15 California Museum Directors Sign Letter Protesting ‘Los Angeles Times’ Layoff of Jori Finkel
15 California Museum Directors Sign Letter Protesting ‘Los Angeles Times’ Art Reporter Layoff – during the most recent round of layoffs at the LA Times, Jori Finkel, one of the best know art reporters of our time, was let go. Hopefully … More…
Naked Keeler’s Painting on Show, 50 Years After Profumo
Naked Keeler’s Painting on Show, 50 Years After Profumo – the current exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London, “Scandal ’63: The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Profumo Affair” explores the changes brought about by John Profumo’s actions. Profumo, the U.K.’s secretary … More…
Woman buys long-lost 200-year-old painting for $7.50 at charity sale
Another story about a very lucky individual paying under $10 for something worth much much more! Liz Lockyer bought an ornate frame for $7.50, but it wasn’t until she removed the dusty old canvas that she saw the work was … More…
Stone Age Rock Carvings In Mexico Might Be 6,000 Years Old
While exploring the mountains in Northern Mexico this week, archaeologist have found a collection of 500 rock etchings. These carvings consist of “a series of concentric patterns and wavy lines…some of which resemble fish and deer tracks” and dates back … More…