PALM BEACH, FLA.- Collectors and institutions will soon have a rare opportunity to acquire a work that represents a milestone in American contemporary art. On November 15, 2025, Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice (2023)—the acclaimed textile flag by artist Mateo Blanco—will make its debut at Palm Beach Modern Auctions, marking the first time one of Blanco’s museum-exhibited works will be offered on the secondary market. Previously displayed at the Butler Institute of American Art in 2024, this 36½ x 54-inch handwoven textile is considered one of Blanco’s most emblematic works. Each thread symbolizes unity, resilience, and justice, reframing the American flag as a universal emblem of belonging. Crafted ... More
BOULDER, COLO.- The upcoming auction by Artemis Fine Arts in Louisville, Colorado, scheduled for 6 November 2025 (9:00 PM GMT-6), includes five compelling works by the Austrian-born American painter and art-therapy pioneer Edith Kramer. Below is a full article presenting each painting in turn, followed by commentary on Kramer’s artistic/therapeutic legacy, and thoughts for prospective bidders (or simply admirers) of her work. Edith Kramer (1916–2014) was born in Vienna, Austria, studied under Friedl Dicker (a Bauhaus graduate) in Prague, and in 1938 emigrated to the U.S. to escape the Nazi threat. She is recognized not only for her work as a painter in a social-realist mode (especially industrial and urban motifs) but also as a pioneer in the field of art therapy — emphasising the concept ... More
Front and back views of 1930s Mickey Mouse tin wind-up toy with moving mouth. Estimate: $20,000-$35,000.
YORK, PA.- Hake’s November 18-19 Premier Auction is a collectors’ choice event, offering bidders the opportunity to acquire prized pieces from nearly 1,600 lots across many dozens of categories. The multi-consignor selection includes investment-grade pop culture memorabilia in exceptionally high grades. Many items have never been available for public sale until now, having resided in private collections for decades. The anticipated top lot is a coveted Marvel X-Men #1 comic book published in September 1963 and CGC-graded a phenomenal 9.2 NM-. This issue contains the origin story and first appearance of the X-Men (Professor X, Cyclops, Iceman, Angel Beast and Marvel Girl), as well as Magneto. A key Silver Age Marvel comic, it is the product ... More
NEW YORK, NY.- Christie's 20th and 21st Century Art Departments will present New York Fall Marquee Week. This highly anticipated series of sales features exemplary works by leading icons of the 20th and 21st centuries and will take place live in Christie's historic Rockefeller Center saleroom in the heart of Manhattan. The week begins evening of Monday, November 17th with The Collection of Robert F. and Patricia G. Ross Weis, immediately followed by the 20th Century Evening Sale. Auctions continue Tuesday, November 18th, with the Impressionist and Modern Art Day and Works on Paper Sales, followed by the week's second ... More
The artist’s descendants formed the Dave the Potter Legacy Trust, LLC to represent their interests in reclaiming Drake’s legacy.
BOSTON, MASS.- The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), has reached a historic agreement with the known descendants of David Drake (also known as Dave the Potter) regarding two monumental stoneware vessels in the MFA’s collection that were made by the enslaved potter and poet. The Museum has restored ownership of both works, returning one to Drake’s family and purchasing the other back. The MFA’s decision is consistent with other resolutions it has reached for works of art that changed hands without the consent of their owners, for example during the Holocaust. In achieving this resolution, the MFA recognizes that Drake was deprived of his creations involuntarily and without compensation. This marks the first time that the Museum has resolved an ownership claim for works of art that were wrongfully taken under the conditions of slavery in the 19th-century U.S. Drake (about 1801–1870s) was enslaved in Old Edgefield, a rural area on the western edge ... More
1985 Gibson Custom Michael Schenker Flying V, photo-matched from Metallica’s 2008 Tulsa concert—still bearing splatters of birthday shaving cream, a nod to Hammett’s passion for guitar heroics and UFO/Scorpions lore. Estimate $10,000 - $15,000.
