| First North American exhibition to explore the art of the Wari opens in Cleveland | | Valuable manuscripts & printed books to be offered at Christie's in London this November | | Annie Leibovitz photography exhibition features Gettysburg and other historic American sites | 
Figure Pendant, 600–1000. Peru, Wari. Wood, shell, stone, and silver; 10.2 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm. Kimbell Museum of Art, Fort Worth AP 2002.04.
CLEVELAND, OH.- The Cleveland Museum of Art presents Wari: Lords of the Ancient Andes, the first North American exhibition to explore the art of the Wari, a cosmopolitan society that existed in the Andes Mountains of Peru between 600 and 1000 AD and is widely regarded today as ancient Peru’s first empire. The groundbreaking exhibition examines this relatively unknown episode in ancient South American history through 150 masterful artworks representing a variety of Wari media. Organized and presented by the Cleveland Museum of Art, Wari: Lords of the Ancient Andes is on view from October 28, 2012 through January 6, 2013. The exhibition will travel to Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale and the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. “This exhibition exemplifies the museum’s commitment to original scholarship and exploring all areas of its renowned comprehensive collection,” said ... More | | 
Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art. The Property of J. Pierpont Morgan, London: at the Chiswick Press, 1910. Estimate: £50,000 – 80,000. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2012.
LONDON.- Christie’s sale of Valuable Manuscripts & Printed Books on 21 November 2012 will feature fine illuminated manuscripts and literary manuscripts by Franz Kafka and Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez among others. Leading the auction are deluxe catalogues of the collections of one of the most important philanthropists and collectors of the 19th century, J. Pierpont Morgan. Printed books by authors including A.A. Milne, Adam Smith, Jane Austen, and Alexander Pushkin are also featured. All works will be on public view from 17 to 20 November 2012. J P Morgan started collecting as a young businessman and was a notable collector of books, pictures, paintings, clocks and other art objects. These lavish first editions of the catalogues detailing his collections of jewels, works of art, miniatures and watches are hand-coloured ... More | | 
Annie Leibovitz, Plano, Illinois, 2011. © Annie Leibovitz, 2011
GETTYSBURG, PA.- A selection of photographs from renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz’s Pilgrimage project featuring images of significant historic American sites are on display through January 20, 2013 at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. The exhibition features more than 70 photographs, includes 2 images from Gettysburg. “From the beginning, when I was watching my children stand mesmerized over Niagara Falls, this project was an exercise in renewal,” said Leibovitz. “It taught me to see again.” The pictures, although there are no people in them, are in a certain sense portraits of subjects that have shaped Leibovitz’s distinctly American view of her cultural inheritance. Visiting the homes of iconic figures, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louisa May Alcott, Pete Seeger, and Elvis Presley, as well as places such as Niagara Falls, Ge ... More |
| The Curator's Eye spotlights English and Irish antiques specialists O'Sullivan Antiques | | Property from the Collection of Ronnie and Jo Wood brings in rock royalty prices | | Vancouver Art Gallery presents major retrospective of the work of Ian Wallace | 
The Curator’s Eye offers personalized services for dealers like Chantal O'Sullivan to find a larger international audience.
NEW YORK, NY.- The Curator’s Eye, the distinctive online platform for the finest art and antiques from distinguished dealers across the globe, recently spoke with Chantal O'Sullivan and Trevor O'Reilly at O'Sullivan Antiques, an English and Irish antiques specialist based in Dublin and New York. O’Sullivan Antiques exhibited an exceptional Robert Jupe dining table on CuratorsEye.com which garnered a lot of attention. It was “perhaps because of its ingenious patented mechanism on top of the beauty and craftsmanship of the piece itself” that it seemed “to appeal to furniture enthusiasts and collectors of scientific instruments alike.” This led to “interesting conversations” and the dealers “are happy that so many more collectors now know O'Sullivan Antiques through this table” and other pieces they exhibited with The Curator’s Eye. Importantly, they said the new collectors “are not just our local audience but ... More | | 
A pastel nude of Jo Wood, Ron's former wife, that he drew and signed.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA.- Julien's Auctions, the world's premier celebrity and entertainment auction house made rock and roll history today with the Property From The Collection of Ronnie and Jo Wood which featured an exceptional array of fine and decorative art, antiques, music memorabilia, and personal property from Holmwood, the magnificent Surrey countryside estate shared by Ronnie and Jo Wood. The impressive collection of property from the family home of Rolling Stones guitarist and two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans, investors, museums and collectors alike who bid fast and furious at the all day session held at Julien’s Auctions Beverly Hills. Among the antique and art highlights offered at auction were a Biagneuses, circa 1907, watercolor on paper signed “a Derain,” which sold for $8.750, the Circle of Pietro Malombra (1556-1618) featuring the Coronation o ... More | | 
Ian Wallace, Untitled (Red Monochrome with Yellow), 1967/2009, acrylic on canvas, 229 x 51 cm. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Rachel Topham, Vancouver Art Gallery.
