Sotheby’s confirmed that a colossal bronze spider sculpture has smashed the auction record for any work by a female sculptor. The towering “Spider” creation of Louise Bourgeois, which measures over 10 feet in height and spans more than 18 feet, fetched a…
An 18th-century royal weapon, once belonging to Tipu Sultan – a significant ruler in southern India’s history, was sold for a whopping £14 million ($17.4 million) at a London auction. Bonhams, the auction house, announced that the sale price shattered all estimates…
A statue depicting a seated Black woman by American artist Tschabalala Self was the victim of vandalism on May 15 but found restoration assistance from hundreds of people. The ten-foot-tall bronze piece, “Seated,” was created in 2022. It was temporarily displayed outside…
Over the past twenty years, Yue Minjun’s self-portraits, typically frozen in animated laughter, have become a defining emblem of modern Chinese art. These pink-hued caricatures, depicting characters from various societal roles, including military figures, have shattered auction records and earned international acclaim,…
The controversial British art dealer, Robin Symes, has relinquished 750 stolen archaeological assets, which have now been returned to Italy following a prolonged battle for their repatriation, according to a statement from the Carabinieri art police on Wednesday. These artifacts, valued at…
The kick-off of the Nada New York fair was buzzing with artistic energy as numerous artists populated the gallery spaces to discuss their pieces. Among the crowd was Philadelphia’s own Kambel Smith, a sculptor known for his large-scale installations featuring cardboard renditions…
An exceptionally rare Patek Philippe wristwatch, once in possession of the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty in China, sold for a staggering HK$49 million ($6.2 million) at a Hong Kong auction, setting a new record. The watch was purchased over the…
Details of the collaborative process behind Prince Harry’s record-breaking memoir, “Spare,” have been unveiled by the book’s ghostwriter. Their journey together allowed the Duke of Sussex to openly communicate his experiences to the public, a source of joy for the prince. Earlier…
Elizabeth Siddal might be a name you’re unfamiliar with, yet the iconic 19th-century paintings she posed for are likely embedded in your cultural memory. Siddal is immortalized in portrayals of tragic scenes, whether she’s Ophelia submerging in a flower-adorned riverbank or Dante…
When the participants for the esteemed Cannes Film Festival were disclosed, several well-known directors such as Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, and Todd Haynes, along with Cannes veterans like Hirokazu Kore-eda, Ken Loach and Nuri Bilge Ceylan, were revealed. Yet, towards the end…