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'To My Girls,' a toast to millennial 'instagays'
NEW YORK, NY.- They dont seem to like one another very much, these three gay besties weekending together at a tacky Airbnb in Palm Springs, California. Castor, an Asian American writer scraping by as a shift supervisor at a Starbucks in Sherman Oaks, California, doesnt want to room with Leo, a Black Queen of Queer Theory with whom, on previous vacations, hes had fights about marriage equality. He and Leo do agree, though, that Curtis, a hookup hound with cheese grater abs, is an irredeemable narcissist, unable to curb his buff white privilege for more than 30 seconds no matter how many times hes called out for it. Curtis just wants everyone to have a good time, as long as its on his own terms. He treats Leo as a good-luck charm and Castor as a throw pillow: comforting and disposable. His ... More

Mimi Reinhard, who typed up Schindler's List, dies at 107
NEW YORK, NY.- She wasnt much of a typist, but she knew shorthand and spoke flawless German. And so Mimi Reinhard, an Austrian Jew who was being held in a Nazi labor camp near Krakow, Poland, during World War II, was given an office job. In that capacity, she would play a small but important role in one of the great heroic stories to emerge from the Holocaust, one in which the Nazis were outwitted and the lives of more than 1,100 Jews, including hers, were saved. The unlikely hero was Oskar Schindler, a Nazi intelligence officer and war profiteer who ran an enamelware factory near Krakow. A womanizer and heavy drinker who was often bribing German authorities to have his way, he initially exploited the Jews as a source of cheap labor. But as he witnessed the horrors of the murderous Nazi regime, he risked ... More

Solo exhibition of ceramic artist Casey Whittier's work on view at Staenberg Gallery
ST. LOUIS, MO.- Craft Alliance is presenting Other Ways of Knowing, a solo exhibition with Kansas City-based ceramic artist Casey Whittier. The exhibition runs in the Staenberg Gallery, April 8-May 21, 2022 with a closing reception on Friday, May 20, 2022. Like so many of us, during the pandemic Whittier spent a great deal of time at home. Objects from home began to collide with objects from work; domestic spaces altered; and so did her relationship with those objects. Other Ways of Knowing considers these household objects and their importance in our lives, as carries of memories and metaphors for the human experience. The exhibition was designed especially for the space at Craft Alliance to recreate the interior of a house, but one that is just a little bit strange. Towels, t-shirts, and brooms have been meticulously ... More

Items from horse racing's first Triple Crown winner will be auctioned May 5th
LYNBROOK, NY.- What are believed to be the saddle, three race-worn saddle cloths, jockeys helmet and trainers hat from Sir Barton horse racings first Triple Crown winner, from 1919 will headline an online-only auction planned for Thursday, May 5th, by Weiss Auctions. The auction will be held two days in advance of this years Kentucky Derby, slated for May 7th. We are thrilled to offer what might be considered one of the most, if not the most, single important historic find in race horse history, said Philip Weiss of Weiss Auctions. This is an archive for the true race horse historian, horse owner or museum curator. Its the expected top lot in a massive, 500-lot auction of sports memorabilia, Disney collectibles and animation art. Also offered in the sale will be extremely rare early 20th century boxing card uncut proof sheets, a collection ... More

Heritage Auctions to offer treasures from renowned collector and philanthropist Melvin 'Pete' Mark
DALLAS, TX.- It began with a framed letter from Franklin Delano Roosevelt gifted to Melvin Pete Mark Jr. by his mother-in-law in 1962. At that moment, or close enough, history became Dads passion, says Petes son Jim. It became Dads life. At the time, Pete Mark was in his mid-30s; living in Portland, Ore., with his wife Mary and three children, Linda, Cindy and Jim; and working as managing partner in his fathers real estate company. Not long after, the man named Melvin (for his father) but called Pete (first by his sister, who said he didnt look like a Melvin) would become what the local newspapers called a prominent Portland real estate executive upon his death in 2017; and, one of the city's most-prominent philanthropists, wrote the Portland Business Journal. Mark also became one of the countrys preeminent collectors ... More

