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ART AUCTION
Christie’s Auction House Sells ‘Love’ for $626,296
Kazuo Shiraga Untitled, oil on canvas, painted in 1965. Sold for $269,152. Image courtesy of Christie’s auction house ART AUCTION At the auction of Eastern and Western contemporary art in Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Artworks By Young Australian Artists Reveal Creative Future
Callum Croker, Petals in Evolution I 2014, archival digital print 59.2 x 58.4 cm irreg. (image), 84.0 x 61.0 cm (sheet) Wesley College, Melbourne. Image courtesy of National Gallery of Full Article »
ART FAIR
Armory Art Fair Opens in New York With High Hopes
Two guests closely examine artworks at The Armory Show in New York. Image courtesy of Roberto Chamorro for The Armory Show ART NEWS Art business watchers optimistic that 2015 Armory Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
ISIS Video of Mosul Museum Epitomizes Cultural Genocide
Assyrian Gateway Human Headed Winged Lions ‘Lamassu’ from the North West Palace of Ashurnasirpal II in Nimrud at The British Museum – Room 6. In the background is the Balawat Full Article »
ART NEWS
Exceptional Figurative Paintings Shine Light on Art Group
Julien Dupré (French March 18, 1851- April 16, 1910), The Haymaker oil on canvas 38.1 × 45.7 cm (15 × 18 in). Wikimedia Paintings ART GROUP REVIEW Figurative Paintings by members Full Article »
ART FAIR
Arts and Crafts Lovers Converge in Baltimore for Craft Show
Marina Terauds, Birds paper cut arts and crafts. Image courtesy of American Craft Council Show ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR American Craft Council Show brings arts and crafts enthusiasts to Baltimore Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Art Museum to Return Missing Artifact to Germany in March
Astronomical Compendium or Astrolabium (Astrolabe) from the Toledo Museum of Art collection to be returned to German museum. It is the second time the art museum will be returning stolen Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Contemporary Art Fair Illuminates Emerging Canadian Artists
Artist Project Contemporary Art Fair 2014. Art guests at the ‘Why We Ink’ Exhibit. Image courtesy of Artist Project ART NEWS Artist Project Contemporary Art fair in Canada provides the Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Cozy Image of Gay Couple in Russia Wins World Press Photo Contest
Gay couple Jon and Alex during an intimate moment in St Petersburg, Russia. Image courtesy of World Press Photo Contest ART NEWS Intimate photograph of Gay lovers in St. Petersburg, Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
‘American Soldier’ Images Reveal Faces and Trauma of Modern War
Suzanne Opton, American (b. 1950). American Soldier Birkholz: 353 Days in Iraq, 205 Days in Afghanistan, 2004. Inkjet print (printed 2010), 41 1/2 x 51 3/4 inches. The Nelson-Atkins Museum Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Seattle Art Museum Loses Wager as Seahawks Fell to the Patriots
Albert Bierstadt, Puget Sound on the Pacific Coast, 1870. The painting will be loaned to the Clark Art Institute after Seattle Art Museum lost a wager based on the result Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Museums Super Bowl Wager Excites Art and Football Lovers
Excitement grows as two art museums Super Bowl wager will ensure temporary loans of major paintings by famous artists to the winning art institution.
ART & DESIGN
Absolut Art Award 2015 Finalists Prepare Project Proposals for Jury
This Absolut Art Award: Renata Lucas, Museum of the Diagonal Man, 2014, is one of the works selected for the Award. Photo: Roberto Chamorro. Courtesy of the artist and Absolut. Full Article »
ART NEWS
Egyptian Artist Celebrates Lifestyle and Culture in Egypt
Sufi Musicians, an oil on canvas painting by Egyptian artist George Bahgory Celebrates Lifestyle and Culture in Egypt. Image courtesy of Al Masar Gallery for Contemporary Art. ART REVIEW Renowned Egyptian artist Full Article »
ART NEWS
Jean Paul Gaultier Show Sets Record at National Gallery of Victoria
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk Installation View. Image courtesy of National Gallery of Victoria ART NEWS Celebration at National Gallery of Victoria Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
President Obama Receives Henry Moore’s Print from David Cameron
Henry Moore, Stonehenge A 1973, lithograph in black presented to President Obama by British Prime Minister David Cameron. Image courtesy of The Henry Moore Foundation ART NEWS: David Cameron gives President Obama Full Article »
ART NEWS
Roland Faesser’s Prints and Inflatable Art are Witty and Provocative
Roland Faesser, No More Jumping , mixed media, height 220 cm (7 ft) / © Roland Faesser 2009 CONCEPTUAL ARTIST Sculptures and Prints by Roland Faesser are humorous and powerful . Artcentron Full Article »
ART AUCTION
Abraham Lincoln’s Hair, Autographs and Rare Letters Go on Sale
Abraham Lincoln: “Take the Oath” Autographed Note Signed. Estimated at Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions ART AUCTION Revealing Abraham Lincoln Civil War Letter, hair, and other important documents go on Full Article »
ART NEWS
Elvis Presley’s Private Planes Go Under the Hammer
The Lisa Marie Convair 880 jet. Image courtesy of Julian’s Auction ART NEWS Elvis Presley’s luxurious private planes up for sale at Julian’s Auction expected to fetch almost $15 million Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
War Photographs Expose Impact of Armed Conflict and Aftermath
Jonathan C. Torgovnik (American, b. 1969). Valentine with her daughters Amelie and Inez, Rwanda, from the war series Intended Consequences, 2006. Chromogenic print, ed. 11/25, 24 x 20 in. (61 Full Article »
