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How did obelisks, monuments of the ancient Pharaohs, end up in modern metropolises?

Master artist Zao Wou-Ki was a Chinese-French painter who was one of the very first to make the link between eastern and western art. In this Sotheby’s video, hear how his painting ‘12.12.68’ is inspired by nature.

With social isolation now a way of life, it’s unsurprising that mid-century American realist painter Edward Hopper is having a moment.

Prints and Carvings from the Artistic Capital of the North

Experts are anticipating a record-breaking sale in January when a rare Sandro Botticelli portrait comes to auction.

A 67-million-year-old dinosaur fossil known as “Stan” was the star of the show at Christie’s last night when it sold for $31,847,500 after a protracted bidding war between buyers on the phone in New York and London.

One of the most sought-after female artists on record, Irma Stern was a truly international creative force. In this episode of Expert Voices, discover the stories behind an exquisite collection of works that trace Stern’s journey from a controversial young artist in Cape Town to becoming a critically acclaimed and internationally recognized artist.

This week Sotheby’s New York's Dear Keith: Works from the Personal Collection of Keith Haring sale tripled its low estimate to reach an impressive $4.6 million.

This week, the Royal Institute of British Architects awarded Sir David Adjaye with the 2021 Royal Gold Medal, the UK's highest honor for architecture.

If a roadtrip is in your future, a new publication from Princeton Architectural Press may be just what you need to add some art history to your vacation.