German Museum exhibits van Gogh’s Ear
According to the Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe Museums website (ZKM), the cultural institution is hosting a very important work of “living art.” With the vision of artist Diemut Strebe, scientific engineering and computer imaging technology, the severed ear of Vincent van Gogh … More…
Earliest Johannes Vermeer painting authenticated
The panting, Saint Praxedis, has been under scrutiny by authenticators for decades; questioning whether or not the work is in fact an early work (or the earliest work) by 17th century Dutch artist, Johannes Vermeer. With the help of new … More…
U.S. Car Makers Help Save Art
GM, Ford and Chrysler have pledged a combined $26 million to help fund retiree pensions in an effort to keep Detroit’s art out of the auction rooms. Ford – $10 Million Chrysler – $6 Million General Motors Co. – $5 … More…
Frick Plans to Enhance and Renovate its Museum and Library
Today, the Frick Collection unveiled a plan to open up the historic mansions second floor for the first time to the public as well as a new addition that will fit seamlessly with the original design. The new construction plans … More…
$50 Million Rembrandt Selfie Authenticated
In 1968, Rembrandt specialist Horst Gerson and the Rembrandt Research Project dismissed this 1636 self portrait of Rembrandt at the age of 29 as a fake or copy. Now, almost half a century later with the help of new tests … More…
‘Master, Mentor, Master: Thomas Cole & Frederic Church’
Art Review: ‘Master, Mentor, Master: Thomas Cole & Frederic Church’. A review of the exhibition curated by John Wilmerding that is currently on view at Cedar Grove, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site. The show runs through November 2. … More…
For Art Collectors, the Risk Behind the High Returns
$64.6 billion of art and antiques were sold through auction houses and dealers last year, a 150% increase over the past decade. This leads to the inevitable question the art world is asking…do we treat artworks like stocks and bonds … More…