Odalisque, attributed to Boris Kustodiev In November 2005, Christie's London fetched £1.69m for the painting, Odalisque by the renowned Russian master, Boris Kustodiev.The buyer was Russian billionaire, Viktor Vekselberg, owner of the Aurora Fine Art Fund, one of the largest private collections of Russian art in the world. Vekselberg says the painting, which depicts a reclining female nude … [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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