$100 Million Da Vinci? We’ll Soon See
Perhaps you’ve heard, perhaps not, but Christie’s Bellwether Postwar and Contemporary Evening sale in New York this November will be led by Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci. What’s the scoop?
Featured Lot: Why Choose Just One?
In this ongoing series for Fine Art Today, we take a longer look at the history and features of a soon-to-be-available artwork of note. This week I couldn’t choose just one! You’ll see why here.
An Open Reading
You’re invited to explore the genre of portraiture from a new perspective that considers the modern portrait’s social, political, and economic contexts. Featuring work from the 19th century to the present day, there’s certainly a lot here to enjoy.
How Precise Is Precise?
The renowned Rehs Contemporary Galleries in New York City is soon opening an incredible exhibition of Art Renewal Center Select works of contemporary figurative works. Don’t miss it!
Grand Opening and Awards
Just a few weeks ago, we detailed the exciting news of Wausau, Wisconsin’s newest addition: the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art. Its grand opening was hosted on October 7 with acclaimed artist Alyssa Monks, who helped announce the artists selected for the 2017 National Juried Art Exhibition.
Rounding Up Western Visions 2017
More than 1,200 people from around the world, including top contemporary and traditional wildlife artists and collectors, came to Jackson, Wyoming, to attend the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s (NMWA) 30th Annual Western Visions Show & Sale events in September. Recap, winners, and totals are here!
Publisher Invests in Art’s Future
A nonprofit publisher recently announced the first monograph to document award-winning artist Kim Keever’s dazzling work. Just as exciting are plans to donate at least 500 copies to public high school students.
Portrait of the Week: Correcting History?
In this occasional series, Fine Art Today delves into the world of portraiture, highlighting historical and contemporary examples of superb quality and skill. This week we look at one artist’s attempt to make an accurate group portrait even more so. How?
Restored Masterpieces Now on View
Friends of Florence recently announced that six seminal artworks from the Italian Renaissance — meticulously restored with their support — are currently featured in a major exhibition here.
Natural Drawing Materials, Circa 1500-1800
Harvard University’s Fogg Museum will soon be hosting a lecture and seminar surrounding the traditional use of natural graphite drawing materials by artists from the 16th to 19th centuries. Who’s their expert guest?