Hell Has Frozen Over: Figurative Art Is Poised to Become the ‘Next Big Thing’
Not sure what all the fuss is about. Our gallery has, along with others, championed figurative art for decades … this “trend” (which started centuries ago) has been, and always will be, a driving force in the art world. What is going … More…
Billionaire earns first-class travel for life by putting Modigliani nude on Amex
No matter how you slice it … rich or poor, it is great to have an American Express Centurion (Black) Card. For this card holder, it means free flights for his life and for generations to come!!! For more … More…
Using Synthetic DNA to Fight Art Forgery
While this is interesting news and a step in the right direction, the only way it will work is if everyone in the art trade adopts it (something I doubt will happen). And what about the millions of works already … More…
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Louis Aston Knight’s “Le Pont Fleuri, Quimperlé”
Source: Le Pont Fleuri, Quimperlé – here is an amazing example of Louis Aston Knight’s work that we just added to the available online inventory. The painting is on its way to the Palm Beach show which opens to the public … More…
Masters of the Everyday: Dutch Artists in the Age of Vermeer – Queen’s Gallery
If you are a fan of Old Master precision and symbolism, then a trip to the Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace may be in order. On view through February 14 is Masters of the Everyday: Dutch Artists in the Age … More…
Artist and Empire – Facing Britain’s Imperial Past – at the Tate
This should be a very interesting exhibition featuring a number of important 18th and 19th century British works of art … some of which have been carefully restored to their former glory. According to William Dalrymple, in The Guardian, Artist … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 180
Source: Newsletter Archives – pleased to announce that volume 180 of our Comments on the Art Market is now available. This issue marks the end of our 15th year! This month we give a link to complimentary tickets for the December … More…