NEW YORK, NY.- The phenomenon of the artist who drops out, whether only leaving the scene socially or actually ceasing to make work, may be as old as the scene itself, but it could be catching on. In 1967, Agnes Martin left New York for the New Mexico desert, avoiding the art world for years. … [Read more…]
NEW YORK, NY.- New York City has spawned many iconic retailers: Tiffany & Co. in jewelry; Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue in fashion; FAO Schwarz in toys. In fine wine, that retailer was Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits. The Zagat guide once said of Sherry-Lehmann, If Bacchus owned a wine store, this would be it. … [Read more…]
23 May 2023, 11:11 Former rivals Marc Bolan and David Bowie buried the hatchet on stage. But Bolan’s tragic death was only days after. Picture: ITV/Granada Television By Thomas Curtis-Horsfall When you think of glam rock, you think of these two trailblazing artists. David Bowie’s flamboyant character Ziggy Stardust gave glam rock an otherworldly edge, … [Read more…]
Absolute, DJ Paulette, Gerd Janson, Faithless’ Sister Bliss (DJ set), and many more complete the stacked bill for Secret Garden Party 2023. The popular festival situated in a picturesque 10-acre landscaped garden, bordering a river and lake, Near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, returns between July 20 and 23. The music, wellness and art extravaganza boasts headliners Underworld, … [Read more…]
Two Rembrandt paintings are headed to auction after being hidden in a private collection for nearly 200 years. The pair is expected to fetch a whopping £5 million to £8 million ($6.25-$10 million), according to auction house Christie’s, which is selling the paintings. The works of art, portraits of the artist’s relatives Jan Willemsz. van … [Read more…]