LONDON.- A handwritten account of an extraordinary trip to the remote areas of Western Australia’s North-West Coast is being auctioned at Bonham’s Travel and Exploration sale in London on 15 September 2010. In 1982, five famous Australians, t…
Moore Sculpture Returns to Historic New England’s Gropius House
BOSTON, MA.- To further add to its collection of material related to its historic properties, Historic New England is acquiring a bronze reclining figure by sculptor and artist Henry Moore (1898-1986) that was a gift from Moore to Walter and Ise Gropiu…
Exhibition of Rare Architectural Drawings by Andrea Palladio Announced
WASHINGTON, DC.- Late Italian Renaissance master Andrea Palladio (1508–1580) is considered one of the most influential architects in the Western world. His interpretation of ancient Roman architecture as a contemporary style spread throughout Euro…
Heirs Spar over Lucille Ball Auction to Be Held at Heritage Auction Galleries
LOS ANGELES (AP).- Heirs of the late Lucille Ball and her second husband are sparring over the planned auction of some of the couple’s prized possessions, including a Rolls Royce and some of the actress’ awards. Other items on the auction block are pho…
IVAM Celebrates the Career of Architect and Designer Ramón Esteve
VALENCIA.- The exhibition Ramón Esteve in
the Valencian Institute for Modern Art, IVAM, goes through the works
created by this architect and designer within more than 20 years of
professional
background. The exhibition has been des…
Valencian Institute for Modern Art Celebrates the Career of Ramón Esteve
VALENCIA.- The exhibition Ramón Esteve in the IVAM goes through the works created by this architect and designer within more than 20 years of professional background. The exhibition has been designed to immerse visitors into the creative and formal u…
Recent Glass Sculptures by Tristano di Robilant at Faggionato Fine Arts
LONDON.- Faggionato Fine Arts presents Water-Point an exhibition of recent glass sculptures by the Italo-American artist Tristano di Robilant. The exhibition presents 9 works, which at first appear to be simple and rudimentary organic compositions in d…
Art Institute of Chicago Exhibits Facets of Louis Sullivan’s Architecture
CHICAGO, IL.- The Art Institute of Chicago, home of
one of the most comprehensive architecture archives and
photography
collections in the United States, has organized an innovative
exhibition
that explores the work of …
Art Institute Exhibition Reveals Facets of Louis Sullivan’s Architecture
CHICAGO, IL.- The Art Institute of Chicago, home of one of the most comprehensive architecture archives and photography collections in the United States, has organized an innovative exhibition that explores the work of Louis Sullivan through the lenses…
Egyptian Archaeologists Find Evidence of Unfinished Ancient Tomb
CAIRO (AP).- Egyptian archaeologists who have completed excavations on an unfinished ancient tunnel believe it was meant to connect a 3,300-year-old pharaoh’s tomb with a secret burial site, the antiquities department said Wednesday. Egyptian chief arc…