Could there be a kinder, more giving Olympic gold medalist than Greg Louganis?
“My goal is to raise enough money to name the welcome center after Ryan White …”
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Menacing? You bet, if you’re an undead revenant feeding on the vital essence of the living.
I’ve never personally staked a vampire—but if I ever have an inclination to, this looks like it might just make …
It’s for a great cause, if you can take the sticker shock.
Louis XIII has collaborated with Hermès, Puiforcat and Saint-Louis to create an exclusive blend of Louis XIII cognac, to be …
Bobby Darin drove one of the most beautiful cars ever made. And, It’s for sale.
A 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster is going to auction. It was purchased new by singer, Bobby Darin. The …
David Bowie’s art collection to hit the market in November
One hot news release for Bowie fans: David Bowie’s Personal Art Collection to be Unveiled for the First Time Important …
If you appreciate sculpture, have a few bucks and a yard, and can arrange the shipping of a ton of granite, this may be the bargain of the decade.
You’ll also need to do some site planning and ground prep, but planting a sculpture takes some effort. A famed Richard …
An RCA carbon microphone. Not all original, but one beautiful form.
At auction: DESCRIPTION: Exceptional nickel-plated art deco carbon microphone from the 1920s-30s era by General Sound Equipment. Looking straight out …
MOMA has Giacometti’s L’homme au doigt in its collection. So does the Tate. You could too.
UPDATE, 6/9/15: According to the New York Times, 2015’s buyer of Pointing Man—and Chariot in 2014—was hedge fund manager, Steven A. …
Photos from long ago and far away
I was in my teens and twenties when America’s space program was in its prime. Being a fan of both …
A piece of John Waters’ art hits the auction block
Titled, Stunt Lips, it’s No. 8 from an edition of eight pieces. Another piece from this edition is in the collection …
You’d think, of all places, the art world would be less gender focused
I’ve read several accounts of this price-setting sale of a Georgia O’Keeffe painting and they generally read like this one. From …
This may be the definitive sculpture of the 20th century
I’m not familiar with the artist, Mark Eastridge, but this is one powerful bronze sculpture. At first glance, the power of …
Halloween isn’t just for the kids
Halloween, apparently, is also for some very specific collectors with extremely deep pockets. Take this diminutive guy. Described as: Most …
Yellow Brushstroke
‘Yellow Brushstroke’, Weisman Art Award, 1991. ROY LICHTENSTEIN, AMERICAN (1923-1997). Cast bronze sculpture with patina and enamel paint; 8.70 x …
She had a fantastic voice (And, other stuff also)
Pearl Bailey was a Republican (go figure) and was appointed by President Richard Nixon as America’s “Ambassador of Love” in …
Demme won, Material Culture won, we won
I wrote a short while back about Material Culture’s weekend of auctions dedicated solely to the superb, self-taught art collection of …