Claude Howell (American/North Carolina, 1915-1997), Triptych: Beach Pier, 1971, signed bottom right of panel C, "Claud Howell", acrylic, each 51 x 51 ins. (framed) ($40/60,000).
ASHEVILLE, NC.-Brunk Auctions’ April 22 auction will feature 225 lots of modern art, furniture, and jewelry under the banner “Form and Vision”. The auction’s title references the throughline of shape, structure, craftsmanship, and purpose-driven creativity behind each lot in the sale, which is interwoven with furniture and fine art in conversation with jewelry. On April 23, the focus will be on Photography and Native American, and the day will conclude with an Emporium auction. Heading the modern art selection is the collection of John Charles Walker (j.Charles) and John Brett Buchanan, which reflects five decades of influence in design education and contemporary art. Both are professors emeritus from Kent State University, where j.Charles was hired in 1964 to establish the university’s first graphic design program. Over 38 years, he built it into a nationally respected discipline ... More
Unknown Author, María Luisa de la Riva in her Paris studio. Gelatin silver print, c. 1900. Acquired in 2024. HF-7835
MADRID.- The Museo del Prado has opened a new exhibition that turns the lens toward artists themselves, revealing how photography transformed not only how they were seen, but how they chose to present their world. Titled “The artist’s universe before the camera,” the exhibition offers a compelling journey through the second half of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century—an era when photography was rapidly reshaping artistic identity. Rather than focusing solely on finished artworks, the show brings visitors behind the scenes. Through portraits, studio views, and process images, it reveals artists at work, at rest, and in moments of self-reflection—capturing a more intimate and human side of artistic creation. When photography emerged in the 19th century, it offered something entirely new: the ability to capture reality with striking precision. Artists quickly embraced it. They posed for portraits—alone or alongside peers—documented their st ... More
Large, ‘Untitled’ (Teasing Buns) multi-colored vessel by Stephen Rolfe Powell (American, 1951-2019), from the ‘Teasers’ series, 44 inches tall by 24 inches wide. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.- An online-only Fine Artwork, Sculpture & Decorative Arts auction bursting with around 700 quality lots – some of them pulled from a large and important estate in Manalapan, Florida – will be held on Saturday, April 25th, by Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery, starting at 1pm Eastern Time. Phone and absentee bids will also be accepted. “The fine artwork category includes a great collection of modern art, originals and a variety of prints from notable galleries,” said Scott Cieckiewicz of Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery. “Art glass features some of the largest Daum pate-de-verre pieces we’ve ever seen, as well as a well-rounded collection of Lalique crystal. Many of the glass pieces include the original boxes.” Cieckiewicz added there are also bronze, steel and acrylic sculptures up for bid, all by notable artists. An example is lot #6, an iron freeform sculpture on a travertine stone base by Argentine sculptor ... More
A 1955 portrait of Jasper Johns in his New York studio by Robert Rauschenberg realized $2,375, documenting a pivotal moment in postwar American art and the close creative dialogue between the two artists.
DALLAS, TX.- Heritage Auctions’ April 8 Artists at Work: Photographs from the Collection of Milton Esterow Showcase Auction realized $50,471, achieving an exceptional 99.99% sell-through rate and drawing participation from 331 bidders across 104 lots. The single-owner sale followed Heritage’s larger Photographs Signature® Auction and continued the momentum generated by material from the collection of Milton Esterow (1928–2025), the influential journalist and longtime publisher of ARTnews. While selections from Esterow’s collection appeared in the Signature auction, Artists at Work offered a more focused and accessible opportunity for collectors, reflecting the Showcase format’s emphasis on approachable price points. Offered entirely without reserve, the auction presented a compelling survey of 20th-century artists captured in their studios and creative environments by leading ... More
HAMBURG.- Since 2024, the exhibition and discourse series Viral Hallucinations develops a set of critical tools to archive, analyze, discuss and reflect on the current iterations of photographic and photography-mimicking images, circulating on algorithmic media. Conceived by Nadine Isabelle Henrich (Curator of the House of Photography and Head of the Center of Visual Media, Deichtorhallen Hamburg), the series develops publications and hosts workshops, lectures, exhibitions, performances, research- and world building-sessions to weave the tissue of research and conversations for the new Center of Visual Media at Deichtorhallen Hamburg, set to open its own space in Winter 2027. This third volume of the free publication series is published as part of the discourse program framing the exhibition Philip Montgomery—American Cycles at Deichtorhallen Hamburg, curated by Nadine Isabelle Henrich. The publication is available in print and online. The exhibition is expanded by an audio commentary by Oc ... More
Gertrud and Otto Natzler (1908-2007), A Very Rare and Unique Gray and Sang Tall Bottle Vase.
