Art & Antiquities
March 2013 Archives
Good Friday Traditions Fill Spanish Streets
March 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Strict religion mixes with art and cultural traditions in the streets of Spain on Good Friday, with thousands of faithful Catholics flocking to processions while just as many are continue reading »
Mexico City Museums Open at Night to Draw Visitors
March 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
More than one-third of Mexico City's museums opened their doors in the evening to provide an opportunity to people who are unable to visit during normal operating hours. continue reading »
Salvador Dalí Retrospectives in Paris are Museum’s Biggest Attraction Ever
March 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The two big retrospectives devoted to Salvador Dali at the Pompidou Center in this capital have become the most-visited exhibits in the museum's history. continue reading »
Hedge Fund Honcho Buys Damaged Picasso for $155 Million
March 28, 2013 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
Pablo Picasso’s ‘Le Reve’ that was damaged by its owner casino mogul Steve Wynn, sold to hedge fund honcho Steven Cohen for a record $155 million. The sale represents the most an American has ever paid for a painting let alone a damaged one. continue reading »
Nick Cave’s “Heard” has Horses Dancing to Latin Beats in Grand Central (VIDEO)
March 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
From now through the end of the month, a wondrous new performance piece from performance artist Nick Cave can be seen in Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall in New York City. continue reading »
Google Art Project Preserving Sao Paulo Street Art
March 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Google’s online platform, Google Art Project, that preserves art including urban art that might disappear at the drop of a hat has added street art from Sao Paulo, Brazil. continue reading »
Brazilian Chocolate Master Diego Lozano Creates Easter Sculpture Exhibit
March 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Brazilian Chocolate Master Diego Lozano has prepared a massive chocolate sculpture exhibit for Easter for the residents of Rio De Janeiro to enjoy. continue reading »
Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir’s Performance Based on Octavio Paz Poem (VIDEO)
March 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Composer and conductor Eric Whitacre has inspired millions by bringing together "virtual choirs," singers from many countries spliced together on video. Now, for the first time ever, continue reading »
Scientists Uncover Pre-Columbian Structures Using Technology
March 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexican experts have discovered structures more than 1,000 years old hidden under vegetation and sediments in the El Tajin archaeological site by using remote sensing technology, authorities on the subject said. continue reading »
Peru Calls on Sotheby’s to Halt Auction of Pre-Columbian Artifacts
March 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Peruvian government has taken another step to block the auction of a pre-Columbian art collection with a request to Sotheby's that it suspend the sale scheduled to begin Friday in Paris. continue reading »
Mexican Gov’t Protests Antiquities Auction in France
March 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Mexican government has lodged a protest with French authorities over the planned auction later this week of antiquities at the Paris branch of Sotheby's, the National Anthropology and History Institute, or INAH, said. continue reading »
Brazil’s Booming Art Scene
March 21, 2013 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
The annual TEFAF (European Fine Art Foundation) report which gauges the art world has just come out and Brazil’s booming art scene got a lot of attention. continue reading »
Picasso Ceramics Garner Over $2 Million at Sotheby Auction
March 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A collection of 100 ceramic pieces made by Pablo Picasso was auctioned Tuesday in London for a total of 1.4 million pounds ($2.2 million), almost three times more than the maximum estimated price. continue reading »
National Museum of Mexican Art Honors Susan Crown for Outstanding Public Service
March 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Distinguished Philanthropist to be honored with Arthur R. Velasquez Public Service Award at the Museum's Gala de Arte on May 3, 2013 - Philanthropist and businesswoman continue reading »
Joaquin Sorolla’s “Niñas en la Playa” Painting Could Fetch $4 Million at Auction
March 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla's "Niñas en la Playa" is set to be auctioned by Sotheby and is expected to fetch close to $4 million. This is the first time the painting is on the market being previously owned by the artists family. continue reading »
