HONG KONG.- Christie’s, the world’s leading art business will expand its Asia team with three key appointments, as part of its continued commitment in the region. “As the Asian market grows faster than in any other region in the world, Christie’s …
Long List for Inaugural £10,000 Clore Award for Museum Learning Announced
LONDON.- Ten museums across the UK have been long listed for the inaugural £10,000 Clore Award for Museum Learning. The new award is aimed at championing excellence in museum learning and is run in parallel with the Art Fund Prize, the UK’s largest …
Steve Case Nominated to Serve as a Citizen Regent on Smithsonian Board of Regents
WASHINGTON.- The Smithsonian Board of Regents voted at its Monday, Jan. 31, meeting to nominate Steve Case to join the Board. Case’s nomination as a citizen Regent is pending approval by Congress and President Barack Obama. The 17-member Smithsoni…
Texas Foundation to Sell Matisse Set ‘The Backs’
By: Jamie Stengle, Associated Press
DALLAS (AP).- A Fort Worth foundation is selling four Henri Matisse sculptures known as “The Backs” that were once on display at a downtown park. The large relief sculptures by Matisse that depict a woman’s backside…
Texas Foundation to Sell Matisse Set ‘The Backs’
By: Jamie Stengle, Associated Press
DALLAS (AP).- A Fort Worth foundation is selling four Henri Matisse sculptures known as “The Backs” that were once on display at a downtown park. The large relief sculptures by Matisse that depict a woman’s backside…
The Art Institute of Chicago Names Elizabeth Hurley as New Vice President for Development
CHICAGO, IL.- The Art Institute of Chicago announce the appointment of Elizabeth Hurley as the museum’s new Vice President for Development, effective February 14, 2011. In this capacity, Hurley will assume responsibility for overseeing all aspects of t…
Fundación Cuba Avant-Garde Announces 2010 Grant Winners
NEW YORK (CUBAN ART NEWS).- Fundación Cuba Avant-Garde, the sponsoring organization for Cuban Art News, has announced the recipients of its first round of grant funding. The foundation supports the work of U.S.-based nonprofit cultural organizations, …
In Time for the Holidays, Christie’s Launches Free App Optimized for the iPAD
NEW YORK, NY.- As the holiday shopping season reaches its fever pitch, Christie’s International, the world’s leading art business, is pleased to announce the availability of its new, free App designed specifically for users of the Apple iPad. With spec…
In Time for the Holidays, Christie’s Launches Free App Optimized for the iPAD
NEW YORK, NY.- As the holiday shopping season reaches its fever pitch, Christie’s International, the world’s leading art business, is pleased to announce the availability of its new, free App designed specifically for users of the Apple iPad. With spec…
Christie’s to Present a Three-Week Exhibition of Contemporary Art from China
NEW YORK.- Christie’s will collaborate with the Center of International Cultural Exchange (CICE), a direct subsidiary of the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China, to present Trans-Realism, a comprehensive exhibition featuring…