EDINBURGH.- The Fruitmarket Gallery commissioned a new work of public sculpture by Turner-Prize winning Scottish artist Martin Creed for Edinburgh’s historic Scotsman Steps. Work 1059 is a feast for the eyes – 104 steps leading from the Scot…
Seattle’s Picasso Exhibition Generated a $66 Million Economic Impact in Washington State
SEATTLE, WA.- Seattle Art Museum’s (SAM) recent exhibition, Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris, generated an estimated $66 million in economic impact for Washington State, of which $58 million was generated in King Count…
The American International Fine Art Fair Closes with Record Attendance and Strong Sales
PALM BEACH, FL.- The American International Fine Art Fair closed its 15th edition with record attendance and strong sales reported by a number of dealers. More than 42,500 attendees visited the 10-day event. Many dealers reported outstanding sales res…
Privateers of Utopia: The Art of Improving the World at Weserburg Exhibition
BREMEN.- With the exhibition “Privateers of Utopia,” the Weserburg is presenting thought-provoking impulses by artists with regard to the possibility of changing the world and society. The worldwide economic crisis has vividly demonstrated how dangerou…
Art Dubai Projects to Feature New Work by More than 75 Artists in 2011 Edition
DUBAI.- This March Art Dubai Projects, a programme of films, talks, radio dispatches and performances, will feature the work of more than 75 artists commissioned to create interactive works in response to the fair. Presented by Art Dubai and featuring…
Illuminating Design’s Impact on Society: ‘Unpacking the Nano’ at Cornell’s Johnson Art Museum
ITHACA, N.Y.- Heralding the role of design in profound societal change – in this case in India, the world’s most rapidly growing economy – Cornell University presents “Unpacking the Nano,” an exhibit highlighting Tata Motors…
Christie’s Offers a Still Life Painting by Paul Gauguin in Big 2011 Opening Sale
LONDON (REUTERS).- Christie’s is offering art worth 74-109 million pounds ($114-168 million) at its first big auction of 2011, including a still life by Paul Gauguin that was a tribute to his friend and fellow pioneer Vincent van Gogh. Art market recor…
Columbia Museum of Art Implements Renewable Energy Project with Grant from the US Department of Energy
COLUMBIA, SC.- The Columbia Museum of Art implemented a renewable energy project using a recently installed solar panel array on the roof of its building which is reducing the amount of energy the museum has to purchase. The Museum received a $213,500 …
Western Art Dealers and Auction Houses Hope to Lure Wealthy Chinese Buyers
HONG KONG (AP).- For newly minted Chinese billionaires looking to spend their money, a natural choice has been art and antiques from their own country, many costing millions of dollars. Now art dealers and auction houses are trying to pitch them a hard…
Western Art Dealers and Auction Houses Hope to Lure Wealthy Chinese Buyers
HONG KONG (AP).- For newly minted Chinese billionaires looking to spend their money, a natural choice has been art and antiques from their own country, many costing millions of dollars. Now art dealers and auction houses are trying to pitch them a hard…