ISTANBUL.- The former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, and his wife, Nane Marie Annan, visited the Sabanci University Sakip Sabanci Museum in Istanbul. They were welcomed upon their arrival by Guler Sabanci, who accompanied the cou…
Kofi Annan and His Wife Explore the Sakip Sabanci Collection of Ottoman Calligraphy
ISTANBUL.- The former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, and his wife, Nane Marie Annan, visited the Sabanci University Sakip Sabanci Museum in Istanbul. They were welcomed upon their arrival by Guler Sabanci, who accompanied the cou…
Italian, French and American Design Highlight Heritage Auctions’ First Decorative Arts Event in Beverly Hills
BEVERLY HILLS, CA.- An Italian Giltwood and Fabric bedroom set, attributed to Michelangelo Guggenheim, Venice Italy, circa 1890, and retailed by Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co., New York, is expected to bring $40,000 as one of the principal highlights…
New Visitors Center for US Anthem’s Birthplace
By: Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press
BALTIMORE (AP).- After decades of making do with a small, outdated visitor center, the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is getting new space and an update for the 21st century, just in time for t…
Mark di Suvero Among 2010 National Medal of Arts Recipients Announced by the White House
WASHINGTON, D.C..- On March 2, 2011, President Barack Obama is presenting the National Medal of Arts to eight recipients for their outstanding achievements and support of the arts. (Ten medalists were announced; however two are not able to attend the …
American Debut Solo Show of Berlin Artist Lars Theuerkauff at Cain Schulte Contemporary Art
SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- Cain Schulte Contemporary Art presents One, the American debut solo show of Berlin artist Lars Theuerkauff. The show opens on Friday, January 28 with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 with the artist in attendance. The show runs through…
Dallas Museum of Art Publishes Ignite the Power of Art: Advancing Visitor Engagement in Museums
DALLAS, TX.- The Dallas Museum of Art is releasing an important new book that offers groundbreaking insight into how museum visitors connect with art and how museums can create enriching and engaging experiences for diverse audiences. Distributed by Ya…
Seattle Art Museum’s Picasso Exhibition Surpasses 400,000 Visitors, Breaks Record
SEATTLE, WA.- Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris has broken SAM’s record for the most popular exhibition in the history of the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) downtown, attracting more than 400,000 visitors and boosting its mem…
Seattle Art Museum’s Picasso Exhibition Surpasses 400,000 Visitors, Breaks Record
SEATTLE, WA.- Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris has broken SAM’s record for the most popular exhibition in the history of the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) downtown, attracting more than 400,000 visitors and boosting its mem…
Exhibition of Impressionist Gardens at the National Galleries of Scotland Delights 100,000 Visitors
EDINBURGH.- The National Galleries of Scotland announced that the blockbuster exhibition Impressionist Gardens has ended its hugely successful run on a high note, with total visitor figures of nearly 100,000. Extended opening hours allowed almost 17,00…