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The next edition of British Art Fair takes place 29 September - 2 October 2022 at Saatchi Gallery, London. Photo: Nigina Vasina.
LONDON.- After a two year Covid-19 break, the next edition of British Art Fair takes place 29 September - 2 October 2022 at Saatchi Gallery, London. Following in the footsteps of its history over three decades, the fair will feature the very best Modern and Contemporary British Art. Under the Sandelson brothers' ownership, British Art Fair mounted two successful fairs at Saatchi Gallery in 2018 and 2019, alongside memorable exhibitions celebrating the works of Ivon Hitchens, Alan Davie, Anthony Caro, Bridget Riley and a YBA exhibition curated by Gavin Turk. Robert Sandelson said we really enjoyed our stewardship of this most venerable institution, and happily entrust its future success under its new ownership". Gay Hutson, the co-founder of British Art Fair said under their ownership, the Sandelson brothers took the fair to this fantastic new location and really helped raise the bar celebrating Modern British and Conte ... More |
The Best Photos of the Day Artemis Gallery will hold its Spring Antiquities & Ethnographic Art Auction on Mar 31, 2022 8:00 AM GMT-6. Travel around the world and back in time...and be amazed at the treasures you will find! Antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian Icons, Fossils, Fine Art, much more! In this image: Published Greek Gold Earrings w/ Garnet & Turquoise. Estimate $8,000 - $12,000.
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| Getty Library acquires major private collection of published material on African American art and artists | | Museum of Natural History's new Science Center takes shape | | Previously unpublished correspondence collector Bonger and artist Redon accessible from today | 
Collage of works from the collection of Lee and Whitney Kaplan.
LOS ANGELES, CA.- The Getty Research Institute has acquired The Whitney and Lee Kaplan African American Visual Culture Collection. The collection primarily documents Black visual culture in the United States, but also captures the broader context of art of the African diaspora with its inclusion of materials from the Caribbean and Latin America. Encyclopedic in its scope, the Kaplan Collection will be foundational in bolstering the Getty Research Institutes ever-expanding library collections in support of our African American Art History Initiative, says Simone Fujita, Getty Librarys Bibliographer of African American Art. Running the gamut from out-of-print catalogues published by long-defunct galleries to recent zines by Los Angeles artists, this significant acquisition presents a unique opportunity for the Library to collect deeply and broadly on Black visual culture from a rich variety of disparate ... More | | 
An undated photo provided by Timothy Schenck shows the 360-degree Invisible Worlds Theater under construction at the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. On Monday, March 28, 2022, the museum announced a new opening date for the center of next winter. Timothy Schenck, via American Museum of Natural History via The New York Times.
by Robin Pogrebin
NEW YORK, NY.- In 2014, when the American Museum of Natural History first announced plans for a major expansion devoted to science, the museum president, Ellen V. Futter, talked about the gap in the public understanding of science at the same time when many of the most important issues have science as their foundation. Now, in a world that has been transformed by the mounting dangers of climate change and the coronavirus pandemic, that concern has become ever more pressing, Futter said, and it has informed the construction ... More | | 
Detail of a picture of Andries Bonger in his house in Amsterdam, c. 1908, with works by Odilon Redon on the walls. These works and their original frames are part of the temporary exhibition 'Andries Bonger and Odilon Redon. Kindred Spirits' at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Photo: private collection.
AMSTERDAM.- From today, and for the first time, the complete correspondence between Dutch collector Andries Bonger (18611936) and French artist Odilon Redon (18401916) is accessible. Between 1894 and 1908, Andries Bonger (friend of the van Gogh brothers and brother of Jo, wife of Theo van Gogh) assembled an impressive collection of artworks by Redon, most of which are housed at the Van Gogh Museum. Not only did Bonger and Redon build the collection together, they also had a lifelong close friendship based on mutual trust and respect. With the publication of this extensive correspondence consisting of 317 letters, Bonger, an important figure in the story of the Van Gogh Museums collection, ... More |
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| Maurizio Cattelan presents a new project at MASSIMODECARLO | | Friedman Benda opens an exhibition including works by seven contemporary practitioners | | 'Camberwell Flats by Night' by David Hepher acquired by Guildhall Art Gallery | 
Installation Views by Roberto Marossi. Courtesy MASSIMODECARLO.
