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Mamba Out!
Kobe Bryant Body Armor towel used after final game

Mamba Out!

April 13, 2016 Kobe Bryant made his last professional basketball shot and walked off the court after he played an amazing game.  He scored 60 points against the Utah Jazz and retired as one of the greatest basketball players of … More…

Oxford Professor Accused Of Theft And Fraud
Tales from the dark side

Oxford Professor Accused Of Theft And Fraud

After 120 ancient papyrus biblical fragments went missing from the Slacker Library at Oxford University, an investigation led to the arrest of the University’s Papyrology and Greek Literature professor, Dr. Dirk Obbink. The Slacker Library houses a vast collection of … More…

Curated Connections: Zen-Out
ZEN

Curated Connections: Zen-Out

Today’s inspiration came early in the morning during my zen-ist moment.  I had woken up for my morning yoga routine, and out the window was nothing but whiteness. The view overlooking the East River was gone, as if someone hung … More…

Gallery Profile – Interview With Eric Rhoads and Lance Rehs
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Gallery Profile – Interview With Eric Rhoads and Lance Rehs

Eric Rhoads of Fine Art Connoisseur interviewed Lance Rehs and Howard Rehs about the gallery’s long history, the art market, some of our contemporary artists, and current exhibitions … we trust you will enjoy it. Interview: Gallery Profile: Rehs Galleries

Banksy Shows Off His In-Home Infestation!
Banksy @PA

Banksy Shows Off His In-Home Infestation!

With the world continuing to face heath concerns from Coronavirus, many of us are now WFH… that is, Working From Home. While that may not be the biggest adjustment for many artists who regularly find themselves secluded in their studios … More…

Curated Connections: Oops Proof Artwork
Pastel Fashion Photo Grid Mood Board Photo Collage (1)

Curated Connections: Oops Proof Artwork

I have come to learn; I am not a puzzle person. My fiancé and I broke out a 2,000-piece puzzle back when the quarantine began, and it is pathetic how little we’ve accomplished. So, my parents came to the rescue … More…

Curated Collection: New In-Sights
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Curated Collection: New In-Sights

A Curated collection: Here we are, another day where the routine has been cut short.  No longer do I wake up at 7, jog to the gym for a 7:30 start, work out for an hour, 8:30 shower, and 9:10 … More…

The Invisible Man Makes An Appearance
Invisible Man Poster

The Invisible Man Makes An Appearance

While the world is in the midst of fighting an invisible enemy (we are doing our part by staying home), a remake of the Invisible Man was just released and available for viewing on many of the pay-per-view streaming sites … More…

The Power of Green for your Home Office
Green Plants and Trees Mood Board Photo Collage

The Power of Green for your Home Office

Due to the current events, more people than ever are working from home. I can personally speak to the fact that for some, it is hard to get in the mindset of being at work when you are home. There … More…

Kenny Schachter Duped By Inigo Philbrick
Tales from the dark side

Kenny Schachter Duped By Inigo Philbrick

Inigo Philbrick (an art world scammer) hit a lot of people, including his art dealer friend Kenny Schachter who was duped out of $1.67M!  The work of art they purchased seems to have vanished … along with Mr. Philbrick. According … More…

Comments on the Art Market – Volume 232
Stuart Dunkel - Dance of Ra

Comments on the Art Market – Volume 232

Volume 232 of our Comments on the Art Market was released this week.  In this issue we cover the upcoming Stuart Dunkel exhibition – A|MUS|E, the ever volatile Stock Market, Really?, Tales from the Dark Side, How to Safely Navigate … More…

How To Safely Navigate The Art Market: Dusting Your Works
compressed air can and makeup brush

How To Safely Navigate The Art Market: Dusting Your Works

A question that often comes up is – Can I clean/dust my painting? The answer to this is yes, but you need to know how to do it safely. If you acquired the work from a gallery, they should have … More…

The Art Market Is Beating The Stock Market
Pablo Picasso "Fumeur III"

The Art Market Is Beating The Stock Market

Barden Prisant’s article about the current status of the art market was recently published on Forbes.com.  Barden gathered data for several artists and determined that that art market is far healthier than most other markets.  He then posed the obvious … More…

Another Art Theft? This Time A Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh's “The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring 1884 ”

Another Art Theft? This Time A Van Gogh

News just broke that early Monday morning, thieves smashed the front door of the Singer Laren Museum, Laren, Netherlands, and stole Vincent van Gogh’s The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring (1884).  The painting was on loan from the Groninger … More…

Banksy Sale – Impressive Results
Banksy's Girl With Balloon (Pink). Photo: Sotheby's

Banksy Sale – Impressive Results

While a majority of the art world is closed for business, and many fairs and auctions have been postponed or canceled, there is still some activity which is very encouraging (unless otherwise noted, all prices include the buyer’s premium – … More…

Swiss Museum Reverses Course On Restitution For Nazi Era Acquisition
Edvard Munch - Madonna

Swiss Museum Reverses Course On Restitution For Nazi Era Acquisition

The heirs of prominent museum director and art critic, Curt Glaser, were finally awarded a settlement from the Kunstmuseum in Basel, Switzerland, for more than 200 prints and drawings estimated to be worth more than $2 million. The museum will … More…