TEL AVIV.- The Tel Aviv Museum of Art announced the passing away of Director and Chief Curator of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art on Friday morning, 10 June 2011, after a brave battle against cancer. Museum workers will sorely miss his leadership, his visio…
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Under Construction Agrees To Independent Monitors
NEW YORK, NY.- The leadership of the Board of Trustees of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation supports the appointment by the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as an independent monitor, which is an …
Guggenheim Supports the Appointment of an Independent Monitor on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
NEW YORK, NY.- The leadership of the Board of Trustees of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation supports the appointment by the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as an independent monitor, which is an essent…
Sotheby’s Russian Art Auctions to be Led by Important Group of Paintings by Vereschagin
LONDON.- Sotheby’s Summer Sales of Russian Art, which take place in London this June, will present for sale Russian Paintings, Works of Art, Fabergé, Icons and Contemporary Art. The Evening auction of Important Russian Paintings will take place on Mon…
Cuban Painter Loses Political Seat After Criticism
By: Peter Orsi, Associated Press
HAVANA (AP).- A prominent Cuban artist said he has been removed from his legislative post and forced to close his studio over his contacts with dissidents and a commentary that was posted on an anti-government blog. Ped…
Djerassi Resident Artists Program Executive Director Announces Intention to Retire
WOODSIDE, CA.- The Djerassi Resident Artists Program, the internationally recognized artist community, today announced that Executive Director Dennis O’Leary will retire after 14 years in this position. O’Leary said he would remain in the pos…
RM Auctions Presents Stunning Bertone Collection at Ville d’Este
LONDON.- RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for quality automobiles, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen by the liquidators of the Bertone Museum to offer six motor cars and one-off design concepts from the cel…
Speed Art Museum Conducts Collection Review & Expansion Planning
LOUISVILLE, KY.- The Speed Art Museum is mounting a variety of initiatives in the coming year to enhance the experiences it provides to its visitors, deepen its engagement with the community, and build on the success of its ongoing programs. Plans inc…
Jill Wagar Named Corporate Relations Manager for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
BENTONVILLE, ARK.- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced that Jill Wagar has been selected as corporate relations manager. Wagar, who has 15 years of fundraising experience, will be charged with designing and implementing the Museum’s c…
Jill Wagar Named Corporate Relations Manager for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
BENTONVILLE, ARK.- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced that Jill Wagar has been selected as corporate relations manager. Wagar, who has 15 years of fundraising experience, will be charged with designing and implementing the Museum’s c…