Tracey Emin ‘Death Mask’ bronze acquired by National Portrait Gallery LONDON – The National Portrait Gallery has acquired Death Mask by British artist Tracey Emin. The portrait has been purchased for £67,500 with a contribution of £30,000 from the Art Fund, and further support from White Cube and the artist.
Artist Tracey Emin paints airliner for Olympic GamesLONDON (AFP) – Artist Tracey Emin unveiled Tuesday the first of nine British Airways planes specially painted to look like golden doves to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games. The exterior designs were done by artist-designer Pascal Anson, who was mentored by Emin. The first “Dove”—an Airbus A319—has been painted with gold strokes to represent […]
Jan. 16 is last day to see V&A exhibition ‘Bags: Inside Out’LONDON – Bags: Inside Out is the UK’s most comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the ultimate accessory. From designer handbags to despatch boxes, vanity cases to military rucksacks, the exhibition explores our longstanding fascination with the bag. The show opened at the V&A in fall of 202o and has been extended multiple times, but it looks set […]
George Michael art collection a big hit at London auctionLONDON – Christie’s much-anticipated auction of the art collection of George Michael has realized £9.3 million / $12.3 million / €10.8 million. Proceeds from the auction Thursday will be used to continue the late British singer and songwriter’s philanthropic work.