VANCOUVER.- One of Canada’s most significant artists, Ian Wallace has played a fundamental role in the development of contemporary art since the late 1960s by bringing together two great image-making traditions, painting and photography. Opened on October 27th, the Vancouver Art Gallery’s exhibition Ian Wallace: At the Intersection of Painting and Photography is an expansive survey of his artistic career, mapping Wallace’s creative trajectory from the mid-sixties to the present while providing unprecedented insight into his impact on the development of contemporary art. “This is the most comprehensive survey of Wallace’s work which has ever been presented,” said Gallery director Kathleen Bartels. “Wallace is at the centre of photoconceptualism - one of the pre-eminent art developments of our time. We’re delighted to have this opportunity to ... More |
| The lively world of the Renaissance imagination on view at the Folger Shakespeare Library | | The IVAM and the Fine Arts Museum of San Pio V presents a double exhibition of Ignacio Pinazo | | Boca Museum first to host innovative "The Art of Video Games" exhibition from the Smithsonian | 
Wood in the shape of a snake. From the collection of Rosamond Purcell.
WASHINGTON, DC.- A shield made of hippopotamus skin. A mastedon’s tooth. Illustrations of fantastic war machines. Contemporary photography. Passages from Shakespeare. What do these seemingly disparate objects have in common? All are on display in Very Like a Whale, a new exhibition at the Folger Shakespeare Library that showcases the lively world of the Renaissance imagination and the uniquely human ability to interpret a single object in multiple ways. The title is taken from a scene in Hamlet, in which the prince and the pompous court advisor Polonius look at passing clouds, each seeing different animals in the sky above. After having been cajoled into agreeing with Hamlet’s ever-changing interpretations, an exhausted Polonius concedes that the cloud is “Very like a whale.” “I’m very interested in what the world looked like to people then. This show is one way to get people to experience that f ... More | | 
El invierno. Retrato de Don Manuel Comas, 1885.
VALENCIA.- A series of monographic exhibitions dedicated to Valencian painter Ignacio Pinazo Camarlench have taken place throughout these past few years with the aim of studying and spreading the important and huge work of who was once, during his time, one of the most solid pillars of Spanish modern painting, so, besides the greater or lesser impact of his teaching, he can not be evaluated from a merely local framework, although he was an artist who mainly found inspiration in the sphere and environment of his home town. The current exhibition held at the IVAM and at the Fine Arts Museum of Valencia, that store his collections, aims at establishing a dialogue or sequence between the works of the Valencian master. Pinazo's collection at the Valencian Fine Arts Museum is exemplary as a fruit of popular generosity. Mainly consisting of a series of select pieces donated to the Academy by José Pinazo MartÃnez and Ignacio Pinazo Mart ... More | | 
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Nintendo Wii, 2006, Nintendo of America, Inc.
BOCA RATON, FL.- The Boca Raton Museum of Art is the first museum in the nation to host the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s groundbreaking exhibition, The Art of Video Games, following its enormously successful presentation in Washington, D.C. Running from October 24, 2012 through January 13, 2013, the Boca Raton exhibition explores the 40-year evolution of video games as an artistic medium, focusing on striking graphics, creative storytelling, and player interactivity. During its stay in South Florida, the Boca Raton Museum of Art offers a variety of associated programs and educational opportunities for visitors of all ages and interests. The Art of Video Games is a groundbreaking exhibition exploring the legacy of video games as a medium for artistic expression. Curated by Chris Melissinos, former chief evangelist and chief gaming officer for Sun Microsystems and Founder of PastPixels, the exhibition gives viewers ... More |
| Abstract art from the collections of the Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina at Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein | | Solo exhibition of works on paper by New York-based artist Roland Flexner opens at D'Amelio Gallery | | Judd Foundation announces appointment of Rainer Judd and Flavin Judd as Co-Presidents | 
Enes Mundžić, Elementi Cvijeta VI, n.d.
