At Spring Art Auctions, a Second Strong Night. Sotheby's held a strong sale of Impressionist and modern art on Wednesday night, with a Cézanne still life bringing $16.7 million, a Degas pastel being snapped up for $16.5 million and a Giacometti bust selling for $13.7 million. By Carol Vogel. [New York Times: Arts]

Art is for rich people. The rest of us may admire it, but one need only ask, Who is the customer? to get a clear view of why it is made and for whom. Only after asking that question, would we be able to really understand the «meaning» of paintings.

Art in Review: Left vs. Right'. `Left vs. Right'. [New York Times: Arts]