MEXICO CITY.- A term Siqueiros used to refer to the sketches that would eventually become murals, “portable paintings”, are the works presented in this one-of-a-kind exhibition—consisting of approximately eighty paintings and drawings—that sh…
The Grey Art Gallery in New York Shows Four Centuries of French Drawings
New York, NY.- New York University’s Grey Art Gallery is pleased to present “Storied Past: Four Centuries of French Drawings from the Blanton Museum of Art” until July 14th. Organized by The Blanton, and comprising fifty-eight works drawn prima…
Bonhams to Sell Edward Lear Painting of Bethlehem
LONDON.- As well as being a well known poet, Edward Lear (1812-1888) was also a prolific artist. The next 19th Century Paintings auction at Bonhams New Bond Street features a beautiful topographical scene of Bethlehem which Lear completed from sketche…
Stuart Cary Welch Collection: Arts of India to Sell at Sotheby’s on 31 May 2011
LONDON.- On May 31, 2011, Sotheby’s presents for sale Part II of the Stuart Cary Welch Collection: Arts of India. This follows the outstanding total of £20.9 million achieved last month for Part I of the Stuart Cary Welch Collection Arts of the I…
Sculptor Richard Serra Shows Unsung Drawings at Metropolitan Museum of Art
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- American artist Richard Serra’s huge iron sculptures are unique for their sense of movement and apparent simplicity, and so are his drawings. A new show, “Richard Serra Drawing: A Retrospective,” opening on Wednesday at New York’s …
Sculptor Richard Serra Shows Unsung Drawings at Metropolitan Museum of Art
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- American artist Richard Serra’s huge iron sculptures are unique for their sense of movement and apparent simplicity, and so are his drawings. A new show, “Richard Serra Drawing: A Retrospective,” opening on Wednesday at New York’s …
Exhibition at Anne Frank House in Amsterdam Focuses on Her Sister, Margot
AMSTERDAM.- Margot Frank, born on 16 February 1926, steps out of the shadow of her world-famous sister Anne with an exhibition especially devoted to her in the Anne Frank House. The exhibition ‘Margot, Anne’s sister’ was opened today by frien…
Exhibition of Seldom-Seen Watercolours by Emil Nolde to Open at Pinakothek der Moderne
MUNICH.- In this exhibition on Emil Nolde (1867-1956) at the Pinakothek der Moderne, the public will once again be able to view the 24 seldom-seen watercolours in the possession of the Staatliche Graphische Sammlung, that have not been on show for a lo…
Exhibition of Seldom-Seen Watercolours by Emil Nolde to Open at Pinakothek der Moderne
MUNICH.- In this exhibition on Emil Nolde (1867-1956) at the Pinakothek der Moderne, the public will once again be able to view the 24 seldom-seen watercolours in the possession of the Staatliche Graphische Sammlung, that have not been on show for a lo…
Rare Norman Rockwell Exhibition Makes Only Northwest Stop at Tacoma Art Museum
TACOMA, WA.- A rare exhibition of Norman Rockwell’s iconic artworks makes its only stop in the Northwest at the Tacoma Art Museum on through May 30, 2011. As part of its 75th anniversary year, the museum welcomes American Chronicles: The Art of No…