Super-gallery puts San Francisco at the centre of the art world
In the contemporary art world, big expansions continue. Just last week we brought you news of the Tate’s new building, well know it is the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art that is making a play to be one of … More…
The RA Summer Exhibition: ‘Not enough courage in its own mission’
Karen Wright notes that: The Royal Academy Summer show is a fixture – like Wimbledon and strawberries – in the social calendar. With over 12,000 submissions the selection committee chose 1250 works to fill the 10 rooms spanning the Piano Nobile. … More…
Art Basel: Barometer of This Year’s High-End Art Market
Another story about the changing tide in the art market. The more important works seem to be popping up with dealers now … and Art Basel results have been pretty strong. For Scott Reyburn’s full story, click HERE. … More…
At Art Basel, Upbeat Dealers and Brisk Sales
With more than 280 dealers exhibiting you might think there would be too much material; however, reports keep coming in about the amazing sales going on at Art Basel. Guess the contemporary market is like the Energizer Bunny … it … More…
Lucian Freud childhood drawings and unseen sketches go on display
Lucien Freud died back in 2011 and according to his will, he instructed that certain items in his collection be donated in place of inheritance tax … these included works by Corot (L’italienne which he bought in 2001 for $2.9M) and Degas (Horse … More…
Art powerhouse Tate Modern expands
Getting bigger and bigger, the Tate Modern has expanded … adding a 10 story pyramid shaped building at a cost of $367M. The contemporary art world is big business … and not just at the auction level. For more on … More…
‘Bosch. The 5th Centenary Exhibition’ @museodelprado
If you happen to be in Madrid before September 11, you may want to stop by the Prado Museum to see their Bosch exhibition. According to Mary Tompkins Lewis: It is impossible not to be mesmerized by the painting of … More…