VADUZ.- The Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina, founded in 1946, boasts an impressive, extensive collection of Bosnian-Herzegovinian and Yugoslavian art from the late 19th century to the present. The particular artistic traditions of Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 20th century are, however, practically unknown in Central Europe. This prompted Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, as national gallery of the principality of Liechtenstein, to invite its sister institution in Sarajevo to develop a presentation on the history of abstract art in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The exhibition at Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein brings together nine artists with their works from the 1970s, giving the first insight into the work of the artist group «Prostor Oblik» (Space Form). Their bold approach of an art totally free of objects not only changed the tradition of Socialist Realist painting, but also added new forms of artistic expression to the culture of former ... More | | 
Roland Flexner, Untitled, 2012. Violet calligraphy ink on paper, 5 1/2 x 7 inches.
NEW YORK, NY.- D'Amelio Gallery presents a solo exhibition of works on paper by New York-based artist Roland Flexner. Over the last decade, Flexner has been expanding his drawing practice, which relies on elements of chance, spontaneity, and the self-directedness of his materials. Through a restrained approach to mark making, including indirect gestures such as tilting the paper to encourage gravity’s effect on ink, or using his breath funneled through straws, the artist creates images unified by the natural properties of his medium and method and their embrace of both contingency and control. Recently, Flexner has introduced liquid graphite into his process, producing images of abstractions in cool tones that endlessly fold into themselves. In this installation, Flexner presents 100 framed drawings, each of which can be read individually or as part of a larger group. On two opposite walls in the main gallery, Fle ... More | | 
101 Spring Street, New York, Exterior. Photo Credit: Andrea Steele-Judd Foundation Archives. Image © Judd Foundation.
NEW YORK, NY.- Judd Foundation, created in 1996 to preserve Donald Judd’s permanently installed living and working spaces and to promote a wider understanding of and appreciation for Judd’s artistic legacy, announces the appointment of Rainer Judd and Flavin Judd, the daughter and son of the artist, as Co-Presidents of the Foundation, effective in January 2013. Board Member Rob Beyer comments, “As Judd Foundation enters a new period with the re-opening of Judd’s home and studio in SoHo in June 2013, in addition to numerous other projects in the works, we could not be more excited to have Rainer and Flavin taking on a more active leadership role as Co-Presidents. In a joint statement, Rainer Judd and Flavin Judd add, “It’s been more than 15 years since Judd Foundation was created. In that time, the organization has grown from a ... More |
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 American West photography exhibition opens in 10 museums - and online JACKSON HOLE, WY.- The exhibition National Geographic Greatest Photographs of the American West opened in 10 museums across the country. Featuring 75 iconic images of the West selected from among thousands in the National Geographic archives, the exhibition – already innovative in its simultaneous opening in so many U.S. venues – also connects with audiences at a website, www.photographsofthewest.org, and via social media. “Visitors to the exhibition can further connect with the exhibition by visiting the website, which includes additional images, photographer interviews and interactive features,” says Jim McNutt, president and CEO of the National Museum of Wildlife Art and a key exhibition organizer. “The website is also a way for people who can’t attend the exhibition to participate virtually, and the Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media options allow a real-time ... More Iranian artists Tabatabai and Afrassiabi present Seep at the Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona BARCELONA.- MACBA, the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona, presents Seep, the first solo exhibition in Spain by the Iranian artists Nasrin Tabatabai and Babak Afrassiabi. Illustrating the Museum’s interest in contemporary art from North Africa and the Middle East, the show explores the introduction of modernity to Iran, from the British intervention and the industrialisation of oil extraction to the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Presented for the first time, the installation includes two video projections and a series of objects and images inspired, for the most part, by archival materials kept at two institutions: the archives of British Petroleum (BP) and the western art collection of Teheran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMOCA). Seep was produced by the MACBA Foundation in cooperation with the Delfina Foundation and the Chisenhale Gallery (where the work will be exhibited in spring 2013). ... More Tiffany, Rolex, Patek Phillipe and more top Heritage Auctions' New York Fine Timepieces Event NEW YORK, NY.