Sonia Delaunay, Tate Modern
Sonia (along with her husband Robert) was just listed among the top 15 influential couples in the history of art and this current exhibition give people a glimpse as to why. The EY Exhibition: Sonia Delaunay runs through August 9 at the … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Louis Aston Knight’s “The End of the Village”
The End of the Village. Here is a very nice example of Louis Aston Knight’s work that we sold a number of years ago. This particular painting shows why he became famous for his ability to paint water and … More…
Reviving Giacometti’s Legacy
The new Institut Giacometti, founded in 2003, will open to the public late next year. In addition, they will publish the first catalogue raisonné and begin lending to exhibitions around the world. Its collection consists of 250 sculptures, 90 plus paintings … More…
What is driving force behind growing online art sales?
An interesting report was just published breaking down the driving force behind online art sales. According to Hiscox fine art insurers, an astounding 75% of new buyers say they buy art for the investment potential. Most notably, Robert Read, the … More…
What are the new status symbols for the ultra rich?
Today, buying a Picasso or Van Gogh is all about one-upmanship and status. Many of the works being offered at ridiculous prices are not really worth it … at least in terms of their importance to the history of art … More…