Secret oasis: the artist who’s hidden a swimming pool in the desert
Alfredo Barsuglia has put a swimming pool deep in the Mojave desert, which you need a treasure map to find. It’s a perfect parody of our world of instant gratification
Art
Luxury art and collectables
Sotheby’s and eBay to sell world class art and collectibles online
As technology evolves and mobile commerce becomes ubiquitous, collectors are increasingly purchasing high-end items online and even on-the-go from their mobile devices. The international art business and auctioneer Sotheby’s and eBay, the global leader in online shopping, are developing an online platform for acquiring works of art, antiques and collectibles. The global art market is … Read more
Stop flogging statues, and give museums a slice of the art market pie
An Egyptian statue from Northampton museum has been sold for £16m. There has to be a better solution to the funding crisis
The $28.2 million Popeye by Jeff Koons debuts on public display
Popeye by Renowned Artist Jeff Koons debuts at Wynn Las Vegas resort on public display. Since his creation in 1929, Popeye has come to be known as the ultimate American hero. Audiences throughout the country were able to relate to the popular muscle-man and identify with the little guy who became powerful with just a can … Read more
Miró spirit flies free again from Mallorca vaults
Eleven unseen works in exhibition of contrasts bring new insights into Spanish master of fluidity
“Unnecessarily Well Made”: Glenmorangie’s most exclusive whisky to date, Pride 1978.
Glenmorangie launched their most exclusive whisky to date, Pride 1978. Glenmorangie, Scotland’s favorite single malt whisky, announced a partnership with acclaimed artist Idris Khan to mark the release of Glenmorangie’s rarest expression to date, Pride 1978,the longest extra-maturation of any Glenmorangie single malt to date. Khan has drawn inspiration from the brand to create a unique … Read more