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Monthly Archives: August 2013
Howard L. Rehs Christie’s Paris Veil-Picard CollectionMarch 27, 2026 On Wednesday, March 25th, Christie’s Paris offered a collection of Old Master works from the Veil-Picard family. The Veil-Picard family is a prominent French Jewish family. They started as bankers but moved into business in the late nineteenth century when … More… Frida and Diego’s Last Dream at MoMAMarch 26, 2026 The Museum of Modern Art recently opened a small exhibit featuring the works of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera’s new production focusing on the two artists. El último sueño de Frida y Diego (Frida … More… Scholar Claims New Michelangelo Painting DiscoveredMarch 20, 2026 A segment of the art-historical community may find itself divided into camps after one man has attributed a painting to the Renaissance master Michelangelo. While the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel are some of Michelangelo’s best-known works, he first and … More… Christie’s London Modern British & Irish ArtMarch 19, 2026 On Wednesday, March 18th, Christie’s London hosted their modern British & Irish Art evening sale, featuring twenty-five lots ranging from landscapes by Lowry to sculptures by Moore. The undisputed star of the sale, however, was the Frank Auerbach painting Christmas … More… Italy Buys Caravaggio PortraitMarch 16, 2026 The Italian government has purchased an early Caravaggio portrait that previously attracted blockbuster crowds in Rome. From March to July 2025, Portrait of Maffeo Barberini by Michelangelo da Caravaggio was on display for the first time since it was positively … More… Restoration Complete on London’s Rubens CeilingMarch 15, 2026 After two years of restoration work, one of the largest works ever made by Peter Paul Rubens will be unveiled and made available for public viewing. Located in Central London, Banqueting House is the only surviving complete section of the … More… Madrid Cultural Center Loses Its NameMarch 13, 2026 A Madrid house immortalized by a famous photograph by Robert Capa was set to be turned into a museum. However, after some changes were made, Capa’s estate now refuses to allow the project to use the photographer’s name, face, or … More… |
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