Bloomberg Will Chair Serpentine Gallery
Bloomberg Will Chair Serpentine – here is some interesting news … it was recently announced that Mayor Michael Bloomberg will chair the Serpentine Gallery in London. The gallery, which exhibits modern and contemporary art, attracts about 800,000 visitors each year. … More…
Christie’s first auction in mainland China nets $27.5m
Christie’s auction last week in mainland China made over $10m above their pre-sale estimate. With the majority of buyers based in mainland China, Steven Murphy, Christie’s chief executive was spot on when saying, “not being in China would make no … More…
The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts at a Crossroads
The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts at a Crossroads – Another museum selling a major work … this time it is the PAFA’s Edward Hopper painting East Wind Over Weehawken that will his the auction block in December with a $22 … More…
Prado banks on Diego Velázquez exhibition to revive fortunes
Prado banks on Diego Velázquez exhibition to revive fortunes – the current recession in Spain has even taken its toll on the Prado … especially with the government slashing its subsidies. As late as 2007 the museum was still in a … More…
Virginia Dwan’s Big Gift to the National Gallery & Eric Clapton Sells Again
Virginia Dwan’s Big Gift to the National Gallery – Mrs. Dwan’s who has donated work to the Norton Simon, MOCA, Whitney MOMA and Art Institute of Chicago is now giving the bulk of her collection to the National Gallery in Washington. … More…
Comments on the Art Market – Volume 154 is now AVAILABLE
Newsletter Archives. We just released volume 154 of our Comments on the Art Market. Included is information about two upcoming shows – Affordable Art Fair & Avenue: Antiques, Art & Design at the Armory – along with stories on Brandon … More…