BEVERLY, MA.- Montserrat College of Art Galleries presents the works of Julie Heffernan, David Ording, Shelley Reed, Erik Thor Sandberg, and Anne Siems in a provocative exhibition of contemporary painting, “A Debt to Pleasure,” curated by Gal…
Rare Burges Furniture with Literary Connections Acquired for Bedford Museum
BEDFORD.- Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum has purchased a unique piece of furniture created by one of the UK’s most celebrated 19th Century makers. The rare item is a unique Zodiac settle designed by a leading figure of the 19th century…
Rare Burges Furniture with Literary Connections Acquired for Bedford Museum
BEDFORD.- Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum has purchased a unique piece of furniture created by one of the UK’s most celebrated 19th Century makers. The rare item is a unique Zodiac settle designed by a leading figure of the 19th century…
Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the National Galleries of Scotland on View in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, MN.- The Minneapolis Institute of Arts , in conjunction with the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS), the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, presents an exhibition of 25 Venetian masterpieces—12 painti…
Works by Michelangelo Part of Florida Vatican Exhibit at Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL.- A small marble relief of Jesus Christ flanked by two angels and being held up by Mary was one of the last pieces that Italian Renaissance master Michelangelo ever created. This marble work is displayed next to a cast of one of hi…
Masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance Coming to Minneapolis Institute of Arts
MINNEAPOLIS, MN.- The Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA), in conjunction with the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS), the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will present an exhibition of 25 Venetian masterpieces—…
Artistic Revolution Triggered by the Flemish Primitives is the Subject of Exhibition
BRUGES.- For a number of generations Flemish art influenced artistic Europe in the fields of painting, sculpture and illuminated manuscripts to a degree that rivalled the innovations of the Italian Renaissance. The exhibition sheds light on this period…
Beautiful Evidence: Christie’s in New York to Offer the Library of Edward Tufte
NEW YORK, NY.- On December 2, Christie’s is pleased to offer Beautiful Evidence: The Library of Edward Tufte, a superb sale comprised of nearly 200 rare books, including major works in the history of science, statistical graphics, 20th-century art…
Grand Rapids Art Museum Marks 100th Anniversary with Exhibition Diana, A Celebration
GRAND RAPIDS, MI.- The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) presents the Diana – A Celebration exhibition as part of its 100th Anniversary celebration. The exhibition will be open until Feb. 16, 2011. Established in 1910 by a City Federation of Women’s…
Grand Rapids Art Museum Marks 100th Anniversary with Award-Winning Exhibition Diana, A Celebration
GRAND RAPIDS, MI.- The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) presents the Diana – A Celebration exhibition as part of its 100th Anniversary celebration. The exhibition will be open until Feb. 16, 2011. Established in 1910 by a City Federation of Women’s…