VENICE.- Considered by many to be among the greatest gallerists of late 20th century contemporary art, Ileana Sonnabend (1914-2007) also brought together a major art collection of her own. The exhibition Ileana Sonnabend. An Italian Portrait, on view a…
Peggy Guggenheim Collection Presents Exhibition of Gallerist Ileana Sonnabend
VENICE.- Considered by many to be among the greatest gallerists of late 20th century contemporary art, Ileana Sonnabend (1914-2007) also brought together a major art collection of her own. The exhibition Ileana Sonnabend. An Italian Portrait, on vie…
Painter Joan Mitchell Finally Gets Her Due in New Alfred A. Knopf Book by Patricia Albers
NEW YORK, NY (AP).- “Joan Mitchell, Lady Painter: A Life” (Alfred A. Knopf), by Patricia Albers: At age 12, Joan Mitchell decided to be a painter. She had shown a flair for writing and for painting, but her father made her choose between the two, warni…
Painter Joan Mitchell Finally Gets Her Due in New Alfred A. Knopf Book by Patricia Albers
NEW YORK, NY (AP).- “Joan Mitchell, Lady Painter: A Life” (Alfred A. Knopf), by Patricia Albers: At age 12, Joan Mitchell decided to be a painter. She had shown a flair for writing and for painting, but her father made her choose between the two, warni…
The Art of the Automobile: Masterpieces of the Ralph Lauren Collection on View in Paris
PARIS.- Among the major car collections in the world, there is one that stands out more than any other as synonymous with excellence: that of iconic American fashion designer Ralph Lauren. A selection of the most prestigious sports cars from the 1930s …
The Immensely Successful Singapore Biennale Runs Until 15th May
Singapore.- Featuring 60 artists from 30 countries, the third Singapore Biennale, titled ‘Open House’, opened to the public on 13th March and continues until 15th May. Over half of the artists are creating new commissions or premiering new works. ‘O…
New Book Surveys Work of Major Art World Architect Max Gordon in 1970s and 1980s
NEW YORK, NY.- A new book, Architect for Art: Max Gordon (Marquand Books, 146 pp, hardcover, $40, ISBN: 978-0-615-39579-1) presents a rare opportunity to enter the art world of the 1970s and 1980s and witness firsthand how a master of architectural sim…
Landmark Exhibition of John Marin’s Revolutionary Watercolors in Major Art Institute Exhibition
CHICAGO, IL.- In 1948, a nationwide survey pronounced John Marin (1870–1953) “America’s Number 1 artist.” Marin’s exuberant and improvisational paintings are recognized today as critical to the evolution of American modernism. …
Florida’s Charles Hosmer Morse Museum Showcases Tiffany Glass Works
ORLANDO, FL ( REUTERS) .- The last major art works from the estate of American artist Louis Comfort Tiffany will go on permanent display for the first time in February at Florida’s Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. A new 6,000-square-foot g…
Baltimore Museum of Art Launches Search for Maryland Architect for Major Renovation
BALTIMORE, MD.- The Baltimore Museum of Art is entering a new phase of its $24 million renovation by issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to Maryland architectural firms interested in being considered for the Museum’s ambitious capital renov…