Zachary Small,

Zachary Small is a New York Times reporter covering the art world and its intersections with money, politics, and technology. They explore the power of artists in an era where their work serves as a platform for political manifestos, financial speculation, and technological innovation. Additionally, they investigate the evolving role of museums in the digital age and write about artists' contributions to emerging media like artificial intelligence and video games. With a background in journalism, museums, and theater, Small began contributing to The Times in 2019 before being hired full-time in 2023. They are committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in the Ethical Journalism Handbook and have authored a book titled 'Token Supremacy,' which delves into the convergence of art and cryptocurrency.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/zachary-small

96%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

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  • Zachary Small is a New York Times reporter with a focus on the art world and its relationship with money, politics, and technology. They investigate the power of artists during a time when their work functions as vehicles for political manifestos, financial speculation, and technological revolution. Additionally, they examine the changing role of museums in the digital age and write about artists' contributions to new media such as artificial intelligence and video games.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

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  • During the first quarter of this year, sales in contemporary and postwar category plunged 48%
  • Expected key May art sales at major auction houses to total $1.2 billion, down 18% from a year ago

Deceptions

100%

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Record-Breaking $44.6 Million Sale of Complete Stegosaurus Skeleton Apex: Implications for Accessibility and Scientific Study

Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 A complete stegosaurus skeleton named Apex, considered one of the most valuable fossils ever discovered, was sold for a record-breaking $44.6 million at Sotheby's auction in New York City. Found in Colorado by paleontologist Jason Cooper, Apex surpassed initial estimates and set a new benchmark for fossil sales. The anonymous buyer plans to loan the specimen to a U.S. institution while concerns arise about soaring prices pricing important fossils out of reach for academic institutions.
Art Market Decline: Christie's Cyberattack Disrupts $1.2-$1.8 Billion Spring Auctions and Affects Buyer-Seller Confidence

Art Market Decline: Christie's Cyberattack Disrupts $1.2-$1.8 Billion Spring Auctions and Affects Buyer-Seller Confidence

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 The art market, which reached record-breaking sales during the pandemic, is facing a decline in sales and uncertainty following a cyberattack on Christie's auction house. With confidential data potentially compromised and online bidding unavailable, analysts are uncertain about its impact on buyers and sellers. Despite strong demand from buyers, supply is an issue due to fewer big collections up for sale this season. The average price of artworks sold at auction decreased by 32% in 2023, the largest single-year decline in over seven years. Women artists are finally getting their due with sales up 10% last year to $788m.