DOHA.- Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) announced today that it will open MIA Park, a new cultural destination on Doha’s Corniche, on December 16, 2011. Located on the grounds of the world-renowned Museum of Islamic Art, the nearly 280,000-square-met…
Artist Richard Serra’s Sculpture to Anchor Qatar Museum Authority’s MIA Park
DOHA.- Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) announced today that it will open MIA Park, a new cultural destination on Doha’s Corniche, on December 16, 2011. Located on the grounds of the world-renowned Museum of Islamic Art, the nearly 280,000-square-met…
Blackbeard’s Anchor Recovered Off NC Coast
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (AP).- Archaeologists recovered the first anchor from what’s believed to be the wreck of the pirate Blackbeard’s flagship off the North Carolina coast Friday, a move that might change plans about how to save the rest of the almost 3…
Magnificent Illuminated Manuscript to Headline First New York Rare Books Event
NEW YORK, N.Y.- A superlative illuminated manuscript, the “Astor-Aubery de Frawenberg” Book of Hours, France, circa 1500-1520, expected to bring $325,000+, is the undisputed anchor of Heritage Auctions inaugural Signature(r) Rare Books Auction in Manha…
Only Known 1936 Three-Sheet from Dracula’s Daughter Tops Movie Poster Offering
DALLAS, TX.- Two spectacular and exceedingly rare movie posters – the only known surviving three sheet from Universal’s 1936 Dracula’s Daughter (estimate: $25,000+), the follow-up to 1931’s classic Dracula, and the only known Style B half sheet from Wa…
Miami Art Museum Presents Mark Dion’s Complete South Florida Wildlife Rescue Unit
MIAMI, FL.- Miami Art Museum presents Mark Dion’s complete South Florida Wildlife Rescue Unit, a large-scale installation that focuses on the Everglades and human attempts to control the South Florida ecosystem. The installation is on view from Ma…
Miami Art Museum Presents Mark Dion’s Complete South Florida Wildlife Rescue Unit
MIAMI, FL.- Miami Art Museum presents Mark Dion’s complete South Florida Wildlife Rescue Unit, a large-scale installation that focuses on the Everglades and human attempts to control the South Florida ecosystem. The installation is on view from Ma…
Vargas, Sundblom and Elvgren Masterpieces Anchor Illustration Art Auction in Beverly Hills
DALLAS, TX.- Rare pin-up art from the greatest illustrators to ever pick up paint and brush will be the main draw when Heritage Auctions launches its first Signature(r) Illustration Art Auction of 2011, Feb. 11-12, at its Beverly Hills offices, continu…
Vargas, Sundblom and Elvgren Masterpieces Anchor Illustration Art Auction in Beverly Hills
DALLAS, TX.- Rare pin-up art from the greatest illustrators to ever pick up paint and brush will be the main draw when Heritage Auctions launches its first Signature(r) Illustration Art Auction of 2011, Feb. 11-12, at its Beverly Hills offices, continu…
Multiple Five and Six Figure Sales Reflect Art Miami’s Quality of Works on Show
MIAMI, FL.- Art Miami, Miami’s longest running contemporary art fair and anchor fair to the city of Miami, announces major sales at the close of day two of the Fair. After a stellar opening night and first day attended by over 7,200 collectors, m…