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Galleries have been shrinking and business models have been under sustained pressure at Art Basel this month, while major players have been narrowing investments and reshaping portfolios across regions. SoftBank has reduced deal activity in Latin America; Pace has cut artists and staff; recruitment firm Hays has sold operations; and community art projects and private collectors are adapting their approaches.
The San Francisco Archdiocese has reached a settlement over abuse claims involving about 530 survivors. Archbishop Cordileone has agreed to apologize to each survivor and the diocese will implement 14 child-protection and transparency reforms, including publishing a list of accused clergy. A survivor advisory committee will oversee fund distribution.
California governor and wife have released four years of tax filings showing income mainly from winery and hospitality ventures; there is ongoing federal scrutiny against the Newsoms, and returns for 2025 are pending due to an extension.