The Masterworks of Charles M. Russell: A Retrospective of Painting and Sculpture will highlight more than 60 major works in oil and bronze by the renowned western artist (1864-1926). Revising conventional concepts about the artist, the exhibition will open at the Denver [Read More]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has seized a Pompeii wall panel fresco from a Manhattan auction house that was reported stolen in Italy 12 years ago. The fresco panel, which was the subject of an international search by INTERPOL, was located [Read More]
This summer, the Dallas Museum of Art rolls out the red carpet to present the Summer Spotlight tour, inviting visitors to experience the romance, drama, action, and mystery of great works of art as they view them through a cinematic lens. Beginning [Read More]
16 works of art have been selected from a field of more than 200 submissions from around the world for the 2009 Into The Pixel Art collection. In its sixth year, Into the Pixel (ITP) is the only juried digital art exhibition [Read More]
The foundation of the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg in 1994 simultaneously marked the launch of its mission to build a permanent collection. Today, along with the museum’s exhibition programme, the collection enjoys an international reputation and is one of the outstanding cultural features that [Read More]
Two important paintings by American Expressionist Donray will be available for sale at Stair Galleries Auction House in Hudson, NY, beginning June 5. The works will be on display June 5 and the auction will be held on June 20. The noteworthy [Read More]
The Tyler Museum of Art casts an eye to the Far East as the venue prepares for its major summer exhibition, Fashioning Kimono: Art Deco and Modernism in Japan. The exhibition, opening to the public Sunday, June 7, and continuing through Aug. [Read More]
Moscow Museum of Modern Art hosts a large-scale exhibition project “Future Depends on You. New Rules” nominated as “Regional project” for “Innovation” award. “Future Depends on You. New Rules” is a touring art exhibition, that was shown in 7 Russian cities: Vladivostok, [Read More]
In the decades following the Revolution of 1910, foreign artists and intellectuals flocked to Mexico in order to experience its warm climate and lively cultural scene. They were inspired by Mexico‘s exotic tropical landscape, its ancient monuments and colonial architecture, the work [Read More]
The exhibition The Making of Art open 29 MAY – 30 August 2009 offers a look at the web of relationships of contemporary art, where the triangle of the artwork, the artist, and the viewer has long since been expanded in many [Read More]
Independent charity The Art Fund announced today that a work by leading Scottish artist Martin Boyce has been acquired by the Henry Moore Institute on behalf of Leeds Art Gallery. The work will become part of Leeds Art Gallery’s permanent collection. Phantom [Read More]
A painting linked to the family of legendary explorer Captain Cook has gone on permanent display at the Captain Cook Memorial Museum in Whitby. The pen, ink and watercolour work was painted by 18th century artist William Hodges and is entitled Matavai [Read More]
On 17 June 2009 Sotheby’s France will present an exceptional sale of tribal art, featuring the personal collection of Philippe Guimiot and his wife Domitilla de Grunne, alongside works from European and American collections. PHILIPPE GUIMIOT & DOMITILLA DE GRUNNE COLLECTION OF [Read More]
An original oil on board painting of a lone woman by the sea, done by the renowned Dutch artist Josef Israels (1824-1911), sold for $20,700 at a multi-estate sale held Apr. 25 by Gordon S. Converse & Co., the fledgling auction firm [Read More]