In the bustling world of contemporary art, where every canvas and sculpture vies for attention, there are artists like Karla Carranza who carve a niche with their unique approach to …
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Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Treatise on Painting’ and Other Ultra-Rare Renaissance Books Could Fetch $25 Million at Auction
A treasure trove of 16th-century Renaissance books in their original bindings is expected to fetch $25 million when it goes on Sotheby’s block beginning in October, with price estimates ranging …
The Sale of an Alexander Calder Sculpture Has Sparked a Pair of Competing Lawsuits Between an Art Advisor and a Dealer
The sale of a multimillion-dollar Alexander Calder sculpture has sparked a pair of competing lawsuits involving an art advisor and dealers in New York and France. In January, the adviser, Lea …
An Alexander Calder sculpture valued at $8.7m is the subject of multiple lawsuits in New York—including accusations of theft, conspiracy, fraud and even stalking—between a gallerist, a dealer and an …
‘More than 1,500’ artefacts were stolen from British Museum, internal investigation reportedly reveals
The number of items allegedly taken from the British Museum’s collection by the senior curator Peter Higgs is thought to total more than 1,500 separate artefacts, according to an internal …
The end of August marked two years since the US ended its 20-year war in Afghanistan by withdrawing its troops from the country and the Taliban officially began their rule. …
In the tranquil northern expanse of Sweden, there resides an artist whose work speaks volumes without the need for words—Ingela Wallgren Lindgren. Born in 1961, Ingela has dedicated her life …
By Art Publishers In the heart of Oslo, amid the serene landscapes and thriving artistic scene, resides a painter whose work resonates deeply with the complexities of life and identity. …
Banksy’s ‘Valentine’s Day Mascara’ mural to be sold back to the public for £120 a share
The irony would not be lost on Banksy. A mural he painted for the public in the centre of Margate on Valentine’s Day is now being sold back to the …
Sotheby’s U.K. Profit Dropped By 24 Percent Last Year, With Brexit the Likely Culprit
Sotheby’s reported a 24 percent year-on-year decline in profit for its U.K. operation in 2022, citing art market and global economic uncertainties, as well as increased red tape as a …