MILAN.- MASSIMODECARLO is presenting Maurizio Cattelans YOU on March 28. YOU is a brand new project that reflects upon fundamental human instincts: love, friendship, affection, power, loss and defeat. This new work of art appears as a revelation and opens the door to an unexpected space, used here for the first time, within the meandering rooms of the gallerys Casa Corbellini-Wassermann. YOU is a hallucination, a simultaneous image of control and failure. A generous welcoming gesture or a sad and inevitable farewell, YOU explores the role of the individual in the collective realm: an admission of surrender, or perhaps an affirmation of kindness. This new intervention by Maurizio Cattelan affirms the death of great powers, while infusing a new energy in the strength of the individual. Despite trying to create a distance between the work and the viewer, Maurizio Cattelans YOU is certainly all about ... More | | 
Yining Fei, Duke of Apple in the Vile Oubliette, 2020.
NEW YORK, NY.- Design is inherently figurative. After all, chairs have arms, legs, a back and seat. Yet this potential has remained largely implicit in modern or contemporary design. Glenn Adamson Friedman Benda is presenting The New Figuration, curated by Glenn Adamson. Including works by seven contemporary practitioners, the exhibition considers the current propulsion towards figurative representation in design, and more broadly, probes the modes sudden pressing relevancea phenomenon paralleled in contemporaneous painting and sculpture. The New Figuration is the second in a series of programmatic explorations of key developments in contemporary design curated by Adamson at Friedman Benda. Following the exhibition A New Realism (2021), which considered materially-intensive pragmatism as a working strategy, The New Figuration showcases positions whose ... More | | 
David Hepher, Camberwell Flats by Night, 1983 (detail), oil on canvas © David Hepher, courtesy of Flowers Gallery.
LONDON.- Flowers Gallery announced that Camberwell Flats by Night by David Hepher has been acquired for the Guildhall Art Gallery collection. David Hepher has lived and worked in London for more than six decades, and his work has been inspired by the citys architecture throughout his career. Hepher first started painting South- East Londons high-rise architecture in the 1970s, inspired by the scale and impact of the tower blocks on the London skyline. Camberwell Flats by Night, (1983), reflects Hephers sustained focus on residential architecture, and the details of ordinary, everyday life. In this painting, the grid-like composition of stairways, balconies and brightly lit windows is reminiscent of earlier Modernist painting, while reflecting a post-war urban landscape very much of its own time. His work has been described by art critic, author and documentary ... More |
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| A Matter of Life and Death: Thomas Dane Gallery opens an exhibition of works in clay, curated by Jenni Lomax | | Vitra Design Museum opens Plastic: Remaking Our World | | The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report | 
Lynda Benglis, Bird's Nest #12, 2016 © Lynda Benglis. Photo: Richard Ivey.
NAPLES.- In Powell and Pressburgers 1946 film, A Matter of Life and Death, David Nivens character - a WW2 fighter pilot - bails out of his burning Lancaster bomber without a parachute. He lands on a familiar shore, soon to discover that he is neither alive nor dead, having to bargain for life in a space somewhere between Heaven and Earth. Lucio Fontana arrived in Italy from Argentina as a young child in 1905 at the start of a 25-year-long sequence of devastating earthquakes that ravaged much of the country. This catastrophic, elemental disruption has been widely acknowledged as having considerable bearing on the eruptive quality of Fontanas early sculptures in clay - a material he loved for its organic malleability and sensual characteristics. He created works in clay that held movement and gesture whilst also generating a sensation of light and space, referring to them as terremotata ma ferma (earthquaked but motionless). ... More | | 
Edward Hack, Pineapple syrup bottle, c. 1958; Courtesy of Museum of Design in Plastics, Arts University Bournemouth.
WEIL AM RHEIN.- Plastics have shaped our daily lives like no other material: from packaging to footwear, from household goods to furniture, from automobiles to architecture. A symbol of carefree consumerism and revolutionary innovation, plastics have spurred the imagination of designers and architects for decades. Today, the dramatic consequences of the plastic boom have become obvious and plastics have lost their utopian appeal. The exhibition »Plastic: Remaking Our World« at the Vitra Design Museum examines the history and future of this controversial material: from its meteoric rise in the twentieth century to its environmental impact and to cutting-edge solutions for a more sustainable use of plastic. Exhibits include rarities from the dawn of the plastic age and objects of the pop era as well as numerous contemporary designs and projects ranging from efforts to clean up rivers and oceans to ... More | | 
The sixth edition of The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report is now available.