NASHVILLE, TENN.- Julien’s Auctions’ highly-anticipated “Played, Worn, & Torn” event storms back into Music City on November 20-21, set against the historic backdrop of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum inside Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. This year’s two-day spectacular features over 800 remarkable pieces tracing the flashpoint moments, studio magic, and stage-shaking glory of rock and roll’s most celebrated legends. Bidding opportunities are live now at JuliensAuctions.com. Among a treasure trove of offerings are the personal collections of U2’s Adam Clayton, Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee and Metallica’s lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett. A portion of the proceeds from these collections will benefit MusiCares®. Adding to the excitement is the Gibson Gives Guitar Collection—a spectacular lineup of instruments benefiting Gibson Gives and ... More
ZURICH.- From 31 October 2025 to 25 January 2026, the Kunsthaus Zürich presents virtuoso prints from six centuries. The Collection of Prints and Drawings at the Kunsthaus Zürich is a veritable treasure trove: many of the light-sensitive works spend just a short time in the limelight before returning to storage, where they are protected from exposure. In 2015, the Kunsthaus celebrated the 100th anniversary of its Prints and Drawings Collection with the exhibition ‘Masterpieces of Drawing’. Today, exactly ten years later, we are turning our focus to printmaking. To this day, many misunderstandings surround prints: can works of this kind actually be considered as originals? Why is there not just one copy, but many? The Kunsthaus shows that prints are a true means of artistic expression, and not just a way of reproducing pictorial ideas. The use of printing ink and the resulting play of line and surfaces and of light and dark create works of unique impact. From Albrecht Dürer and ... More
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951), Children in the Woods, 1898. Oil on canvas, 40 x 40 in. Estimate: $200,000 - $300,000.
DALLAS, TX.- Heritage Auctions' upcoming American Art Signature® Auction, taking place November 14, represents a defining step forward in the company's vision for the category. With just 49 carefully chosen lots, the sale exemplifies focus, intentionality and power — a "tiny but mighty" event that celebrates depth over scale and quality over quantity. "This sale captures the essence of what makes Heritage's approach to American Art so distinctive," says Aviva Lehmann, Heritage's Senior Vice President and Director of American Art. "Every painting in this auction has been selected for its resonance, rarity and artistic strength. By presenting fewer works, we're able to give each its rightful spotlight — and celebrate the extraordinary diversity and evolution of American creativity." The tightly edited sale spans the 19th century through early American Modernism, with highlights that range from luminous Impressionist canvases to legendary illustrators to vibrant Modernist ... More
Analia Saban, Core Memory (Fluorescent Orange), 2025. Woven acrylic paint through linen on walnut, 64 1/4 x 64 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches; 163.2 x 163.2 x 3.2 cm. Courtesy the artist and Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York.
NEW YORK, NY.- Tanya Bonakdar Gallery is presenting Flowchart, a solo exhibition of new works by Analia Saban in New York on view October 30 - December 18, 2025. Known for merging traditional art historical practices with new technology, Saban continues her exploration of textiles, painting, drawing, and sculpture through the lens of coding, memory, systems, and materiality. In Flowchart, marble sculpture, woven paintings, and hand-etched encaustic works connect the history of art and weaving to the invisible infrastructures of the digital age. At the entrance to the exhibition, the artist’s presence is marked by a black Marquina marble puffer jacket casually hanging on a hook. Referencing the material of Classical sculpture, yet carved with both the hand and the latest robotic technology, the work encapsulates a central concern in Analia Saban’s practice – the dichotomy of the artist’s hand ... More
Dr. Mitchell D. Kahan Director Emeritus and Honorary Trustee.
