December 2024 Art News

Swedish artist Hilma af Klint’s family stands weary of a potential new agreement between the Hilma af Klint Foundaiton and gallerist David Zwirner, as it could result in the commercialization of af Klint's work— something that goes directly against what the artist had intended for. However, after numerous attempts at negotiation, any potential proposal has now been thwarted by the foundation’s chair, Erik af Klint. 

A cast of Camille Claudel’s masterpiece, The Age of Maturity (1894), has recently been found in a vacant Paris apartment and is suspected to fetch between $1.5 to $2 million at auction. 

The average American child in the early 1900s likely spent their time scribbling into the lines of coloring books. Adults, on the other hand, interested in art but not quite artists themselves, had to turn to stencils or a daunting, blank canvas as creative outlets. 

In today’s digital age, selling art online is not just an option—it’s a powerful opportunity for artists to expand their reach, connect with a global audience, and build a sustainable career. The internet has revolutionized the art world, breaking down traditional barriers and creating a vibrant marketplace where creativity and commerce intersect. While there are many platforms for selling art online, Art & Object Marketplace stands out as the premier choice for artists. Here’s why:

A pair of Dorothy Gale’s famous ruby slippers, worn while filming The Wizard of Oz, went to auction late last week and made a staggering record for the highest priced sale of film memorabilia. 

Blushed round faces with twinkling eyes, cartoonish flowers with big toothy smiles, and roly-poly characters painted in pastels are just some of the stylistic quirks that comprise kawaii art.

As the current President of the Board of Directors of Art League Rhode Island, Ruth Clegg combines her decades of experience serving on the boards of nonprofits with her expertise as a “digital native” selling her own fine art photography and commercial photography skills online. 

Bob Ross was an American painter and art instructor known for his contagiously cheerful demeanor— and his “happy little trees.” Born in Florida in 1942, Ross grew up with a fondness for nature. At the age of 18, he joined the Air Force, which soon became the unassuming origin of Ross’ interest in painting, as he would take art classes while stationed in Alaska.

In honor of Marc Jacobs’ eponymous fashion house turning 40, Control Gallery, the Los Angeles-based art space bespoke to experimental and expansive work, has opened “Just Like Heaven” to celebrate the anniversary.