This week we can celebrate the official opening of a branch of the Delhi Art Gallery in Mumbai, with a show by members of the legendary Progressive Artists Group (PAG). Earlier, the gallery's exhibitions in Mumbai were held at other galleries, which ... full story
The previous record for a work by an Asian contemporary artist was a sculpture by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami that sold for $15 million in New York in 2008. The painting was sold by Swiss collectors Guy and Myriam Ullens de Schooten. They bought ... full story
On his return from the New York sales, Sotheby's Impressionist and modern painting specialist Philip Hook will unveil his latest book, a potpourri of thoughts, facts and titbits, with something to dip into at any page. ... This is the 16th year of the ... full story
The effect of all these influences is explored in the splendid new show at the Asia Society in New York, Iran Modern, the first international loan show ever staged of modern Iranian art. Diba, who is one of the curators of the exhibition, says the show ... full story
Melbourne Now was instigated by NGV director Tony Ellwood shortly after he returned from five years at the Queensland Art Gallery. Ellwood grew up in country Victoria and started his gallery career at the NGV. Returning home, he was struck by the ... full story
A painting by Australian artist Brett Whiteley sold for a record-breaking $3.9 million at an auction in Melbourne. Melbourne art dealer John Playfoo bought the work, “My Armchair”, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. It had been expected to sell ... full story
Manila Art 2013 aims to become a contemporary art fair recognized in Asia and in the world. It features various works of art from 31 artists all around the Philippines. This feature by Pat Fernandez aired on Solar Daybreak, Ocotober 28, 2013.and more »full story
Registration is now open at the Cultural Center of the Philippines for the “I Run For Art” fun run. The benefit run is slated on Nov. 24 at the CCP Complex. Race organizer John Baloloy said runners can register in the following distances: 3K at P300 ... full story
But Ibrahim, more affectionately known as Ib, was also once a young and experimental artist. At the upcoming Henry Butcher Malaysian & South-East Asian Art auction on Nov 3 at the Sime Darby Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, one of his early pieces ... full story
Though "paradise" is a common term, it has different definitions. In James Hilton's Lost Horizon it is a land tucked away in the Himalayas where the inhabitants never grow old. To New Yorkers caught up in two rush-hours a day it is sunny Florida. To ... full story