AKRON, OH.- The Akron Art Museum shared the news of the passing of Dr. Mitchell D. Kahan, who served as Director of the Museum from 1986 to 2013 and, following his retirement, as an Honorary Trustee of the Board. During his 26 years of leadership, Dr. Kahan reshaped the Museum and its role in the region. He guided the realization of the Museum’s landmark 2007 expansion, a bold architectural project that transformed the institution’s capacity and national visibility. Equally important, he strengthened the Museum’s collection and endowment, establishing four acquisition funds and doubling the collection during his tenure. A passionate advocate for collaboration, Dr. Kahan cultivated partnerships across Akron’s cultural landscape, helping to position the Museum as a civic hub for creativity and connection. Following his retirement, Dr. Kahan remained in touch with the Museum as an Honorary Trustee, continuing to offer thoughtful encouragement and perspective to its leadership. ... More
LAUSANNE.- Photo Elysée offers a critical reinterpretation of the photographic archives of the Lehnert & Landrock studio, which have been part of the museum's collection since 1985. Active in North Africa in the early 20th century, Rudolf Franz Lehnert (1878–1948) and Ernst Heinrich Landrock (1878–1966) constructed and disseminated an iconography of the Orient intended for a European audience, deeply marked by the colonial context of their time. The original archives are exhibited alongside contemporary works by Nouf Aljowaysir and Gloria Oyarzabal, which explore the history and legacy of colonial representations. In 1985, the museum added the archives of the Lehnert & Landrock photography studio to its collection. Founded by Rudolf Franz Lehnert (1878-1948) and Ernst Heinrich Landrock (1878-1966), the studio was active in Tunis from 1904 to 1914, then in Cairo from 1924 onwards. It specialized in producing iconography of the ... More
Jacob Hashimoto, Some truths are just not worth having, 2025, Acrylic, paper, bamboo, wood, and Dacron, 60 x 48 x 8.25 inches, 152.4 x 121.9 x 21 cm.
NEW YORK, NY.- Miles McEnery Gallery is presenting an exhibition of new work by New York-based artist Jacob Hashimoto. The artist’s third solo exhibition with the gallery is on view 30 October through 20 December 2025 at 515 West 22nd Street. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated publication featuring an essay by David Pagel. Jacob Hashimoto’s layered, kite-like structures blur the lines between sculpture and painting. In reframing the brushstroke as a modular unit, Hashimoto splinters painting’s most fundamental conventions (stroke, mark, surface) into discrete, discernible forms. Each screen-printed, paper disc oscillates between ornament and gesture, object and mark, generating fields that feel both painterly and architectural. Like cells in a living organism, these units retain their individuality (their own material, presence, and geometry) while contributing and communicating towards a larger ... More
Alberto Pitta, Cortejo Afro, 2024. Painting and silkscreen on canvas, 287,5 x 174 cm. 113.2 x 68.5 in.
NEW YORK, NY.- Nara Roesler is presenting an exhibition of two outstanding artists focusing on the diversity of the Afro-Brazilian cultural legacy: Alberto Pitta (b. 1961, Salvador, Brazil) and Elian Almeida (b. 1994, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Curated by Luis Pérez-Oramas, the show proposes two major counterpointing visual arguments bridging, on one hand, symbolic-religious Afro-Brazilian ornamental patterns on painted fabrics, signature of Alberto Pitta’s production, and, on the other hand, historical-narrative painted scenes by Elian Almeida based on Afro-Brazilian identities and anecdotes. Over the course of more than four decades, Alberto Pitta has developed a distinctive visual trajectory, characterized by a dialogue between Afro-Brazilian cultures, spirituality, and graphic experimentation. His artistic practice is directly tied to his personal history, first as the son of Ialorixá Mãe Santinha de Oyá, an important religious leader who introduced him to fabrics–initially ... More
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Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum explores intimacy amid conflict in "Parabellum" at Galerie Lelong NEW YORK, NY.- Galerie Lelong, New York, opened a solo exhibition of new paintings and drawings by Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum entitled Parabellum, marking the artist's second at the gallery. Deriving its title from the Latin adage "Si vis pacem, para bellum"-meaning "if you seek peace, prepare for war"-the exhibition unfolds as individual scenes in a broader narrative. Sunstrum depicts life during wartime through intimate, everyday moments: bathing, training, preparing. Her works underscore the disquieting persistence of routine amid conflict. By turning away from spectacle, she reveals this uneasy coexistence, highlighting the small acts of intimacy and connection that endure even under the shadow of war. As in much of Sunstrum's multidisciplinary practice, the works comprising Parabellum draw inspiration from a wide range of references across fields-including ... More
