|
Christa TerryObserver |
Only two yellow gold examples of the Patek Philippe Ref. 2523 with the South America cloisonné enamel dial are known to exist.
Here's (almost) everything happening on the art fair circuit this April.
Over five decades, he built—and then shared—a one-of-a-kind cultural archive.
The city's best-dressed under-45s responded to this year's theme, Travel Through Time, with an unforgettable array of ensembles inspired by the highly...
Cate Blanchett led the art world in toasting the museum's 30th.
In conversation with Observer, the artist opens up about the rituals, recipes and personal history behind her quietly radical paintings of food.
Irsay, the late billionaire owner of the Indianapolis Colts, was a deeply passionate collector who over several decades assembled a museum-quality...
"A non-traditional model such as ours requires funders who understand long-term value over short-term branding, and that’s not something every...
A guest list spanning aristocracy, finance, fashion and film highlighted the event’s growing status as one of the most exclusive gatherings of Paris...
Among the A-listers in attendance were headline names from arts, entertainment, culture and media.
times’s founders—Summer Guthery, former director of Canal Projects, and curator and philanthropist Francesca Sonara—saw a unique opportunity to...
Here's everything that's happening on the art fair circuit this month.
In his debut solo exhibition at BAXTER ST, the photographer depicts intimacy, grief, fraternity and joy among men with rare candor.
"The program is more than simply a series of individual exhibitions that end once they are deinstalled; when audiences look back on the full arc of...
Inspired by the museum’s “Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time: Masterpieces from the Leiden Collection,” the evening’s design was an homage to...
Challenging boundaries between form, expression and emotion, her tactile, organic and sometimes disturbingly sensual sculptures invite deep...
Another 1896 medal sold for nearly $112,000 in 2024; exceptional examples have sold for more than $200,000.
Lam’s curatorial work sits at the intersection of art, ecology, technology and philosophy, but far from being preachy or pessimistic, her approach...
"Using A.I. as an artist is pretty much like banging creative heroin: it gets you to the best results without trying. Just instant and effortless. No...
After a pandemic-era surge, Banksy print prices have stabilized at levels appealing to both seasoned collectors and first-time buyers.
"By recreating the sensation of a pond, where ethereal creatures drift, dissolve and reappear, the installation invites viewers to slow down and...
A trio of Frederic Remington masterworks led the sale: ‘Coming to the Call,’ which set a world record at $13,285,000; ‘An Argument with the Town...
“Futurity is not a fixed horizon but a collective invitation: to envision alternate realities, to remember that neither social conflict nor...
Our guide to January's best art fairs will help you put together the perfect art itinerary.
From the launch of Refik Anadol’s DATALAND to the re-opening of Mexico City's Museo Dolores Olmedo, there's a lot to look forward to.
Art in Hong Kong is everywhere, folded into daily life, not only in museums but also in hotels, on streets, in parks and in unexpected corners.
The result is a new high watermark for design.
The value of this peerless pocket watch lies not only in its rarity but in the remarkable convergence of innovations it embodies.
This fair is a refreshing alternative, or perhaps an antidote, to the chaotic South Beach scene.
The top lot in the collectible cars sale, with a high estimate of $21 million, is a rare 1994 McLaren F1: chassis 014—one of just 64 road-spec F1s...
Here's what to buy the art enthusiast in your life.
Our guide to this month's art fairs will help you put together the perfect itinerary.
Our roundup of this month's art fairs will help you put together the perfect itinerary.
Her central mission is to build a sustainable creative ecosystem where artists’ voices remain central and audiences feel welcome.
Here, debates about whether art can change a city give way to evidence that it already does through cultural labor and shared experiences.
“To young dealers now, I’d say let passion lead you to a carefully considered business plan.”
Last week, artists, patrons and cultural leaders toasted two decades of visionary storytelling through the African Diaspora.
“If you look at the quality of the art being created here—the dynamism among artists each year—it’s inevitable that people will ask: how is it...
Honorees Alex Katz, Adam D. Weinberg and Bank of America were recognized for their profound contributions to art, scholarship and preservation.
“'Hath Ro Hunar' foregrounds the skill of the hand, insisting on recognition for all contributors to the work while challenging entrenched...
At a moment when the high end of the market is stalling, Affordable Art Fair is thriving by embracing experimentation, transparency and accessibility.
A recent collaboration between Orlando Museum of Art and eSight was inspired, in part, by the experiences of artist Kelly Joy Ladd.
The transdisciplinary artist's work challenges the idea of what poetry can be and where it belongs.
Observer’s September art fair calendar can help you put together the perfect itinerary.
Here's what's happening on the art fair circuit this August in the U.S. and beyond.
"Support for the arts without constraint on free expression is smart economic and cultural policy—and a sign of a strong democracy."
Under his leadership, the Toledo Museum of Art has become a case study in how cultural institutions can think like businesses without losing their...
Grace Hertlein’s collection is “a kaleidoscopic snapshot of the early decades of an art historical and technological phenomenon.”
"By bringing museum-quality experiences into everyday spaces, we’re helping shift perceptions of digital art to it being something everlasting and...
The gallery's annual June fête remains a rare convergence point with a precise balance of prestige and play.