NEW YORK, NY.- Six years after the landmark auction of Property from the Collections of Lily & Edmond J. Safra,* Sotheby’s announces a second sale dedicated to the remarkable Lily and Edmond J. Safra Collections. The four-day auction will be held …
Sotheby’s Offers European Furniture & Works of Art from the Collections of Lily & Edmond J. Safra
NEW YORK, NY.- Six years after the landmark auction of Property from the Collections of Lily & Edmond J. Safra,* Sotheby’s announces a second sale dedicated to the remarkable Lily and Edmond J. Safra Collections. The four-day auction will be held …
Lisson Gallery Presents Major Survey Show of Work by Detained Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei
LONDON.- Lisson Gallery presents a major survey show of work by Ai Weiwei to be held across both Bell Street spaces, London. The broad selection of key works from the past six years was agreed with the artist at the beginning of 2011. The exhibition is…
Lisson Gallery Presents Major Survey Show of Work by Detained Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei
LONDON.- Lisson Gallery presents a major survey show of work by Ai Weiwei to be held across both Bell Street spaces, London. The broad selection of key works from the past six years was agreed with the artist at the beginning of 2011. The exhibition is…
Frieder Burda Provides Personal Insight into His Art Collection for the First Time
BADEN-BADEN.- More than six years after the inauguration of the Museum Frieder Burda, its founder provides a very personal insight into his collection. On the occasion of his seventy-fifth birthday, Frieder Burda selects the exhibits from his meanwhile…
New Exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Art Shows Rodarte Fashions as Sculptures
LOS ANGELES (AP).- The black tutus from “Black Swan” twirl slowly, almost dancing with six other black feather-trimmed Rodarte dresses that hang suspended on invisible mannequins beside them. The white tutus from the film spin beside other white dress…
Artist Sues Kevin Costner to Force Sculpture Sale
DEADWOOD, S.D. (AP).- An artist who created a bronze sculpture for Kevin Costner is suing the actor to force him to sell the work of art. Peggy Detmers says she spent more than six years creating the sculpture of 14 bison and three American Indian hun…
After 30 Years at Sotheby’s, Fergus Lyons Appointed as Head of Furniture at Bonhams
LONDON.- This week Bonhams announced that Fergus Lyons will be joining the company in May as Head of Furniture after a distinguished 30-year career at Sotheby’s. His name is closely associated with some of the most important furniture sales in Bri…
After 30 Years at Sotheby’s, Fergus Lyons Appointed as Head of Furniture at Bonhams
LONDON.- This week Bonhams announced that Fergus Lyons will be joining the company in May as Head of Furniture after a distinguished 30-year career at Sotheby’s. His name is closely associated with some of the most important furniture sales in Bri…
L.A.’s Craft and Folk Art Museum Director, Maryna Hrushetska, to Step Down at End of Year
LOS ANGELES, CA.- After reviving an ailing Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM) and establishing a more solid foundation for the institution, Maryna Hrushetska will step down as Director effective December 30, after six years of service. Hrushetska, who p…