Rare 1908-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle headlines Heritage's November U.S. coins auction DALLAS, TX.- One of the highest-graded examples from the lowest mintage Saint-Gaudens With Motto issue will be thrust into the spotlight when it crosses the auction block in Heritage's Nov. 13-14 U.S. Coins Signature® Auction — an event that includes an exceptional selection of rare and high-end gold. The 1908-S Double Eagle, MS67 PCGS. CAC from The Alymaya Collection, Part III that is in play in this auction is an extraordinary numismatic prize: PCGS has awarded higher grades to just two others. "This is a spectacular coin, and one that immediately will be a strong addition to any collection," says Todd Imhof, Executive Vice President at Heritage Auctions. "Any coin from such a small mintage is exceedingly scarce, and to find one in this condition represents an extremely rare opportunity." The first two parts of the Alymaya Collection were featured in Heritage's ... More
Ragna Róbertsdóttir marks i8 Gallery's 30th anniversary with a new solo exhibition REYKJAVÍK.- i8 Gallery is presenting a solo exhibition of new work by Ragna Róbertsdóttir (b.1945, Iceland). The show will remain on view until 31 December 2025. This show is Róbertsdóttir’s fifth solo presentation at i8; her first show at the gallery, one of i8’s earliest exhibitions, opened in June 1996. Róbertsdóttir’s show also celebrates the 30th anniversary of i8 Gallery, which was established in November 1995 by Edda Jónsdóttir. Throughout her practice, Róbertsdóttir explores concepts of time, place, and materiality, with a focus on natural environments. Her reductive sculptures and installations are made using elements inherent to Iceland, such as lava rock, salt, turf, and clay. For this exhibition, Róbertsdóttir presents four installations in response to the gallery’s architecture. In the back corner of the room, a large-scale undulating landscape spans two walls. Composed ... More
Belvedere Museum reexamines Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's enigmatic "Character Heads" VIENNA.- Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736–1783) is presented as an artist at a cultural and political turning point in history. His portraits of members of the court and the aristocracy, scholars, scientists, and writers offer an insight into the social structures of his day. Furthermore, his now iconic “Character Heads,” which he started working on in 1770, are also interpreted as a phenomenon of their time. The exhibition compares Messerschmidt’s sculptures to the work of other artists with whom he has often been associated with the aim of critically questioning possible parallels and influences. General Director Stella Rollig: No other artist from the Belvedere’s collection holds equal fascination for both the public and artists in the same way as Messerschmidt. Was he a genius or an outsider? Many identities have been attributed to him through history, some of which are pure fiction. ... More
Henie Onstad Kunstsenter presents Vibrant World, the first retrospective of Tom Sandberg HØVIKODDEN.- Henie Onstad Kunstsenter opens Vibrant World, the first retrospective exhibition of photographer Tom Sandberg, on Friday, October 31. Vibrant World brings together around 100 works spanning Sandberg’s career, offering a comprehensive view of his artistic legacy and his contribution to Norwegian photography. Curated by Susanne Østby Sæther in collaboration with artist Morten Andenæs and the Tom Sandberg Foundation, the exhibition features both iconic works and lesser-known experiments with format and technique. Tom Sandberg (1953–2014) is regarded as one of Norway’s most significant and prolific photographers, internationally recognized for his atmospheric black-and-white images and his nuanced modulation of gray tones. His photography combines precision and poetry, ranging from the nearly invisible to the monumental, demonstrating ... More
Mori Art Award 2026 finalists and curator residency program participants announced TOKYO.- The Mori Contemporary Art Foundation today announced the four finalists for the Mori Art Award 2026: Katayama Mari, Koizumi Meiro, ⽬ [mé], and Yamashiro Chikako. In addition, the participants selected for the Curator Residency Program were also announced as Maria Brewinska, Imaseki Yurika, Philippe Pirotte, and Shinoda Yayoi. “The Mori Contemporary Art Foundation has launched its inaugural initiatives: the Mori Art Award 2026 and the Curator Residency Program 2026. We received nominations and applications from highly accomplished artists and curators,” said Kataoka Mami, Chair of the MoriCAF’s International Jury. “On behalf of the International Jury, I am pleased to announce the selection of four mid-career artists who pursue dynamic and outstanding practices, as well as four curators and researchers capable of promoting the value ... More
