Madoff’s Art Heading to Auction
As Bernard L. Madoff’s property continues to be liquidated after being found guilty of a $17 billion Ponzi scheme, there is no surprise that a few great works of art are heading to auction this year. Comprised of 61 works, … More…
15 California Museum Directors Sign Letter Protesting ‘Los Angeles Times’ Layoff of Jori Finkel
15 California Museum Directors Sign Letter Protesting ‘Los Angeles Times’ Art Reporter Layoff – during the most recent round of layoffs at the LA Times, Jori Finkel, one of the best know art reporters of our time, was let go. Hopefully … More…
Naked Keeler’s Painting on Show, 50 Years After Profumo
Naked Keeler’s Painting on Show, 50 Years After Profumo – the current exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London, “Scandal ’63: The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Profumo Affair” explores the changes brought about by John Profumo’s actions. Profumo, the U.K.’s secretary … More…
Woman buys long-lost 200-year-old painting for $7.50 at charity sale
Another story about a very lucky individual paying under $10 for something worth much much more! Liz Lockyer bought an ornate frame for $7.50, but it wasn’t until she removed the dusty old canvas that she saw the work was … More…
Stone Age Rock Carvings In Mexico Might Be 6,000 Years Old
While exploring the mountains in Northern Mexico this week, archaeologist have found a collection of 500 rock etchings. These carvings consist of “a series of concentric patterns and wavy lines…some of which resemble fish and deer tracks” and dates back … More…
Dubai Big Brother Abu Dhabi Drives Spending on Museums Not Malls
The art world has been flooded with news of the ever growing wealth and acquisitions of Abu Dhabi. They have turned their funding’s over to attracting wealth from around the world by building high-end museums bursting with masterpieces such as … More…