![basquiat-boxer-fullres An abstract, grafitti-like painting on a piece of cardboard showing a man against a black background, a rainbow forming between his outstretched hands, and white next behind him.](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/basquiat-boxer-fullres-square-05091c49bd26cfad39c9bee556e4f6d8-.jpg)
The Orlando Basquiats: OMA Drops Charges
The situation at the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) has progressed again. Last time we checked in, disgraced former director Aaron de Groft countersued OMA for wrongful termination, defamation, and breach of contract. This was in response to OMA’s lawsuit against … More…
![tutu Jessica Sarah Parker in her white tutu on the street for the opening segment of Sex in the City](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/tutu-square-f4a57c61edb21868207fdb2d0e57542d-.jpg)
A Magical Tutu
Recently, the spotlight shone on the three-tiered white tutu worn by Sarah Jessica Parker‘s iconic Sex and the City character, Carrie Bradshaw, in the show’s opening credits. This legendary piece of fashion history went under the hammer at a recent auction, … More…
![Parquet de Namur_PJF Namur_CP_16012024_1 Two paintings, one by Picasso and the other by Chagall, displayed next to each other](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Parquet-de-Namur_PJF-Namur_CP_16012024_1-1024x683-square-9142ba78ff2fbe9520e01a40ce82edc1-.jpg)
Stolen Paintings Found In Belgian Basement
In 2010, burglars stole a pair of artworks by twentieth-century masters from a private collection in Israel. Fourteen years later, they’ve finally been located almost 2,000 miles away in Belgium. Tête by Pablo Picasso and L’homme en prière by Marc Chagall were … More…
![640px-PAFA_1900_from_Library_of_Congress_(cropped) A black-and-white photograph of a large brick building.](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/640px-PAFA_1900_from_Library_of_Congress_cropped-square-c72510b5acd0ef204524b2ff76a8d31a-.jpg)
PAFA Ends Degree Programs
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) in Philadelphia is the oldest art school in the United States. It has trained generations of artists forever over two centuries. And now, after all that time, it will end its degree-granting … More…
![Parmigianino_-_Madonna_dal_collo_lungo_-_Google_Art_Project Parmigianino_-_Madonna_dal_collo_lungo_-_Google_Art_Project](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Parmigianino_-_Madonna_dal_collo_lungo_-_Google_Art_Project-1-square-7c6619580aa50a198a5b641f98aa1993-.jpg)
The Stylish Style: Why Is Mannerism Weird?
If you go to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, you will see many wonderful things. You might recognize Artemisia Gentileschi’s Judith Slaying Holofernes or the portrait of Medusa’s head by Caravaggio. Most people will instantly go towards the major Botticelli … More…
![Camille_Pissarro_-_Rue_Saint-Honoré,_dans_l'après-midi._Effet_de_pluie An impressionist street scene of the Rue Saint Honoré in Paris](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Camille_Pissarro_-_Rue_Saint-Honore_dans_lapres-midi._Effet_de_pluie-824x1024-square-c894283b28c624504ee0245893c42d81-.jpg)
Spain Can Keep Holocaust Loot, Says US Court
While there has been significant progress made in the effort to return art stolen by the Nazis either to their countries of origin or the descendants of their former owners, sometimes not everything can go exactly the way you want. … More…
![image A 17th century painting showing soldiers bringing a bearded man before a judge.](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/image-1024x898-square-769f41ea5f3b03bf5ad8d9941c4e1c3f-.png)
Sgarbi’s Torch: Unfolding Scandal in Italy
Vittorio Sgarbi is a name that I have mentioned in articles several times before. He is a writer, art critic, and politician who, since November 2022, has served as one of the three undersecretaries for Italy’s Ministry of Culture. Given … More…
![pexels-photo-1310532 A generic photograph of a woman holding a smartphone](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/pexels-photo-1310532-1024x683-square-50118ed5981132d737d7a9afc14e41fa-.webp)
Gertrude: Art Through An App
