LONDON.- The first part of the group of artworks from the collection of the world-famous American supermodel and actress, Jerry Hall, went under the hammer in Sotheby’s Evening Sale of Contemporary Art in London tonight, bringing a total of £2,33…
Lust and Vice: The 7 Deadly Sins from Dürer to Nauman Opens at Kunstmuseum Bern
BERN.- Together the Kunstmuseum Bern and the Zentrum Paul Klee are presenting a collaboratively organized exhibition on the seven deadly sins. The show comprises artworks from 11 centuries – from the 11th century until today. Through the captivati…
Major Exhibition at Brooklyn Museum Redefines the Role of Female Pop Artists
BROOKLYN, NY.- The first major exhibition to explore in depth the contributions of female Pop artists, Seductive Subversion: Women Pop Artists, 1958–1968, seeks to expand the definition of classic Pop art and re-evaluate the role of the women who …
World Records for David Hockney, Aaron Young, Sterling Ruby & Dana Schutz at Phillips de Pury
LONDON.- Phillips de Pury & Company’s October Contemporary Art sales totaled £8,819,900 /$14,129,480 (including premium). The Contemporary Art Day sale saw active bidding with strong results with many works achieving over their pre-sale high esti…
Christie’s Evening Auctions of Post-War and Contemporary Art and the Italian Sale Realise $61.2 Million
LONDON.- The evening auctions of Post-War and Contemporary Art and The Italian Sale realised a combined total of £38,213,050 / $61,179,093 / €43,371,811. The top price of the evening was paid for Cavaliere by Marino Marini (1901-1980) which led r…
Christophe Cherix Appointed Chief Curator of Prints and Illustrated Books at MoMA
LONDON.- Christophe Cherix has been appointed The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Chief Curator of Prints and Illustrated Books at The Museum of Modern Art, it was announced today by MoMA Director Glenn D. Lowry. In this role, Mr. Cherix will guide all aspect…
Frieze Art Fair Features 173 of the World’s Most Exciting Contemporary Art Galleries
LONDON.- The Frieze Art Fair has now opened to the public and features 173 of the world’s most exciting contemporary art galleries. Visitors can also take part in Frieze Projects, the fair’s unique programme of artist commissions, which this year featu…
Frieze Art Fair Features 173 of the World’s Most Exciting Contemporary Art Galleries
LONDON.- The Frieze Art Fair has now opened to the public and features 173 of the world’s most exciting contemporary art galleries. Visitors can also take part in Frieze Projects, the fair’s unique programme of artist commissions, which this year featu…
World Records for David Hockney, Aaron Young, Sterling Ruby & Dana Schutz at Phillips de Pury
LONDON.- Phillips de Pury & Company’s October Contemporary Art sales totaled £8,819,900 /$14,129,480 (including premium). The Contemporary Art Day sale saw active bidding with strong results with many works achieving over their pre-sale high esti…
World Records for David Hockney, Aaron Young, Sterling Ruby & Dana Schutz at Phillips de Pury
LONDON.- Phillips de Pury & Company’s October Contemporary Art sales totaled £8,819,900 /$14,129,480 (including premium). The Contemporary Art Day sale saw active bidding with strong results with many works achieving over their pre-sale high esti…