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.- Abell Auction Co. will present “The Natzler Estate: Masters of Modern Ceramics” on April 21, offering masterfully crafted ceramics and personal property from the historic Hollywood Hills home of two artists whose work helped define 20th century design. Live online bidding will be available to collectors worldwide starting at 9 a.m. PDT. After fleeing the Nazi annexation of Austria in 1938, Otto and Gertrud settled in Los Angeles and went on to create one of the most significant artistic collaborations in modern studio ceramics. Over decades, Gertrud became celebrated for her exquisitely thin, masterfully thrown forms, while Otto developed more than 2,000 innovative glazes through rigorous experimentation. Together, they produced more than 25,000 works, many of which are now held in major museum collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Smithsonian Institution. Featuring more than 300 lots, the auction centers on original pottery by Otto and Gertrud Natzler, alo ... More
Julie Mehretu, Ascension, Part 1 (after Coltrane), 2025-2026. Acrylic on canvas, 96 x 84 in. (243.8 x 213.4 cm)
NEW YORK, NY.- Marian Goodman Gallery is presenting its seventh solo exhibition by Julie Mehretu titled Our Days, Like a Shadow (a non-abiding hauntology), which will include new and distinct bodies of work from 2024-2026. Presented for the first time in the U.S., a prelude to this body of work was seen in the exhibition Ensemble at Palazzo Grassi in Venice in 2024, and Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory at MCA Sydney in 2024-25. The exhibition, Mehretu’s fourth solo presentation in New York, will feature a series of live performances under the direction of choreographer John Jasperse, who was invited to create a new dance work in response to Mehretu’s works. John Jasperse Projects will perform the piece, Wandering, twice daily over four consecutive evenings from 20-23 May. Referencing “our days, like a shadow” from Chronicles 29:15, and the Buddhist concept of “non-abidance,” the show’s title augurs life as a series of fleeting and transitory experiences, and exi ... More
The remarkably well-preserved stele from the Pharaoh’s reign is rich in royal iconography and religious meaning, acting as a devotional monument to assert the pharaoh’s legitimacy and close relationship with the gods.
NEW YORK, NY.- A 3,300-year-old stele dating to the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose IV (c. 1401–1391 BC), once owned by the co-founder of modern professional bodybuilding, will headline David Aaron’s presentation at TEFAF New York this May. The finely carved limestone stele depicts Pharaoh Thutmose IV wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt, while holding an ankh and the was sceptre - symbols of life and divine authority. Incised hieroglyphs record the king’s prenomen (throne name), Menkheperure, confirming the stele’s royal identity. The remarkably well-preserved stele from the Pharaoh’s reign is rich in royal iconography and religious meaning, acting as a devotional monument to assert the pharaoh’s legitimacy and close relationship with the gods. Thutmose IV, the eighth pharaoh of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, is recognised for the ... More
Pierre Bergé & Associés has built a strong reputation within the auction world.
PARIS.- A notable development is reshaping the French auction landscape as Millon Auction Group has acquired Pierre Bergé & Associés, becoming its sole shareholder and setting the stage for a new phase in the life of the Paris-based house. Founded in 2002, Pierre Bergé & Associés has built a strong reputation within the auction world, and under this new structure, it is expected to expand its reach while preserving the identity that has defined it for more than two decades. The acquisition forms part of Millon’s broader strategy to assemble a network of established European auction houses, placing Pierre Bergé & Associés alongside entities such as Galerie Moderne in Brussels and Il Ponte Casa d'Aste in Milan, both of which bring decades of experience and history to the group. Rather than absorbing the Paris house into a centralized system, Millon has chosen to maintain its autonomy, allowing it to continue operating from its historic address on Avenue Kléber, just steps from Place de l ... More
The compositions feature a rich, complex visual language, where different types of geometric abstractions, inspired by Islamic and Western traditions, meet figuration and fractal patterns, forming an unexpected continuum.