In an age of social media and instantaneous communication, promoting yourself as an artist is easier yet more difficult. Yes, you can get the word out quicker, but so can everyone else, leading to a bit of oversaturation. Therefore, even … More…
![Isabel_de_Borbón,_by_Diego_Velázquez Portrait of Isabel de Borbón (detail) by Diego Velázquez](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Isabel_de_Borbon_by_Diego_Velazquez-1-square-63641074cd920fd4f09667e7f9dd5163-.jpg)
Velázquez Vanishes From Upcoming Sale
A royal portrait by the Spanish Old Master Diego Velázquez has unexpectedly been withdrawn from the sale of which specialists expected it to be the star. The portrait of Isabel de Borbón is said to be one of the finest … More…
![wine_dunkel_and_tshirt Original painting by Stuart Dunkel and unauthorized use of image by Bellenini](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/wine_dunkel_and_tshirt-1024x657-square-5f2404ed4d2862b68487f7922a8ed0d7-.jpg)
Theft By Chinese Companies
I know this issue has existed for a long time, but it is crucial for galleries, artists, hosting sites, the press, and others to elevate their awareness and commitment to combat the persistent problem of image theft, particularly by Chinese … More…
![pexels-photo-546819 A screen with coding](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/pexels-photo-546819-1024x680-square-dce4d6e8bf41ff035e5a72f271e6dbf1-.webp)
Cyberattack Hits American Museums
A tech service provider that works closely with many American museums announced it experienced a cyberattack recently. Gallery Systems stated they realized they had a problem on December 28th, when the computers running their systems became encrypted and inoperable. As … More…
![Edouard_Manet_-_Lasparagus_Painting_by_Edouard_Manet_(1832-1883)_1880_Dim_016_x_021m_Paris_Musee_-_(MeisterDrucke-950071) A small still-life painting of a single stalk of white asparagus on a countertop.](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Edouard_Manet_-_Lasparagus_Painting_by_Edouard_Manet_1832-1883_1880_Dim_016_x_021m_Paris_Musee_-_MeisterDrucke-950071-square-e7b94c9554e63ee8cf66d4cfd806ede6-.jpg)
Manet’s Asparagus: Humor in the Arts
I took an elective class for my arts requirement when I was at school. It was called Laughter and the Fine Arts and looked into humor and comedy in everything from Aristophanes to Modern Family. People have been making humorous art … More…
![sothebys-md.brightspotcdn-1 A portrait of a woman in front of an elaborately decorated backdrop. She wears a dressing down slipping off her shoulder, while she hold a fan against her chest.](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/sothebys-md.brightspotcdn-1-square-7beec8cc0cf4d8ad778e5f5d2aeacc73-.jpg)
Art Market 2023: The Year In Review
2023 was another incredible year for the art market. In an interesting turn, Sotheby’s took the top spot this year with $8 billion in sales, around the same as 2022. Christie’s, however, saw a slight decrease, down from last year’s … More…
![02auction-preview-picasso-sothebys-01-qgjb-articleLarge An abstract portrait of a woman with a wristwatch sitting in a red armchair against a blue background.](https://rehs.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/02auction-preview-picasso-sothebys-01-qgjb-articleLarge-square-94fddc468cf07e82027e3bf5bcd2239f-.webp)
Top Art World Moments Of 2023
With so much that has happened in 2023, it was difficult to pick just ten of the most interesting, most impactful art world moments of the year. But here are my favorites. From big sales and monumental exhibitions to theft … More…
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Sneaker Surprise At Shelter
In Portland, Oregon, a local shelter experienced an unexpected windfall earlier this year: a pair of striking gold Nike sneakers surfaced in their donation pile. These weren’t just any sneakers but the Air Jordan 3s, size 12 1/2, custom-made for … More…
Christie’s NY 19th Century American Sale
On Thursday, January 18th, Christie‘s kicked things off with their first sale of note for 2024. Their 19th Century American & Western sale featured one hundred lots and ended up a good way to start the year. Of course, the … More…