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Hauser & Wirth gallery, which has spaces in New York, Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong, Zurich, and Somerset, England, now represents the estate of Günther Förg, the painter who was known best for his sly revisions of modernist abstraction.
In the increasingly fierce battle among top-tier art dealers to work with the estates of top-tier artists, David Zwirner has just notched a victory. The gallery, which currently has spaces in New York, London, and Hong Kong, announced today that it now represents the Joan Mitchell Foundation, which works to support the legacy of the great Abstract Expressionist painter, who died in 1992 at the age of 67.
Today brings another entry into the online field, with the Sam Francis Foundation declaring that the first volume of its catalogue for the late painter is now available digitally. It covers 201 works that Francis made between 1945 and 1949, and for a limited time, it is open to the public, at no cost.
Thaddaeus Ropac has secured representation of the estate of Joseph Beuys worldwide. The Austrian dealer revealed the news on the eve of opening what he describes as the “most important” show of the German conceptual artist’s work to be held in the UK in a decade.
Relatives of the estate of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo are considering suing the Frida Kahlo Corporation over claims it holds the rights to her image. Mattel, toy maker and creators of the Barbie Doll recently launched a range of new Barbie dolls.
The directors of the Giacometti Foundation in Paris have revealed details about the new Giacometti Institute, scheduled to open June 20 in the historic district of Montparnasse, where the sculptor lived and worked.
In an unusually frank press release sent out last Friday, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam announced the cancellation of a much-anticipated spring show, the first Dutch retrospective of pioneering Italian designer Ettore Sottsass.
The Creative Capital | Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant Program has revealed its list of 2017 grantees. A total of $760,000 will be given to 23 writers, with individual grants ranging from $15,000 to $50,000.
The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts has brought the photographer Catherine Opie onto its board of directors. Other board members include Los Angeles County Museum of Art curator Stephanie Barron; the Getty Foundation’s director, Joan Weinstein; and artist Jim Shaw.
News
In our news section you find the latest news on developments in the field of artists’ estates. For further up to date information on artists’ estates you can follow us on twitter and facebook.
Hauser & Wirth Now Represents the Estate of Günther Förg
Hauser & Wirth gallery, which has spaces in New York, Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong, Zurich, and Somerset, England, now represents the estate of Günther Förg, the painter who was known best for his sly revisions of modernist abstraction.
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Joan Mitchell Foundation Heads to David Zwirner
In the increasingly fierce battle among top-tier art dealers to work with the estates of top-tier artists, David Zwirner has just notched a victory. The gallery, which currently has spaces in New York, London, and Hong Kong, announced today that it now represents the Joan Mitchell Foundation, which works to support the legacy of the great Abstract Expressionist painter, who died in 1992 at the age of 67.
View online
Sam Francis Catalogue Raisonné Goes Online
Today brings another entry into the online field, with the Sam Francis Foundation declaring that the first volume of its catalogue for the late painter is now available digitally. It covers 201 works that Francis made between 1945 and 1949, and for a limited time, it is open to the public, at no cost.
View online
Ropac to represent Beuys Estate worldwide
Thaddaeus Ropac has secured representation of the estate of Joseph Beuys worldwide. The Austrian dealer revealed the news on the eve of opening what he describes as the “most important” show of the German conceptual artist’s work to be held in the UK in a decade.
View online
Who is the owner of the image of Frida Kahlo?
Relatives of the estate of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo are considering suing the Frida Kahlo Corporation over claims it holds the rights to her image. Mattel, toy maker and creators of the Barbie Doll recently launched a range of new Barbie dolls.
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The Giacometti Institute Will Open in Paris
The directors of the Giacometti Foundation in Paris have revealed details about the new Giacometti Institute, scheduled to open June 20 in the historic district of Montparnasse, where the sculptor lived and worked.
View online
Stedelijk Cancels Sottsass Show After Split With Estate
In an unusually frank press release sent out last Friday, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam announced the cancellation of a much-anticipated spring show, the first Dutch retrospective of pioneering Italian designer Ettore Sottsass.
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Andy Warhol FDN Names 2017 Grantees
The Creative Capital | Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant Program has revealed its list of 2017 grantees. A total of $760,000 will be given to 23 writers, with individual grants ranging from $15,000 to $50,000.
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Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts Adds Catherine Opie to Board
The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts has brought the photographer Catherine Opie onto its board of directors. Other board members include Los Angeles County Museum of Art curator Stephanie Barron; the Getty Foundation’s director, Joan Weinstein; and artist Jim Shaw.
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Camille Claudel Cementing Her Legacy as More Than Rodin’s Muse
Camille Claudel Sculptures Smash Auction Records in Paris, Cementing Her Legacy as More Than Rodin’s Muse
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