Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Amin Jaffer: Curator of the Al Thani Collection
The delights of the fabulous collection of Sheikh Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Thani, cousin of the Emir of Qatar, are now on display for the next 20 years in the…
Published on December 2, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Cartier, Lord of the Ring
All eyes were on this Art Deco creation: an extremely refined piece of jewelry made by the New York branch around 1925.
Published on December 1, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Art Market Overview: Historic Sales in New York
Between them, Sotheby's, Christie's and Phillips set ten records between November 9 and 18, 2021.
Published on December 1, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Childhood Personified by Camille Claudel
Camille Claudel made this emotional portrait just after losing her child and renouncing motherhood.
Published on September 27, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
A Treasure of Gold Coins Found in Brittany
In 2019, a couple and three stonemasons found a trove of coins dating from the reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV. This wonderful discovery will soon be coming to…
Published on September 26, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
A is for Azulejos
Unlike what might be commonly thought, azulejos take their name not from their traditional blue color but from the Arabic al zulaydj, meaning a small enameled polished stone intended to…
Published on September 25, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
A Louis XV Provence Style Chest of Draw Sparks Interest
On August 4th, a Louis XV Provencal chest of drawers went up for sale with the Ivoire Nîmes auction house. A fine example of 18th-century furniture, it features a strongly
Published on September 24, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Restitution: Amsterdam’s Example
In the Netherlands, the restitution by the Stedelijk Museum of a Kandinsky landscape signals a reversal of policy towards the victims of the Nazi regime.
Published on September 23, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
The Hôtel Drouot Reopens for the Season with the “Oeuvres Choisies”
The opening of the Drouot season is marked by "Oeuvres Choisies", on view from September 21 – 23 in Room 9, a particularly sumptuous selection of aristocratic finery as well…
Published on September 22, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Collecting Art: Morozov and the Russian Art Connoisseurs
On display at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris this fall, the Morozov collection is one of most remarkable, yet not the only one of its kind: the collection is…
Published on September 22, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Against All Odds, Art Basel Will Take Place
Following Art Paris, Photo London and the Armory Show, it is Art Basel’s turn to return to the fray from September 23 - 26.
Published on September 21, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Art Market Overview: Adrian Ghenie Rocks the Salerooms
Ten years after his first work was sold at auction, Romanian artist Adrian Ghenie (1977) is rising to the top of the contemporary art market.
Published on September 20, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
M is for Mother-of-Pearl
In the sixth century, its iridescent nuances were already enlivening the mosaics at Ravenna’s Basilica of Saint Apollonia. Fragile and long inimitable, mother-of-pearl, also known as nacre, was used as…
Published on September 19, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Binoche et Giquello Present a Giant Triceratops Called Big John
Thrusting out its emblematic skirted skull and sharp horns, this fearsomeTriceratops is coming to Paris, where its unusual size is sure to cause a stir.
Published on September 18, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
An International Rare Book Fair: Beautiful Books on the Champ-de-Mars, in Paris
In association with objets d’art experts, the 33rd Paris Rare Book Fair promises to whet our curiosity—a welcome antidote to the ongoing health crisis.
Published on September 17, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Nazy Vassegh: Reinventing the Traditional Art Fair with Eye of the Collector
We spoke to Nazy Vassegh in advance of the opening of the inaugural Eye of the Collector at the historic Two Temple Place in the middle of London. From auction…
Published on September 16, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Chanel in the Age of Art Deco
The famous French luxury brand returns to its classics, with a jewelry collection inspired by the year 1932.
Published on September 15, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
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Art Paris Is First In Line
Art Paris is opening the art fair season in France, attracting a rising number of galleries.
Published on September 8, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Rethinking Art History with Rembrandt Specialist Ernst van de Wetering
Ernst van de Wetering’s death at 83 is one piece of sad news in a summer that unfortunately had many.
Published on September 7, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Parcours des Mondes Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary in Paris
An open-air art fair dedicated to Non-Western arts, which has become a major event since its creation in 2002, Parcours des Mondes is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and is as…
Published on September 6, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Paris: A September Jammed Packed with Art Fairs and Shows
September will be packed with an unprecedented concentration of fairs and shows, starting with Art Basel, whose parent event has been postponed until late September. Paris is no exception.
Published on September 3, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Camille Morineau: Promoting Women Artists of the 20th Century
Curating the groundbreaking “elles@centrepompidou” in 2009-11, featuring works by women artists from the Centre Pompidou collection, Camille Morineau, the President of AWARE (Archives of Women Artists, Research and Exhibitions), continues…
Published on September 2, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
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Art Market Overview: The Hong Kong Model Takes Off
An Artprice report says that Hong Kong’s art market may have a record-breaking semester.
Published on September 1, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Gardens at Giverny, from Monet to Bonnard
Composed, like a huge bouquet of about a hundred paintings, drawings, prints and photographs by Impressionist and Nabi artists, the show is a refreshing, inspiring evocation rather than a discourse…
Published on August 31, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Monumental Sculptures from the Lalanne Couple
While the Château de Versailles hosts "Les Lalanne à Trianon," an exhibition presented in partnership with the Galerie Mitterand, running through October 10, the Osenat auction house is unveiling three…
Published on August 30, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
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Design: The Return of Rattan
Rattan is everywhere, from the pages of fashion magazines to major retailers. How about trying the vintage version?
