Sotheby’s nears $1 billion in private sales during 2019
For the second year running, Sotheby’s has hovered around the $1 billion mark in private sales. While the auction house isn’t a stranger to making billions, it’s usually for their […]
Painting by Artemisia Gentileschi won’t make National Gallery show, but you can still see it
A forthcoming exhibition of works by Artemisia Gentileschi will further solidify her place among the (male) greats in the art historical cannon. The well-known and loved 17th century baroque artist […]
Rare two-sided painting by Aubrey Beardsley on display in Tate Britain exhibition
Aubrey Beardsley is best-known for his black and white, often erotic, illustrations that shocked the masses in the late 1800s. An upcoming exhibition of his works will include his only […]
A Lesson on the Camera Obscura
Purpose of this lesson: The camera obscura is an integral part to understanding how modern day photography developed and how some artists worked. However, it’s a pretty confusing concept if […]
National Theatre School’s Nell Gwynn
Every year, the National Theatre School in Montreal fosters exceptional acting talents and sends them out into the world of their craft. Not only does this afford the students their […]
Former gallery partner James Oliver sues defunct Mary Boone over unpaid wages $15m in art
A former employee and gallery partner of Mary Boone has brought on a lawsuit against the defunct gallerist. James Oliver, a long-time associate who once came to her defence, is […]
Chilean arpilleras: museums discover an art of protest
Countries all around the world suffer from losing loved ones during times of political turmoil. Many never find out what happened; they become known as the disappeared. From 19750 to […]
