Auction Houses Total $136M At Hong Kong Auctions - The Art Insider
Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips saw a cautious Hong Kong market where their combined sales brought in $136.3 million.| The Art Insider
Two climate activists defaced a Christopher Columbus painting in Madrid, Spain on the day commemorating his arrival to the Americas. On October 12, two climate activists from the group Futuro Vegetal entered the Navel Museum in Madrid. They then proceeded to throw biodegradable red paint at a painting of Christopher Columbus. The painting, First Tribute […] The post Climate Activists Deface Columbus Painting In Spain appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
The Smithsonian has finally closed the various museums under its umbrella as the US government shutdown extends to a second week. Ever since the US government went on a shutdown starting from October 1st, the fate of the various art institutions dependent on federal funding was called into question. The National Gallery of Art closed […] The post Smithsonian Organization Closes Doors As US Shutdown Continues appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
In the world of interior design, black and white paintings stand as a symbol of timeless elegance and universal style. The simplicity of this classic palette allows these works to transcend fleeting trends, making them a smart investment for any home. Whether abstract, minimalist, or figurative, black and white artworks add sophistication to a space […] The post Black and White Paintings: Timeless Elegance for Modern Interiors appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
Mega gallery Hauser & Wirth witnessed a massive 87 percent decline in its gross profits in the UK market in 2024, a recent report revealed. As per a report by Financial Times, the revenues filings by Hauser & Wirth revealed that it earned revenue of $91.4 million in 2024, less than half compared to the […] The post Hauser & Wirth See Massive Profit Drop In The UK, Revenues Halved appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
On Saturday, the National Gallery of Art indefinitely shuttered down, becoming one of the first galleries affected by the US government shutdown. On Friday, the museum released a statement saying that it will close from the next day for an indefinite period: “Beginning tomorrow, October 5, the National Gallery will be temporarily closed and all […] The post National Gallery Closes Amid US Government Shutdown appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
Sculptor Petrit Halilaj is the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Nasher Prize, becoming the youngest ever to do so. The Nasher Prize comes with a $100,000 purse, along with opportunities for programming and exhibition. It has not been announced when Halilaj will have the opportunity to be exhibited. However, the sculptor has already announced his […] The post Sculptor Petrit Halilaj Wins The 2025 Nasher Prize, $100,000 appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
Iconic gallery White Cube has named New York-based Jessie Washburne-Harris as the new global director of the gallery. Jessie Washburne-Harris would be taking up the new role after stepping down from her existing role as vice-president at Pace Gallery, which she joined in July 2021. Prior to Pace, she was a part of Gagosian, Petzel, […] The post Jessie Washburne-Harris Named Global Director Of White Cube appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
Jacob Pabst, the CEO of Artnet AG, has resigned abruptly just before the group annual general meeting. The announcement was made by Supervisory Board Chairman Pascal Decker as the meeting opened on Monday morning. Pabst, who has led Artnet since 2012, is the son of founder Hans Neuendorf. His resignation follows the expiration of his […] The post Artnet CEO Jacob Pabst Resigns appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips saw a cautious Hong Kong market where their combined sales brought in $136.3 million.| The Art Insider
In November, Phillips will be auctioning a juvenile Triceratops skeleton that could fetch up to $3.5 million. Named “Cera“, the skeleton is the first full Triceratops discovered, retaining more than two-thirds of its skeleton. It was excavated in 2016 in South Dakota and contains most of the integral skeletal parts, including limbs and the vertebral […] The post Phillips To Auction Triceratops Skeleton Est. At $3.5M appeared first on The Art Insider.| The Art Insider
The 3,000-years-old bracelet from ancient Egypt, which was stolen earlier this month, have been found to be sold and melted already.| The Art Insider
The latest mass theft aside, the British Museum has a long and controversial history; let’s take a deep dive at it.| The Art Insider