BASEL.- The Art Market 2022 reveals strong recovery of the market with return to live sales and events, while online sales continued to grow The sixth edition of The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report is now available. Written by renowned cultural economist Dr. Clare McAndrew, founder of Arts Economics, and published by Art Basel and UBS, The Art Market 2022 presents the results of a comprehensive and macro-level analysis of the global art market in 2021, including a survey examining the behaviors of high net worth (HNW) collectors, conducted by Arts Economics and UBS Investor Watch. The report looks at the continued and varied effects of the global pandemic on various sectors of the art market last year. It also delves deeper into the topic NFTs for the first time and outlines the trends and outlook for 2022. The full report is free to download on the Art Basel and UBS websites. Key findings of The Art Basel and UBS Global ... More |
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| Heritage Auctions to offer rare gold ingots from the 'Ship of Gold' once thought lost at sea | | Not a lot of people know that - the surprise hit with collectors when it comes to Michael Caine films | | Christie's announces changes in Europe, Middle East and Africa executive team | 
Justh & Hunter ingot is largest recovered specimen from Marysville branch.
DALLAS, TX.- Who among us hasnt dreamed of recovering sunken treasure? Read one story about exploring uncharted waters and recovering the treasures hidden below, and the idea inevitably comes to mind. Imagine how life would change
For some, the notion of recovering sunken treasure is brief and fleeting; for others, it can become an all-encompassing passion that lasts a lifetime. Bidders in Heritage Auctions Central States US Coins Signature® Auction May 4-9 can make that dream a reality when two gold ingots, thought to be lost forever with the 1857 sinking of the S.S. Central America, during the second leg of a journey from San Francisco to New York. Three days after leaving Panama, the ship encountered a Category 2 hurricane; crew and passengers battled the storm for two days. When the skies cleared, the vessel remained afloat, but had endured significant damage. ... More | | 
The Ipcress File (1965) British Quad film poster, starring Michael Caine, from the novel by Len Deighton, tri-folded, 30 x 40 inches. In very fine condition, only light handling and creasing. Colours strong and bright. Estimate: £1,000-1,500.
LONDON.- Which is the best? The Italian Job? The Ipcress File or Alfie? When it comes to the classic 1960s films of Michael Caine, fans can hold passionate views. But when it comes to collecting posters of the Caine films, there is no dispute as to which stands out: None of them. In fact, according to film poster auction specialist Alastair McCrea, it is the 1971 northern gangster film Get Carter that ranks head and shoulders above the rest. McCrea, whose Entertainment & Sporting Memorabilia department at Ewbanks in Surrey takes over £1.5 million in sales each year, will be offering half a dozen Caine movie classics in his next Vintage Posters auction on April 22. All are in fine or close to perfect condition and they range from The Ipcress File in 1965 to Get Carter in 1971, ... More | | 
Anthea Peers.
LONDON.- Christies announces changes to its senior team in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, with the promotion of Anthea Peers, formerly Global Managing Director for Christies Private Sales, as President of EMEA, and the appointment of current EMEA President Dirk Boll to a newly created role as EMEA Deputy Chairman of 20th and 21st Century Art, joining Christies 20/21 team led by Chairman Alex Rotter and Vice Chairman Giovanna Bertazzoni. Both appointments will take effect from 4 April 2022. Christies Chief Executive Officer, Guillaume Cerutti, commented: Anthea has all the qualities to become our new president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, a strategic role that requires organisation skills and business acumen. Im also pleased to know that Dirk Bolls great talent in leading and cultivating client relationships in Europe will continue to thrive in his new role for Christie& ... More |
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 Nye & Co. announces Chic & Antique Estate Treasures AuctionNye & Company Auctioneers online Chic and Antique Estate Treasures auction slated for Wednesday, April 13th, features nearly 500 lots, a carefully curated mix of fine and decorative arts spanning the 18th century to the present day, including an exceptionally rare group of American photography. The auction will begin promptly at 10 am Eastern time. The group of historical American photography includes what is believed to be one of less than a half dozen known sets of pictures documenting the Liberty Bells transcontinental 1915 tour of the United States. This symbol of our nations freedom was an incredibly popular attraction at the turn of the 20th century. In fact, it was estimated that nearly 5 million people saw the bell on its trip by train out West and an equal number saw it on its return trip back to Philadelphia. Its popularity ... More  Marina Goldovskaya, 80, dies; Filmmaker documented Russian lifeNEW YORK, NY.