Young artists reimagine urban life at Berlin's Museum für Fotografie BERLIN.- From October 31, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the Museum für Fotografie in Berlin opens its doors to CITYLICIOUS, the 20th edition of the Seen By exhibition series. A collaboration between the Kunstbibliothek – Staatliche Museen zu Berlin and the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK), the show presents 13 emerging artists who explore the complexity, contradictions, and rhythms of city life through photography, video, and installation. Curated by Annabell Burger and Andreas Prinzing, CITYLICIOUS investigates how urban environments shape both personal identity and collective experience. The exhibition takes the city as its living, breathing subject—a space of diversity, transformation, and tension. Through their works, the young artists invite viewers to look closer at what usually goes unnoticed: the fragments, movements, and stories that make up the pulse of city life. Berlin, ... More
2026 Hood Museum exhibitions explore America's sestercentennial HANOVER, NH.- In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth, will present a slate of co-curated exhibitions that address significant moments and themes in American art and culture. Curators worked collectively to tell not one but many stories of American art and its histories entirely from the Hood Museum’s collection. Most of the galleries will be dedicated to the presentation of twelve exhibitions––including three faculty-curated teaching shows—that aim to acknowledge and expand upon the ways American art has created and shaped this country. Featured throughout the year will be new acquisitions, collection highlights, and objects never before shown. John Stomberg, Virginia Rice Kelsey 1961s Director, explains, “In recent years, the Hood Museum has taken part in ongoing dialogues to expand the ‘American art’ canon in ways ... More
Christie's New York to offer The Jim Irsay Collection in a series of sales in 2026 NEW YORK, NY.- The late Jim Irsay's world-renowned collection of hundreds of historic and culturally-significant artifacts from the worlds of music, pop culture, American history, literature, sports, and more will be offered at Christie's New York in a series of auctions beginning in March 2026. At the center of this remarkable collection is what was described by Guitar World magazine as “The Greatest Guitar Collection on Earth,” featuring instruments and items owned and played by some of the greatest artists in music history, including John Lennon, Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Jerry Garcia, Bob Dylan, Kurt Cobain, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley, Janis Joplin, David Gilmour, and dozens of others. The collection also includes other instruments and gear owned and played by Sir Elton John, Ringo Starr, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, ... More
Christie's Magnificent Jewels shines with historic collections GENEVA.- Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction takes place on 11 November, presenting over 100 extraordinary jewels including three important private collections spanning over a century of craftsmanship and gemmological excellence. The live auction is highlighted by the MELLON BLUE, a fantastic fancy vivid blue diamond of 9.51 carats, once belonging to Bunny Mellon (1910-2014), an American horticulturalist, philanthropist, and art collector (estimate $20,000,000-30,000,000). Magnificent Jewels includes a trio of notable private Collections. A Splendid Casket of Ancestral Jewellery features magnificent ruby jewels, part of a distinguished jewellery assemblage inherited by Helena Violet Alice (née Fraser), Third Countess of Stradbroke (1874-1949). These pieces represent some of the finest surviving examples of Victorian craftsmanship, showcasing gemstones ... More
albertz benda presents Del Kathryn Barton's visionary celebration of the divine feminine NEW YORK, NY.- albertz benda announced renowned Australian artist Del Kathryn Barton’s the more than human world, the artist’s fourth solo show with the gallery. With her powerful return to the United States, Del Kathryn Barton will present two new bronze sculptures and a series of new paintings celebrating the divine feminine as a dynamic, raw, and evolving energy. Barton masterfully blends traditional painting techniques with radically lush patterns and emotional iconography in an otherworldly medley of figures. Magical mergings are afoot in Del Kathryn Barton's work. Her central figures, often placed in the midst of the radical potential and actual transformations they are experiencing, are mediums and seers, not ready to divulge their wisdoms but alive and vibrating in stillness. They each rely on their own myths and riddles to be puzzled over, visual and poetic ... More
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