Archive for February 2020
Art Basel Hong Kong cancelled due to coronavirus
As the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the world, causing global concern, illnesses, and in some places, death, Art Basel Hong Kong has now fallen victim to the outbreak. […]
Christie’s 100, where bidding started at just $100, wrapped up with success
Yesterday, an online auction at Christie’s wrapped up but this auction wasn’t like most of the art world’s sells today. Christie’s was hoping to bring in new clientele and first-time […]
Two men confess to stolen Klimt found in gallery wall
When a gardener found Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of a Lady in the garden wall of the very gallery the painting was stolen from more than 20 years ago, it shocked […]
Art Lesson: The history of Art Deco
Purpose of this lesson: Entering a new decade means entering into a new, exciting time. If you take a second to think about it, each decade of your life has […]
At a church in Sussex, an unexpected gem: a reproduction of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes
A pilgrimage to the Vatican can be the chance of a lifetime for millions of people around the world, for those who are religious and irreligious alike. Over the course […]
The precious battle of independent theatre funding
This past week in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a major victory for independent theatre funding- and the cultural value of the city- was announced. The Bus Stop Theatre Co-Op has been […]