First Post-Brexit Art Auction Tallies $15.7M Amid Turmoil
Lots of auctions this week in London. The first took place at Phillips last night and the results seemed ok. Of the 31 works offered, 21 sold (65% sell-through rate) — not the best — and the total take was $15.7M … More…
Looted art returned to Germany by the Monument Men sold to Nazis
This is truly amazing. It has been reported that works of art returned to the Bavarian State at the end of World War II were not returned to their rightful owners. Instead, they were either added to the Bavarian State … More…
African-American art showcased in Pine Bluff, Arkansas
This appears to be an interesting exhibition — “Here. African American Art from the Permanent Collection of the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas.” According to Leslie Newell Peacock: The show is called “Here.” because of Pine Bluff’s place in … More…
Super-gallery puts San Francisco at the centre of the art world
In the contemporary art world, big expansions continue. Just last week we brought you news of the Tate’s new building, well know it is the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art that is making a play to be one of … More…