VENICE.- The Pavilion of Lebanon will present Don't Get Me Wrong, an exhibition by Nabil Nahas and curated by Nada Ghandour, for the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale Di Venezia. Located in the Arsenale, the monumental installation spans across forty-five linear meters and is composed of twenty-six acrylic-on-canvas panels. The artist explores the relationship between man, nature, and the cosmos in this immersive work, offering a visual and spiritual experience which transforms the spectacular into a vehicle for introspection. Reflecting Lebanon’s fluid and multicultural identity, the Pavilion celebrates unity in diversity and the beauty of contradictions, in line with the artistic research Nabil Nahas has been pursuing over several decades, travelling between Lebanon and the United States. Each panel rises three metres high an ... More
SONOMA, CA.- SVMA announced the upcoming Summer 2026 Exhibitions. John Paul Morabito: Dancing in the Night and Norma I. Quintana: Paradise of Memory / Paraíso de la Memoria will run from May 9 to September 6, 2026. Transdisciplinary weaver John Paul Morabito (they, them, their) is a master of improvisational handwork, transforming linen, cotton, gold-leaf threads, and beading into opulent, metaphoric weavings that bend and twist time. Each work stands as a radiant tribute to Queer life resistance and community, celebrating its bombastic, glittering glory with longing, reverence, and exuberance. “We are thrilled to bring the masterful textile and beadwork of John Paul Morabito to SVMA,” said Margie Maynard, deputy director, engagement & exhibitions. “Dancing in the Night evokes the magic and drama of dreamlike disco clubs, moving in sync with a partner to music.” Many of the works are named after hit songs by Sylvester, the African American icon of San Francisco’s g ... More
supakid, Untitled (Ricky Renuncia), 2019. Digital photograph. Courtesy of the artist.
CHICAGO, IL.- The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago shared that Dancing the Revolution: From Dancehall to Reggaetón opens April 14, 2026, and be on view through September 20, 2026. This exhibition is the first of its kind to explore and expand the visual, political, and spiritual histories of dancehall and reggaetón through contemporary art—two dynamic genres that have transcended their grassroots origins to shape global culture. From Kingston to San Juan through London, Toronto, New York City, and Panama, Dancing the Revolution positions music and dance as a revolutionary practice for collective liberation rooted in the struggle against colonial oppression. Dancehall and reggaetón are not only musical genres but cultural practices and powerful expressions of resistance and joy—reminders of the Caribbean's centuries-old traditions of dance and music as means of liberation and protest rooted in Black Atlantic history and culture. Dancing the Revolution showcases pivotal moments and themes from these ... More
NEW BRITAIN, CONN.- The New Britain Museum of American Art announced a new multi-year initiative focused on the art of Puerto Rico. Located in the heart of Connecticut, the New Britain Museum of American Art serves a region that is home to one of the largest Puerto Rican communities in the mainland U.S. per capita. As a museum dedicated to the presentation of the art of this nation, the New Britain Museum of American Art is committed to an inclusive experience that extends beyond the stories told through the traditional canon of American art. In 2026, the Museum launches a multi-year, multi-project initiative to coincide with the 250th celebration of our country’s founding, entitled Puerto Rico in Focus. The initiative will address the intersections, past and present, between the art of Puerto Rico and the U.S., in part by engaging contemporary Puerto Rican artists and exploring themes of diaspora, community, and national identity. The Museum begins the multi-year series with the exhibition The Museu ... More
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Coming to Sotheby's: More than 70 sneakers worn during Stephen Curry's unprecedented free agency period NEW YORK, NY.- On November 13th, 2025, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry announced, for the first time in his career, he was no longer tied to a specific athletic wear brand partner. With this unprecedented freedom, Curry embarked on a deliberate and highly curated journey, opting to wear a different pair of sneakers in nearly every game appearance throughout the remainder of the season. Night after night, each selection ignited its own cycle of coverage within the sports and sneaker ecosystem, dissected and debated in real time, often before the final buzzer had even sounded. His selections ranged far beyond the boundaries of basketball: • Retro Air Jordans designed for off-court wear • A tennis shoe made for Roger Federer ... More
