Art news round-up

Following the enthusiastic emails I received after the first set of news stories, here is the art world summary from last week. Remember that if you want to keep track during the week you can join our Twitter feed.

News stories from the art world:

The pace has changed but Art Basel Miami Beach is going strong http://bit.ly/7IQpef (despite an unexpected incident http://bit.ly/8Bq799 )

Art museum strikes in France are cause for grave national – and economic – concern http://bit.ly/5VMJWD

The real and vital impact of the stimulus package on arts organizations http://bit.ly/6SNN2e

Gold leaf graffiti artist takes Turner Prize http://bit.ly/91WoLq

A brand new art prize for young artists, infused with ‘star power’ http://bit.ly/8atJD2

Popular stories from the week:

Sorting out the mess – why distinguishing a Rembrandt from an apprentice is harder than you’d think http://bit.ly/5VvNQT

‘Complaint choirs’ gain popularity all around the world http://bit.ly/7Grr0u (This one isn’t strictly art, but I was so taken with the idea that I had to include it.)

Airline to sell First Class modern art to help pay its debts http://bit.ly/5SiltC

London gallery space calls police over body in the corner – but it turns out to be a case of a little too much realism! http://bit.ly/6tu1Dj

And last but not least, a mathematical project produces some stunning 3D creations, the images of which I felt were worth sharing http://bit.ly/70OqDD