Docents Gone Wild
Uh Oh … this could be me one day! Great article by Ellen Gamerman in The Wall Street Journal about baby boomers entering the museum docent ranks; some of whom should probably find another ‘line of work’. For the full … More…
‘International Pop’ at the Walker Art Center
According to Richard B. Woodward, International Pop is an exhibition that explores the International Pop Art movement which began in the 1950s and hit its stride in the 1960s. The aim of curators, Darsie Alexander and Bartholomew Ryan, is to widen the scope and … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Emile Munier’s “The Cherry Tree”
Source: The Cherry Tree – From the SOLD archives, here is a great example of 19th century French Academic art by Emile Munier (1840-1895). This particular painting dates from 1890, when the artist was at the height of his career. … More…
Shepard Fairey: Detroit police issue arrest warrant for artist
For the Detroit police, at some point enough is enough and just because you want to deface private and public property does not mean you have the right to. A warrant for Fairey’s arrest was filed in 36th District Court on Friday. He … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): William Hughes’ “Still Life of Fruit with Bird’s Nest”
Source: Still Life of Fruit with Bird’s nest – we featured the mate to this painting a couple of days ago … another 19th century British Victorian still life by William Hughes (1842-1901); painted when the artist was just 23 years … More…
Nazi-looted painting sells for £1.865 million
Max Liebermann’s Two Riders on a Beach – one of the more than 1,200 works of art found in the Munich apartment of German recluse Cornelius Gurlitt – smashes expectations at London sale when it brings £1.865 million – more than three … More…