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Felix Salmon’s Art Market Analysis

Felix Salmon, a financial blogger for Reuters, along with Thierry Dumoulin and Katharine Markley from Artnet teamed up to analyze “how different artists have their auction peaks at different times, and how some artists fade away while others become newly fashionable.”  Ultimately, the research did not show what they had expected as it became apparent … Continue reading →

The Louis Vuitton Foundation for Creation is set to open in 2014

LVMH (Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton) is the world’s leader in cutting-edge luxury, supporting over 60 prominent brands in a comprehensive range of: wines & spirits, fashion & leather goods, perfumes & cosmetics, watches & jewelry, selective retailing, and now has announced they will open their first museum in 2014.  LVMH has always shown a … Continue reading →

Alain Cadix’s ten-point plan will boost modern and contemporary design in france

French official Alain Cadix, has launched a ten-point plan to increase modern and contemporary design across the country. A couple of points in his plan include creating special design units, named after late French designer, at universities called “Roger Tallon hubs” as well as private and public funding for a “national design policy” which will … Continue reading →

President Obama appoints Chairman of TriStar to the national Council of the Arts

According to the New York Times, President Obama has nominated chairman of TriStar productions (a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment), Thomas E. Rothman, to sit as the 18th member of the National Council of the Arts.  If the Senate approves the proposal, Rothman will advise on the endowment’s policy and programs and make recommendations on … Continue reading →

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LACMA Revamps their Art + Technology Program

LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States.  With over 120,000 objects in their collection they show expertise in works ranging from the antiquities to present times,  Their mission is, ‘To serve the public through the collection, conservation, exhibition, and interpretation of significant works of art from a broad range of cultures and … Continue reading →