LONDON.- An historic and rare clock believed to have been designed for Napoleon’s ‘Exposition publique des produits de l’industrie Francaise’ in 1801 and which has lain undiscovered in Europe for two centuries, is to be sold at Bonh…
Clock Designed for Napoleon’s 1801 Exposition, Lost for Two Centuries, to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- An historic and rare clock believed to have been designed for Napoleon’s ‘Exposition publique des produits de l’industrie Francaise’ in 1801 and which has lain undiscovered in Europe for two centuries, is to be sold at Bonh…
Mike and Doug Starn’s Big Bambú on View in the Courtyard of Casa Artom on the Grand Canal
VENICE.- Mike and Doug Starn’s Big Bambú is being presented as an official collateral exhibition of the 54th Venice Biennale, a special project of GLASSTRESS. The first exhibition of the Starns’ Big Bambú series was on the roof of the Metropolitan Mu…
Lost for Two Centuries: Clock Designed for Napoleon’s 1801 Exposition to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- An historic and rare clock believed to have been designed for Napoleon’s ‘Exposition publique des produits de l’industrie Francaise’ in 1801 and which has lain undiscovered in Europe for two centuries, is to be sold at Bonh…
14-Foot Walk-Through Purse Shown in Washington State
BELLINGHAM, WA (AP).- The idea of the oversized purse has grown to new proportions at Whatcom Museum in the Washington state city of Bellingham. Edison-based industrial artist Ries Niemi has installed his 14-foot-tall “World’s Largest Walk Thru Handbag…
School of the Museum of Fine Arts Announces 16th Annual Medal Award Recipient
BOSTON, MA.- On May 23, 2011, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (SMFA), will honor Susan W. Paine with the SMFA Medal Award, which is presented annually to individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on the art world. Susan,…
Art and Archives Make Up Caravaggio Show at Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza Church in Rome
ROME (AP).- Art lovers will get rare glimpses of Caravaggio’s often violent life in an exhibit in Rome and combining centuries-old documents from archives as well as paintings, including a portrait last seen in public 100 years ago. Sant’Ivo alla Sap…
The Wallace Collection Announces Plans for Newly-Refurbished Dutch Galleries
LONDON.- In early 2012 the Wallace Collection will unveil the newly-refurbished Dutch galleries in the East wing galleries of Hertford House, the first stage of refurbishment of the more traditional, top-lit galleries to add to the sumptuous twelve dom…
Hammer Museum Celebrates 20th Anniversary with 20 Days of Free Admission
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Twenty years ago this November the Hammer Museum first opened its doors. To celebrate the occasion, the Hammer is offering 20 DAYS OF FREE ADMISSION, November 26 to December 18. Visitors are invited to bring family and friends to enj…
Mark Moore Gallery Announced Its Permanent Relocation from Bergamot Station to Culver City
CULVER CITY, CA.- After twelve successful years in Bergamot Station (Santa Monica, CA), Mark Moore Gallery announced its permanent relocation to Culver City, CA. In conjunction with the grand opening of the new space, the gallery will also debut the mu…