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Highlights the art shows by women artists. Concept of revolutionary art; Description of the paintings by German artist Charline von Heyl; Subject of the paintings of Kara Walker; Information on the works of photographer Nan Goldin.

Presents an article pondering on the status of the art industry in the U.S. in October 2005. Measures of the industry's success; Re-imagination of the essence of gallery; Existence of provincialism in New York.

The author focuses on the essay "Specific Objects," by Donald Judd. He notes that the essay is among the most influential essays written about art since 1957. He says that he loves Judd's art and writing. He discusses the theory of Non-Specific Objects, the term which is intended as a map or algorithm that corresponds to but does not define some of the best work being made. He mentions other Non-Specific Object makers including sculptural sorceresses Yasue Maetake and Isa Genzken.

The author comments on the failing condition of the art market. According to him, the artists that he once admired now seem to be crumbling under pressure to sell their art. The market becomes the center of commerce and rumors. Collectors now think that by paying a great amount of money would make them a part and history of the artwork itself. He says that there is no new philosophy to help people address the problem of the way the market is affecting the production and presentation of art.

The author relates his experience in several art events in London, England. Among these include the first and the fourth Frieze Art Fair of the magazine "Frieze" where he had a talk with the magazine's co-publisher Matthew Slotover about London's takeover of British art world. He also visited an exhibition of works by Spanish painter Diego Velásquez at the National Gallery.

The author comments on the notion that everything in the art world is about the new things. He argues that the claim is accurate since artists are inclined to newness and that change is inherent. He believes that all art is contemporary since every artwork one is seeing is being seen at that particular moment. He claims that old things become new in the eyes.

In this article, the author features Chelsea as the center of art in New York City. The author observes that the district is not only the largest scene, but it is also the largest ever. He cites a number of art galleries found in the city. Moreover, the author indicates several exhibitions held in the district. Some factors which contributed to this status of the district in the art world are stated.

The article addresses issues related to modern painting. Some art dealers treat art critics like idiots. They turn themselves into salespeople pitching their products. There is a rising number of art dealers who sidle up to critics. The current go -getter trading-floor art-market mentality has aided transform an endearing trait into full-blown promotional cajoling.

Refutes the criticisms against Matthew Barney's film "Drawing Restraint 9." Storyline of the film; Interpretation of the film from an artist's perspective; Reactions of other art critics to the film.

Comments on the famous urinal called Fountain by French artist Marcel Duchamp. Damage caused by French performance artist Pierre Pinoncelli on the urinal; Opposition to claims that Duchamp is an anti-artist and an iconoclast; Significance of his urinal as an artwork.

The article focuses on the appearance of artists in famous magazines. Painters Francesco Clemente and John Currin are some of the artists in the Wizard of Oz shoot included in the December 2005 issue of "Vogue" magazine. The "ArtReview" annually features the top artists and dealers. The list of the top curators and critics was included in the Best of 2005 issue of "Artforum" in December.

The article comments on the lack of space for new exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. It asserts that there is no enough room in the museum that were built for the exhibition of permanent collection of painting and sculpture. It stresses that the museum should relocate its American Folk Art Museum to a bigger space and use its narrow buildings as offices. It expresses opinion on the commitment of MoMA to postwar art.

Expresses views on the artworks of contemporary painters exhibited at several art galleries in New York in September 2005. Information on the art exhibition "Interstate," curated by Adam McEwen; Description of the art installations of Candice Breitz and Lara Schnitger; Background on the solo show of artist Lucy McKenzie.

Expresses views on the lack of competence among curators in hosting biennales in Venice, Italy. Criticism on the art exhibition "Dreams and Conflicts" curated by Francesco Bonami; Information on the exhibition "Experience of Art" organized by María de Corral at the Italian Pavilion; Comments on the artworks presented by Rosa Martínez in the exhibition "Always a Little Further."

Comments on the problems with art auctions. Similarities with stripteases; Characteristics of people who sell their art at auctions; Details of an article regarding the reason behind the difference in the auction prices of art made by women with that by men.

Focuses on the Diary section of the Artforum Web site. Revelation of the social life of artists on the section; Information on the outer and inner lives of artists; Views of painter Richard Aldrich on integrity.

Presents information on a painting exhibition by Damien Hirst in New York in May 2005. Description of his artworks; Message portrayed by his canvases; Measure of personal success in the artworld.

Focuses on the damages brought about by the Richter Resolution, the use of photography in painting, on art. Views of A. J. Wiertz on the relationship of photography and painting; Artists who used photographs in original ways; Difference of a camera lens from the eyes.

Focuses on the importance of art fairs for artists, art dealers and collectors. Overview of the Art Basel Miami Beach art fair in Florida in December 2004; Views of art curator Massimiliano Gioni on art fairs as a form of avant-garde art; Details of the purchasing system between art dealers and collectors during fairs.

Comments on the changes in art events in New York City as of December 2004. Description of New York City's art scene; Appointment of Matthew Higgs as director of White Columns Gallery; Comments by Bellweather owner Becky Smith on changes in art galleries.

Comments on the way photo-based artists restrict themselves to standardized spatial depiction. Views on the art exhibition "Byzantine: Faith and Power (1261-1557)," displayed at the Metropolitan Museum in 2005; Impact of perspective on arts; Spatial principles incorporated in the paintings of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.