sale of three valuable paintings by Warhol, Still and Marden points to a thirst for a $65m windfall, with no curatorial rationale

Acting on relaxed rules, it will use the funds for collection care and salary increases as well as diverse acquisitions

Lifeline/Clyfford Still sheds light on the Abstract Expressionist who despised critics, condemned the work of his contemporaries, and was admired by many