Art News

"Go behind-the-scenes with Guggenheim graphic designer Peter Castro and design firm T.E. Black Studio during the wall text installation of "Mystical Symbolism: The Salon de la Rose+Croix in Paris, 1892–1897." Most wall texts at the Guggenheim Museum are applied using silkscreen printing, a process more typically used on fabric or paper. As shown in the video above, paint is pushed through a fine mesh onto the wall, leaving crisp lettering behind."  - Guggenheim Museum

"Adriano Costa, and Pablo León de la Barra, Guggenheim UBS MAP Curator, Latin America, talk about the genesis of their artistic practices in London, and discuss the artist’s installation "Straight from the House of Trophies—Ouro Velho" (2013). They highlight Costa’s alchemical transformation of found objects and fabric for personal use into “old gold.” The pair also both talk about the significance of gold in relation to religion, colonialism, and boom-and-bust economics in Brazil." - Guggenheim Museum

"Sarah Lucas speaks about her exhibition at San Francisco's Legion of Honor, where her pointed, provocative work is presented in dialogue with the sculptures of Auguste Rodin." - de Young, San Francisco

"Watch a video preview of the exhibition David Hockney, on view at The Met Fifth Avenue from November 27, 2017 through February 25, 2018." - The Met

"Watch a video preview of the exhibition Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman & Designer, on view at The Met Fifth Avenue from November 13, 2017 through February 12, 2018." - The Met

"Noble jewels have a story to tell. 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of Sotheby’s legendary auction of the Duchess of Windsor’s extraordinary jewels, and the 10th anniversary of Sotheby’s dedicated Noble Jewels sales in Geneva. Take a look at impressive highlights from previous years and discover why now is an ideal time to consign with Sotheby’s." - Sotheby's

Following the success of its extended Summer Hours program in July and August, The Museum of Modern Art will continue to offer extended hours, remaining open until 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through December 30 in order to provide more opportunities for visitors—and especially New Yorkers who work during the day—to enjoy the Museum in the evening hours. Cocktails and snacks are available for purchase, and The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden will be open late (weather permitting). UNIQLO Free Friday Nights will also be extended until 9:00 p.m.

The Museum of Modern Art announces the appointments of Rob Baker as Director of Marketing & Creative Strategy and Leah Dickerman as Director of Editorial & Content Strategy. Together they will lead MoMA’s creative team, setting and executing an integrated strategy to serve the mission and curatorial goals of the institution. The roles reflect the Museum’s deep commitment to sharing its collection, knowledge and scholarship and providing new opportunities for audience engagement.

The Museum of Modern Art’s 2017 Film Benefit, presented by CHANEL, will honor Academy Award–winning actress Julianne Moore on November 13. Winner of the 2015 Best Actress Oscar for Still Alice (2014), Ms. Moore has also been nominated for the Best Actress Academy Award on two other occasions, for her roles in The End of the Affair (2000) and Far from Heaven (2003), and the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award on two other occasions, for her roles in Boogie Nights (1998) and The Hours (2003). Later this year, Ms.

An ornate George II polychrome-painted bridal chest, made in the Channel Islands, leads Bonhams Oak Interior sale on 20 September at Bonhams, New Bond Street. The chest is estimated at £30,000-40,000. For more than 15 years, Bonhams has held twice yearly Oak Interior sales, a much-anticipated feature in the auction calendar for Oak aficionados.