Published on July 29, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
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In the Crosshairs: Luma Arles Cultural Center
There is nothing quite like the Arles cultural center, an offshoot of the Zurich-based foundation created by philanthropist Maja Hoffmann. Its emblem is the tower designed by Frank Gehry, which…
Published on July 28, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Monnoyer and the Love of Flowers During the Reign of Louis XIV
Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer was the leading flower painter during the Louis XIV period. Profusion and diversity reign over his charming Baroque compositions.
Published on July 27, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
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In Arles, Vincent van Gogh’s Late Paintings Are Reimagined by Laura Owens
At the Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles, the American artist Laura Owens has created an immersive environment that showcases seven works by Vincent van Gogh made at the end of…
Published on July 26, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
The Château de Trévarez: A Magnificent Soul
In the heart of Finistère, in Brittany, the Château de Trévarez is a fine reminder of the Belle Époque, though one scarred by World War II. Built by French politician…
Published on July 15, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
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Director of the Rencontres de la Photo d’Arles, Christoph Wiesner, Seeks a Mix of Renewal and Loyalty
The new director of the Rencontres Internationales de la Photo d'Arles is focusing his first edition on highly topical subjects including questions of identity, with the accent on a multifaceted…
Published on July 14, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Market: France Salvages Something from 2020
France has done fairly well despite the global decline in public sales. In its assessment, the Conseil des Ventes (French Sales Council) focuses on the positive side—but also on the…
Published on July 13, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
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Art Market Overview: Peter Doig
Scottish superstar Peter Doig placed 75th in Art Price 2020’s overall rankings. His prices have remained stable despite Covid.
Published on July 12, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Go Monaco! MAW and Artmonte-Carlo Coincide
Originally set for April 30 to May 3, Monaco Art Week (MAW) is taking place from July 13 to 18, overlapping with artmonte-carlo, which will be at the Grimaldi Forum…
Published on July 11, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
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When Glass Becomes Sculpture
Carved from rock crystal, this shell-shaped cup with a bird on the handle illustrates the art of glassmaking in the 16th century: a technique in which the Italians excelled.
Published on July 10, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
On the Road with André Becker’s Carriage Collection
The auction of André Becker’s carriage collection is a major event in a highly specialized market.
Published on July 9, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Mementos of the Yusupovs: A Major Dynasty of Collectors
This final sale features a hundred paintings, objet d'art, photographs, books and furniture from the Parisian home of Prince Felix and his wife Irina.
Published on July 4, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Denis Gardarin: Creating Opportunities for Women Artists and Collectors in the Arts
Leading Goodman Gallery’s first US venture in East Hampton, New York, Denis Gardarin gives us an insight into his rich career, passion for working with artists, and creating gender parity…
Published on July 3, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
The Bernard De Leye Collection: The Quest for the Exceptional
“Objects do not belong to you,” says Bernard De Leye. “They are just passing through.” The time has come for the Belgian antique dealer and former BRAFA president to pass…
Published on July 2, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
The Mediterranean Sea by Gustave Le Gray
A group of beautiful old photographs from an estate in Touraine, one of the traditional departments of France, will be auctioned off, starting with proofs by Gustave Le Gray.
Published on July 1, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
François Morellet: Off Walls of a Psychoanalyst
Several works from a therapist’s collection in Angers, France, trace French artist François Morellet’s development.
Published on June 30, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
The Salon du Dessin Returns to Paris
One of the art world’s leading events is making an eagerly awaited comeback and celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Palais Brongniart.
Published on June 29, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
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The Torlonia Collection’s Marbles Unveiled in Rome
This large private collection of marbles from antiquity amassed during the 19th century includes outstanding pieces, some of which were reproduced by Raphael.
Published on June 29, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
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The Heart of French Cabinetmaking During the Ancien Régime with Boulle and Roussel
Among the furniture in René Simeoni's collection, three top names in French furniture stand out: André-Charles Boulle, Bernard II Van Riesenburgh and Pierre Roussel.
Published on June 28, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
A Lalanne Rabbit Hops to Success
Modern and natural works were the core of this sale devoted to Claude Lalanne, Raoul Dufy and Jean-Michel Atlan.
Published on June 27, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
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Art Market Overview: Julie Mehretu is Back
Ethiopian-born American painter Julie Mehretu has made a noteworthy return to the auction room.
Published on June 26, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Valérie Guillaume: Head of the Newly-Renovated Musée Carnavalet
Paris's oldest museum has reopened in a completely refurbished building, where the collections are now strikingly set off. For its director, both everything and nothing has changed at the Carnavalet.
Published on June 25, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Surrealism’s Trailblazing Women
Their lives were bold and eventful, their travels extraordinary, their sexuality daring. Many of them wholeheartedly embraced the movement. La Gazette profiles three of these often-unsung women artists.
Published on June 24, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
Bourgogne Tribal Show: Far from the Teeming Crowds
The fifth edition of the Bourgogne Tribal Show will take place from June 24 to 27 in Besanceuil, near Cluny in Saône-et-Loire.
Published on June 23, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
Art & Art Market
An Art Nouveau Ode to Nature by Alphonse Debain
Impressive for its decoration in the purest Art Nouveau vein, this vermeil teapot is the work of Alphonse Debain.
Published on June 22, 2021
By Nicky Griggs
