PITTSBURGH, PA.- Carnegie Museum of Art’s contribution to the multi-venue 2011 Pittsburgh Biennial presents nine contemporary artists with strong ties to Pittsburgh addressing a broad range of subjects that touch on the idea of “work.” T…
Archaeologists Dig at Historic Annapolis Black Home Produces Surprisingly Rich Haul
COLLEGE PARK, MD.- An archaeological team from the University of Maryland is uncovering an unexpectedly rich haul of household materials from an historic African American home in Annapolis – with one more week to go in their excavation. The team i…
Torn Pieces of Ancient Chinese Painting Reunited at Taiwan National Palace Museum
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (AP).- Two pieces of a torn 660-year-old Chinese painting held by Taiwan and mainland China will be reunited for the first time in centuries at an exhibit at Taiwan’s national museum, in a sign of warming ties between the rivals. The mai…
Torn Pieces of Ancient Chinese Painting Reunited at Taiwan National Palace Museum
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (AP).- Two pieces of a torn 660-year-old Chinese painting held by Taiwan and mainland China will be reunited for the first time in centuries at an exhibit at Taiwan’s national museum, in a sign of warming ties between the rivals. The mai…
British Council Appoints West Kowloon Cultural District Authority CEO as New Director for Arts
LONDON.- The British Council – the UK’s international cultural relations organisation – has appointed Graham Sheffield as its new Director Arts. Martin Davidson, British Council Chief Executive said: “I am delighted to announce that G…
British Council Appoints West Kowloon Cultural District Authority CEO as New Director for Arts
LONDON.- The British Council – the UK’s international cultural relations organisation – has appointed Graham Sheffield as its new Director Arts. Martin Davidson, British Council Chief Executive said: “I am delighted to announce that G…
Corbin Design Helps People Find their Way in Museums
TRAVERSE CITY, MICH.- “Where do we go from here?” It’s a question everyone asks – and it has a number of answers. If it’s a location you’re looking for, GPS, smart phones and OnStar will get you to the site – but even then, the question …
SFMOMA Announces Exhibition on the Art and Influence of Gertrude Stein and Her Family
SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- The Steins are responsible in many ways for the turn-of-the century revolution in the visual arts through their adventurous patronage, deep ties to leading minds of the era, and legendary Paris salon gatherings. As powerful tastemak…
Karl Chiao Named as Trusts & Estates Representative at Heritage Auctions
DALLAS, TX.- Heritage Auctions has announced the appointment of Karl Chiao to the company’s Trusts & Estates department. His office will be at the Slocum Street Design District annex, where Heritage regularly previews its auctions of Furniture & D…
Phillips Collection Names Klaus Ottmann Curator at Large
WASHINGTON, DC.- Dorothy Kosinski, director of The Phillips Collection, announces the appointment of Klaus Ottmann as the museum’s first Curator at Large, a newly created position supported by a major grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. H…