Forget kale—CSAs across America are delivering crates of locally-made art
Probably one of the coolest articles I’ve read in a while. Everyone is trying to plant their roots in the art world….pun intended 😉 Check out how the CSA, the community-supported agriculture collectives, here in the US are swapping their … More…
The Art of Forgery: Secrets of the Master Art Forgers
Noah Charney explores master art forgers in his new book The Art of Forgery. It is amazing to think that these stories date back to the 1400 with a true master — Michelangelo. Yes, he started off his career as … More…
What kind of crap can you buy with $2.3 million?!
What kind of crap can you buy with $2.3 million?! If your answer was “Elephant,” then you are absolutely right! The somewhat controversial piece by Chris Ofili made headlines when it was exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum and thus … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Thomas Luny’s “A British Frigate (thought to be the HMS Shannon) Leaving Plymouth”
Source: A British Frigate (thought to be the HMS Shannon) Leaving Plymouth – Here is one by the 18th / 19th century British marine artist Thomas Luny (1759-1837) that we sold in 2011. Luny, who was a student of Francis Holman, exhibited … More…
The Artful Hospital – Orange Regional Medical Center
There have been many research reports, over the years, that have shown how art can help heal. Now, here is a hospital that has taken this knowledge to heart. Orange Regional Medical Center has integrated art in to the whole … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 174
Source: Newsletter Archives – Our newest edition of Comments on the Art Market is now available. We cover Tales from the Dark Side, Stocks, Really and a whole bunch of recent auctions. It is a BIG one!