One of the Rarest and Most Important Islamic Glass Artifacts to Appear at...
A Mamluk enamelled glass mosque lamp made for Chief of Corps Saif ad-din Sarghitmish (d.1358) Egypt or Syria, 1351-1358 AD. © Bonhams One of the rarest and most important examples of Islamic glassware...
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View ArticleArt Vancouver 2025: A Global Celebration of Contemporary Art, Returning April...
Art Vancouver | Photo by Ilianaf Art Vancouver, Western Canada’s premier contemporary art fair, is returning for its 9th edition from April 24 – 27, 2025, at the iconic Canada Place sails (Vancouver...
View ArticleIslamic Sarghitmish Lamp Sets World Record as Most Expensive Glass Artifact,...
A Mamluk enamelled glass mosque lamp made for Chief of Corps Saif ad-din Sarghitmish (d.1358) Egypt or Syria, 1351-1358 AD. © Bonhams BY ALBERT CHEN In a landmark moment for art history, a...
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Andy Warhol by Bernard Gotfryd BY MARK ANDERSON Andy Warhol’s name is synonymous with the pop art movement, yet his life was far more complex and enigmatic than his famous works might suggest. Below,...
View ArticleDuct-Taped Banana Sells for $6.2 Million vs. 6.2 Million Children Die from...
© World Art News BY JACOB MATTHEWS | Opinion A banana duct-taped to a wall has just sold for $6.2 million at Sotheby’s in New York, an event hailed by art critics as a record-breaking triumph. But as...
View ArticleFilthy Fox Auction Club Vol. III: Breaking Barriers for Emerging Artists
Paula Parole and Alexandra Hochgürtel | Founders of the Filthy Fox Auction Club © FFAC BY MARK ANDERSON The third edition of the Filthy Fox Auction Club (FFAC), held last week at The Old Church in...
View ArticleOldest Ten Commandments Tablet Shatters Auction Records, Selling for $5...
Oldest Ten Commandments Tablet © Sotheby’s BY ALBERT CHEN In a stunning moment for history and collectors alike, the oldest inscribed tablet of the Ten Commandments has achieved an extraordinary $5...
View ArticleXiaodong Ma: Tackling Social Issues Through Visual Art
© Xiaodong Ma By Greg Taylor Evans Art has the power to transcend words, evoke emotions, and ignite critical conversations. For Chicago-based artist and designer Xiaodong Ma, this transformative power...
View ArticleRare Chinese ‘Dragon’ Vase Fetches Over €1.1 Million in Paris
Rare Chinese ‘Dragon’ Vase © Bonhams BY ALBERT CHEN A dazzling piece of Chinese artistry captivated collectors and set the auction world alight at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris. A magnificent...
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