PARIS (AP).- A giant 18th-century Chinese silk scroll painting of a military troop review has been sold at auction for more than euro22 million ($30.8 million), the highest auction price for a Chinese work in France. The work, found in a Paris attic a…
First US Solo Show by Lee Kit on View at Lombard Freid Projects
NEW YORK, N.Y.- Lombard Freid Projects introduces the work of Hong Kong based artist Lee Kit in his first US solo show. On view March 23rd through April 30th, 2011. Some thoughts on ‘1, 2, 3, 4…’ exhibition in Lee Kit’s own words: 1…
Light Sculptures Drawn from the Floor Plans of Iconic Skyscrapers at Paul Kasmin Gallery
NEW YORK, NY.- Paul Kasmin Gallery presents an exhibition of new works by the Chilean artist Iván Navarro. Heaven or Las Vegas, featuring fluorescent light sculptures drawn from the floor plans of iconic skyscrapers, will be on view at 293 Tenth Avenu…
10.09 Carats Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink Diamond to Highlight Christie’s New York Jewels Sale
NEW YORK, NY.- Perhaps no greater phenomenon has electrified the global jewelry market in the past year than the skyrocketing prices achieved for large pink diamonds at auction. In the last 15 months, four pink diamonds have fetched more than US$1 mil…
British Council Appoints West Kowloon Cultural District Authority CEO as New Director for Arts
LONDON.- The British Council – the UK’s international cultural relations organisation – has appointed Graham Sheffield as its new Director Arts. Martin Davidson, British Council Chief Executive said: “I am delighted to announce that G…
British Council Appoints West Kowloon Cultural District Authority CEO as New Director for Arts
LONDON.- The British Council – the UK’s international cultural relations organisation – has appointed Graham Sheffield as its new Director Arts. Martin Davidson, British Council Chief Executive said: “I am delighted to announce that G…
Sotheby’s to Offer a Selection of Magnificent Imperial Porcelain from ‘The Meiyintang Collection’
HONG KONG.- Sotheby’’s announced that it will offer in Hong Kong on the 7th April 2011 selections from one of the grandest collections of Chinese Art formed in the last century, The Meiyintang Collection. Assembled over a period of more than 50 ye…
Sotheby’s to Offer a Selection of Magnificent Imperial Porcelain from ‘The Meiyintang Collection’
HONG KONG.- Sotheby’’s announced that it will offer in Hong Kong on the 7th April 2011 selections from one of the grandest collections of Chinese Art formed in the last century, The Meiyintang Collection. Assembled over a period of more than 50 ye…
Sotheby’s to Auction 106 Monumental Early Works by Contemporary Chinese Artists
HONG KONG.- Sotheby’s Hong Kong announces the sale of an important private collection of contemporary Chinese Art on 3 April: The Ullens Collection – The Nascence of Avant Garde China, offering 106 masterpieces from the legendary Collection, …
Sotheby’s London Wine Season To Open with A Magnificent Private Collection of Chateau Lafite
LONDON.- On Wednesday, 26 January, 2011, Sotheby’s London will offer a Magnificent Private Collection of Château Lafite, Château Mouton Rothschild 1959, Château Latour 1959 and Château Haut Brion 1961. The 51 lots will open the sale of Fines…