Wassily Kandinsky, Colorful Life, 1907, oil on canvas.
kandinsky Work Returned to Jewish Heirs by a German Museum to Be Sold
Christie’s expects the major painting, “The Colorful Life,” to draw bids exceeding $30 million when it comes up at auction in October.
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UK Hits $97 Million rembrandt Painting With Export Bar
A £71 million ($97 million) painting by Dutch Golden Age master Rembrandt, has been subjected to a temporary export bar by the UK government to prevent it leaving the country.
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John Galliano Exhibition at New York Met Cancelled After Backlash
John Galliano has cancelled an upcoming major exhibition celebrating his work as a fashion designer after it prompted criticism due to his previous conviction for making antisemitic remarks.
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Museums and Galleries
Kennedy Center Removes ‘Blue’ Sculpture That Was an Artist’s Gift
The towering artwork, added to the campus in 2019, was targeted for elimination after President Trump’s takeover of the center.
