NEW YORK, NY.- The most impressive works of art often took months or even years to complete. Artists pour their knowledge, creativity and emotions into their projects. Their finished products are filled with meaning and thus personal importance, the va…
Most Exciting Colourist Sale in Scotland for a Generation at Bonhams in August
LONDON.- Bonhams announces that as part of its Annual Scottish Sale in August it will be offering an outstanding collection of paintings by the Scottish Colourists. Works by all the major artists of the Colourist movement are featured, including ‘…
Ten Famous Works of Art that Are Forever Damaged by Carelessness, Negligence, Anger or Pure Insanity
NEW YORK, NY.- The most impressive works of art often took months or even years to complete. Artists pour their knowledge, creativity and emotions into their projects. Their finished products are filled with meaning and thus personal importance, the va…
Leading Neuroscientist Says ‘Viewing Art Like Being in Love’
LONDON.- The conclusion of a recent experiment monitoring what happens in our brains when we view art says that it is more than just good for your health – and can have a big impact on the nation’s happiness. In a series of pioneering brain-mappin…
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…
Marathon Asian Auction Brings Over 4.5 Million at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
CHICAGO, IL.- With a saleroom packed full of international buyers, the majority from mainland China, almost 600 bidders online and the auctioneers’ book full of absentee bids, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers sale which carried a pre-sale median estimat…
Christie’s Announces Sale of Art from Legendary Art Connoisseur Ernst Beyeler
LONDON.- Christie’s announced the sale of the Estate of Ernst Beyeler, the late Swiss art connoisseur who was one of the greatest art dealers, collectors and curators of our time. The sale, which will include art works Ernst and his wife Hildy liv…
Royal Collection Exhibitions Across the UK will Celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012
LONDON.- The Royal Collection today announced a programme of exhibitions at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and a touring exhibition to five UK venues to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee next year. Jonathan Ma…
Royal Collection Exhibitions Celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012
LONDON.- The Royal Collection today announced a programme of exhibitions at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and a touring exhibition to five UK venues to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee next year. Jonathan Ma…
ART-ATHINA Contemporary Art Fair Opens in Athens
Athens.- Between May 12th and 15th ART-ATHINA continues its exemplary mission of promoting art, and in particular contemporary artistic creation, making a keenly anticipated return with its 17th edition. ART-ATHINA 2011 will take place at the Faliro…