Just Vincent: Scholars Study Van Gogh’s Signature
Van Gogh's signature on his 1888 floral still life Vase with Twelve Sunflowers

Just Vincent: Scholars Study Van Gogh’s Signature

Art historian Julia Engelmayer recently published an article on what we can learn about Van Gogh from his signature alone. Published by the Van Gogh Museum, Julia Engelmayer’s article “Simply ‘Vincent’” identifies a gap in the art historical literature on Van … More…

Maradona’s “Hand of God” Soccer Ball Sells for $3.35 Million
A photograph of Diego Maradona leaping into the air to punch a soccer ball out of the way of a goalkeeper.

Maradona’s “Hand of God” Soccer Ball Sells for $3.35 Million

On Saturday, August 22nd, Heritage Auctions in Dallas recently hosted a three-day series of sales focusing mainly on sports memorabilia. The three auctions featured over 1,600 lots, including a Honus Wagner baseball card(opens in new tab), a jersey worn by … More…

Painting of the Week: Rouen by Louis Aston Knight
An early 20th century street scene painting of Rouen, France.

Painting of the Week: Rouen by Louis Aston Knight

Louis Aston Knight painted extensively throughout Normandy, returning with particular frequency to its historic capital, Rouen. The city’s cathedral, whose soaring towers dominate the skyline in this composition, exerted a powerful pull on artists of the period. Painters like Pissarro … More…

Rauschenberg House Put on the Market
A photo of Robert Rauschenberg standing next to one of his paintings.

Rauschenberg House Put on the Market

The former New York City home of the American artist Robert Rauschenberg, now the site of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, has been put on the market. 381 Lafayette Street in Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood is a five-story, 9,200-square-foot townhouse. After winning … More…

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to Open December 11th
A model of the planned Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to Open December 11th

After 20 years of anticipation, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi has announced via press release that it will open its doors on December 11, 2026. First announced in July 2006, it will become the fourth institution in the Guggenheim’s international network, … More…

France Reveals New Museum “National Security Plan”
The Louvre at night, with I.M. Pei's famous glass pyramid outside

France Reveals New Museum “National Security Plan”

Three French museums have been robbed in the past month. This brings the total to at least nine museum thefts over the past year following a wave of high-profile break-ins, including the robbery at the Louvre. In response, French Culture … More…

Newport Previews: Berthelsen’s Little Church Around the Corner
A view of a church in Manhattan during the winter, with the Empire State Building rising in the background.

Newport Previews: Berthelsen’s Little Church Around the Corner

Although summer contains vibrancy and energy, there comes a point when many of us yearn for lower temperatures. Perhaps the snowy streets of New York as painted by Johann Berthelsen(opens in new tab) will help us cool down before stepping … More…

Newport Previews: Au Bois de Boulogne by Dietz Edzard
A painting of a woman in a yellow dress sitting in a cafe.

Newport Previews: Au Bois de Boulogne by Dietz Edzard

With summer in full swing, we all need a moment outside to enjoy ourselves. Whether we’re basking in the sun or lounging in the shade, a drink in hand with some good music is everything necessary for a summer afternoon. … More…

Newport Previews: Edouard Cortès’s Place de l’Opéra
An impressionistic Paris street scene showing the city opera and the Café de la Paix

Newport Previews: Edouard Cortès’s Place de l’Opéra

In the mid-nineteenth century, Emperor Napoleon III commissioned Georges-Eugène Haussmann to undertake an urban renovation program in Paris, beautifying the city center and aggrandizing its appearance. Consequently, street scenes of the French capital became much more popular among collectors. Another … More…