Chris Jenkins

2 months ago | artsandcollections.com | Chris Jenkins

On October 7th, 2023, a special emergency team arrived at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art to move valuable masterpieces to protected storage, including works by Pablo Picasso, Francis Bacon, René Magritte, Gustav Klimt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Leonora Carrington, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Alexander Calder, and many others. Now, nearly fifteen months later, the artworks will return to the galleries, which will reopen to the public.

Dec 11, 2024 | artsandcollections.com | Erin Boisson Aries |Douglas Frank |Chris Jenkins

By Erin Boisson Aries, Global Luxury Real Estate Advisor, Douglas Elliman-Knight FrankThe best-curated property portfolios almost always feature a collector-worthy Manhattan residence or two. But owning real estate isn’t the only way to enjoy a foothold in New York. In fact, some ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) are now finding it easier to stay in a private residential hotel, where every detail and moment is expertly attended to.

Dec 9, 2024 | artsandcollections.com | Chris Jenkins

In celebration of Marie Jose Gallery’s third anniversary, the exhibition titled Emotional Territories brings together the evocative works of Sara Chaar and Ramzi Mallat, where both artists weave rich tapestries of personal and cultural narratives. Sara Chaar, who opened the London gallery’s doors as the inaugural artist, presents a collection of abstract paintings that invite the viewer into an introspective realm.

Dec 9, 2024 | artsandcollections.com | Chris Jenkins

Baron Philippe de Rothschild wondered in his autobiography Vivre la Vigne, published in 1981, whether anyone would think to celebrate the centenary of his arrival at Château Mouton Rothschild. His question has been answered: the label for Château Mouton Rothschild 2022, illustrated with an original artwork by the French artist Gérard Garouste, is indeed the tribute that Baron Philippe had hoped for.

Feb 21, 2024 | artsandcollections.com | Chris Jenkins

On the evening of 21 February, Christie’s highly anticipated auction of The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road began with Opening Night, a sale honouring Elton John and his discerning eye for collecting. Elton John carefully curated a diverse array of items across various categories, and tonight paid homage to the significant contribution the Atlanta chapter had played in his collecting endeavors.  The sale featured 49 lots, and was 100% sold, achieving a total of $8 Million.