Each October Regent’s Park is transformed into a cultural epicentre where the best of the international art world comes together to celebrate being the best. The entire city of London seems to come alive during Frieze week, even those not directly associated...
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Tapping Into The Autumn 2012 Auction Pipeline – ArtLyst Preview
The art market has continued to grow at rates far above other investment sectors. This has created a lucrative return for the major auction houses, Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonham's and Phillips de Pury. Not only has the contemporary art market continued to remain...
John Travolta’s White Suit Comes Out Of The Closet
London - The iconic white 3-piece suit worn by John Travolta as Tony Manero on the disco dance floor in the classic 1977 film Saturday Night Fever, has been discovered in London after an international search by the Victoria and Albert Museum. It has now been confirmed...
Knoedler Willem de Kooning Owner Sues Over Authenticity
A New York millionaire has filed a law suit against the now defunct Knoedler & Company, once New Yorks oldest commercial art gallery. The litigation sights its former president, Ann Freedman with conspiracy to defraud by hard selling a fake Willem de Kooning...
Pace To Open David Chipperfield Designed London Gallery
Pace the New York based international gallery is set to open a 9,000 square foot space in London's Mayfair. Located at 6 Burlington Gardens, directly north of the Royal Academy's Burlington House, Pace’s gallery will occupy the west wing of the building, which...
Contemporary Art Auctions A Case For Recession Proof Investment
As the Summer auction and fair season winds up and galleries mount their group shows, a mainstay of the art calendar Jack Castle takes a look at the staggering results from three of the major sales rooms.The very special place in art history and unique nature of works...
£54m Mark Rothko Breaks Contemporary Art Auction Record
Before last night the price of $86.3 million, paid for Francis Bacon's 'Triptych', 1976, in 2008 was the most expensive post-war artwork ever sold at auction. But now Mark Rothko's Orange, red, yellow has been sold for $86.9 million (£53.8m). Wow. The painting...
Bill Clinton and Harrison Ford Go Under The Hammer
Christie's Green Auction, now in its third year, ends today, 19th AprilBuy a day out with Bill Clinton or a few hours on the set of the latest Harrison Ford film. All online bids must be received by todays cut off point. The online sale featuring over 100 lots, many...
Positive View Photography Charity Launches In London
The Positive View Foundation has announced its official launch with forthcoming exhibition programme. The Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation taking a unique philanthropic approach towards contemporary photography. Staging world class events and exhibitions,...
