Paris, 30 août 2012 From 9 October 2012 to 20 January 2013 the exhibition entitled “aux sources de l’aborigène” (at the roots of Aboriginal art) will take place at Quai Branly. From 25 August to 7 September, the Galerie Pierrick Touchefeu will once again put in pride of place this civilisation considered as one of… Poursuivre la lecture Aboriginal art exhibition at Quai Branly
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Christie’s New York has announced several auctions on the occasion of the Asian Art Week
New York, 30 August 2012 Christie’s New York will be organising auctions during the Asian Art Week from 11 to 14 September 2012. These auctions will display rare examples of Chinese art from China, Japan, Corea, India, and South-East Asia. The auction of Chinese ceramic works and artworks planned for 13 and 14 September will… Poursuivre la lecture Christie’s New York has announced several auctions on the occasion of the Asian Art Week
Discovery of a jaguar sculpture of 2000 years old in Mexico
Mexico, August 29, 2012 During an excavation at the site of prehispanic Izapa, in the Soconusco region (Chiapas, Mexico), a sculpture representing a ton jaguar ready to pounce has just been discovered. This archaeological site, which extends over 127 hectares, houses the remains of an earlier civilization the Mayans. According to Emiliano Gallaga Murrieta, director… Poursuivre la lecture Discovery of a jaguar sculpture of 2000 years old in Mexico
Giant sequoia section to move to a new location
Tucson, 28 August 2012 After 74 years at the Arizona State Museum (ASM), a 10 ft. diameter section of the a giant sequoia is being moved to the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research’s new facility on the University of Arizona (UA) campus in Tuscon, Arizona. Not on view at ASM since 1998, the main lobby of… Poursuivre la lecture Giant sequoia section to move to a new location
The 24th International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show returns to New York
New York, 23 August 2012 From 19 to 25 October, the Park Avenue Armoury will welcome collectors, connoisseurs, interior designers, and art amateurs to the 24th International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show. Founded in 1989, the International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show was New York’s “first vetted fair and remains one of the… Poursuivre la lecture The 24th International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show returns to New York
Christie’s New York anticipates September auction of Indian and Southeast Asian art
New York, 21 August 2012 On 12 September, Christie’s will host the sale of over 120 rare and precious examples of Indian and Southeast Asian art. Bringing together works from Gandhara, Nepal, Tibet, and India, the highlights will include two early thangkas from the Collection of Dr. Eugenio Ghersi (an enthroned Buddha and a Green… Poursuivre la lecture Christie’s New York anticipates September auction of Indian and Southeast Asian art
Geneva presents “C’est de l’homme que j’ai à parler, Rousseau et l’inégalité”
Geneva, 20 August 2012 Up until 23 June 2013, the musée d’ethnographie de Genève will be hosting the exhibition “C’est de l’homme que j’ai à parler, Rousseau et l’inégalité” which is based on French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men (Discours sur l’origine et les fondements de l’inégalité… Poursuivre la lecture Geneva presents “C’est de l’homme que j’ai à parler, Rousseau et l’inégalité”
Madrid’s Museo de América extends travelling show « Mapuche : Semillas de Chile »
Madrid, 20 August 2012 Extended until 23 September, “Mapuche: Semillas de Chile” is currently on view at the Museo de América in Madrid. Similarly, the exhibition “Con manto y saya: la tapada limeña” will be on view until 30 September. The Museo de América in Madrid, in collaboration with the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art,… Poursuivre la lecture Madrid’s Museo de América extends travelling show « Mapuche : Semillas de Chile »
“African Art and the Shape of Time” in Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI, 18 August 2012 The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) will exhibit “African Art and the Shape of Time” until 3 February. “African Art and the Shape of Time” is divided into five themes all of which explore the “multiplicity of time in Africa: The Beginning of Things, Embodied Time, Moving… Poursuivre la lecture “African Art and the Shape of Time” in Michigan
Bonhams auction to feature estate of Natasha Eilenberg
New York, 16 August 2012 The 11 September Bonhams auction of Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Art which will take place during New York Asia Week will feature the collection of Natasha Eilenberg (1919-2012). The 20-piece collection of this independent scholar of Indian and Southeast Asian art and culture, will feature a 7th/8th century bronze… Poursuivre la lecture Bonhams auction to feature estate of Natasha Eilenberg