Dumping the shark – The Hirst Exhibit
Dumping the shark – A very short follow-up the the Damien Hirst exhibit at the Tate Modern. The best part is the last line: In 2002, an example of Damien Hirst’s “spot art” was sent to Mars. Thank heaven there is no … More…
‘Caravaggio’ Miss Means $219 Art May Be Worth $16 Million
‘Caravaggio’ Miss Means $219 Art May Be Worth $16 Million – here is an interesting case in which the authenticity of an Old Master painting is in dispute. Descendants of the original purchaser sold the painting through Sotheby’s in 2006 for … More…
Artist Paints With Toxic Sludge In An Effort To Raise Awareness Of Coal Mining Pollution
John Sabraw is a professor at Ohio University and clearly a talented and creative artist. Sabraw was inspired to create the pigments for his paintings using toxic runoff after his sustainability group toured southern Ohio and witnessed streams that were … More…
Donation to the New Britain Museum
The New Britain Museum has been donated 165 coastal paintings along with $1 million from art collectors, Charles and Irene Hamm. Their generous gift will support the museum’s campaign for a new 18,000 square foot wing. Donation to the … More…
Heroes Who Risked Lives to Save Jews Remembered in Israel
Heroes Who Risked Lives to Save Jews Remembered in Israel – an exhibition that brings to life those who risked their lives to save others. I am My Brother’s Keeper: Marking 50 Years of Honoring Righteous Among the Nation is currently … More…
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Leon Herbo’s “La Charmeuse”
La Charmeuse. Here is a great example of Leon Herbo’s (1850-1907) work. This 19th century artist was one of the founders of L’Essor, a Belgian artist group, and exhibited his works throughout Europe — receiving an Honorable Mention at the … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 153
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 153. Some light reading for the holiday weekend … our September newsletter with stories on our upcoming shows, David Palumbo (a new artist), Stocks, Tales from the Dark Side, Really? and The Art … More…