NEW YORK, NY.- artnet Auctions presents the American Art Sale, a selection of important 19th and 20th century artworks, comprised of over 60 paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures by American artists, such as Edward Hopper (1882-1967), John Marin …
Kunsthaus Zürich reports 350,000 admissions and record number of members
ZURICH.- As the year of the referendum on the Kunsthaus extension gets under way, the Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft reports more than 350,000 admissions to the end of 2011 and a membership of more than 21,000. Highlights of the 2012 programme include …
The Guggenheim Museum organizes seven-hour finale for Maurizio Cattelan: All
NEW YORK, NY.- On the occasion of Maurizio Cattelan’s announcement of his retirement from art making, the Guggenheim is marking the closing of the Maurizio Cattelan: All exhibition by holding a multidisciplinary program called The Last Word on Saturday…
Williams College Museum of Art announces Christina Olsen as new Director
WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS.- Williams College today announced the appointment of Christina Olsen as the Class of 1956 Director of the Williams College Museum of Art. Olsen is currently the director of education and public programs at the Portland Art Museum an…
Claremont Rug Company opens rare online exhibit of art level 19th century Oriental carpets
OAKLAND, CA.- Claremont Rug Company, the world’s leading dealer of 19th century, art-level Oriental carpets, has opened an Internet-based, on-line exhibition, featuring 30 of the most rare, one-in-the-world antique rugs that it has placed with cl…
University of Virginia Art Museum kicks off 2012 with four new exhibitions
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.- The University of Virginia Art Museum kicks off 2012 with four new exhibits that represent an array of media, genres and artists. The exhibits – all of which open Jan. 20 – are “Master Printmakers: The Italian Renaissanc…
Art Basel announces selection of the most influential and cutting-edge galleries
BASEL.- Art 43 Basel: The Premier International Art Show taking place in Basel, Switzerland from June 14 to June 17, 2012, Art 43 Basel will again present a premier selection of the most influential and cutting-edge galleries from across the world. Ev…
Oil paintings depicting Doug Wada’s characteristic quotidian, mass-produced objects at Marlborough
NEW YORK, NY.- Marlborough Gallery presents an exhibition of recent work by Doug Wada, titled Americana,which will continue through February 11, 2012 at Marlborough Gallery. This exhibition, the artist’s first solo show with Marlborough Gallery, i…
Christie’s host Generation Y: An innovative loan exhibition at The Museum of Mankind
LONDON.- Christie’s presents a group of free, public exhibitions dedicated to the theme of The Collector at The Museum of Mankind, London, from January 16th to 27th 2012. Showcasing Generation Y Collectors, an innovative loan exhibition displaying…
Wine cooler owned by George Washington and presented to Alexander Hamilton realizes $782,500
NEW YORK, NY.- A Sheffield-plated silver wine cooler, ordered by George Washington in 1789, and given to Alexander Hamilton in 1797, sold at Christie’s during Americana Week for $782,500, exceeding its estimate of $400,000-600,000. This four-bottl…