Celebrity Auction

It is not an easy task to write about Picasso, so much has already been said, and yet I had an especial opportunity of seeing him in an everyday sort of way. The more one saw, the greater he became. I find myself even now often repeating the things I became aware of through him.

From the Archives: A Personal Remembrance of Picasso, in 1942 - "It is not an easy task to write about Picasso," Mary Callery writes. Read More

Chagall, Picasso, Mondrian and others: Migrant Artists in Paris presents art from the superb collection of the Stedelijk Museum, and includes work by more than 50 artists, photographers and graphic designers. What’s more, the Stedelijk’s large collection of Chagalls will be on display for the first time in 63 years: 38 works of art, including eight iconic paintings, some of which have been restored and extensively researched especially for the exhibition.

Exhibition ’Chagall, Picasso, Mondrian and Others’: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam tells the story of migrant artists in early 20th century Paris In the first half of the twentieth century, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian and other artists, famous and unknown, flock to the world’s art capital: Paris. This exhibition tells the story of artists in a foreign country who take art to new, dizzying heights. And who must learn to survive...

Monday motivation, courtesy of Michelangelo.

In case you missed it: The art world is still reeling from this piece on Peter Max. Grab another cup of coffee and settle in for a leisurely Sunday read.

Dementia Stopped Peter Max From Painting. For Some, That Spelled a Lucrative Opportunity. Now Peter Max’s associates are trading lurid allegations of kidnapping, hired goons, attempted murder by Brazil nut and art fraud on the high seas.

Throwback Thursday!

Tonight, pull up Lisa Vreeland's outstanding documentary "Art Addict" on Amazon Prime Video and bask in the life of Peggy Guggenheim. The film is a portrait of a patron of the arts extraordinaire who transformed a modest fortune and impeccable taste into one of the premiere collections of twentieth century art. Then remind yourself that you must start collecting more art, NOW.