NEW YORK, N Y.- Pastel quite suddenly became popular throughout Europe in the 18th century, so much so that, by 1750, some 2,500 artists and amateurs were working in pastel in Paris alone. Portraits in pastel were commissioned by all ranks of society, …
The Delaware Art Museum To Show the Pre-Raphaelites in Print
Wilmington, DE.- The Delaware Art Museum is pleased to present “Pre-Raphaelites in Print: The Age of Photomechanical Reproduction”, featuring 35 stunning photomechanical facsimiles drawn exclusively from the Museum’s Samuel and Mary R. Bancroft col…
Rarely Seen 18th-Century Pastel Portraits on View in New Exhibition at Metropolitan Museum
NEW YORK, N Y.- Pastel quite suddenly became popular throughout Europe in the 18th century, so much so that, by 1750, some 2,500 artists and amateurs were working in pastel in Paris alone. Portraits in pastel were commissioned by all ranks of society, …
Sascha Weidner Celebrates the Beauty of the Perfect Moment at C/O Berlin Gallery
BERLIN.- It’s the moment that counts. It’s the source of everything—every perception, longing, dream, and remembrance. Sascha Weidner celebrates the beauty of the perfect moment and takes hold of it, turning an unflinching eye toward him…
Sotheby’s New York to Sell Rare and Deeply Personal Marc Chagall Sketchbook
NEW YORK, NY.- A deeply personal sketchbook used by Marc Chagall for over twenty years will be one of the highlights of Sotheby’s Books and Manuscripts sale in New York on 17 June 2011. The 85-page book contains unpublished drawings in a variety o…
Sotheby’s NY to Sell Rare and Deeply Personal Marc Chagall Sketchbook
NEW YORK, NY.- A deeply personal sketchbook used by Marc Chagall for over twenty years will be one of the highlights of Sotheby’s Books and Manuscripts sale in New York on 17 June 2011. The 85-page book contains unpublished drawings in a variety …
Huipil Attributed to Malinche Included in New Exhibition at National Museum of Anthropology
MEXICO CITY.- Symbolism, use and presence of birds in ritual and daily life of contemporary indigenous cultures is displayed through more than 376 ethnographic pieces, among them, the huipil (dress) attributed to Malinche, at the exhibition “Wings…
Huipil Attributed to Malinche Included in New Exhibition at National Museum of Anthropology
MEXICO CITY.- Symbolism, use and presence of birds in ritual and daily life of contemporary indigenous cultures is displayed through more than 376 ethnographic pieces, among them, the huipil (dress) attributed to Malinche, at the exhibition “Wings…
Cain Schulte Contemporary Art Presents Exhibition of Works by Arngunnur Yr
BERLIN.- Cain Schulte Contemporary Art presents Arngunnur Yr. Arngunnur Yr’s mastery of painting and the clarity of her vision enable her to take risks that others shy away from. She does not worry about the tension between accessibility and sophistica…
The Serpentine Gallery in London to Show "Mark Leckey ~ See We Assemble"
London.- From May 19th until June 26th, the Serpentine Gallery presents a new exhibition conceived by Mark Leckey. In a multi-disciplinary practice that encompasses sculpture, sound, film and performance, Leckey explores the potential of the human …