NEW YORK, NY (REUTERS).- Some family members of victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks expressed outrage on Wednesday at a potential admission fee to a National Memorial Museum currently under construction at the former site of the World Trade Cente…
London Mayor Boris Johnson Announces Floating Path on London’s Thames Gets Nod
LONDON (REUTERS).- Plans to erect a floating walkway on London’s River Thames, affording spectacular views of forgotten parts of the city, got a major boost on Friday by securing up to 60 million pounds ($97.5 million) in funding. London Mayor Boris Jo…
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Presents It’s Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale
HONG KONG.- Sotheby’s Hong Kong presents its Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale 2011. Taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday, 6 April, the sale will highlight an array of fiery red gems led by a rare 27.67-c…
LACMA Announced Today the Retirement of President and COO Melody Kanschat
LOS ANGELES, CA.- The Los Angeles County Museum of Art announced today that Melody Kanschat will be leaving her position as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective May 2011. Ms. Kanschat has held this position since July 2005, having worked at…
Electrician Stuns Art World with Trove of Picasso Works of Art; Heirs Not Convinced
PARIS (REUTERS).- Pablo Picasso was both hugely prolific and famously generous with his work, but was he enough of a free spirit to give hundreds of his early works — an invaluable collection — to his electrician? That question lies at the heart of a…
Christie’s to Offer One of the Finest Private Collections of Early 20th Century Decorative Art
PARIS.- Christie’s announces the sale of the Gourdon Collection, one of the finest private collections of early 20th century decorative art and design ever to be offered at auction, on 29, 30 and 31 March 2011, at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. The…
Christie’s to Offer One of the Finest Private Collections of Early 20th Century Decorative Art and Design
PARIS.- Christie’s announces the sale of the Gourdon Collection, one of the finest private collections of early 20th century decorative art and design ever to be offered at auction, on 29, 30 and 31 March 2011, at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. The…
Tropical Forest Diversity Increased During Ancient Global Warming Event
WASHINGTON, DC.- The steamiest places on the planet are getting warmer. Conservative estimates suggest that tropical areas can expect temperature increases of 3 degrees Celsius by the end of this century. Does global warming spell doom for rainforests?…