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Two lovers, a red cockerel, and a deep blue sky: Chagall’s painting from the 1970s… Read More →
Through his early exploration of algorithmic processes, Czech painter Zdeněk Sýkora emerged as one of… Read More →
The snow-covered wintery landscape paintings of Alfons Walde are intrinsic to the history of cultural… Read More →
Tano Festa – Michelangelo as a pop star
Mona Lisa on chocolate: Alongside Mario Schifano, Tano Festa was one of the most eminent…
Turi Simeti: in praise of the ellipse
Turi Simeti in conversation with Federico Sardella, co-editor with Antonio Addamiano and the Turi Simeti…
Contemporary Week 2017: highlights and sneak peek
Take me to the preview Contemporary Week 2017: modern art, contemporary art, jewellery, and watches Modern and contemporary works of art take centre stage at Dorotheum Contemporary Week 2017 from 30 May-2 June.…
Dagobert Peche: setting the scene
Dagobert Peche, Three-part seating set, 1917 design for the WW Zurich branch, estimate € 40,000 – 60,000 Wiener Werkstätte artist Dagobert Peche was more than just a “genius of ornamentation”. His furnishings, which also graced…
Spruce symmetry: an interview
How do we perceive jewels on people? What effect does jewellery have on us? Helmut Leder, psychologist and an expert on perceptual aesthetics, in a conversation about beauty and jewels.
Prominent collections in Dorotheum’s April 2017 auction week: destined for distinction
Paintings from prominent collections Dorotheum’s April 2017 auction week featuring old master paintings and 19th century paintings contains two works that possibly were once in prominent collections - and one that most…
Works of art: selected by specialists
Ursula Rohringer, specialist for glass and porcelain, and Ulrich Prinz, specialist for furniture, about their favourite objects in the upcoming works of art auction on 26 April 2017. Vase by Johann Joachim Kändler In 1740…
Modern Art
Antony Gormley: 3D Pixels
Anthony Gormley is considered a central figure in contemporary sculpture. With his monumental works such as Angel of the North and the Field projects, he has redefined sculpture. The human body is…
