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Irina Nakhova wins Russia’s “Kandinsky Prize”
The “Kandinsky Prize”, Russia’s largest award for contemporary artists, similar to the “Turner Prize” in the UK and the “Marcel Duchamp Prize” in France, awarded its winner on Thursday for “Project of the Year.” Established in 2007 by the “ArtChronika” Foundation the award is appropriately named after Russia’s most influential and cultural iconic artist, Wassily … Continue reading
Director’s Guide to the Getty
Going to museums tend to be overwhelming at times. Zig-zagging through doorways from one room to the next you often find yourself asking, “wait…have I been in here yet?” or find yourself guessing which doorway to walk in next because you don’t want to miss “that painting” you really were looking forward to see, but … Continue reading
Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services hit a second time for damages caused by Superstorm Sandy
Superstore Sandy, 2012’s most deadliest and destructive hurricane and second most costly hurricane in the United States history, caused the largest storm surge in New York City on October 29th to date. The flooded streets, tunnels and subway lines cut off power in and around the city amounting to damages over $65 billion. Christie’s Fine … Continue reading
$1 million Picasso will be raffled off
Sotheby’s, Paris, will be raffling off an original Pablo Picasso for $137. The value of the gouache painting, 1914, Man in the Opera Had, is worth a staggering $1 million. The tickets are limited to 50,000 and the proceeds are being used to help raise money to protect the ancient Lebanese city of Tyre, a … Continue reading
William Kentridge on Nelson Mandela
South African artist William Kentridge, best known for his prints, drawings, and animated films, with works topping $1.5M at auction, has strong feelings on the “dramatic political event” caused by Nelson Mandela’s death. Kentridge’s family held close ties with the late, former, South African president, his father, Mandela’s leading defense lawyer and his mother a … Continue reading
Damien Hirst artworks worth £33,000 stolen from London gallery
Someone may be getting a pretty nice (but stolen) Christmas present this year! Two Damien Hirst works were stolen Monday night from the Exhibitionist Gallery in London. Combined, the prints are valued at £33,000 (just under $55,000) and had been acquired by the gallery just 4 days prior to the theft. Police believe the two … Continue reading
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