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Love It or Hate It? Damien Hirst's Spin Art
Despite the fact that much of it conjures memories of school fair spin art, 223 lots of work by Damien Hirst grossed a record $200 million at a Sotheby's auction in London this week. Perhaps you agree with Andy Warhol, who said, "Art is what you can get away with." In that case, you'd snatch up Hirst's spin art in a heartbeat (if you had the dough).
This Just In: Paris Antique Dealer Closing, Sotheby's NY to Hold Huge Auction
According to the New York Times,
one of the most prominent antiques dealers in Paris, Ariane Dandois, is going out of business after 34 years and Sotheby's New York is holding the blow-out sale of her inventory. The sale of Dandois's sleekly modern three-floor Right Bank gallery and her warehouse on the Left Bank will take place on October 25 and 26.
The stock of over 1500 pieces consists primarily of furniture and other decor from France, Italy, Russia, Scandinavia, Spain, Germany, and England, particularly the neo-classical period of the late 18th and early 19th century.
Lying Liars and the Lies They Tell
Last night's Gossip Girl episode may have been titled "The Lost Boy," but it should have been called "Nine Lies." Who isn't lying to whom? Blair and Chuck lie to each other to get into the Sotheby's auctions.
Top WTF Moments From Gossip Girl Episode "The Lost Boy"
Are we back on the horse now? After a couple of OK episodes of Gossip Girl, this week's "The Lost Boy" really felt like the show I know and love. Everyone's playing everyone else, everyone's lying to everyone else, mysteries solve and then re-form .
"Beyond Limits" Show Opens Today in Chatsworth, England
Starting today, the 2009 Sotheby's show "Beyond Limits" opens in Chatsworth, England. Showcasing world-renowned artists including Antony Gormley, Henry Moore, Marc Quinn, and Richard Hudson, the exhibition features more than 25 monumental modern and contemporary outdoor sculptures. If you can't make it to Chatsworth between now and Nov.
Leighton Smooches With Ed At Sotheby's, Shops With Jessica
Ed Westwick and Leighton Meester were filming scenes for the new series of Gossip Girl outside Sotheby's in New York yesterday. Looks like Chuck and Blair will share a quick kiss outside the auction house! Leighton also spent her downtime with Ed's real life girlfriend Jessica Szohr as they spent some time in the sun doing some shopping.
Open House: The Ladies of the House
From today until April 14, the exhibition Women can be seen at Sotheby's New York. The artwork, all of which depict the feminine figure, is on loan to Sotheby's from the collection of Steven and Alexandra Cohen. While most of us can only dream about having a Vincent van Gogh on display in our home, that doesn't mean that feminine art is out of our grasp.
Casa Quickie: Hang It Diagonally
It's a dream to curate a personal collection of original art, but it's not always in the budget. Sometimes, though, just the frame you use to hang something or the way it's hung is visually intriguing enough that what's behind the glass is of little consequence. Artists, designers, and art directors Jonathan and Annie Zawada made the most of a simple drawing by hanging it diagonally in their Sydney home, photographed by Todd Selby.
Would You Hang This In Your Home?
Who might appreciate this precious art asset? Perhaps Sir Mix-A-Lot? He is a fan of both music and fannies.
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