Russia Wants a Piece of the Contemporary Art Movement
Kelly Crow, in her WSJ article, states that “despite decades of Soviet-era isolation and today’s economic and political tensions, Moscow is positioning itself as a center for cutting-edge art, with a high-profile, contemporary art museum opening its new home in Gorky … More…
Great Britain’s First Triple Crown Winner: West Australian (1853) by Harry Hall.
Source: West Australian, with Jockey Up & Trainer – in celebration of America’s newest Triple Crown winner — American Pharoah — here is a painting by Harry Hall that we sold many years ago featuring Great Britain’s first Triple Crown winner — … More…
In Honor of Ugo Giannini, a World War II Soldier, “Composition with Bust”
Source: Composition with Bust – Ugo Giannini (1919-1993) was one of many who participated in the Normandy invasion and was among the first wave of soldiers to land on Omaha Beach shortly after H-Hour on D-Day. It was a harrowing experience … More…
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Guy C. Wiggins’ “Along 59th Street in Winter”
Source: Along 59th Street in Winter – We just added this New York City winter scene by Guy C. Wiggins (1883-1962) to our available online inventory. This painting features the horses and carriages on 59th Street — just outside Central Park. … More…
Svetlana Petrova and Fat Cat Art
It appears that the online cat craze has finally made it to the contemporary art world. Russian artist Svetlana Petrova is now altering some of the best known works of art with the addition of Zarathustra (her fat ginger cat). I guess some … More…
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…