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Artist Cecilia Vicuña Brags Spain’s Top Art Prize
Despite being popular in a certain section of patrons for many years, artist Cecilia Vicuña never saw the limelight from the mainstream audience. However, this has started to change recently. The latest laurel for the 71-year old artist…
Sotheby’s withdraws after Andy Link claims Banksy sculptor stolen
After the much-publicized claims of artist Andy Link that the Banksy sculptor The Drinker was stolen from him, Sotheby’s has decided to pull the piece from its upcoming sale.
The street artist Andy Link had earlier claimed that the 2004…
Prestigious Hugo Boss Prize Announces Nominees For 2020
The Hugo Boss Prize, one of the most reputed awards in the art world, announced its nominees for 2020 edition. The coveted award carries prize money of $100,000 and a solo show at the Guggenheim Museum.
The Hugo Boss prize, established…
Helen Stern, patron who brought contemporary art to DC, dies at 89
Artist and patron Helen Stern, affectionately called ‘Leni’, died on November 11 in Columbia. One of the pioneers in making Washington DC a hub of contemporary art, her death at age 89 was reported by the Washington Post.
Helen Stern was…
P.A.I.N. protests outside Victoria&Albert over Sackler donations
One of the premier art institutions in London, Victoria & Albert, faced strong protests on Saturday from the P.A.I.N. group. The protests were against the funding the museum has been receiving over the years from the infamous Sackler…
KAWS Mania marks the $108.1 M 20th Century sale at Phillips
The 20th Century and Contemporary art auction at Phillips concluded on Thursday on quite a great note. Closely following the success at Christie’s auction, the auction at Phillips managed to score an impressive $108.1 million. Compared to…
After Whitney Biennale, Nicole Eisenman joins Hauser & Wirth
Confirming long-whispered rumours, prominent artist Nicole Eisenman joined international art gallery Hauser & Wirth. The announcement only further polishes her shining career which was already on the rise. In past one year, Eisenman has…
Postwar auction at Christie’s fetch $325.4M, Ed Ruscha goes for $52.5M
The Postwar and Contemporary art auction at Christie’s on Tuesday was a success by all means. With a tally of $325.3 million, the event at Rockefeller Center saw some great deals and personal records for many artists. The highest sale stood…
Christie’s NY auction clocks $193.9M, highest sale at $19.6M
The winter-opening sale of Christie’s in New York performed modestly on Monday. Focusing on Impressionist and Modern arts, the sale clocked a total $191.9 million in sales. However, excluding the buyer’s premium, the actual sale was of $162…
Louis Vuitton’s Glamorous Retrospective comes to a conclusion
Louis Vuitton is a force in the fashion world, but its contribution to the art world is not any less significant either. The long history of the brand’s support was celebrated in a retrospect at Beverly Hills.
Since its inception in…