Andy Warhol's Interview Magazine Files for Bankruptcy and Ceases Publication

Founded by Andy Warhol in 1969, Interview magazine has officially shut down and filed for bankruptcy. The termination of both its print and digital formats occurred on May 20, leading to immediate layoffs. Renowned for its fusion of art, fashion, and New York's elite, the magazine struggled financially for years. Peter Brant, an art collector who took ownership in 1989 and also publishes Art in America, faced recent challenges, including lawsuits and the departure of a fashion director accused of sexual misconduct. In April, former editorial director Francis Baron resigned and filed a lawsuit for $600,000 in unpaid fees for himself and his stylist wife, Ludivine Poiblanc. Earlier this year, staff had to leave their SoHo office due to unpaid rent. The magazine's closure signifies the end of a cultural landmark that shaped New York's creative landscape for many years.