This Past Week In Art World Lawsuits
These past few days, the art world has been abuzz with lawsuits, with those involved ranging from museums, auction houses, art schools, and proper criminals. OMA Responds to Former Director’s Countersuit On Monday, June 3rd, the Orlando Museum of Art … More…
Houston Museum Keeps Nazi Loot
One of the first stories I ever covered back in 2021 was about an eighteenth-century cityscape central to a heated restitution dispute. Marketplace at Pirna by the Venetian painter Bernardo Bellotto is currently housed at the Museum of Fine Arts … More…
Embracing the Tranquility of Spring: Andrew Orr’s “Softly Falls the Light of Day”
As the vibrant hues of spring infuse the world with renewed vitality, there emerges an artwork that encapsulates the serene beauty of nature’s awakening. Softly Falls the Light of Day, a captivating painting by artist Andrew Orr, beckons viewers on … More…
Rediscovered Degas Worth $13 Million?
In an extraordinary find, a drawing bought online for about $1,000 has been identified as an original drawing by the great Impressionist master Edgar Degas. In a remarkable turn of events, an anonymous buyer browsing the Spanish online auction site … More…
Gustave Courbet’s Revolutionary Life (In 5 Paintings)
How did Gustave Courbet, a bohemian, revolutionary communard, lay some of the groundwork for modern art? I’ve written several times about the origins of modern art. Specifically, I enjoy looking into the lives of modernism’s progenitors, those artists who helped … More…
UArts Abruptly Announces Closure
On May 31st, Philadelphia’s University of the Arts announced that it would be closing after more than one hundred fifty years in operation. The University of the Arts (UArts) was founded in 1876 as the Pennsylvania Museum and School of … More…
The May Marquee Sales – An Overview
The May Marquee Sales, a significant series of auctions that spotlighted the New York art market earlier this month, have concluded. This event marked a crucial period in the art market, spanning a whole week and featuring eleven sales between … More…
Hockney Catalogue Raisonné By 2026
Compiling a catalogue raisonné while the artist in question is still alive is a relatively recent phenomenon in academic art history. Scholars often published their catalogues for well-known historical artists decades or centuries after their deaths. Rehs Galleries began research … More…
New Works: Stuart Dunkel – A Celebration Of Whimsy And Mastery
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of several new works by Stuart Dunkel, one of our gallery’s most beloved and best-selling contemporary artists. Known for his playful and beautifully detailed paintings, Stuart Dunkel’s latest collection continues to captivate and … More…
Celebrating Hammond’s Latest Works: Porteur du Flambeau and A Day in LA
We are thrilled to announce the addition of two stunning new pieces by Hammond. Known for his vibrant exploration of subconscious creativity and emotional expression, Hammond’s latest works, Porteur du Flambeau and A Day in LA, are perfect examples of … More…
Rediscovering The Past: Timothy W. Jahn’s “Forgotten Reflections”
In the realm of contemporary art, the unveiling of a new masterpiece is often met with a blend of anticipation and curiosity. Such is the case with Timothy W. Jahn’s latest work, Forgotten Reflections. This oil on canvas painting, completed … More…
Bonhams Skinner European Art
While the Sotheby’s Old Masters sales may have drawn many people’s attention on Wednesday, some of the more exciting auction action was going on up in Massachusetts at Bonhams Skinner. On Wednesday, they hosted their European art sale, consisting of … More…
Gatling Gun Shoots Past Estimate
The Gatling gun, invented by Richard Gatling in the 1860s, marked a significant advancement in firearm technology due to its innovative design featuring multiple rotating barrels. It is regarded as one of the earliest practical machine guns and was actually … More…
Damien Hirst’s Backdating Scandal
Damien Hirst has always been controversial to some. While he is often hailed as one of the greatest artists to come out of Britain in the 1990s, he has always received his fair share of criticism. Some of it comes … More…
British Museum Recovers Half Of The Higgs Theft
In a truly remarkable feat, the British Museum, against all odds, is on its way to recovering nearly half of the artifacts that were likely stolen by former curator Peter John Higgs. This feat, achieved mere months after the theft’s discovery was … More…
Christie’s Controversy Over Renault Auction
On Thursday, June 6th, Christie’s Paris hosted a small sale featuring a collection of twentieth-century artworks owned by the French auto manufacturer Renault. The company began building its collection in 1967, reaching out to artists to buy and commission pieces … More…