At Swann Galleries April 28: Newly discovered Rembrandt drawing, early Picasso print & more
NEW YORK, NY.- The Thursday, April 28 offering of Old Master Through Modern Prints at Swann Galleries will feature iconic images from the late fifteenth century through the mid-twentieth century. The Old Masters selection is anchored by a newly discovered, recently attributed drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn ($30,000-50,000). The drawingStudy for a Prophet or Apostle (St. Peter), pen and ink and wash on blue laid paper, circa 1634is now thought to be the original version of another drawing of the same subject previously catalogued several decades earlier as a drawing by the artist by scholar Otto Benesch. The rich assortment of Old Master prints includes lifetime impressions by Albrecht DÃ¼rer, Giovanni B. Piranesi, Francisco JosÃ© de Goya, as well as Rembrandt, alongside an array of fine examples by artists such as Pieter ... More

Stephenson's to host April 22 Superheroes, Comic Books, Sports Memorabilia & Posters Auction
SOUTHAMPTON, PA.- On Friday, April 22nd, superheroes and comic-character favorites will converge on Stephensons auction gallery in suburban Philadelphia for an exciting 302-lot sale of collectibles, memorabilia, comic books and posters. All forms of bidding will be available, including live via the Internet through LiveAuctioneers. The fun begins with superhero comic books. There are dozens of group-lots containing titles such as Spider-Man, Batman, Star Wars, Spawn, Fantastic Four, X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, and so many others. Some of the group-lots consist of generous mixed offerings from a single publisher, e.g., DC Comics, Marvel, ICB, Image Comics, Vertigo, etc. Estimates are very reasonable, with excellent-quality books available at estimated prices to please every pocketbook. Among the top comic book lots ... More

Catalina Museum for Art & History announces Sheila Bergman as Executive Director
AVALON, CALIF.- Catalina Museum for Art & History announces Sheila Bergman, PhD as the museums new Executive Director, beginning April 18. Prior to joining the museum, Bergman served as the Executive Director of UCR ARTS, the University of California, Riversides (UCR) internationally recognized arts center. After almost a year of searching for the perfect match to serve as our new Executive Director, we are happy to welcome Sheila to the Catalina Museum team, said Ron Bevins, Catalina Museum Board Chair. Her extensive background in the museum field, development skills and educational experience aligns with the museums goals and mission of providing acclaimed art and history exhibitions, as well as enlightening opportunities for Catalina locals and visitors alike. Under the direction of Bergman, UCR ARTS ... More

Christie's announces new management team for Christie's Middle East
DUBAI.- Christies announced two key appointments to its senior management team in the Middle East: Dr. Ridha Moumni has been promoted to the role of Deputy Chairman, Christies Middle East & North Africa, effective immediately, and Meagan Kelly Horsman has been named Managing Director, Christies Middle East, joining the company on 23 May 2022. Anthea Peers, Christies new President for Europe, Middle East and Africa, has identified the Middle East market as a strategic priority for the company, and these two important executive announcements underscore Christies commitment to deepening its investment in this area. In his new role as Deputy Chairman, Middle East & North Africa, Ridha Moumni will assume responsibility for business strategy across the region, with a strong focus on the Gulf and North Africa amongst ... More

Gabriel Barcia-Colombo joins C24 Gallery
NEW YORK, NY.- Celebrated multi-media artist Gabriel Barcia-Colombo has joined the growing roster of represented artists at C24 Gallery. He is known for creating immersive, interactive projects that combine technology and light, either through video, projections or most recently, neon. With roots in filmmaking and influenced by the rise of social media programs, Barcia-Colombos work ranges from small sculptures to large-scale, interactive, public installations that focus on memorialization, and the digital and cultural imprints we leave behind for future generations. C24 Gallery first exhibited Barcia-Colombos work as part of our 2019 group exhibition, Transfigured, where he presented a series of sculptures incorporating videos of people inside glass tubes set into fire boxes and an enormous ceramic egg, and on top of televisions ... More

In 'Harmony,' a band's success collides with history
NEW YORK, NY.- For many people, especially those of a certain generation, the name Barry Manilow immediately summons innocuous marshmallow-soft rock. Regardless of whether you interpret that description as comforting or saccharine, it is not necessarily a style you would associate with a show about a Weimar-era vocal group split apart by the rise of Nazism. And yet here is Harmony: A New Musical, a project Manilow and his longtime collaborator Bruce Sussman have been nursing for over 25 years. It opened Wednesday at the Museum of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, a location bearing the weight of history that adds an extra layer of poignancy to an imperfect but very affecting show. Those skeptical of the fact that the men behind Copacabana could tackle serious matters should perhaps listen closely ... More