London.- The Grosvenor Vadehra Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of bronze sculptures by Dhruva Mistry from the collection of Nigel Greenwood. These include important works that the artist made while living in London from 1987-1990. The exh…
A Hulking Sculpture Meant to Promote Turkish-Armenian Reconciliation Faces Demolition
ISTANBUL (AP).- A hulking sculpture meant to promote reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia became an accidental emblem of their historic enmity after workers erected scaffolding towers and began to demolish it this week. Then, the mood soured furt…
Sotheby’s to Hold Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale in New York in May
NEW YORK, NY.- Sotheby’s Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale on 3 May 2011 in New York will offer an impressive range of paintings and sculpture from across the period. A spectacular group of 10 paintings by Pablo Picasso will be led by Femmes…
Unconventional New Display at the National Portrait Gallery in London
LONDON.- Opening this weekend, ‘Only Connect’ is an unconventional new display at the National Portrait Gallery presenting a web of portraits connecting sitters across three centuries. Comprising paintings, sculpture, photographs, engravings, drawin…
Only Connect: Unconventional New Display at the National Portrait Gallery in London
LONDON.- Opening this weekend, Only Connect is an unconventional new display at the National Portrait Gallery presenting a web of portraits connecting sitters across three centuries. Comprising paintings, sculpture, photographs, engravings, drawings, m…
Carnegie Museum of Art Presents Hand Made: Contemporary Craft in Ceramic, Glass, and Wood
PITTSBURGH, PA.- Carnegie Museum of Art opened of the Balcony Gallery. Formerly known as the Treasure Room, this newly renovated exhibition space located off of the Hall of Sculpture balcony showcases the museum’s rich and diverse collection of de…
Salvador Dalí’s Iconic Alice in Wonderland Sculpture Makes Its Debut Appearance in the UK
LONDON.- Modern Masters Gallery and The Dalí Universe are pleased to announce Dalí and the City, an outdoor installation of Salvador Dali’s Alice in Wonderland monument, previously unseen in the UK. The unveiling of this monumental piece coincid…
Beyond Ourselves on View at The Royal Society
LONDON.- Funded by the Arts Council, Beyond Ourselves is to be held at the premises of the Royal Society in London. The exhibition brings together six innovative contemporary artists who have all placed the potential of enquiry and thought at the core …
Kurt Cobain Guitar Sculpture Dedicated in Washington
ABERDEEN, WASH. (AP).- A sculpted guitar memorial to Kurt Cobain has been unveiled in a park in the Nirvana frontman’s Washington state hometown. The dedication in Aberdeen on Tuesday marked the 17th anniversary of Cobain’s suicide in Seattle. A dive…
Kresge Foundation Launches Art X Detroit to Celebrate Artistic Excellence and the City’s Creative Spirit
DETROIT, MI.- Spring is the perfect time for renewal, and the Kresge Foundation will do its part to awaken residents and visitors with an explosion of creativity when it sponsors Art X Detroit, a five-day arts experience that takes place April 6-10, i…