Braque Nude Sacrifices, Abstracts Rival Picasso in Paris
Braque Nude Sacrifices, Abstracts Rival Picasso in Paris – this Paris exhibition, which features more than 230 works, looks to take Braque out of Picasso’s shadow. The show runs through January 6, 2014 at the Grand Palais and then heads to … More…
Banksy sells original paintings worth £20,000 for £38 each in New York stunt
I thought we were the lucky ones after making some great sales this weekend at the Armory. Apparently a few people in New York stumbled onto a fortune! Banksy sells original paintings worth £20,000 for £38 each in New … More…
3D Printed Sculpture Of Van Goghs Sunflowers Completed
Several weeks ago I posted about the new technology of 3-D printing being used to replicate van Gogh’s “Sunflowers (1888).” Recently completed, it is a pretty fantastic work; printed from wax bronze the shape and brushwork mimics van Gogh’s original … More…
A Rare and Rarely Seen de Kooning, “Untitled V,” Heads to Auction
A Rare and Rarely Seen de Kooning, “Untitled V – not to be outdone by the competition, Sotheby’s announced that they will be offering Willem de Kooning’s Untitled V in their November sale with a $25-$35M estimate. The work was originally … More…
Vandalism Exhibition at the Tate
London’s, Tate Gallery, has opened a new exhibition on the history of cultural vandalism. The works on display are cases of premeditated damages to works of art usually exhibited in public settings. Famous works which experienced damages include Leonardo da … More…
Bacon Triptych of Freud May Sell for Record $95 Million
Bacon Triptych of Freud May Sell for Record $95 Million – this November will prove to be a real test for the strength of the art market. Leading the way will be this 1969 triptych by by Francis Bacon which is … More…
Damien Hirst unveils sculptures in Qatar
Here is something a bit different than dots or preserved animals from Damien Hirst… Giant Fetuses! Monday saw the unveiling of 14 enormous bronze sculptures by the renowned artist. Commissioned by the Qatar Museums Authority, “The Miraculous Journey,” depicts the … More…