The Hermitage lends three works by Leonardo da Vinci
Over the last few months, there has been a lot of tension between Italy and France concerning the loan of major works by Leonardo da Vinci to the Louvre for […]
Robert Indiana’s estate seeks legal action to halt reproductions of his best-known works
Nearly a year after the death of Robert Indiana, the artists famous for his ‘LOVE’ and ‘HOPE’ sculptures and prints, the ongoing legal battle that has marred his legacy got […]
Monet’s ‘Meules’ goes for $110 million despite an underwhelming evening at Sotheby’s
At Sotheby’s New York on the evening of May 14th, one of Claude Monet’s iconic haystack paintings set a new record for Impressionists. After more than eight minutes of continuous […]
Mana Contemporary launches a platform to connect artists directly to buyers
About a week ago, Mana Contemporary, a New Jersey-based arts organization founded in 2011, introduced the first phase of their new marketplace concept: Mana Decentralized. As a physical and digital […]
French court sentences art dealers with prison time for creating ‘fake-genuine’ works by Rodin
Recently, Gary Snell, an American businessman and art dealer, received a one year suspended prison sentence after being found guilty by a Parisian court of appeals for selling unauthorized sculptures […]
The 2019 Frieze New York lineup
In just a few short days Frieze New York will get into full swing at Randall’s Island Park with more than 190 exhibitors. Between May 2nd and May 5th, thousands […]
Stacks on (hay)stacks: Monet’s ‘Meules’ priced at $55 million
On May 14th, one of Claude Monet’s inimitable ‘Haystack’ paintings will come to auction at Sotheby’s New York. Meules (1890), from the ‘Haystack’ series, is one of only eight works […]
