The National Galleries of Scotland will this week launch a unique fundraising initiative, in support of Portrait of the Nation, the ambitious project to refurbish and redefine the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Gallery of Stars will give the public the chance to [Read More]
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery announced they will host an exhibition of fine art from Canada that is scheduled to run from October 2, 2009 through October 23, 2009. Beyond Borders is an exhibition of innovative and stunning Canadian Art. Works span the range [Read More]
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery is pleased to present a four part collective exhibition through October 23, 2009. The journey of exploration into the elusive mysteries of the natural world is the creative motivation behind the artistic partnership of Paul Tappenden and Joanna Dickey. [Read More]
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), Chicago, presents Three Perspectives and a Short Scenario, the final installment of a multi-part exhibition project by four international art museums on the work of acclaimed British artist Liam Gillick, running through January 10, 2010. Gillick [Read More]
Seoul Auction, Korea’s leading auction house, held its Modern and Contemporary Art sale in Hong Kong on October 7, 2009, and achieved a total of HK$53.1 million (US$6.9 million). “The Importance of Elsewhere –The Kingdom of Heaven” from the renowned British artist [Read More]
Bonhams & Butterfields held its Fall auction of 20th Century Decorative Arts on September 29, 2009. The 400 lot sale offered a diverse group of high quality pieces spanning a century of design by well-known figures of the period. Featured works included [Read More]
This October Causey Contemporary is thrilled to present Alexis Portilla’s third solo show at the gallery, Under Currents – paintings and works on paper from 2008-2009. Join us for a public reception with the artist on Friday, October 9th from 6 – [Read More]
DC Moore Gallery is pleased to announce that the first comprehensive monograph on the American artist, Jane Wilson, will be published by Merrell, London, in October 2009. Jane Wilson: Horizons celebrates her sixty-year career, from her immersion in the vibrant New York [Read More]
National Museum of Women in the Arts presents 26 masterworks by some of Australia’s best-known painters, including Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Dorothy Napangardi Robinson, Abie Loy Kemarre, Mitjili Napurrla, and Eubena Nampitjin in Lands of Enchantment: Australian Aboriginal Painting, on view October 9, [Read More]
This fall at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Clarice Smith’s 30 years of creating a significant body of accomplished, admired work go on display as Elements of Nature: Equines and Still Lifes by Clarice Smith, from October 9, 2009, [Read More]
Empire BlueCross BlueShield, The Museum for African Art, and the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) present “Art Heals,” a unique program that will bring African art to nearly 100 New York hospitals this fall. “Art Heals” combines high-quality African-art prints with [Read More]
Christie’s New York is pleased to announce a dedicated sale of Arts of the Samurai on October 23, which exemplifies the outstanding craftsmanship and visual splendor of the Samurai culture. The collection includes over 80 lots comprising of armor, helmets, and most [Read More]
Aperture Foundation, a New York-based non-profit arts institution that is a leading force in the field of photography, will hold its 2009 Benefit and Auction on Monday, November 2, at The Lighthouse, Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, New York. This year’s event honors [Read More]
Nature as history Throughout history, mankind has perceived nature differently at different times. During the Middle Ages, nature was mostly regarded as evil and mankind was prey to its whims, which only God could protect us from. This understanding was replaced by [Read More]