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ART AUCTION
Portrait of ‘Tutu’ By Ben Enwonwu Sold for $1.6 Million
Tutu, a recently discovered oil on canvas portrait by the celebrated Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu sold for $1.6 million at the Africa Now Auction. Image: Bonhams SOLD AT AUCTION Ben Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Jordan Nassar Traces History of Palestine in New Works
Jordan Nassar Traces the History of Palestinians through hand-embroidery in his second solo exhibition at Anat Ebgi Gallery. The new works reveal his longing for a utopian future where the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts are a distant memory.
ART & DESIGN
Toyin Ojih Odutola Gets First Solo Museum Show in New York
In her first solo museum exhibition in New York, Toyin Ojih Odutola investigates the private lives of two fictional aristocratic Nigerian families to address the issues of race and the sociopolitical construct of skin color.
ART & DESIGN
Old Masters Now at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Artworks by famous artists highlight Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
ARTCENTRON CELEBRATED
Victor Ehikhamenor: Art, Prejudice, and Success
Child Of The Sky Performance Drawing by Victor Ehikhamenor. The artist will represent Nigeria at the 2017 Venice Biennale. Image: Â Victor Ehikhamenor ARTCENTRON CELEBRATED /VISUAL ARTIST The selection of Victor Full Article »
ART REVIEW
Claude Monet Early Years of Rebellion, Pain, and Success
Claude Monet Early Years of Rebellion, Pain, and Success are revealing. Learn about Claude Monet Paintings and his struggle as a young painter trying to find his path in the art world
ART AUCTION
Top 10 Contemporary African Art Sold at Africa Now
The South African artist William Joseph Kentridge dominated this year’s top 10 contemporary African art sold at Africa Now.
ART & DESIGN
‘E.T.’ Movie Poster Artwork Sold for $394,000: Art Price
Detail of the Original movie poster artwork for Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ by John Alvin that sold for $394,000 art Heritage Auctions in Dallas ART AUCTION PRICES: The Full Article »
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American Visionary Art Museum Outside Art Fall Shows
American Visionary Art Museum is 21. In celebration, the museum has put together some amazing Fall shows that will reposition Outside art and artists to the center
ART & DESIGN
Expo Chicago Ends With Impressive Growth
Untitled by Nabil Nahas was one the abstract paintings on display at this year’s art Expo Chicago. Image: Galerie Tanit, Beirut ART FAIR: Innovation and high-quality presentations gave guests at Expo Chicago Full Article »
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Graffiti Art, Issues and Banksy’s Quest for Equity
Rickshaw by Banksy is an example of how the artist explores graffiti art to make statements about capitalism and salient social issues. Image: Banksy ARTCENTRON CELEBRATED:Â Banksy’s Daring Quest for Truth Full Article »
ART AUCTION
Banksy Graffiti Art SWAT Van to Be Sold at London Auction
Banksy graffiti art SWAT Van 2006. Household gloss and spray paint on a van, 295 by 700 by 250 cm. Image: Bonhams Auctions ART AUCTION SWAT Van spray-painted with heavily armed agents, Full Article »
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Frank Auerbach Art Tops Bonhams Post-War and Contemporary Sale
Frank Auerbach (British, born 1931), E.O.W. on her Blue Eiderdown V, 1963. Oil on board 57.5 by 83 cm. Sold for £2,042,500. Image courtesy of Bonhams ART AUCTION: Bonhams Post-War and Contemporary Full Article »
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Banksy Steve Jobs as Refugee Mural to be Protected by France
Banksy Steve Jobs as a Syrian refugee at Calais migrant camp in northern France. Image courtesy of Banksy ART NEWS: France to Protect Banksy Steve Jobs as a refugee mural at the Full Article »
ART| SOCIAL MEDIA
Top 5 Facebook Groups That Will Help Improve Your Art
Jerry L. Kirk, Portrait Of A Man Who watches Fox News All Day, 11″x17.” Charcoal & acrylic paint on paper ©Jerry L. Kirk. Jerry L. Kirk is a member of The Full Article »
ART & DESIGN
Baltimore Galleries Beyond Small Business Saturday
Marja Pirilä, Milavida #2, 2012, Edition of 7, pigment ink print, 26 x 52 inches (66 x 132 cm) on display at C. Grimaldis Gallery, one the oldest Baltimore galleries. Image Full Article »
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Someday Hope Will Match Reality in Our Chaotic World
Rom Isichei’s new works reflect the relevance of hope to human existence. It reminds us all that someday hope may match reality in a Chaotic and Dangerous World
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La Biennale de Montréal Appoints Philippe Pirotte as Curator
Philippe Pirotte: La Biennale de Montréal 2016 Curator. Image courtesy of BNLMTL 2016 ART NEWS Philippe Pirotte’s appointment expected to bring fresh ideas and projects to La Biennale de Montréal’s Full Article »
ART REVIEW
Western Australian Indigenous Artist Wins Prestigious Art Award
Megan Cope, The Blaktism 2014 (still) single-channel HD video. Image Courtesy Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards. © the artist ART NEWS Western Australian Indigenous Artist Megan Cope wins prestigious art Full Article »
ART REVIEW
Sculptures Reveal Hani Faisal’s Vision of Life in Egypt
Hani Faisal, Contemplating, granite  52x68x34 cm 2014. Sculptures.  Image courtesy of Al Masar Gallery ART REVIEW Sculptures of Humans and Animals by Hani Faisal reveals a passion for details BY KAZAD Full Article »