- Marina Goldovskaya, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker who exposed the harsh underbelly of the Soviet Unions labor camps and later chronicled the heady days that followed the states collapse days that promised democracy but bordered on anarchy died on March 20 in Jurmala, Latvia. She was 80. Her death was confirmed by her son, Sergei Livnev, who said she died at his home after a long illness. Goldovskaya, who often operated as a one-woman band, made some 30 documentaries as writer, director, cinematographer and producer and was a film professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, for two decades. Her wide-ranging films include a portrait of a Russian circus aerialist (Raisa Nemchinskaya: Circus Actress, 1970); a chronicle of six weeks in the life of a television journalist ... More  Pictures for Purpose fundraiser registers sales of €252,350LONDON.- With almost 2,000 prints sold, Pictures for Purpose has registered sales of 252.350, following its third print sale fundraiser, organised in aid of those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Foundation, which launched in 2020, generates financial support and awareness for urgent causes through the medium of photography. All prints, priced at 125, were sold in an open edition over a two-week period, from 10-24 March. With the generous support of 45 international artists, the third edition of Pictures for Purpose sought to raise proceeds for non-profit organisation World Central Kitchen (WCK). As with previous editions of the fundraiser, the participating artists could opt to receive 25% of the proceeds from the sale of their prints. Whilst an overwhelming majority of artists asked that all proceeds go to the organisation ... More  Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announces hiring of Chief CuratorGRAND RAPIDS, MICH.- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announced the appointment of Suzanne Ramljak (Ram-yac) as Chief Curator. A seasoned curator and art historian, Ramljak will oversee Meijer Gardens expanding exhibition program and acquisitions for the permanent collection. I am exceedingly pleased to announce that Suzanne Ramljak has joined as Chief Curator, said David Hooker, President & CEO, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. In this newly created position, she will lead our efforts to acquire and site sculpture and to curate engaging sculpture exhibitions, Hooker added. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park reflects founders Fred and Lena Meijers preferences in art and gardens. Lena focused her attention on gardens, while Fred was more interested in sculpture, said Hooker. Ramljak ... More  Richard Aronowitz appointed Global Head of RestitutionLONDON.- On March 30, Richard Aronowitz joins Christies to lead the largest and most experienced Restitution team of any international auction house. Richards appointment as Global Head of Restitution, reporting to Marc Porter, Chairman, Christies Americas, further affirms the companys longstanding commitment and responsibility to this area as a vital part of its business. For more than a quarter of a century, Christies has engaged with the legacy of Nazi era and World War II art theft and dispossession. Losses during 19331945 to Europes collections, in particular those of Jewish collectors, through persecution, confiscation, and forced sales, continue to resonate strongly in todays art world. Based in London, Aronowitz comes to Christies after 15 years at Sothebys, where he led the Restitution ... More  Landmark work by celebrated artist Maria Fernanda Cardoso rises 11 storeys high over Sydney streetsSYDNEY.- A major new public artwork inspired by the natural movement of water has been unveiled in Sydneys CBD by one of Australias most celebrated contemporary artists. Ripples and Droplets, a mural by Maria Fernanda Cardoso, spans the length of one wall of a 36-storey residential tower in the centre of Sydney. Standing 11 storeys high and covering 335 square metres, the mural is believed to be the largest public artwork by an Australian artist in the Sydney CBD. The artist was commissioned by United Development Sydney for the newly completed Castle Residences mixed development at 116 Bathurst Street. The project was designed by Candalepas Associates and realised by Hutchinson Builders. Maria Fernanda Cardoso worked closely with the architect, Angelo Candalepas, since the inception of the project in 2014, and ... More  Sara Suleri Goodyear dies at 68; Known for memoir of PakistanNEW YORK, NY.- Sara Suleri Goodyear, a scholar who vividly evoked her upbringing in Pakistan in Meatless Days, a 1989 memoir often cited as a foundational work of post-colonial literature, died March 20 at her home in Bellingham, Washington. She was 68. News of her death was posted on the web page of the Yale English department, where she was an emeritus professor and had taught since 1984. A friend and fellow scholar, Fawzia Mustafa of Fordham University, said the cause was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Meatless Days took its title from the decision by the government of Pakistan, shortly after the country was formed in 1947, to declare two days a week as meatless to conserve the countrys supply of cattle and goats. The book is an unconventional memoir, with Suleri Goodyear telling the story of ... More |
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Flashback On a day like today, Spanish-French painter Francisco Goya was born March 30, 1746. Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (30 March 1746 - 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker. He is considered the most important Spanish artist of late 18th and early 19th centuries and throughout his long career was a commentator and chronicler of his era. Immensely successful in his lifetime, Goya is often referred to as both the last of the Old Masters and the first of the moderns. In this image: Francisco de Goya, The victorious Hannibal, 1771.
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