LONDON.- An important Imperial spinach green jade double-gourd ‘San Xi Tang’ seal, of the revered Qianlong period (1736-1795), estimated to sell for over £1m, is one of the outstanding items in Bonhams Fine Chinese Art sale on 17th May, in L…
NEW YORK, NY.- An exhibition of 13 recent paintings by world-renowned artist Odd Nerdrum is on view at Forum Gallery from March 8 through May 5, 2012. The iconoclastic Norwegian painter is well known for compelling portraits, stark landscapes, and apo…
NEW YORK, NY.- David Zwirner presents an exhibition of work by Fred Sandback (1943-2003). On view in the gallery’s 519 West 19th Street space, the exhibition will feature a selection of important sculptures and drawings spanning the years 1969 to …
NEW YORK, NY.- Eugène Atget: “Documents pour artistes‖ presents six fresh and highly focused cross sections of the career of master photographer Eugène Atget (French, 1857–1927), drawn exclusively from The Museum of Modern Art’s …
LONDON (AP).- A silver cup awarded to the Greek runner who won the first Olympic marathon in 1896 will be sold at a London auction three months before the Summer Games. Spyros Louis was presented with the cup, a silver medal, an antique vase, an olive …
LOS ANGELES, CA.- The Getty Research Institute announced today the acquisition of 82 prints by German artist Max Liebermann (1847-1935). The collection of prints spans a large part of the artist’s career and highlights the celebrated painter’…
MELBOURNE.- A major international exhibition of rare Persian illuminated manuscripts which will open at the State Library of Victoria on March 9, 2012. Premier Ted Baillieu said the Love and Devotion: from Persia and Beyond exhibition will bring exclus…
WUPPERTAL.- With the opening of the gallery “Der Sturm” in 1912, Herwarth Walden marked a new chapter in the fascinating history of modern art. Until 1928 the gallery remained an important center for the avant-garde movements and one of the m…
LINCOLN, MA.- DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum announces changes to its education program as described in the newly adopted 2011-2016 Strategic Plan: the addition of a Deputy Director for Learning and Engagement, an enhanced and restructured art mak…
SOUTH KENSINGTON.- Christie’s announced the single-owner evening auction of The Daphne Guinness Collection; Sold to Benefit the Isabella Blow Foundation which will take place on 27 June 2012 at Christie’s South Kensington saleroom, 85 Old Bro…
