Botero In Rome
Starting last week, some of Rome’s public squares will feature the work of the late, great Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero. The Botero a Roma exhibition features eight large sculptures on display in the public spaces of Rome’s historic … More…
The Barbizon School: Tree-Huggers & Trailblazers
In my series on the origins of modern art, I’ve looked at the predecessors that influenced the birth of Impressionism. The topics I’ve covered include the desire for greater artistic independence as exhibited by Gustave Courbet, the ways Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres … More…
Introducing “A Whisper” by Amanda Greive
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Amanda Greive’s latest masterpiece, A Whisper. This evocative painting invites viewers to explore profound themes of legacy, hope, and the passage of wisdom across generations. Here, we delve into the intricate layers … More…
Original Harry Potter Illustration Makes Magic
Children’s book author and illustrator Thomas Taylor, at the age of 23, created the original cover art for J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, as noted by Sotheby’s catalogue description. This iconic illustration for the first edition of … More…
Rouen Cathedral On Fire
In the late morning of Thursday, July 11th, a fire broke out in Rouen Cathedral in northern France. The cathedral is one of the most famous in the country. Though first consecrated in the eleventh century, in the presence of … More…
Barberini Bribery
The Museum Barberini is one of the newer museums in the Berlin area. It opened in 2017 in Potsdam, immediately southwest of Berlin, to display the collection of Hasso Plattner, co-founder of the German software company SAP SE and one … More…
Justin Timberlake Mugshot Gets Warhol Treatment
In the early morning hours of June 18th, police in Sag Harbor, New York, pulled over and arrested pop star Justin Timberlake for driving while intoxicated. He had refused to take a breathalyzer and failed the field sobriety test. Shortly … More…
Gail Descoeurs – Chasing The Wind
Our gallery is thrilled to unveil a new painting by Gail Descoeurs titled Chasing the Wind (an oil on canvas measuring 30 x 48 inches). Known for her evocative seascapes and landscapes, Descoeurs continues to captivate audiences with her latest … More…
Christie’s Old Masters
This week, many of the main London auction houses will be hosting a variety of sales focusing on the art of the old Masters. Christie’s kicked everything off on Tuesday, July 2nd, with a duo of auctions. The morning sale … More…