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...]
The making of Biennale di Venezia Making of the 55th International Art Exhibition, "The Encyclopedic Palace" … [Watch Video...]
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