DALLAS, TX.- In 1952 Henri Matisse was asked to create a stained-glass window for the mausoleum of art collector Albert Lasker, and he took on the project with enthusiasm. His full-scale maquette was made with shapes cut out of painted paper and arrang…
Selling Exhibition of Key Modern British Sculpture at Robert Bowman Modern
LONDON.- Robert Bowman Modern is holding a selling exhibition of Modern British Sculpture. On view until April 7, 2011, the show coincides with that of their neighbour the Royal Academy who is hosting its first 20th-Century British Sculpture exhibition…
Selling Exhibition of Key Modern British Sculpture at Robert Bowman Modern
LONDON.- Robert Bowman Modern is holding a selling exhibition of Modern British Sculpture. On view until April 7, 2011, the show coincides with that of their neighbour the Royal Academy who is hosting its first 20th-Century British Sculpture exhibition…
Laumeier Unveils New Blind Maquettes with Support From Lighthouse for the Blind – Saint Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO.- Laumeier Sculpture Park unveiled six new blind maquettes offering enhanced interpretation for visitors of all abilities. With financial and evaluative assistance provided by the Lighthouse for the Blind – Saint Louis , Laumeier has…
Leeds Art Gallery Displays Major Elisabeth Frink Sculpture
LEEDS.- Birdman, a life-size sculpture by acclaimed artist Elisabeth Frink (1930 – 1993) has gone on display at Leeds Art Gallery. Valued at £250,000, the unique plaster maquette was given to Leeds through the Art Fund by the Frink Estate and Beaux Ar…
Leeds Art Gallery Displays Major Elisabeth Frink Sculpture
LEEDS.- Birdman, a life-size sculpture by acclaimed artist Elisabeth Frink (1930 – 1993) has gone on display at Leeds Art Gallery. Valued at £250,000, the unique plaster maquette was given to Leeds through the Art Fund by the Frink Estate and Beaux Ar…
Shortlist Announced for New Fourth Plinth Commission
LONDON.- The shortlist of artists for the next commission to go on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square was announced today. The artists are Allora & Calzadilla, Elmgreen & Dragset, Katharina Fritsch, Brian Griffiths, Hew Locke and Mariele Neudecker. …
Collectors Compete for American Paintings at Swann Auction Galleries
NEW YORK, NY.- Active bidding by private collectors resulted in a strong auction of American Art and Contemporary Art at Swann Galleries on June 8. The sale’s top lots, offered in the Contemporary Art section, were Louise Nevelson’s Maquette …