PARIS.- Christie’s African Art department announced the sale of major pieces from the Dennis Hotz Collection. The 25 works of art are expected to fetch together between € 1.5 and 2.2 million euros. Amongst the highlights, the collection includes t…
Rare Enamel Piece with Local Links Added to Aberdeen Art Collection
LONDON.- A rare and exquisite portrait made of enamel on copper by Aberdeen-born artist James Cromar Watt has been bought by Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums with support from the Art Fund and the National Fund for Acquisitions. Portrait of a Young Woman…
New Modern and Contemporary Art Galleries Complete Wales’s National Museum of Art
CARDIFF.- From 9 July 2011, Wales will have its own National Museum of Art, showcasing the full rang e of the nation’s world-class art collection under one roof at National Museum Cardiff. For the first time, the National Museum ’s mix of fin…
Imperial War Museum in London Explores Achievements of Female War Artists
LONDON.- Women War Artists, a new exhibition at Imperial War Museum London will explore the remarkable experiences and achievements of female war artists from the First World War to the present day. The importance of women artists as eyewitnesses, part…
About the Right of Being Different: The Art of Diversity and Inclusion at Progressive
CLEVELAND, OH.- What’s so disturbing about being different? How does fear of not fitting in shape perception and behavior? Do you think the rules of our society encourage or discourage interaction? Explore your own feelings and emotions throu…
Author Jeffrey Archer to Auction Works of Art from His Collection at Christie’s in June
LONDON (REUTERS).- British author and former parliamentarian Jeffrey Archer expects to raise over 5 million pounds ($8 million) when he sells works from his art collection including paintings by Claude Monet and Andy Warhol. “I recently celebrated my 7…
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Names Steven High as Executive Director
SARASOTA, FL.- Steven High was named executive director of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, home to the Ca’ d’Zan mansion, Museum of Art featuring a rare Old Masters collection, Circus Museum and Historic Asolo Theater. The announcement was m…
Westmoreland Museum of American Art to Receive Major Gift of Mid-to-Late 20th-Century American Art
GREENSBURG, PA.- The Westmoreland Museum of American Art announce that it will receive gifts and bequests from the collection of over 130 objects of contemporary American art from western Pennsylvania residents Diana and Peter Jannetta. The donated wo…
Contemporary Art from the Claudia Gian Ferrari’s Collection on Sale at Sotheby’s Milan,12 April 2011
MILAN.- Sotheby’s announces the sale of Claudia Gian Ferrari’s Contemporary and Modern Art Collection which will be held at Palazzo Broggi on 12th April 2011. Just one year after her untimely passing, in compliance with her will, artworks from her own …
Contemporary Art from the Claudia Gian Ferrari’s Collection on Sale at Sotheby’s Milan,12 April 2011
MILAN.- Sotheby’s announces the sale of Claudia Gian Ferrari’s Contemporary and Modern Art Collection which will be held at Palazzo Broggi on 12th April 2011. Just one year after her untimely passing, in compliance with her will, artworks from her own …