Theft or Misunderstanding?: How One Man Got His Edward Hopper Collection
Although his most famous work, Nighthawks, sits in the Art Institute of Chicago, Edward Hopper was a distinctly New York artist. He spent much of his life on the Hudson, having been born and raised in Nyack, before living most … More…
Architecture in Art: Mark Daly’s Flags Along the Avenue at 52nd Street
This one might not be so obvious at first, but Mark Daly’s Flags Along the Avenue at 52nd Street prominently depicts the iconic flags outside Cartier on Fifth Avenue. While it is now known as The Cartier Building, which serves … More…
Debate or Destruction: A New Show About Problematic Artists
Jimmy Carr is a British comedian who has become incredibly well-known outside the UK over the past few years. Many people know him from his comedy specials, but I think much of his work nowadays involves hosting television shows. He’s … More…
Architecture in Art – Johann Berthelsen’s 42nd Street Looking East Past Grand Central Station
This week’s Architecture in Art features a National Landmark and one of the most visited spaces in the world – Grand Central Station. It also happened to be a favorite of Johann Berthelsen, as he repeatedly painted the structure throughout … More…
Bonhams New Bond Street Modern & Impressionist Sale
On Wednesday, October 12th, Bonhams’ London location at New Bond Street held its Modern and Impressionist sale. The sixty-six available lots did about as well as the house specialists hoped for, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. … More…
The Handyman And The Stolen Picassos
Gallery owners in Paris are now on trial for trying to cover up their purchase of over 500 drawings by Pablo Picasso that a handyman stole. This trial has been over a decade in the making. Originally, a criminal complaint was filed … More…
Architecture In Art – Mark Lague’s Trinity Church Light
Today we’re going to learn about one of the oldest and most historically important churches in America – Trinity Church. It’s been featured in countless artworks, and is prominently the subject of Mark Lague’s Trinity Church Light. While the current … More…
Destruction When Request Is Denied
On October 5th, an American tourist requested a visit with the Pope while visiting the Vatican’s Chiaramonti Museum. Of course, it was denied, which sent him off the edge. His response was to knock over two of the approximately 1000 … More…
Sotheby’s London Contemporary Evening Sale
On Friday, October 14th, Sotheby’s London held their much-anticipated Contemporary Evening sale, anticipated because it featured the first of several works from the collection of former CBS President William Paley, which I discussed earlier last month. Three Studies for Portrait of Henrietta … More…