Polaroid photographs: instant gratification for collectorsNEW YORK — Described as the Apple of its time, the Polaroid company gave the world instant photography. It was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1937 by Edwin Land, who hit upon the notion of using a polarizing filter in cameras to cut down on light glare, an invention that produced photographs that did not require […]
British Pop Art featured in Simpson Galleries auction Feb. 6HOUSTON – Simpson Galleries, Houston’s oldest auction house, will present an auction series featuring works from the collection of the late art historian, curator and lecturer David E. Brauer. The first auction will take place Feb. 6 and will highlight key paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture from Brauer’s collection of over 250 pieces. Bid absentee […]
The big picture: Tate examines British history paintingLONDON – “Fighting History” will celebrate the enduring significance and emotional power of British history painting through the ages. From the great, large-scale 18th century history paintings by John Singleton Copley (1738 – 1815) and Benjamin West (1738 – 1820) to 20th century and contemporary pieces by Richard Hamilton (1922 – 2011) and Jeremy Deller […]
Dreweatts & Bloomsbury art auction July 3 covers Op to PopLONDON – One of Bridget Riley’s earliest monochromatic Op art prints from the 1960s will share center stage with a unique work by Pop art’s Richard Hamilton in Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions’ Modern and Contemporary Print sale on Thursday, July 3. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. “These early works by Riley represent the start […]