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The Jewelry That’s Funding ISIS
I’ve been on bit of a holiday break for a while now, but this should jumpstart the process for the new year. So, we’re going to talk about ISIS. Over the past year that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has been a household name, it’s become apparent how ISIS is getting its … Continue reading
How Would You Like To Pay? Cash, Credit, or Bitcoin?
The Internet and the virtual world is evolving so rapidly that even I, an eighteen-year-old, can’t keep up with it sometimes. One of the more perplexing things that has come into light in the past year is the prominence of the Bitcoin. For those who don’t know what that is, Bitcoin was originally a payment … Continue reading
Coverage on the London Impressionist and Modern Sales
As the month came to a close, Sotheby’s and Christie’s held their series of Impressionist and Modern sales in London. With the day sales and works on paper sales being rather… “Ho-hum, nothing to write home about,” we typically turn to the evening sales to gauge the health of the market, but these results could … Continue reading
Hirst and Disney collaborate for Kids Company Charity at Christie’s
Damien Hirst has unveiled an iconic yet rather unusual work that will be auctioned off at Christie’s, London, next month in an effort to raise money for the charity, Kids Company. Kids Company provides practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children and young people, a cause Hirst has supported for the past six … 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
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