De Niro. (Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Queens man accused of trying to sell a fake Jasper Johns. [ArtsBeat]

Growing up in the Robert De Niro household “there would be tension over who would ‘overshadow’ whom.” [NYT]

“The ultimate toilet break! Japanese artist transforms public bathroom into hotel room.” [The Daily Mail]

Two Met members have sued the museum over how it presents its suggested admissions fee. [ArtsBeat]

Karen Rosenberg reviews Ryan Foerster’s wonderful show at Martos Gallery, which has been extended through Wednesday. [NYT]

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Louvre have signed a collaboration pact. [Artforum]

Last night, Phillips closed out the week of contemporary art auctions with a solid $79.9 million showing. [GNY]

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