Huntington Acquires Renaissance Sculpture Attributed to Giovan Angelo del Maino

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2012
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At the annual meeting of its Art Collectors’ Council, The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens enriched its European art collection with the acquisition of St. George and the Dragon (ca. 1522­–27), a well-preserved, expertly carved polychrome and gilt … Continue reading  

Historic Diamond Sold for $9.7 Million at Sotheby’s Auction

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May
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Marie de Medici wore it at her coronation as Queen Consort of Henry IV in France in 1610, and now the Beau Sancy diamond is a lavish accessory owned by an anonymous bidder who paid $9.7 million for it at … Continue reading  

Paintings New to Market Lead Bonhams South Asian Art Sale

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May
2012
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A strong selection of works by major South Asian artists, seen for the first time on the market, heads Bonhams annual summer sale of Modern and Contemporary South Asian art on 7th June in New Bond Street, London. The sale … Continue reading  

Comprehensive Exhibition by German-American Artist Jerry Zeniuk Opens

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May
2012
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The Staatsgalerie Moderne Kunst in the Glaspalast Augsburg, a branch of the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, is staging a comprehensive exhibition of works by the German-American artist Jerry Zeniuk. The exhibition, drawn up in close cooperation with the artist … Continue reading  

Architect Frank Gehry Offers Changes in Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Design

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May
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Architect Frank Gehry and his design team proposed changes Tuesday to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial planned for a site near the National Mall after hearing complaints from Ike’s family for months. The family had said the design focuses too … Continue reading  

Central Nigeria Unmasked: Arts of the Benue River Valley at the Cantor Arts Center

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May
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“Central Nigeria Unmasked: Arts of the Benue River Valley” opens May 16 at the Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University. Presenting more than 150 objects drawn from international collections, the exhibition gives a comprehensive view of the arts from along the … Continue reading  

150 Recent Works by Chinese Artist Xu Jiang in New Exhibition

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May
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The exhibition has been jointly developed by the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, the National Art Museum of China and the China Academy of Art Hangzhou. With more than 150 paintings and works on paper as well as two monumental sculptures, the … Continue reading  

Marc Quinn Opens Major Exhibition at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

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May
2012
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A major exhibition of works by Marc Quinn has gone on show at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco from 12 May to 15 October 2012. “The Littoral Zone” exhibition includes Sculptures, paintings and installations by the artist which arel being … Continue reading  

Surrealist Masterpiece to be Offered at Christie’s Latin American Sale

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May
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Roberto Matta was an influential figure in the New York art world of the early 1940s. Energetic and charismatic, he was able to translate European surrealism to a generation of young American artists in a way that would galvanize them … Continue reading  

Czech Art Nouveau Gem by Alfons Mucha on view at National Gallery in Prague

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Alfons Mucha (1860–1939) was the most famous Czech modern artist. He attained international fame in Paris at the turn of the 20th century for his original Secessionist decorative art. He saw his own purpose in life, however, in a project … Continue reading