Former Banker David Schrader Leads Sotheby’s in Unlikely Private Sale Successes
When you picture someone to head the private sales division of a world-famous art auction house, a former banker is probably not the first person
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Looks to Become Part of Society Rather Than a Box of Society’s Memories
Few museums have been as eagerly anticipated as the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Built over a sprawling and strategically-placed complex, the Lucas is looking
Archaeologists Unearth Two New Bodies in Pompeii
Archaeologists studying the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have unearthed two new remains. Amidst the ashes from the ancient eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the stories
Samsung Enters the World of Art-Crime Sleuths With Exhibit Displaying Stolen Masterpieces
Samsung is not just about phones and dishwashers. The tech company has now partnered with an art crime expert for an online exhibit featuring stolen
Sotheby’s Teams Up With Boundary-Pushing Fai Khadra For ‘Contemporary Curated’ Auction
Sotheby’s has announced plans to collaborate with Fai Khadra for it’s November auction. Ever an art enthusiast and collector, the boundary-pushing Khadra provides the perfect
Arrests Made in Captivating $1.2B Dresden Jewel Theft
Almost one year exactly after a stunning sum of jewels were stolen from a collection of Baroque royal jewels in Dresden, Germany, three arrests have
The Met’s Museum Board Will Have Two Leaders For the First Time
It’s been a year of firsts across the world. Some good, some not so good. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is adding two firsts to
Sotheby’s Sued by New York Attorney General For Aiding in Tax Fraud
Sotheby’s in New York is facing a lawsuit from the state Attorney General. The world-famous art hub is facing accusations that it helped a wealthy
Jean-Michel Basquiat: a Great American Artist Whose Legacy Is Finding New Life On a Basketball Court
One of America’s greatest and most unique artists is Jean-Michel Basquiat. With one of the most distinctive and unique styles, Basquiat left behind a legacy
Man Brings Banksy Street Stencil to ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Expecting Praise; Receives Scolding
A man looking to cash in on what he claimed as an original Banksy stencil was instead delivered a lecture. The man left Antiques Roadshow