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Why Asian Art Pt 4. (Final)….an overview.
The art of Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar A discussion of the contemporary art scene from this part of the world is simply broken up into the established markets, such as Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia and the emerging markets of Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos. It is probably best to start here with the […]
Gagosian Gallery unveil Damien Hirst’s ‘Saint Bartholomew, Exquisite Pain’, first time in London; Sycamore Ancient Arts sell £1m Egyptian Statue; and the Lockheed Lounger – sold instantly…Masterpiece London 2012 update
Dealers from the world over, collectively selling £1 billion of art, antiques and design under one roof at Masterpiece London, are confident that the third year, which has brought together more exhibitors than ever before, will be a resounding success. A remarkable wealth of Egyptian artefacts can be seen at this year’s fair, demonstrating a […]
Last chance to see Doris Salcedo at White Cube
June 28, 2012 by orioncontemporary
Whatever I thought of Doris Salcedo’s Shibboleth at Tate Modern, it is certainly the most enduring of the Turbine Hall installations. Enduring because traces of it remain in the Turbine Hall and one can still walk down the scar that people once hopped across or tripped into if they weren’t looking where they were walking. […]
Artnet Magazine Will Cease Publication, Ending 16-Year Run
Artnet magazine, an online publication that has served as the journalistic arm of the German-based tech company by that name, will cease publication today, after 16 years as a leading voice in the field of arts journalism. The news comes on the heels of Hans Neuendorf’s decision to resign after 17 years as the company’s […]
Elliot and Andrés report from Masterpiece 2012
Entering the fair at 10am today ahead of the preview proved to be very useful indeed. The fair started getting really quite busy almost as soon as it opened the doors to invited guests. The buzz in the aisles made navigation of the fair a little more tricky. There is something not quite right with the […]
Mark Ossowski – Gilding the lily on Pimlico Road
The first Pimlico Road – Art & Antiques - Connoisseur & Collectors evening took place last night and was generally considered to be a great success. Some of you may be saying “Whadya mean ‘first’ – Pimlico Road has a Summer street party every year”, and it’s true, dear reader, we do; but between you, me, and t’internet […]
Michael Kanyuchi – Looking glasses
There is one art-form that has recently gained mainstream recognition. Until recently it was regarded as a public eyesore . This is the art-from of Graffiti Art – which started to emerge in the 1970s. It started off as a form of protest art in U.S.A. inner cities Underprivileged youths in America used graffiti art […]
The Diamond Queen and Hip Hop at the Bloomsbury Art Fair
This summer the Bloomsbury Art Fair offers the public an unparalleled opportunity to buy and enjoy great works of art at an event that celebrates the talents of many established, as well as emerging, contemporary artists. The line-up of artists and galleries who will be exhibiting at this year’s event has been now been selected […]
Francoise Murat – Art in the garden Pt 2 – Don’t let that sculpture fly away…
Art in the garden – Don’t let that sculpture fly away ‘Broadside’ by Rick Kirby (Mild Steel) Image courtesy of The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden- photographer Vikki Leedham Yes believe me it does happen! A client of mine found that an art work can have a mind of its own and decamp to the other side of the […]
June 30, 2012 by Editors
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