LONDON – A major new exhibition opening May 2 at Tate Modern will reveal the intertwined stories of photography and abstract art. “Shape of Light: 100 Years of Photography and Abstract Art” will be the first show of this scale to explore photography in relation to the development of abstraction, from the early experiments of the 1910s to the digital innovations of the 21st century. Featuring over 300 works by more than 100 artists, the exhibition will explore the history of abstract photography side-by-side with iconic paintings and sculptures.
George Washington-signed volume hits $138K at auction
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A book signed by George Washington that made its way from the Founding Father’s personal library to a now-deceased Tennessee man has sold for $138,000 at an auction.
Portrait slashed by suffragette in 1914 to go on view
LONDON – A portrait slashed by a suffragette in the National Portrait Gallery will go back on display there for the first time in over 20 years. A photograph showing the damage will be included for the first time in a complementary display devoted to the suffrage movement that inspired the attack in July 1914. The portrait of one of the gallery’s founders, Thomas Carlyle, by Sir John Everett Millais, goes on display as part of the gallery’s year-long “Rebel Women” season to coincide with the new display “Votes for Women” opening Jan. 29.
Foremost names in design grace Nova Ars lineup Feb. 8
ASTI, Italy – Famous names in Italian design are featured in a Nova Ars online auction on Feb. 8. Highlights range from a Venini glass chandelier to a Pierre Cardin table with four chairs. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Group aims to bring international art museum to Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) – The wonders of Spain, the majesty of Russia and some of the greatest works of art from throughout the world may soon have a home in Vicksburg.
Arrest in burglary, vandalism of California Route 66 Museum
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (AP) _ Authorities say surveillance footage has led to the arrest of a suspect in the burglary and vandalism at the California Route 66 Museum.
From hole to whole: Museum staff restores damaged Corvette
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) – As a teenager some 30 years ago, Daniel Decker started the journey that led to him playing the primary role in restoring a 1962 Corvette that soon will have a place of prominence at Bowling Green’s National Corvette Museum.
Kaminski Auctions features designer’s collection Feb. 3-4
BEVERLY, Mass. – Kaminski Auctions’ Feb. 3-4 auction will feature decorative furnishings from the personal collection of Hilary Grinker Musser. Musser is best known for her outstanding interior design firm, Hilary Musser Interior Design LLC, in Palm Beach, Fla. Formerly located in Philadelphia and Nantucket, Mass., Musser’s work has featured in House Beautiful and Home and Garden Nantucket magazines as well as gracing the cover of Country Living magazine. Her clientele extends from Main Line Philadelphia homes to Nantucket and Palm Beach as well as St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Rockford team featured in ‘A League of Their Own’ turns 75
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – The northern Illinois city that had its women’s baseball team immortalized in the film A League of Their Own is celebrating the team’s 75th anniversary.
Meteorite hunters find first fragments of Michigan meteor
DETROIT (AP) – Meteorite hunters who flocked to Detroit from across the U.S. after a meteor exploded are finding the fragments.