Ran Ortner, a painter from Brooklyn wins 2009 ArtPrize with his “Open Water No. 24.” He will receive $250,000.

Whitney museum signed a contract to buy a site near the recently opened High Line. The museum will be designed by Renzo Piano.

Ai Weiwei presents two new large-scale works especially made for Haus der Kunst. The show also brings together early photos and films.