EDINBURGH.- Narcissus Reflected is the latest in The Fruitmarket Gallery’s series of group exhibitions made by invited scholars, writers and artists. Its prime mover and chief curator is David Lomas, an academic and exhibition-maker known for his work …
The Myth of Narcissus in Surrealist and Contemporary Art at the Fruitmarket Gallery
EDINBURGH.- Narcissus Reflected is the latest in The Fruitmarket Gallery’s series of group exhibitions made by invited scholars, writers and artists. Its prime mover and chief curator is David Lomas, an academic and exhibition-maker known for his work …
Unknown Drafts by Robespierre Included in Books & Manuscripts Sale at Sotheby’s Paris
PARIS.- The 107-lot sale of Books & Manuscripts at Sotheby’s Paris on 18 May 2011 will include an extraordinary 113-page ensemble of unknown drafts by Robespierre, written at the height of the Terror; a fascinating collection of letters from the H…
Cocteau and Picasso Prints and Ceramics Make over £500,000 at Bonhams
LONDON.- A collection of drawings, pastels and ceramics by the French poet, filmmaker, playwright and novelist, Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), brought together by the late business tycoon and founder of Gucci timepieces, Severin Wunderman (1939-2008), made …
Jean Cocteau and Picasso Print and Ceramic Sales Make over £500,000 at Bonhams
LONDON.- A collection of drawings, pastels and ceramics by the French poet, filmmaker, playwright and novelist, Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), brought together by the late business tycoon and founder of Gucci timepieces, Severin Wunderman (1939-2008), made …
Vast Collection of Works of Art by Jean Cocteau to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- A remarkable collection of drawings, pastels and ceramics by the French poet, filmmaker, playwright and novelist, Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), brought together by the late business tycoon and founder of Gucci timepieces Severin Wunderman (1939-20…
Jean Cocteau’s House at Milly-la-Foret Opens to the Public
MILLY-LA-FORET.- Purchased in 1947 with Jean Marais, Jean Cocteau’s house in Milly-la-Forêt was the theatre of creation for his most important works. Born within these walls were the unforgettable words of Testament d’Orphée and Requiem, al…
Jean Cocteau’s House at Milly-la-Foret Opens to the Public
MILLY-LA-FORET.-
Purchased in 1947 with Jean Marais, Jean Cocteau’s house in
Milly-la-Forêt
was the theatre of creation for his most important works. Born
within
these walls were the unforgettable words of Testament d’…