DOHA.- Qatar Museums Authority will present the first solo survey exhibition in the Middle East of the work of Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010), one of the most influential and groundbreaking artists of the 20th century. Curated by Philip Larratt-Smith, Lo…
Science Museum in London explores human side of researcher Stephen Hawking
NEW YORK, NY.- The college goofball; the excitable young researcher; the family man. It’s a side of Stephen Hawking relatively few people get to see. A new exhibition opening Friday at London’s Science Museum hopes to show the human side of the celebri…
Grassi Museum for Applied Arts in Leipzig shows the record covers created by Andy Warhol
LEIPZIG.- Andy Warhol (1928–1987), one of the most popular representatives of Pop Art, had just completed his study of Applied Art when he came to New York in 1949 and designed his first Album Cover for Columbia Records. This grew into a life-lon…
The Nancy Graves Foundation appoints Christina Hunter as New Director
NEW YORK, NY.- The Board of Trustees of the Nancy Graves Foundation announced the appointment of Christina Hunter as the new director of the Nancy Graves Foundation following the retirement of Linda Kramer in December, after 14 years. “We were see…
Private collection of Morgans to sell at Bonhams flagship February car sale
PARIS.- A private collection of Morgans, dating from 1935 to 1967, will be sold at Bonhams’ motor car and motorcycle sale in Paris on Thursday 2 February 2012. Assembled over the last 16 years by motor enthusiast, Frolian Gisbert, the collection f…
La Salle University Art Museum presents the work of Philadelphia-based artist Jane Irish
PHILADELPHIA, PA.- The La Salle University Art Museum and the Connelly Library present the work of Philadelphia-based artist Jane Irish this winter. Irish’s work explores the impact of the Vietnam War and its continuing relevance today. Through he…
Impulses II: A solo show by Jordanian artist Hilda Hiary at Ayyam Gallery Beirut
BEIRUT.- Ayyam Gallery Beirut announces the opening of “Impulses II”, the solo show of Jordanian artist Hilda Hiary. This forthcoming event will showcase a new series of works that have been inspired by recent political upheavals in the Middl…
Ray doubted jury would believe an MLK conspiracy
By: Joe Edwards, Associated Press
NASHVILLE (AP).- James Earl Ray doubted a jury would believe a defense proposal to blame the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on a conspiracy, according to letters he wrote to his lawyer as he tried to …
Canadian museum partnership prepares Haida exhibition for European tour
GATINEAU.- The Canadian Museum of Civilization announced that it has forged a groundbreaking partnership with two other Canadian museums to produce Haida: Life. Spirit. Art., a travelling exhibition that will be presented exclusively in Europe. The par…
A seductive collection of portraits and nudes from the iconic Herb Ritts to be published by The Getty
NEW YORK, NY.- Considered one of the most important photographers to emerge from the1980s, Herb Ritts (1952-2002) possessed a distinctive sense of style. He had the ability to seamlessly switch gears between his personal work that helped revive the mal…