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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

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

Westminster Council Steps in to Protect Major Art Centers from Redevolopment

The heart of Westminster, plays one of the largest roles in the worlds art market.  Home to an overabundant number of art galleries, public exhibition locations, world art fairs, art specialist like framer, restorers, researchers and auction house, the immense importance of preserving their location and presents is undeniable. Britain contributes to 29% of the … Continue reading

Amy Cappellazzo Plans to Leave the Auction World to Become a Private Dealer

Amy Cappellazzo, Christie’s Chairman of Post-war and Contemporary Art Development will leave the company in February.  The contemporary art market has changed considerably since she began her job back in 2001.  In the “November’s Auction Highlights” article posted yesterday, Christie’s closed their Post-war and Contemporary sales with an astounding $691.6 million, beating out their previous … Continue reading

Old Court Case Re-opened for Nazi Looted Pissarro Painting

Lilly Cassirer Neubauer, a member of a prominent Jewish family of publishers and gallery owners living in Nazi Germany was desperate to obtain an exit visa before she was captured by the Nazi army.  In order to receive her one way ticket out of the Nazi rule, she was forced to surrender her beloved family … Continue reading