Sotheby’s expects a printing of the Declaration of Independence to fetch up to $4M at auction.
Sotheby’s will auction a rare July 1776 Essex Broadside, an early printing of the Declaration of Independence, on Jan. 24. The artifact, which is attributed to Robert Luist Fowle of New Hampshire, is one of thirteen known editions from 1776, and expected to sell for between $2 million and $4 million, is distinguished by its unique format and ties to prominent historical collections. The sale is part of the Visions of America series, a week-long celebration of American art and history curated by designer Ken Fulk.
A new exhibition looks at the “suffragette” tactics used by art-focused climate activists.
Artist Alex Margo Arden’s debut exhibition, “Safety Curtain,” explores climate activism through paintings inspired by recent high-profile protests targeting artworks in museums. Arden highlights the use of “symbolic damage,” drawing parallels to suffragette tactics, as an effective way to spark public dialogue on the climate crisis, despite concerns about potential harm to the artworks. Her work reconstructs these moments through layered imagery, questioning how museums handle protests and the broader implications for addressing climate change.
Adobe expands its creative residency program to include MoMA and the V&A as partners.
Adobe’s Creative Residency program, which launched in 2023, is expanding its offerings to include community-focused workshops at MoMA, such as DonChristian Jones’ exploration of creative practices, and programs for underserved audiences at the V&A. The initiative continues to support innovation in mediums like photography and ceramics, with the added impact of fostering creativity and accessibility while addressing social and environmental issues.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America has released its tentative NYFW schedule.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has released the preliminary schedule for New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025, running from Feb. 6 to 11, with more than 54 runway shows and presentations planned. Notable highlights include the return of Calvin Klein Collection, now under Veronica Leoni, as well as Christopher John Rogers’ runway show, alongside first-time participants like Alexis Bittar and Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen.
Phillips reports a decline in auction revenue, announcing $721 million for 2024.
Phillips reported $843 million in global sales for 2024, including $721 million in revenue from auctions, which reflects a 14 percent decline from 2023. Despite the drop, the auction house achieved an 86 percent sell-through rate, with 80 percent of items selling above estimates and private sales contributing $121 million.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Lives, homes, livelihoods, and blue chip art collections claimed by L.A. fires.
Big, booming business is the reason for the rapid proliferation of artist estates.
More than ten thousand historic images were added to the Public Domain Image Archive.
Sandy Liang takes ‘momcore’ to Salomon’s XT-Whisper running sneaker.
