Hamptons Scene: Ackman, Navab, Solomon at Parrish Party – some of the .5%ers in the Hamptons.  

Rossetti drawing of best friend’s wife expected to sell for £1.8m – a chalk drawing of Proserpine will be sold in London this November.  The last time it was publicly offered is 1970 when it made £4500.  Now the saleroom is … More…

What makes art a target for attack? Jonathan Jones’ take on why art in Great Britain is, and has been, under attack.  

Robert Therrien Gets a Solo Show at the Albright-Knox – more from the contemporary side of the art world.  

Chairwoman of the Hirshhorn Museum Board Cites Issues as She Resigns – seems there are some serious issues with the Hirshhorn’s Board members — seems some of it revolves around and $15M inflatable bubble … gotta love the world of contemporary … More…

Only in America, or maybe not ? Part 3…by Howard Rehs | Art, Antiques and Luxury Design Blog.  The 3rd, and probably final, part of this series … for those of you who are interested.  Best read after a glass … More…

Frank Holl: Emerging from the Shadows, The Watts Gallery, Compton, Guildford – an interesting exhibition featuring the works of the 19th century British Victorian artist Frank Holl (1845-1888) … a real powerful painter.  This traveling exhibition will be on view at … More…