- More than 300 fine and unique timepieces, led by an array of rare repeater pocket watches, will thrill collectors in Heritage Auctions’ Nov. 18 Timepieces Signature® Auction, taking place at the Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion (Ukrainian Institute of America) at 2 E. 79th Street (at 5th Ave.). “The variety of lots being offered in this auction is truly outstanding,” said Jim Wolf, Director of Fine Timepieces for Heritage Auctions, “with premier examples by the most respected names in modern watch making as well as rare vintage wristwatches, small unique clocks and a wide assortment of complicated pocket watches.” A pocket watch that is already receiving a great deal of attention is a colorful and whimsical Swiss Rare Gold Minute Repeater With Unique Polo Theme Case & Automaton, circa 1895. This scarce and unusual watch represents the popular sport of polo, which became the ... More Exhibition of 27 American artists opens at Marlborough Gallery in Madrid MADRID.- The Galeria Marlborough Madrid announced an exhibition of 27 American artists working in painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media, titled EAGLES. This exhibition has been curated by Marlborough Chelsea, New York. Comprising both established and emerging artists, EAGLES is a cross-section of dynamic and impactful work that is garnering both critical attention and broad popular appeal in the U.S. There is something distinctly American about the works included, which unifies these selections in unexpected ways and curious configurations. The scale and power of Abstract Expressionism, the topicality and social critique of Pop, the rigor and surfaces of Minimalism, the edgy wit of appropriation, and even a tendency toward the talismanic imagery of the American West are all present.They indicate both a thematic continuum of elegance and grit and a ... More Warsaw museum to celebrate Jewish life in Poland WARSAW (AP).- The box-like glass building rises from soil marked by tragedy in the heart of Warsaw's former Jewish district. At certain angles, its luminous facade reflects the outlines of a dark memorial to those who fought and died in the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising against the Nazis. Yet despite reminders of Jewish suffering all around, the modern building will soon open as a key remembrance site of a mostly upbeat Jewish story, becoming home to the Museum of the History of Polish Jews, a major new museum dedicated to the 1,000 years of Jewish existence in Polish lands. "It is a museum of life," said Sigmund Rolat, a Polish-born Holocaust survivor and American benefactor who has helped bring the museum to life. "We are showing 1,000 years of a magnificent history." Construction of the building is nearly finished and the museum is scheduled to open in 2013 after ... More Ken Gonzales-Day opens first solo exhibition with Luis De Jesus Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA.- Luis De Jesus Los Angeles presents the work of Los Angeles-based artist Ken Gonzales-Day in his first solo exhibition with the gallery, on view through December 15, 2012. Entitled Profiled | Hang Trees | Portraits, the exhibition brings together three inter-related yet very different projects for the first time. The exhibition begins with a selection from his Searching for California Hang Trees series, which has been featured in a number of exhibitions and publications including the Generali Foundation's Exile of the Imaginary, LACMA's Phantom Sightings, Spy Numbers at the Palais de Tokyo, and will be included in Our America, an upcoming exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution. These beautiful, sometimes haunting, images of the California landscape disrupt conventional readings of landscape photography through their depiction of sites that were part ... More Antonio Riello's first solo exhibition in the UK opens at Salon Vert LONDON.- Curated by James Putnam, DIABOLUS IN VITRO is Riello’s first solo exhibition in the UK and with Salon Vert, comprising of two large scale wall-mounted installations of objects made from Venetian glass and drawings. Spending his childhood surrounded by books in an immense library compiled by his mother, Riello grew up to become a bibliophile– a book addict with a possessive instinct for holding on to his most treasured volumes. In the installation Ashes to Ashes the artist presents a new kind of library - a taxonomic style display of elegant Venetian glass chalices, each hand-blown in a unique design. Within the stem of each glass is encapsulated the ashes of a burnt book. Through this sacrificial artwork, Riello creates a ‘virtual library’ immortalising his most loved and venerated books, from children’s classics to Kafka, Freud and Plato. As he puts it they are “precious relics of self- ... More |
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