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…