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That 70s show, a 20-dealer takeover of the Eric Firestone Gallery loft space at 40 Great Jones Street in New York City, highlights artists who were active during the titular …
Sotheby’s Shanghai space opens, along with new digital initiatives allowing Chinese shoppers to shop around the clock
Sotheby’s has opened its new space in Shanghai as the house continues to actively expand its reach across the region. The opening of the physical site is accompanied by the …
In the crowded May art market calendar, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair (until May 21) feels like a breath of fresh air. During the VIP preview on Thursday, May 18, …
For more than a decade, artist Ēriks Apaïais has explored the limits of autobiography. This interest in the desire to retroactively construct one’s identity through storytelling imbues his canvases with …
Ragini Chawla’s paintings capture the small moments that punctuate life’s most meaningful occasions. In his latest solo exhibition, “Last Glass of Cola”, the artist focuses on banquets such as weddings …
Ode to Antwerp: the secret of the Dutch mastersuntil September 17 at the Museum Catharijneconvent in Utrecht, argues that the key developments underlying the flowering of Dutch painting in the …
Cushion paintings of women by emerging artist Diane Dal-Pra mix magical realism with a touch of sleeplessness
Time holds its breath in the paintings of Diane Dal-Pra. The women, motionless and silent like the decor that surrounds them, are seen from behind, revealing only their long braided …
Louise Bourgeois’ record $32.8 million spider tops Sotheby’s Contemporary Art sale
Sotheby’s second double auction of the week went well last night, with a combined result of $175.8 million from the 46 lots sold. That number jumped to $204.6 million (with …
British Museum removes reference to Rosetta Stone from title of major renovation plans
The British Museum has quietly dropped the title Rosetta Project from its ambitious plan to redisplay the entire permanent collection. Although no reason for this change was given, it can …