EDMONTON, AB.- The Art Gallery of Alberta presents Alberta Mistresses of the Modern: 1935-1975, March 10 – June 3, 2012. Focusing on the work of ten women artists, all born by the end of 1918, the exhibition Alberta Mistresses of the Modern: 1935-…
Sotheby’s sale of Contemporary art exceeds its pre-sale high estimate achieving $12 million in New York
NEW YORK, NY.- Today’s auction of Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s New York exceeded its pre-sale high estimate of $11.6 million in achieving a strong total of $12,040,750, which marks the highest result for a mid-season sale of Contemporary Art…
Study published by three authors says birdlike dinos wore basic black with glossy touch
WASHINGTON (AP).- Even dinosaurs can look sharp in basic black, and downright iridescent. An unusual crowlike dinosaur — which really doesn’t look like a dinosaur at all — had glossy black feathers that were probably used to call attention to…
J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles returns three ancient marble fragments to Greece
ATHENS (AP).- Three ancient marble fragments from the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles have been repatriated to Greece following a deal last year. A culture ministry statement says two of the 2,400-year-old pieces are parts of the…
Exhibition at Paris museum tells the stories of two men, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs
PARIS (AP).- “Fashions fade, style is eternal,” Yves Saint Laurent once said. An immutable fashion list must include the Ls Vuitton bag, on display demurely but proudly in Paris’ Decorative Arts Museum like the historical artifact it should be. The ba…
Smithsonian’s Sackler Gallery premieres works by Japanese master painter ~ Kano Kazunobu
WASHINGTON, DC.- In early 1854, just as American Commodore Matthew Perry’s ships steamed into Edo Bay to persuade Japan to open its ports to the world, the esteemed painter Kano Kazunobu (1816–63) received a commission from a highly respected Budd…
The Walters Art Museum shows Ancient Americas Artwork from the John Bourne Collection
Baltimore, Maryland.- The Walters Art Museum is proud to present “Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift” on view at the museum from February 12th through May 20th. The exhibition contains 135 artworks from cultures t…
The Kunsthaus Zürich to Present Mexican Art from 1900 to the Present
Zurich.- The Kunsthaus Zurich is pleased to present “Posada to Alÿs: Mexican Art From 1900 to the Present”, on view from March 16th through May 20th. The exhibition will be showcasing the politically charged work of Mexican artists. The exhibition …
The Wallace Collection’s Refurbishment Continues With Unveiling of Dutch Art
London.- Having completed the refurbishment of the State Rooms, bringing together in individual settings the eighteenth-century French paintings and decorative arts for which the museum is rightly famous and celebrated, the Wallace Collection …
The BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair Returns to London
London.- The BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair opens on Wednesday 21st March and, for just one week, until March 27th, visitors will be able to buy top quality art and antiques from the UK’s leading experts. 100 members of the prestigious British …