It’s Auctions vs. Galleries – The New York Times
Here is Scott Reyburn’s take on the upcoming fairs and auctions in London. The hot contemporary market has cooled for some and is still hot for others. In addition, there will be speculators out there looking for the next hot artist — … More…
Guerrilla Girls: going ape at the art world
Nice article by Hannah McGivern about the feminist masked avengers know as the Guerrilla Girls who have now turned their attention to Europe. According to the article: The Guerrilla Girls have spent more than 30 years holding the art world to … More…
Old Master market in crisis as experts warn £200m of paintings could be fakes
This is beginning to sounds very similar to the recent Knoedler scandal here in the U.S. and it appears that some collectors, dealers and auction rooms are not going to be very happy. According to Adam Luck’s article in the Daily Mail, … More…
Mummies in the Paint | THE ARTOHOLIC
Nathan Scheer posts another interesting and educational article on The Artoholic web site. He covers the use of mummies in the 19th century … I even learned a few new things — mummy brown? Source: Mummies in the Paint | … More…
AVAILABLE: Léon Richet’s “Marguerite” (1881)
Source: Marguerite – Léon Richet (1847-1907) was a well known 19th century French Barbizon landscape artist who often included small figures in his work. Very few of his large figure paintings have appeared on the market; but when they do, they are … More…
Performance Art or What the Legal Battle of 2 Art World Giants Teaches About Partnerships
Here is another example of performance art … though I do not think either Ulay or Abramovic were happy to be part of it. There are lessons to be learned here for those heading into a partnership and for most … More…
Will the Turner Prize show make you blush?
Well, it is that time again … the Turner Prize will soon be awarded. As for now, you can head over to London’s Tate Britain to see the exhibition. I believe the works feature speak for themselves. Source: Will the … More…
Just Released: Comments on the Art Market – Volume 190
Source: Newsletter Archives – our Comments on the Art Market – Volume 190 is out. In this edition we cover the ARC Select Exhibition which opens on October 22, Stocks, Tales from the Dark Side, Really, The Art Market and a … More…