Back to the Future. New York sales a hint of things to come?
In constrained economic times, it would be unsurprising to see art buyers swinging their attention to established artists from days of yore. Sure enough, in the…
Oh, Deer. Haunch of Venison to close Berlin branch; Blain and Southern on the up and up
Well, don’t say I didn’t warn you, but it appears that Christie’s grand venture into the wonderful world of retail contemporary art via its 2007 acquisition of…
Hurty Art Market Fact #4: Contrary to popular belief, art does not always go up in value.
Prompted by a comment left by Megan (another Megan – not ‘Meaghan’ me – too many Meaghans spoil the broth) on an earlier post, I decided…
Short memory? Contextualising Aboriginal art at the National Gallery of Australia
Just read a fascinating analysis by Nigel Lendon via Iconophilia about the National Gallery of Australia’s use of images depicting the Aboriginal Memorial (pictured at left) as…
High-risk occupations: Tightrope walker. Stunt driver. Art valuer.
During the course of a discussion over a lovely long lunch at Cicciolina in St Kilda yesterday with one of my favourite art-world people, it occurred…
Rudd-y Hell! Might be time to change your link headers, Labor.
OK – not arts related. Although in my defence, I did find this whilst in search of arts things. Googling away, looking for the ALP’s arts…
A Whiteley-Wash? Questions Asked About Yet Another Significant Australian Painting
Only yesterday, the air in Sydney was filled with the fug of burning fakes. Yes – in fine Australian form, the three artworks that were determined…
Joining the Dots: The Sustainability of the Aboriginal Art Market
Yes – things have been busy. Very busy. Exhaustion and sleeplessness have kicked in. But no fungus infections as yet, I’m happy to say (note to…
Arty-Party!
Look! Sad-eyed puppy! Mea culpa. Apologies for being so slack with the posts of late. But I have good reason. Things have been very busy in the…
Obey! Shepard Fairey Plasters Hosier Lane
And so, another instalment in my series of poor-quality photos – this time taken in the rain with my phone. But, I couldn’t help myself. Until…
Art matters 