“Taking advantage of artists to inspire national optimism, the Kennedy White House made art glamorous. In return, art became a crucial factor in the new Camelot. But it is hardly surprising that this aspect of the Kennedy administration is being overlooked.”
Tag: 11.21.13
Storm Shuts Down Abu Dhabi Art Fair
“The Abu Dhabi Art fair has closed on its second day due to water leaking into its main building, the sand dune-shaped pavilion that is the UAE’s legacy from the Expo 2010 Shanghai.”
More Victims Of Fake Abstract Expressionist Fakes
“The potential victims of the Knoedler gallery fakes scandal include at least two museums, several dealers and a number of prominent collectors who bought or were interested in buying Abstract Expressionist works through the gallery, most of whom have not been previously identified.”
Christie’s Evaluation Of Detroit Institute Of Art Collection To Be Delayed
The report will likely influence negotiations between emergency manager Kevyn Orr and creditors and the settlement plan Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr eventually submits in court.
Surprise Winner Of National Book Award For Fiction
“James McBride won the National Book Award on Wednesday night for The Good Lord Bird, an irreverent, sharp-eyed novel narrated by an escaped slave. … In nonfiction, George Packer won for The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America.”