SEATTLE,
WA.- The Seattle Art
Museum (SAM) is proud to announce
that it will present “Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso,
Paris”, an extraordinary exhibition of the work of Pablo
Picasso (1881-1973). This landmark project…
"Babar the Elephant" Is Coming to The Tyler Museum of Art
TYLER, TX
–
The Tyler Museum of Art (TMA) announced plans for a summer
exhibition
that will lead visitors through a uniquely illustrated world that places
the
world famous, green-suited Babar the Elephant into classical works of
ar…
Collector’s Generous Bequest Brings Important 20th Century Works to 15 Museums in the UK
LONDON.- Membership charity the Art Fund has successfully placed 27 works of art from a major bequest in 15 museums across the UK . The works of art belonged to Ann Forsdyke (1913 – 2007), who worked at London ’s Whitechapel Art Gallery durin…
The Courtauld Collects! 20 Years of Acquisitions Opens Today
LONDON.- This special summer display presents a rich selection of works of art acquired by The Courtauld Gallery since it moved to Somerset House twenty years ago. The Courtauld Gallery is sometimes described as a ‘collection of collections’ …
Rare Pugin Table to Sell at Bonhams
LONDON.- A rare walnut centre table attributed to A.W.N. Pugin, one of only a handful of pieces stamped with the distinguished furniture maker’s initials, is to be sold at Bonhams, New Bond Street as part of its Fine English Furniture and Works of…
Emin Scrawls and Perry Shocks at Royal Academy’s Summer Show
LONDON (REUTERS).- Artist Tracy Emin provided the kind of emotional drama she is famous for, but it was cross-dressing ceramicist Grayson Perry who delivered the shock blow at the opening day of the British Royal Academy’s summer art exhibition show in…
Summer Exhibitions Celebrate Former Frye Director and Alaska Connection
SEATTLE, WA.- The Frye Art Museum’s summer exhibitions celebrate the tenure of former Frye Director Ida Kay Greathouse, the role that Alaska played in the history of the Museum, and the artwork of Fred Machetanz, who captured the rugged mountains …
Frick Announces Intention to Enclose Portico to Create Gallery for Sculpture and Decorative Arts
NEW YORK, NY.- Visitors at The Frick Collection find it difficult to believe that the Garden Court—a signature gallery considered by many to be the heart of the former mansion—was never enjoyed by its original resident, industrialist Henry Cl…
Getty Museum Puts Monumental Greek Red-Figure Krater on View
LOS
ANGELES, CA.- The J. Paul Getty
Museum announced the installation
of the Gela Krater in the permanent collection galleries at the J. Paul
Getty
Museum at the Getty Villa. The loan of this celebrated object is part of
a
long-ter…