LONDON — Tate Britain will open the largest and most comprehensive retrospective of the work of Paula Rego on July 7, running through October 24. An uncompromising artist of extraordinary imaginative power, Rego (1935-) has redefined figurative art and revolutionized the way in which women are represented. Continue reading
Belgium shows restored masterpiece but stolen panel rankles
GHENT, Belgium (AP) — Look closely, and one panel of the brilliantly restored lower half of the Ghent Altarpiece still has old varnish, right next to the vivid coloring that has come to life again in one of the most iconic works of Western art. Continue reading
Hindman’s Springborn contemporary craft collection tops $560K
CHICAGO – Hindman Auctions’ Springborn Collection of Contemporary Craft sale on March 23 realized over $560,000, exceeding its pre-sale estimate. Absentee and live online bidding was provided by LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading
Antique globes put a new spin on our world view
At its most basic, a globe is a carefully designed and printed map that’s been glued to a ball and installed in a decorative display stand. Creating the map is the hardest part, because it’s a two-dimensional object that must approximate a three-dimensional world. Continue reading