First Post-Brexit Art Auction Tallies $15.7M Amid Turmoil
Lots of auctions this week in London. The first took place at Phillips last night and the results seemed ok. Of the 31 works offered, 21 sold (65% sell-through rate) — not the best — and the total take was $15.7M … More…
Looted art returned to Germany by the Monument Men sold to Nazis
This is truly amazing. It has been reported that works of art returned to the Bavarian State at the end of World War II were not returned to their rightful owners. Instead, they were either added to the Bavarian State … More…
African-American art showcased in Pine Bluff, Arkansas
This appears to be an interesting exhibition — “Here. African American Art from the Permanent Collection of the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas.” According to Leslie Newell Peacock: The show is called “Here.” because of Pine Bluff’s place in … More…
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…