Barcelona celebrates the legacy of fiber art pioneer Aurèlia Muñoz BARCELONA.- Today, 13 April 2026, marks the centenary of the birth of the artist Aurèlia Muñoz Ventura (Barcelona, 1926–2011). On the occasion of this anniversary and to celebrate the pioneering and visionary role of this important figure in contemporary art, MACBA is coordinating the Aurèlia Muñoz Centenary programme with the help of a constellation of cultural institutions. One of the key moments of the commemoration will be the event on 25 April at MACBA, which will bring together institutions and various organisations to present a programme of activities that extends throughout Catalonia. It will include activities in numerous cultural facilities and an international symposium, culminating with the retrospective exhibition Aurèlia Muñoz. Beings, which will open in November at MACBA. The Centenary has been declared an Official Commemoration by the Generalitat de Catalunya. Coinciding with the start of the Centenary, from 13 April three reconstructions of sculptures from the artist’s e ... More
The largest and most important collection of vintage Cartier watches ever assembled comes to auction HONG KONG.- When it comes to collecting watches, jewelry, or any manner of tasteful objets, few names shine as brightly as Cartier. A defining design house, especially during the 20th century, Cartier continues to captivate collectors across the globe, its creations – both contemporary and vintage – embodying a legacy of innovation, elegance, and enduring appeal. This year, that legacy takes center stage with The Shapes of Cartier: The Finest Vintage Grouping Ever Assembled, the largest and most comprehensive collection of vintage Cartier watches in auction history. Chronicling the history of Cartier watchmaking over the past century and encompassing important examples from Cartier Paris, London, and New York, this extraordinary group of more than 300 timepieces – unparalleled in both scope and depth – will be presented across Sotheby’s Important Watches auctions in Hong Kong, Geneva, and New York between April and December 2026. Spanning the full breadth of Cartier’s ... More
Rudyard Kipling's Naulakha Stable preserved as unique overnight rental DUMMERSTON, VT.- Vermont’s newest overnight rental property may be its most unique. Constructed in 1896 for Nobel Prize winning author Rudyard Kipling’s horses, Nip and Tuck, Naulakha Stable now offers a charming retreat for 2 guests in the former hayloft along with an authentically preserved stable and private display on Kipling’s life in Vermont below. Originally restored along with the larger Naulakha estate in the 1990s, Naulakha Stable complements the estate’s other whole house vacation rentals: Naulakha and Kipling’s Carriage House. The estate was the home of Kipling’s family and staff in the 1890s, and it was here that the Nobel Prize winner penned The Jungle Books and other acclaimed stories. The grounds feature a clay tennis court, a nearly football field length rhododendron tunnel, and expansive views. The site is operated by The Landmark Trust ... More
Empty galleries, global stage: The Wallace Collection unveils its secret wartime history LONDON.- In 1939, as Britain prepared for the impact of war, Hertford House – home of the Wallace Collection – underwent a transformation unlike any other in its history. Its world-renowned artworks were evacuated for safekeeping, its galleries emptied, and the building was briefly repurposed as a stage for exhibitions designed to galvanise public opinion and strengthen Britain’s relationships with its wartime allies. The Wallace Collection at War, a free display opening in April 2026, brings this extraordinary moment to life. Drawing extensively on newly revisited archival material, surviving catalogues, wartime records and artworks actually shown in 1942, the display will trace how Hertford House became an unlikely forum for cultural diplomacy. The display focuses on two key exhibitions held in 1942 that championed the Soviet Union after its entry into the war: Artists Aid Russia and Twenty-Five Years of Progress. Examined together, they reveal how art, information and propaga ... More
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