New York Times Requiem for a Jumble of Artworks New York Times And though Mr. Argott attended the Art Institute of Philadelphia and has lived in the city for 13 years, he didn’t understand the passion that surrounded ..... Read more
Open Canvas benefits museum, scholarships
On November - 15 - 2009
Investing in High Quality Art Prints
On October - 30 - 2009
Pieces of beautiful artwork can completely change the aspect of your home, making it more elegant and exciting. If you love art you probably already know that collecting original works is a very expensive hobby. There is however another way for those who enjoy owning artwork to have their very own collection. Purchasing prints, such as giclee prints, is a great way to display y Read the rest of this entry »
Islamic Art Collection Unveiled in Paris
On October - 6 - 2009
The billionaire philanthropist Nasser D. Khalili is unveiling his unparalleled collection of Islamic art at the Institute of the Arab World in Paris. Khalili, an Iranian-born Jew based in London, has amassed a collection of some 20,000 artworks dating from the seventh to early 20th centuries. AFPTV spoke to Khalili about the show, which he hopes will serve as an “ambassador” for the Islamic world. Khalili says that the greatest weapon of mass destruction is ignorance, and he hopes that the ... Read more
