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Discovering the Dürer Cipher : The Dogs of Dürer…By Elizabeth Garner
Everyone loves dogs. And so did Albrecht Dürer. More than likely, Dürer included dogs in his prints because they were an integral part of medieval society as hunters and companions, and thus had the same marketing appeal as they do today. But is it possible that the dogs of Dürer illustrated secret messages? Let’s take […]
I like Sir Clive Sinclair’s approach…
At least I admire the approach the inventor of the ZX range of home computers – in an age where a computer with the capacity of today’s smartphone would have taken up three continents- had in designing said home computers. It is said that, in his design concept, Sir Clive would brush up on the […]
2013 Review of the Resale Royalty Scheme, a response to the Australian Government’s call for submissions…By John R. Walker
Editors Note: The below is John R. Walker’s response to the Australian Government’s call for submissions as part of their Post Implementation Review of the ARR scheme. The Australian Government will be dissolved in the first week of August, therefore, it is unlikely that the review process will be completed before caretaker mode, an election […]
Mr. Auction Vendetta
I’ve been characterized by names (both good, and bad), but now I have been “recognized” by colleagues for my observations and opinions on how the auction process works in the art and antiques industry. Perhaps I should also have the additional titles of Mr. Antiques Show Vendetta and Mr. Dealer Vendetta. My criticism and comments […]
$33.8 Million Dollar Persian Carpet – Live Footage from the Auction Floor…
With thanks to Omri Shwartz of www.nazmiyalantiquerugs.com for sending us in this live footage from the auction floor.
Design Miami/Basel — Abramovich, Soviet-era furniture, polar bear sofas, and Italian resin furniture
The eigth edition of Design Miami/Basel (June 11-16) confirmed its position as the leading venue for design in Europe this week gathering about 50 prominent galleries from 13 countries. By the end of the first public day sales were strong, with many galleries reporting satisfactory results. The priciest item to sell (as far as we […]
Bill Viola’s ‘Lifespans, 2012′ unveiled at Masterpiece 2013
The London gallery Blain|Southern will premiere a new work by the renowned video artist Bill Viola at this year’s Masterpiece London. Entitled ‘Lifespans, 2012’ (edition of 5 plus 2 APS), the high-definition video is presented on plasma display and mounted vertically on the wall, dimensions 155.5 x 92.5 x 12.7 cm. This is the first time […]
Here, there and everywhere…by Chloé Nelkin
A few days after a Berlin Gallery Weekend, I was woken up in the very early hours to head over to France for the Bank Holiday weekend. I’ve always wanted to visit Giverny and, as it was only an hour off route (heaven forbid that I could just relax and enjoy French wine and […]
Pragmatism and World Peace…By Clinton Howell
“Do you dream?” I asked my chair the other morning. “I am a chair, what would I dream about? Chairs don’t dream. We also don’t sleep.” “Yes, and I didn’t think they talked until you started talking. Why wouldn’t you dream?” “The only thing I would dream about is being in an environment that had […]
June 16, 2013 by Editors
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