In Italy during the Renaissance (around 1400 to 1600), an innovative form of sculpture was developed using fine clay that was shaped and modeled before being fired in a kiln. Called terracotta in Italian (meaning “baked earth”), this type of sculpture often has been overlooked by scholars in favor of the more commonly known [...]

Over 300 eager bidders packed the new Baterbys Art Auction Gallery facility at 13900 Jog Road in to participate in an inaugural auction event held Feb. 20. People poured in from across Delray and the Palm Beach areas to vie for original and reproduction works of art by some of the most recognizable names in [...]

The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is welcoming an exhibition of Alberto Schommer’s work to its BBK Room, entitled Schommer Retrospective 1952-2009.
Born in nearby Vitoria, he has produced many still life photographs, portraits, landscapes and “cracklegraphs” which have been incorporated into the Spanish canon of photography.
The Schommer Retrospective 1952-2009 offers art buffs an opportunity to learn [...]

White Cube Hoxton Square is pleased to present ‘Factum’, an exhibition of new work by Candice Breitz, the artist’s third exhibition at the gallery. Shot in Toronto, Canada, ‘Factum’ is a series of in-depth video portraits of twins – and one set of triplets – that extends Breitz’s ongoing interest in doubling, portraiture and identity. [...]

A 1932 race car driven by Scuderia Ferrari; floating wine bottles; a damaged musical instrument; a rare book rescued from the fire of the Anna Amalia Library in Weimar; all on view at the AXA Art Lounge at TEFAF 2010
Based on a themed presentation, “Optimal Condition – Collectibles”, the AXA Art Lounge at [...]