Three Generations of Wyeth Paintings on View at the Phillbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa

TULSA, OK.- Three generations of Wyeth paintings are currently on view, in recognition of a generous bequest to Philbrook from the Marylouise Cowan Trust. Included in this gift are fifteen original Wyeth paintings that will be featured in The Wyeth Legacy: Paintings by N.C., Andrew, and Jamie from the Cowan Collection, through March 20, 2011. Two watercolor still lifes by Oklahoma artist P.S. Gordon were also included in the gift. A valued community philanthropist, Cowan served on the board of [...]

After Renovation, Vienna Academy of Fine Arts Reopens

VIENNA.- After its renovation and restructuring, the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts‘ Gallery of Paintings is now accessible to the public again. Surrounded by the artists’ studios and workshops on the first floor of the Academy of Fine Arts is a world-ranking collection of European painting from the 14th to the 19th centuries. A central foyer on the second floor after plans by architect Georg Töpfer connects the existing Gallery of Paintings with the new exhibition area ‘x hibit’ for [...]

Collector’s Generous Bequest Brings Important 20th Century Works to 15 Museums in the UK

LONDON.- Membership charity the Art Fund has successfully placed 27 works of art from a major bequest in 15 museums across the UK . The works of art belonged to Ann Forsdyke (1913 – 2007), who worked at London ’s Whitechapel Art Gallery during one of the most vibrant periods in its history, at Apollo magazine, as assistant to Australian artist Sidney Nolan and at the British Museum . The Forsdyke Bequest includes pieces by Henry Moore and Prunella Clough, [...]