BASEL.- SCOPE, the art show that has established its name by curating cutting edge contemporary art from around the world, proudly returns to Basel for the fifth year. Running concurrent with Art Basel for the next three years, SCOPE returns to its hig…
Anna Wintour Becomes an Elective Trustee of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
NEW YORK, NY.- Anna Wintour has been named an Elective Trustee of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, it was announced by James R. Houghton, the Museum’s Chairman. Ms. Wintour’s election took place at the May 10 meeting of the Board. “Anna Wintour’s tirele…
Saint Louis Art Museum Announces that Emerson Commits $5 Million Toward $145 Million Campaign
ST. LOUIS, MO.- The Saint Louis Art Museum announced that longtime corporate supporter Emerson increased its commitment to The Campaign for the Saint Louis Art Museum from $3 million to $5 million, making it the most significant corporate cash gift the…
£2 Million Gift from the Hintze Family Charitable Foundation Received by The National Gallery
LONDON.- The National Gallery announce it has received an exceptional gift of £2 million from the Hintze Family Charitable Foundation. Michael Hintze said: ‘The National Gallery has an extraordinary collection that Dorothy, our children and I en…
£2 Million Gift from the Hintze Family Charitable Foundation Received by The National Gallery
LONDON.- The National Gallery announce it has received an exceptional gift of £2 million from the Hintze Family Charitable Foundation. Michael Hintze said: ‘The National Gallery has an extraordinary collection that Dorothy, our children and I en…
A New Public Gallery: The Royal Parks and the Serpentine Gallery Agree to New Venue
LONDON.- The Royal Parks, as part of an initiative to make better use of its buildings, has awarded a contract to the Serpentine Gallery to establish a new gallery in The Magazine building in Kensington Gardens. The Grade II listed building is situated…
A New Public Gallery: The Royal Parks and the Serpentine Gallery Agree to New Venue
LONDON.- The Royal Parks, as part of an initiative to make better use of its buildings, has awarded a contract to the Serpentine Gallery to establish a new gallery in The Magazine building in Kensington Gardens. The Grade II listed building is situated…
A New Public Gallery for London in 2012: The Royal Parks and the Serpentine Gallery agree contract for new venue
LONDON.- The Royal Parks, as part of an initiative to make better use of its buildings, has awarded a contract to the Serpentine Gallery to establish a new gallery in The Magazine building in Kensington Gardens. The Grade II listed building is situated…
Art Gallery of Ontario Acquires Record Ten Works by Four Canadian Artists at Art Toronto 2010
TORONTO.- Ten works by four contemporary Canadian artists will be joining the collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario after an evening of important acquisitions at the annual art fair’s Opening Night Preview. Four works by Kingston-based artist M…
Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum Honors Philatelic Achievement
WASHINGTON, DC.- The National Postal Museum announced two recipients of the 2010 Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award—Michael Madesker and Robert P. Odenweller. The Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award celebrates outstanding lifetime accom…