Portrait of the Week: Anno Domini, 1500
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 consider one of the most important self-portraits ever created.
Two-for-One with Fine Art Connoisseur
The United Kingdom’s largest and most established art and antiques fair is about to kick off, June 26 at London’s iconic Kensington Olympia Exhibition Center. What could be better? How about getting two tickets for the price of one?
The Wrong Century Is Right
Thoughtful questions abound during a three-night-only exhibition featuring incredible oils by a Toronto-based painter. It’s centered on themes of farming and labor — but will you discover an opportunity for personal growth?
Changing Hands
A major art gallery has itself a new owner, who has pledged to follow the established traditions of the space’s two former owners. Details here!
A Legend Bids Farewell
Freeman’s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has sadly announced the passing of the auction house’s chairman, Samuel “Beau” M. Freeman II.
Coming Home
A stunning marble sculpture of an enthroned Zeus circa 100 BCE is — after 25 years — heading to a new home after this world-renowned institution reached an agreement with Italian officials.
At Last, IX Gallery
After a long delay, IX Gallery has finally opened its doors with a spectacular display of more than 100 works of art representing 50 talented artists. It’s a space dedicated to imaginative realism; find out here who’s featured and where.
Who Was England’s Michelangelo?
That question is being answered this summer with an unprecedented exhibition of the most important masterpieces by this celebrated Victorian painter. Who was he?
American Millennial Dreams
Themes of youth, beauty, strength, and the aging of the body are all explored during a solo exhibition of paintings by Sherri Wolfgang. Wolfgang showcases two complete series of figurative works, steeped in tradition and technical expertise.
Landscape as Visual Poetry
Lyons Wier Gallery in New York City is currently showcasing a dynamic range of landscapes that explore — among other themes — visual dynamics.