Is TEFAF New York A Success?
That depends on how you measure success. There was a lot of doubt and even some worry that TEFAF, the world’s best art fair, would not be able to make a go of it here … read more
AJBlog: Real Clear ArtsPublished 2018-05-05
Weekend Listening Tip: Ellington’s “Such Sweet Thunder”
Following up on our April 24 remembrance of Duke Ellington’s 70thbirthday party at the White House, Jim Wilke has prepared a special Ellington broadcast on his Jazz Northwest. Here is part of … read more
AJBlog: RiffTidesPublished 2018-05-04
Two Takes on How Christie’s Won the Rockefeller Consignment (plus: CultureGrrl’s Video Tour)
How did Christie’s manage to best Sotheby’s in landing the hotly contested, monumental David Rockefeller consignment? That trove goes on the block next week, led by this waif, who carries the sales’ heftiest presale estimate … read more
AJBlog: CultureGrrlPublished 2018-05-04
Replay: Jack Benny appears on The Lawrence Welk Show
Jack Benny appears as a guest on an undated 1971 episode of The Lawrence Welk Show: (This is the latest in a series of arts- and history-related videos that appear in this space each … read more
AJBlog: About Last NightPublished 2018-05-04