LONDON.- What do one of Churchill’s cigars, a 35 million years old fossilised giant pig, a silver wheelbarrow presented to W.E. Gladstone, historic butterfly cabinets from the Natural History Museum and Christmas presents from the Duke and Duches…
Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin Showcases Its Collection with Rotating Exhibitions
BERLIN.- Since November 1996 the Hamburger Bahnhof has housed the National Gallery’s ‘Museum für Gegenwart’ or ‘Museum of Now’. Parallel to temporary exhibitions, the museum also presents works from its own important collections in a serious of rotati…
Portraits in the Presence of Marina Abramovic by Marco Anelli to Be Published by Aperture
NEW YORK, NY.- After becoming an internet sensation, Marco Anelli’s powerful portraits of sitters in the historic 2010 Marina Abramovic performance at the Museum of Modern Art are now collected and available in their entirety in the Aperture monog…
Selection of Vintage Gelatin Silver and Polaroid Prints by Albert Watson at Hamiltons
LONDON.- Scottish-born photographer Albert Watson’s forty year career has been one of unparalleled productivity. He is renowned for his iconic portraits, innovative fashion work and distinctive land and cityscapes. In this exhibition, only his sec…
Classic Images, Desirable Portraits, Contemporary Art Among Top Lots at Swann Galleries’ Auction
NEW YORK, NY.- On December 9, Swann Galleries conducted an auction devoted to Important Photographs & Photobooks, and top prices were achieved for classic photos by well-known artists, early examples of the emerging art form, and cutting-edge contempor…
De Hallen Haarlem Presents the Dutch Premiere of The Krazy House by Rineke Dijkstra
HAARLEM.- De Hallen Haarlem presents the Dutch première of The Krazy House by Rineke Dijkstra. This work consists of a series of photos and a 4-channel video projection of dancing adolescents, and has previously been shown in Berlin and New York. Dijk…
Michael Jackson Photo by French Photographer Arno Bani Sells for Just Under $35,000
PARIS (REUTERS).-A photograph of Michael Jackson posing as an Egyptian pharaoh sold for 26,000 euros ($34,880) Monday at an auction featuring four never-before-seen portraits of the “King of Pop.” The portrait of the late “Thriller” singer as a pharaoh…
Tate Announces Tacita Dean to Undertake Next Commission in The Unilever Series
LONDON.- Tate and Unilever today announced that Tacita Dean will undertake the twelfth commission in The Unilever Series for the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern. The work will be unveiled on 11 October 2011. Tacita Dean is one of the most respected artists…
Michael Jackson Photo by French Photographer Arno Bani Sells for Just Under $35,000
PARIS (REUTERS).-A photograph of Michael Jackson posing as an Egyptian pharaoh sold for 26,000 euros ($34,880) Monday at an auction featuring four never-before-seen portraits of the “King of Pop.” The portrait of the late “Thriller” singer as a pharaoh…
Kimbell Art Museum Presents First Major U.S. Exhibition Devoted to Salvator Rosa
FORT WORTH, TX.- Kimbell Art Museum presents the first major U.S. exhibition devoted to the work of Salvator Rosa (1615–1673), one of the boldest artists and personalities of 17th-century Italy, December 12, 2010 – March 27, 2011. Salvator Rosa: B…