Led by the Lewis Collection, Sotheby’s two-act evening achieved a combined £393.4 million ($520.7 million), the highest result for a single evening in Europe. Courtesy Sotheby’s When prime material comes to market, buyers show up. With the caliber of works Sotheby’s offered from the Lewis Collection last night in London—25 modern and contemporary masterpieces carrying … Read more
James Byrne, Amy Ng, Harold Raphael, Kent Monkman, Axel Ruegger, and Lucas Perry. Matteo Brandoni / BFA.com Frick Group Fellows, Young Fellows and assorted companions showed up on two successive evenings—Tuesday, June 9, and Wednesday, June 10—for the museum’s annual Spring Garden Party. Inside, attendees viewed “Ruffles and ribbons: fashion plates from the time of … Read more
Joan Miró in Carl Holty’s studio, in front of the mural for the Terrace Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati, 1947. Photography: Arnold Newman © Arnold Newman/Getty Images There is a clear difference between a real naive artist and a fake naive artist. True naivety is where you start: finding your way, exploring, experimenting, and discovering your … Read more
Ernie Barnes’s Study of The Sugar Shack (4th Point of View) (1976-81) sold through La Finca Consulting Strategies at Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Day Sale for $482,600. La Finca Consulting Strategies For the past decade or so, the rhetoric of art as an asset has progressively encouraged collectors to consider it as part of a … Read more
As a participant in many affiliate programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* Welcome to the ultimate coastal soirée! Jellycat’s new coastal summer collection has officially arrived! Imagine a world where every adorable plush is not just a cuddly friend, but the star of a sunny beach adventure. From … Read more
Demna, Gucci’s creative director, presented the Italian luxury brand’s first cruise collection on Saturday night in New York, turning Times Square into a runway as owner Kering seeks to revive his faltering flagship brand. The colorful display, broadcast live on billboards at one of the most visited venues on the planet, was a nod to … Read more
Millions of student loan borrowers defaulted earlier this year — and a second wave of delinquencies could be on the way, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Tuesday. About 1 million borrowers fell into default in the fourth quarter of 2025, and another 2.6 million did the same in the first quarter of … Read more
The de Gunzburg Collection achieved $96 million in a historic white-glove Sale at Sotheby’s New York, becoming the most valuable design collection in U.S. auction history. Courtesy of Sotheby’s Heralded as the most valuable single-owner design sale in Sotheby’s history, the collection of Jean and Terry de Gunzburg lived up to expectations. The April 22 … Read more
Bonhams is offering selected items from Diane Keaton’s eclectic collection across four sales in June. Photography by Ruven Afanador. Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton will be remembered for her charisma in a series of iconic roles, from her collaborations with Woody Allen to her career-defining role in The Godfather trilogy and her most spontaneous performance … Read more
John Travolta is totally obsessed with his private plane collection — and for good reason. A source tells Closer that the Saturday Night Fever star, 72, has decked them out to become five-star home-away-from-homes in the sky and spent millions of dollars in the process. “John jokes that he’s happier in the air, and based … Read more