Yearly Archives: 2009

‘Dummies and Dignitaries’ is a collaborative exhibition of painting and drawing that brings together artists Rachel Bishop and Emma Henley. Despite the stark difference between their works, similarities are found in their painting techniques; particularly the use of increased contrast as one [Read More]

The first major exhibition of Viola Frey’s work since her death in 2004 will be shown at the Museum of Arts and Design. On view from January 26-May 2, 2010, will feature Frey’s colossal clay figures, sculptures, ceramic plates as well as [Read More]

PROCEEDS FROM CHARITY AUCTION LED BY SUBODH GUPTA, BHARTI KHER AND SAFFRONART BENEFIT EASTERN INDIA FLOOD VICTIMS Rs 2.5 crores (USD 543,165) deployed to date by the NGOs SSVK and GOONJ to provide essential facilities for those affected by the flooding of [Read More]

Sixteen paintings by luminaries of modern Indian art will be featured in Bharat Ratna! Jewels of Modern Indian Art, on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), from November 14, 2009–August 22, 2010. These vibrant Bharat Ratna—literally “Jewels of India”—are [Read More]

An exhibition of compelling photography and video images, created over several decades by nationally known Tennessee photographer Jack Stoddart, opened at the State Museum on November 13th. The exhibit, Renaissance Jack: The Work of Jack Stoddart – Hippies, Hill People & Other [Read More]

At Sotheby’s in New York, Andy Warhol’s monumental masterpiece, 200 One Dollar Bills, brought a remarkable $43,762,500, soaring past the pre-sale estimate of $8/12 million. Competition was fierce. Auctioneer Tobias Meyer opened the bidding at $6 million and was immediately met with [Read More]

Sotheby’s sale of 19th-Century, Modern and Contemporary art, to be held in Amsterdam on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, will have at its core a group of works from a celebrated Dutch private collection. Put together over some 30 years with enormous commitment [Read More]

I.M. Chait is to offer more than 400 lots of exceptional Chinese and Japanese art on November 15. The collections are directed at both mid-level collectors and high-level connoisseurs seeking good and realistically priced investments. I.M. Chait’s sale leads with an extensive [Read More]

On Sunday, November 22, the Museum kicks off Thanksgiving week with Families Explore: The Victorian Era. Experience the Victorian period through storytelling, crafts and other kid-friendly activities. Decorate a Victorian-inspired personal keepsake box and make a beaded ring. Try on Victorian clothing [Read More]

A major exhibition of over 60 works by David Hockney from national and international museum collections will open Nottingham Contemporary, one of the most interesting new spaces for art in the UK. Designed by leading architects Caruso St John, the public opening [Read More]

Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale totaled $74,151,500/£44,669,578/€49,766,107. Works by artists Peter Doig, Jeff Koons, and Joan Mitchell commanded the top prices. In addition, new world record prices were set for works on paper by Philip Guston, and Brice Marden and [Read More]

Sotheby’s Amsterdam will, going forward, hold two sales of Old Master Paintings every year (one in May and the second in December) and the first of these new-format sales will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 2p.m. This sale will [Read More]

California’s oldest and largest auctioneer, Bonhams & Butterfields, will offer contemporary art from the Golden State during the firm’s Made in California sale on November 17, 2009. Though regional in theme, artwork by internationally known artists such as John Altoon, Robert Arneson, [Read More]

A portrait of David Papillon (1691-1762), standing full-length, holding a bow and quiver, a spaniel at his side, painted by John Baptist Closterman (1660-1713) brings a certain ghoulishness to Bonhams sale of Old Master paintings on December 9 in New Bond St. [Read More]