Artforum Publisher Knight Landesman Resigns Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Knight Landesman, co-publisher of Artforum, resigned on Wednesday after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced. Amanda Schmitt, a New York curator who began working at the magazine in 2009 at age 21, has filed a lawsuit against Landesman. Her legal complaint details unwelcome sexual attention, including inappropriate touching and questions about her sex life. Artforum acknowledged Landesman's unacceptable behavior and the hostile work environment he created. The magazine committed to transforming its workplace with transparency, equity, and zero tolerance for harassment. Landesman was known as a high-profile, flamboyant figure at the American art publication. The resignation follows reporting by ArtNet News on the allegations. Schmitt's lawsuit specifically alleges unwanted physical contact on multiple body parts.