A retro Soviet taxi hub has been reborn as a globally acclaimed vintage auto museum with 110 rare exhibits and interactive events. Located in the historic Vilnius Taxi Park, Lithuania, the Auto Museum Vilnius has been welcoming visitors for just over a year. However, the building’s history stretches back to 1974 when the Vilnius taxi fleet started operating in this functionalist-style structure in the Naujininkai district. Its distinctive white facade with dark window strips stood...
Enter Gallery announces a captivating celebration of the legendary photographer Slim Aarons. The exhibition, titled “Welcome to the World of Slim Aarons”, is on display through the month of August, culminating in a summer soiree on Thursday, 29th August, from 6-8 pm at Enter Gallery, Brighton. This summer installation showcases a sublime collection of Aarons’ most iconic images, capturing the lives of the rich and famous over the course of a career lasting half a century. Aarons’...
In October, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will present Living with the Gods: Art, Beliefs, and Peoples, an expansive exhibition of more than 200 objects made over 3,000 years in order to help humans make contact with the divine. For the exhibition, MFAH Director Gary Tinterow has invited British art historian and longtime museum director Neil MacGregor to revisit his 2017 BBC radio series and book of the same title, bringing that vision to...
A new exhibition The Art of the Game celebrates the art of chess in London this October. Purling presents a new display showcasing the fusion of art and strategy, through exquisite art chess sets by renowned artists such as Sophie Matisse and Sickboy. This autumn, luxury games company Purling is adding a splash of colour to London’s energetic art scene, as it presents The Art of the Game – an inspiring new exhibition at 67...
Mumbai-based online auction house AstaGuru is to showcase artworks by Salvador Dalí, Yayoi Kusama and Marc Chagall in its upcoming International Iconic Auction. AstaGuru’s International Iconic auction will showcase a medley of works by revered and iconic global artists. The collection puts a spotlight on the emergence and impact of international modern art in the 20th century with creations by masters such as J MW Turner, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, amongst...
One of the great unsung heroes of film poster design was Jack Hubbard (1913-85). Now his work for the likes of 20th Century Fox, British Lion and others is finally getting its due. Ewbank’s are celebrating the talents of Hubbard with a selection of 75 pieces of artwork and posters that he created being offered in their July 5th Vintage Posters auction. Hubbard’s most lasting contribution to the world of film was the CinemaScope logo which became a...
The Rock Island Auction Company will offer an extraordinary and historic 400-year-old wheellock from King Louis XIII’s Cabinet d’Armes in its August Premier Auction. The exceptionally rare and historic wheellock sporting arm from the renowned Cabinet d’Armes of King Louis XIII will be up for auction during Rock Island Auction Company’s (RIAC) August Premier Auction, Friday, Aug. 23rd through Sunday, Aug. 25th. The firearm has a pre-auction estimate of $250,000 – $425,000. The Cabinet d’Armes...
Dreweatts has been appointed to offer the studio collection of the revered British sculptor Angela Conner (b. 1935) for auction, which comprises over 50 works spanning her lifetime. The sale will encompass all aspects of her oeuvre, from her detailed bronze bust portraiture, to monumental installation works, her painting, sketching and spell-binding kinetic sculpture. The sale titled A Life in Sculpture will be offered as part of Dreweatts’ Modern & Contemporary Art sale on July...
The Sergo Grigorian Collection, the most extensive and historically significant compilation of Soviet art propaganda in the world, is now officially on the market. The monumental collection, curated over 25 years, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the visual and ideological tapestry of the Soviet era. It comprises over 2,500 pieces, including posters, paintings, and other forms of visual media from the USSR, currently housed in London. Estimates place the value at over £5,200,000, with no...
Nestled in the picturesque Perthshire countryside at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery is a haven for whisky enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. Founded in 1898, this historic distillery offers a unique blend of heritage, craft, and modern experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a complete novice, a visit to Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery promises an unforgettable journey into the world of Scotch whisky. The only distillery built by the Dewar family,...
