Chicken Cup Sold for $36 Million at Sotheby’s Now With New Owner
The Ming Chenghua Chicken Cup is officially presented to Mr Liu Yiqian by Nicolas Chow, Deputy Chairman of Sotheby’s Asia and International […]
Egyptian Artist Taha Hussein Evokes the Rich Cultural Relationship Between ‘East and West’
Taha Hussein, Renaissance, Adaptation of The Last Supper 2010, by outstanding Egyptian artist. Acrylic on Canvas – 85 x 140 cm – 2010. […]
Abstract Figures Behind Islamic Patterns Engage Art Lovers
Hazem Taha Hussein’s paintings of abstract figures behind Islamic patterns engage viewers in a dialogue about how Western art influenced modern Egyptian art.
Christie’s Auction to Offer Manet’s ‘Le Printemps’ in New York
Edouard Manet (1832 -1883), Le Printemps, oil on canvas,29 1/8x 20 ¼ in. (74 x 51.5 cm.), painted in 1881 is on […]
Magnificent Louvre Museum Invaded by Fearless Rats
Rats take over the magnificent Louvre Museum garden as they scourer for bread, cheese, snacks, Tartines, baguette, meat, fish and other leftovers of tourists and Parisians. Paris and museum authority are working with exterminators in a battle to preserve the art collection from the menacing rats
Metropolitan Museum of Art President Set to Retire Next Year
Emily Kernan Rafferty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s first female president, is set to retire after leading the museum through a period of sustained growth.
Japanese Anime Director Sunao Katabuchi Comes to Baltimore
Famous Japanese anime director and writer Sunao Katabuchi is well-known in the anime movies and video games world. He will be at this year’s Otakon to discuss his work and how he uses them to promote Japanese culture and custom.
Sexual Adventure of Sex Idiot Ends with Self-realization
A Sex Idiot goes on an awkward Sexual Adventure in search of who gave her a Sexually Transmitted Infection in a captivating dance performance
Movie Memorabilia From ‘Lord of the Rings’ on Sale at Bonhams
Lord of the Rings-Clapperboard one of the movie memorabilia to be sold by Bonhams auction house. Image courtesy of Bonhams ART AUCTION […]
Struggles for Women’s Right to Vote Relived Through Photographs
Emmeline Pankhurst’s arrest at Buckingham Palace by an unknown photographer, 21 May 1914 shows women’s for the right to vote. Image courtesy […]
Indianapolis Museum of Art Appoints Kim Gattle as Deputy Director
Kim Gattle: Indianapolis Museum of Art’s new Deputy Director for Institutional Advancement. Image courtesy of IMA APPOINTMENT The appointment of Kim Gattle as […]
Trials Fusion Sells 1 Million Copies: Update Excites Gamers
Video game players trilled by new multiplayer mode in Trials Fusion, the motorbike racing game that has sold 1 million copies.
Bonhams Auctioneers Offer Historic Sport Racing Car at Goodwood
Historically significant 1930 OM 665 SS MM Superba racing car. Image courtesy of Bonhams AUCTION OM 665 SS MM Superba racing car […]
Painting Competition: Royal Bank of Canada Announces Finalists
Who will win RBC’s Canadian Painting Competition $25,000 cash prize? The excitement amongst emerging Canadian visual artists grows.
Saatchi Art Announces New Sensations Prize for UK Emerging Artists
Saatchi Art New Sensations Prize for UK Emerging Artists project and young creative minds begins with the hope for new discoveries
Monumental Sculptural Tree by Swoon Takes on Climate Change
Swoon, Submerged, Motherlands 2 includes a monumental tree that reminds viewers of the environment. Image: Brooklyn Museum ART PROJECT Swoon: Submerged Motherlands, […]
Modern Day Egypt: A Chaotic and Unpredictable Life
Ahmed Kassim, a young talented Egyptian artist with outstanding creative abilities examines a chaotic and Unpredictable Life in Modern Day Egypt in his new paintings on display at Safarkhan Gallery
Magnus Renfrew is Bonhams Director of Fine Arts, Asia
Magnus Renfrew: Deputy Chairman, Asia and Director of Fine Arts, Asia. Image courtesy of Bonhams APPOINTMENT Bonhams Appoints Magnus Renfrew as Deputy […]
Photographer Matt Mawson Documents Life at the Mexico Fish Market
Sunset at the fish market by photographer Matt Mawson is one of the images from his study of the Mexico fish market. […]
Asia’s Top Music Artist Set to Thrill Audience at Concert
Asia’s top music artist Yoshiki will thrill anime and manga fans with a special concert based on his Classical World Tour and composition at Otakon.