Yearly Archives: 2009

The Fleming Collection is to show all its Scottish Colorist paintings together in its gallery for the first time as part of a series of exhibitions during 2010 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its foundation as a charity. More than 30 [Read More]

In January 2010, the National Gallery of Victoria will present a major exhibition of the work of internationally renowned sculptor Ron Mueck. Open 22 January–18 April 2010. Known for his extraordinarily life-like creations, this exhibition will feature twelve sculptures by Mueck including [Read More]

Max Beckmann’s painting “View of the Outskirts at the Sea near Marseille”, formerly in the possession of the famous collector and friend of the artist Stephan Lackner (California), surpassed all expectations at auction in Berlin; it sold for 2,618,000 Euros, the new [Read More]

Bonhams will be offering an impressive array of important works in their upcoming 9th December Old Master Paintings Sale at their New Bond Street saleroom. Amongst some of the marvellous paintings on offer is a pair of captivating still life oils by [Read More]

Spectacular large-scale installations and compelling site-specific and performance works feature in ‘The 6th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT6), which opened December 5th. APT6 shows at the Gallery of Modern Art and Queensland Art Gallery, in Brisbane, until April 5, 2010. [Read More]

Christie’s Important American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture sale achieved a total of $32,358,750, with works by Andrew Wyeth, Mary Cassatt, and Charles Prendergast commanding the highest prices. Two new world auction records were set for American artists Guy Pène Du Bois and [Read More]

An advanced but intentionally low-key collector, the late William D. “Bill” Ansley amassed a select private collection of contemporary art glass over a 40-year period, and in so doing, created a panoramic three-dimensional history of Murano production. To the amazement of his [Read More]

Steuben Glass presents an exhibition in the gallery at Steuben’s Flagship Store on Madison Avenue of the photographs of celebrated American Photographer Stephen Wilkes. “Ellis Island” is a show comprised of Wilkes’ haunting Ilfochrome prints. The work began as an assignment to [Read More]

The highlight of the 2010 summer season at the National Gallery Complex in Edinburgh will be a ground-breaking exhibition on the subject of paintings of Impressionist Gardens. Camille Pissarro, “The Artist’s Garden at Eragny”, 1898. National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Ailsa [Read More]

The Marian Goodman Gallery is delighted to announce an exhibition of new work by Gerhard Richter on view through January 9th, 2010. On view will be a major representation of works made by the artist from 2005 to the present, including an [Read More]

At Sotheby’s Amsterdam two important, newly discovered still lifes by the much sought-after Dutch artist, Adriaen Coorte, were both the subject of long and spirited bidding battles and the two paintings brought a combined total of €3,097,500 (£2,827,219), far in excess of [Read More]

Sotheby’s London Russian Art Sales Series concluded bringing a total of £19.3/$31.9 million – near the high estimate (£14,882,080-21,246,220) – and established a healthy sell-through-rate of 74% overall. Highlights of the sales series include: • ‘Romanov Heirlooms’ Sale realises £7 million, seven-times [Read More]

Tate Modern will present the first major retrospective of Arshile Gorky (c.1904-1948) to be seen in Europe for twenty years. Celebrating one of the most powerful and poetic American artists of his generation, “Arshile Gorky: A Retrospective” will examine the extraordinary contribution [Read More]

Berlin artist Philipp Geist (33) shows video installation on the facade of the royal throne in Bangkok on the occasion of king Bhumibol’s 82nd birthday from Dec 5-13, 2009. The one-hour-show is the central part of the celebrations and will be seen [Read More]