October 2017 Art News

"Nero Plastica L.A. is one of the boldest expressions of 1960s abstraction. As the largest work from Burri’s brilliant Nero Plastica series, it is emblematic of the artist’s masterly manipulation of surface and material. This unique work will be offered in New York on 16 November in the Contemporary Art Evening Sale." - Sotheby's

"Five vibrant works that reveal the artistic development of Willem de Kooning over time will be offered in the Contemporary Art Day Sale on 17 November in New York. These milestone works come from the collection of Allan Stone, who had a lifelong dedication to the artist." - Sotheby's

"Two vivid Monet paintings will be offered in the Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale in New York on 14 November. Les Arceaux de Roses, Giverny and Les Glaçons, Bennecourt both capture Monet’s lifelong fascination with nature." - Sotheby's

"Marc Chagall’s granddaughter, Bella Meyer, recalls vivid memories of the artist speaking about his love and muse, Bella Chagall. Les Amoureux, on offer this November, depicts Bella and Marc mid-embrace, masterfully capturing 'the beauty of life.'" - Sotheby's

"This episode of By Design, presented with Bang & Olufsen, celebrates 100 years of De Stijl. The avant-garde movement founded by Piet Mondrian and Theo van Doesburg reduces abstraction to its most basic tenets: line, form and color. Join Julian Dawes as he traces the history and far-reaching influence of the movement and one of its most defining objects." - Sotheby's

"Over the past decade, Middle Eastern art has gained increasing recognition on the international stage and has begun to capture the attention of Asian collectors. Two Moderns from the Middle East: Reza Derakshani and Alfred Basbous, Sotheby’s first exhibition of Middle Eastern art in Asia from 3 to 17 November will present works by two iconic Middle Eastern artists: Reza Derakshani, one of Iran’s most celebrated living artists and Lebanese-born modern sculptor Alfred Basbous." - Sotheby's

"Ron Arad looks back at some of his most iconic designs and discusses the influence of materials on his work." - Sotheby's

"Howard Hodgkin’s London home was like stepping into one of his most vibrant paintings." - Sotheby's

"Does your jewellery box need something new? In this edition of Frank’s Files, Frank Everett reveals stunning pieces that every woman should own from the 17 October Fine Jewels auction in New York. The sale includes a variety of accessibly priced signed jewels from Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, and others." - Sotheby's

"This month, Tim Marlow, artistic director of London’s Royal Academy of Arts, chooses four exhibitions to see in New York, Basel, Paris, and St Ives." - Sotheby's