Robert Crumb, otherwise known as R. Crumb, is one of the leading figures of the 1966/67 hippy underground comic movement. Philadelphia-born Crumb exploded onto the scene in the late 60’s, heralding a renaissance of underground sex and drug comics. His LSD-inspired characters [Read More]
On November 10th collectors of fine photography will have the opportunity to bid on an exceptional selection of work to be presented at the New York galleries of Bonhams. Amongst the 151 lots to be offered will be work by artists including [Read More]
An ambitious overview of the work of innovative Algerian/French artist Philippe Parreno opens to the public at the Irish Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday 4 November 2009. Philippe Parreno: November is a major solo exhibition comprising some 15 mixed-media works ranging [Read More]
Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, announced the launch of Christie’s Insurance Services, a unique insurance service for the sophisticated collector. Bringing together the very best expertise in art and insurance, Christie’s Insurance Services will partner in the UK with Heath Lambert, [Read More]
artnet Auctions is now featuring the Modern + Contemporary Sale, an online auction featuring 70 artworks by 50 artists representing some of the most important artistic movements from the 20th century to the present. Leading the sale is a group of early [Read More]
A pair of gorgeous marine oil paintings by the noted British artist Thomas Buttersworth (1768-1842) sold for a combined $33,925 at a multi-estate sale held Oct. 21 by Gordon S. Converse & Co. The paintings were the top achievers in a two-session [Read More]
Bonhams 20th Century British Art department in London is delighted to announce that as a highlight of the 18th November auction they will be offering for sale an important Frank Auerbach oil painting, dating to 1976. Frank Auerbach (German, born 1931) Portrait [Read More]
The Storm King Art Center, in Mountainville, New York, Shows Storm King Wavefield, the largest site-specific earthwork created to date by acclaimed artist and environmentalist Maya Lin. Open through November 15, 2009. Occupying an eleven-acre site that was a gravel pit until [Read More]
Christie’s sale of Old Master Prints on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in London will offer outstanding examples of printmaking, dating from the 15th to the 18th-century. Consisting of around ninety lots, the sale showcases rare and iconic prints from continental Europe by [Read More]
Sotheby’s fall auction of Russian Art in New York, comprising fine and applied works of art, will be held on Monday November 2, 2009. The sale is largely drawn from esteemed private collections and estates, offering collectors works that are extremely fresh [Read More]
Root Division is to present a November Second Saturday event, an exhibition of new Bay Area sculpture and installation, guest-curated by local artist and curator John K. Melvin. The work in RAW has a distinct materiality, and each of the artists is [Read More]
The Art Gallery of Alberta’s (AGA) Executive Director Gilles Hébert announced today the exciting exhibition line-up for the grand opening of the new AGA on January 31, 2010. The nearly doubled AGA gallery space will showcase three floors of exceptional exhibitions. Opening [Read More]
Knoedler & Company today announced the resignation of Ann Freedman and the appointment of Frank Del Deo as President and Director. Ann Freedman joined Knoedler in 1978. During her 31 years with Knoedler, she served as the Director of Contemporary Art, and [Read More]
Peter Blum is pleased to announce the exhibition Helmut Federle: Scratching Away at the Surface, opening on October 29th at 99 Wooster Street, New York. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, October 29th, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is [Read More]