"Sold for $106.5 million dollars!" [and the hammer goes down].Picasso has regained his position as the highest grossing artist to sell a work of art at auction. His painting, Nude Green Leaves, and Bust sold to an anonymous telephone bidder yesterday at Christie's New York for a staggering $106.5 million dollars. The bidding lasted a mere 9 minutes!For a brief stint Alberto Giacometti held the … [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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