Art and Anger

A new monograph on the work of Raymond Pettibon.

Give Up His Art Trove? Nein!

The man with more than 1,400 works of art -- many thought to have been looted by the Nazis -- says he's not relinquishing them without a fight.

New Nosebleed Territory for Art Prices

The well-heeled keep bidding up major works at auction in New York.  Case in point:

The Third Reich and the World's Most Famous Painting

Hitler and his minions were notorious art world looters.  But did their booty include that girl with the enigmatic smile?

The Third Reich and "Degenerate" Art

Der Fuhrer was no fan of "modern" art, confiscating whatever he could lay his hands on. Then, he had it put on display and took it on the road.

Why?

Treasure Trove -- More

New details are emerging in the stunning discovery of looted artwork in Germany.

Treasure Trove

In the search for art looted during the Second World War, German authorities have struck it rich.

From Friendship to Feud

There's a full-on battle pitting the heirs of Alexander Calder against those of his erstwhile dealer and friend, Klaus Perls.  It ain't pretty, folks.

The Passing of a Giant

Anthony Caro, who changed the face of sculpture, has died at the age of 89.  Here is a look at his life and work.

Hot on the Trail

When artwork goes missing, Julian Radcliffe goes to work . . . and not everyone's happy about it.

Calatravail

Santiago Calatrava may be one of the world's most celebrated architects, but he's also one of the most polarizing.

Making Art In the Most Unlikely Places

It's unexpected.  It's delightful.  It's New York.

Stunning New Addition to Van Gogh Catalogue

This comes as wonderful news -- a work from Vincent's most fertile years.

Close to Home

When it comes to art, buying in your own back yard is a pretty good way to go.

New Work

Kind of Blue
Acrylic on canvas
11 x 14

Fair Game

It's no longer enough for art dealers to cool their well-shod heels in their Manhattan galleries.  These days, it's 'hit the road, Jack.'

Still the Big Apple

The coolest art scene?  Why, New York, of course.  At least, that's one view:

Follow the Money

In the rarified world of elite art collectors, no one is spreading around the millions like this woman . . . and it's a safe bet you've never heard of her.

I Wish It Would "Rain"

It's the sensation of the steamy season in New York . . . the "Rain Room" at MoMA.  Read all about it,  and decide if it's art or hype or a little of both.

The Checkered Past

Museums continue to struggle with claims made that some works were looted by the Nazis.  Here's an update:

Bloomberg's Bucks

The prospect of Michael Bloomberg leaving after years as mayor has the New York art community sweating.

The Perils of the Digital Age

It's a dilemma that could only afflict museums since the advent of the digital image.  How are they coping?

Still Fighting the War

It's been decades since the end of the Second World War, yet new claims are being made over art work confiscated by the Nazis.  Here is the latest case in point . . . from Norway.

Hanging With the Fab Four

Photographer Henry Grossman spent years with the Beatles.  Now, take a look at a collection of his work:

Print It!

David Lynch, one of the world's great and most eccentric directors, has made a tidy little film about -- of all things -- lithography.  It's only eight minutes.  Watch it.

Art In a Time of War

How does creativity wrestle with the horrors of life in the midst of a war zone?  That's the challenge confronting artists in Syria.  Here's how they're succeeding.

Arts R & D

Would you believe an arts clearinghouse . . . deep in the heart of Texas?

What's Up at the AIC?

When it comes to seeking out photographic images, could there be a place more prosaic than a city street?  Yet it's here that Irving Penn found a startlingly rich milieu.  His Underfoot exhibit is now being featured at Art Institute of Chicago.

All Hail the King

New photographs of Elvis as you've never quite seen him before.

How Far Would You Go?

Here's an interesting question -- does the theft of art always represent a purely monetary quest or can it be conceived out of deep love for the work and the artist?

Drawing on Life

What you see below is not a photograph; it's one of Kevin Okafor's astonishingly realistic graphite drawings.  As an artist who works in graphite and charcoal myself, it has never been my desire to be so painstakingly representational.  To me, that's the province of photography.  

The larger question that's been raised about Okafor's work is whether it's 'art.'  

I'm interested in your thoughts.

Order in the Court

Robert Templeton may not rank amongst The Masters, but his courtroom art has been seen by millions.  Here, in the infamous case of Black Panthers put on trial more than forty years ago, is an example of Templeton's skill in the pay of CBS News.

Now, For Something Completely Different

Decidedly NOT James Whistler's mother.

The Art of the Deal

It's a rarefied world in which only the ultra-rich can play.  But are the major New York galleries and auction houses playing fair? 

Form Without Function

Frank Gehry's been at it again, creating new and compelling forms that float and glow.  Where to see them?  The Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills.

The Perils of Portraiture

British painter Paul Elmsely has been getting pummeled in some circles for his portrait of Kate Middleton.  Naturally, the wags with Photoshop have been hard at work in the wake of the portrait's unveiling a few days ago at the National Gallery in London.

What's your take?

New Art

Adoration of the Magi
Acrylic on canvas
11 x 14 

Art on the Move

Photographer Henry Chalfant has spent a good deal of his career chronicling the street art of New York, including some of amazing subway graffiti from back in the day.  Now -- it's coming out in print form.

Getting In On the Act

If it's an art installation, why not make the audience an integral part of the show?  That's just what Ann Hamilton's done in New York.

New Art

Tree of Life
Acrylic on canvas
20 x 16

The original is available.

The Work of Art

The Last Supper is unquestionably one of the western art world's great masterpieces.  But will it ever again be viewed in the glory it was seen after Da Vinci's final brushstroke?

Doppelganger Double-Take

This would likely freak any of us out.  Has it happened to you?

Let There Be Light

From the mid-1930s to the early '70s, Italian designer Gino Sarfatti was the light of the world.

"F" Is For "Fake"

A New York gallery's in deep guano over accusations it reaped big money peddling art forgeries.

An Inside Job?

Art thieves have struck a Rotterdam museum and made off with a priceless haul.  Read all about it.

Damien, You're a Bad, Bad Boy

Damien Hirst's latest work is a gigantic bronze statue.  British critic Jonathan Jones leaves no doubt how little he thinks of it.

Fine Art -- Where You'd Least Expect It

Want to be an original Braque?  A Matisse?  Check the Costco Web site.

Rothko Defaced

It's deemed one of the worst security breaches ever at the Tate Modern.  Read all about it.

The Last Picture Show

What can we tell an alien race far across the galaxy about life on Earth?  It's a challenge confronted in a new book of photographs that will blast off into space aboard the satellite EchoStar XVI.

Oh, and there's one more thing:  there are no captions.  That does not please Werner Herzog.

Art on the Wing

There's a project in the works in Venice to adorn arguably the world's most famous pigeons.  Art -- or indulgence at the expense of animals?

Van Gogh's World

Vincent Van Gogh portrayed a world alive with vibrant color.  Now, a Japanese researcher believes he knows the reason behind Van Gogh's remarkable palette.