BADEN-BADEN.- More than six years after the inauguration of the Museum Frieder Burda, its founder provides a very personal insight into his collection. On the occasion of his seventy-fifth birthday, Frieder Burda selects the exhibits from his meanwhile…
Phillips de Pury & Company’s Valencia Contemporary Art Collection Sale Totals $15,828,357
LONDON.- Phillips de Pury & Company’s February Contemporary Art sales realized £9,764,563 /$15,828,357 intotal selling 83% by value and 78% by lot. “We are delighted to have set multiple auction records during sales that have proven that th…
Barnes Foundation Move Opponents Go Back to Court
PHILADELPHIA (AP).- Opponents of a plan to move The Barnes Foundation’s legendary art collection to Philadelphia are asking a judge to reopen the case. The Friends of the Barnes Foundation want to halt the Barnes’ move from suburban Lower Merion. In…
The National Gallery Presents Roxy Paine: One Hundred Foot Line and Painting Manufacture Unit
New York.- James Cohan Gallery announce Roxy Paine’s One Hundred Foot Line (2010), a new permanent public sculpture installed at Nepean Point at the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, as well as an exhibition of selected works by the art…
Five New Public Art Projects to Debut at San Francisco International Airport
SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee and Director of Cultural Affairs for the San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) Luis R. Cancel announced that with the opening of San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) newly remodeled Terminal 2 …
Court Denies Heirs’ Claims Over Stolen World War II Art
NASHVILLE (AP).- A federal appeals court has dismissed claims against the German government by heirs of an art dealer whose collection was seized by the Nazis and sold at auction during World War II. Fred Westfield, a retired Nashville professor, fil…
The Ptarmigan Vase: A Unique Treasure Enters National Gallery of Canada’s Collection
OTTAWA.- Thanks to a generous contribution from the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Movable Cultural Property Program, the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) has acquired a unique and highly-significant vase for its international art collection. The Pt…
The Ptarmigan Vase: A Unique Treasure Enters National Gallery of Canada’s Collection
OTTAWA.- Thanks to a generous contribution from the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Movable Cultural Property Program, the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) has acquired a unique and highly-significant vase for its international art collection. The Pt…
Drawings and Photographs from the Collection of Designer Kasper at the Morgan Library
NEW YORK, NY.- The art collection assembled by American fashion designer Herbert Kasper—known simply as Kasper—is exceptional for its distinctive character and superb quality. The Morgan Library & Museum presents the collection to the public …
Phillips de Pury & Company Announces the Highlights from Valencia Contemporary Art Collection
LONDON.- Phillips de Pury & Company, announce highlights from Valencia Contemporary Art Collection that will feature in the London Contemporary Art Evening Sale on the 17th February. The single owner sale will take place on the 18th February prior to …