The drawing referred to as La Bella Principessa was purchased in 1998 at Christie's "German School, early 19th century" auction. Today, twelve years later, there is a heated debate among art historians regarding the work's true attribution. The drawing sold for $21,850 but if it can be proved that the drawing was done by Leonardo da Vinci, as some scholars believe, it could be worth $150 million. … [Read more...]
Jeanne-Claude Javacheff died at the age of 74 from complications brought on by a brain aneurysm on 18 November in New York. Jeanne-Claude was the wife and collaborating artist to Christo. The artists are best known for large scale wrapping projects. On behalf of his wife, Christo is committed to completing their current works in progress including the Over the River Project for the Arkansas … [Read more...]
So, what exactly is the new iPad and more importantly, why is it here? It looks like an adult Etch a Sketch, albeit with a whole bunch of complex "apps" that we really don't need. The iPhone was bad enough, but at least it was compact and easy to tote around, why would anyone want to carry this monitor sized monstrosity around town with them? It's a giant iPhone or if you like a computer within … [Read more...]
23 January 2010 to July 2011Exhibitionism is an exploration of the art of display featuring contemporary artworks, both contributed by students and donated works by prominent artists such as Damien Hirst and Grayson Perry. Curated by the Courtauld Institute of Art's East Wing Nine, the exhibition spans the interior of Somerset House with art works displayed in the lobby, stairwells, hallways, … [Read more...]
Isn't the main task of the gallery attendant to ensure that people do not touch the art work??? But more importantly, what was that woman thinking and why isn't she in jail right now? (Oh, that's right, I said jail, it was a Picasso for crying out loud!)Woman tears Picasso painting at The Met … [Read more...]
25 Nov—30 Jan 2010 at the White CubeI don't even know where to start - I'd like to write something clever integrating the title of the exhibition, Nothing Matters, but it's one of those things, like a car crash, you don't want to look but you have to and once you do, it renders you speechless. The best way to describe my viewing experience is to reveal my notes, exactly as they were scribbled on … [Read more...]
The AAH Independents will get getting together to explore the new medieval gallery and other new galleries at the V&A on Saturday February 6.Must be an AAH (Association of Art Historians) member to join us. For more information regarding membership, please contact Matt Lodder at admin@aah.org.uk For more information regarding this event, please contact Liz Freeman at freemaneliz@hotmail.com. … [Read more...]
Alexandria, Egypt - Archaeologist uncovered a 2,000 year old temple dedicated to the cat goddess, Bastet. The temple can be traced back to the Ptolemaic dynasty...Read more on BBC website... … [Read more...]
For Modern British and contemporary art13-17 January 2010Just one day left for buyers and browsers to visit the London Art Fair. So far this year, the fair brought in 8,000 visitors and counting. For those with cash to burn, the Contemporary Art Society is on hand to offer advice on collecting for new buyers. … [Read more...]
Top auction houses Christie's and Sotheby's have been relying on third-party guarantors in lieu of the usual straight guarantees that existed in the days before the economic downturn of 2008. "During the 2005-2008 boom years, Sotheby’s and Christie’s each laid out hundreds of millions in straight guarantees, mostly for modern and contemporary or impressionist art, with an estimated $700m in … [Read more...]
The search for great Mexican food in London is over. Wahaca, a chain of market-style Mexican eateries, seems to popping up all over the city. Service is friendly, atmosphere is … [Read More...]
My anniversary lunch at the Skylon restaurant, located on the third floor of London's Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank, proved to be as elegant and delicious as … [Read More...]
John D'Agostino: Empire of Glass This month ArtSmacked is showcasing the work of New York-based artist John D'Agostino. The online show features a selection of works from his ongoing Empire of Glass project followed by the artist’s … [Go to Gallery...]
The Museum of Modern Art, NYC (MoMA) is celebrating the year 1913, a momentous year for modern art. To commemorate the centennial the museum will be featuring a series of videos highlighting important 1913 works from their collection alongside … [Watch Video...]
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