Billy the Kid and other legendary bandits "captured" in Society of the Four Arts exhibit
PALM BEACH, FL.- Art enthusiasts, American history buffs and lovers of the ‘real’ Old West have a rare opportunity not only to see the only existing tintype portrait of legendary outlaw Billy the Kid but also to get a glimpse inside the thoug…
Sterling Associates’ auction features fine art, Asian antiques and other premier East Coast estate offerings
CLOSTER, NJ.- Following the overwhelming success of its inaugural Estates Auction in December, Sterling Associates is preparing a March 31 follow-up event that features an exciting array of antiques and art from some of New Jersey’s finest homes. …
American photographer Michael Dweck makes history in Cuba-twice
HAVANA.- Michael Dweck had already made history before the doors opened on his exhibit at the Fototeca Museum on Friday. Good thing since he showed up late and upon arrival, expecting 300 or so guests, was greeted by a crowd of about 2,000 Artists, Amb…
Paintings spanning the 1960s to the present by Mel Ramos open at Bernarducci.Meisel.Gallery
NEW YORK, NY.- In celebration of the success of Mel Ramos’ 75th birthday retrospective, the Bernarducci.Meisel.Gallery presents selections returning from the recent six-venue European tour. Paintings spanning the 1960s to the present are featured,…
Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu announces leadership duo for the National Gallery of Victoria
MELBOURNE.- Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu today announced the appointment of Mr Tony Ellwood as the new Director of the National Gallery of Victoria, and the re-appointment of Mr Allan Myers AO QC as President of the NGV Council of Tru…
South Indian bronze Somaskanda group to lead Sotheby’s Indian and Southeast Asian works of art sale
NEW YORK, NY.- Sotheby’s Indian and Southeast Asian Works of Art sale on 21 March 2012 will be led by one of the most impressive South Indian bronze sculptures to be offered at auction in recent times. The 13th century pair of Shiva with his conso…
A selection of works from the museum’s holdings opens at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection
VENICE.- From February 29 through May 6, 2012 the Peggy Guggenheim Collection presents European Art, 1949‐1979: a selection of works from the museum’s holdings of postwar European painting and sculpture, largely from the period 1949‐79…
First large-scale retrospective of Alighiero Boetti’s work opens at Tate Modern
LONDON.- One of the most influential Italian artists of the twentieth century, Alighiero Boetti (1940-1994) is the subject of a major exhibition at Tate Modern. Alighiero Boetti: Game Plan is the first large-scale retrospective of Boetti’s work to…
Hanart TZ Gallery shows New Paintings by Wei Dong
Hong Kong.- Hanart TZ Gallery is proud to present Wei Dong in his solo exhibition “A Nowhere Body: New Paintings by Wei Dong” on view at the gallery through March 10th. Talking of the exhibition, Wei Dong says: “One of my earliest childhoo…
The Autry National Center Presents Masters of the American West Exhibition & Sale
Los Angeles, California.- The country’s most important Western art show, the “Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale”, celebrated its 15th anniversary at the Autry National Center on Saturday, February 4th. The exhibition will re…