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ARTFIXdaily News Feed - Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Columbia's $47 Million Folly a Lesson in Universities Selling Art
The Nation - January 21st, 2013 21:43

In 1975, Columbia University sold its 1658 Rembrandt painting, “Man with Arms Akimbo,” to a private collector for $1 million in a secret sale. Fast-forward to today and the work is on the market for $47 million.

Shepard Fairey 4 new editions Silkscreen and diamond dust on Somerset Satin Tub Sized 410 gsm Each 87.5 x 66.5cm Paul Stolper Gallery

Shepard Fairey To Debut Diamond Dust Prints at The Opening Night Premiere Party of the LA Art Show on January 23rd
Release Date: 21 January 2013
Shepard Fairey will debut a limited edition series of 4 abstracted prints with white and black diamond dust at the Opening Night Premiere Party for the LA Art Show, at Paul Stolper Gallery, Booth #724, on January 23. The series of prints represents the artist's first foray into diamond dust ...

Heritage expands in New York, boosting American Art, Jewelry and Comics Departments
Release Date: 21 January 2013
Heritage Auctions has announced the expansion of its New York staff with the hiring of Aviva Lehmann as Director of American Art, New York, Kate Waterman, Director of Jewelry, New York and Alex Miller, Comics Consignment Director. “Heritage saw an opportunity to bring on top level talent ...

Jonathan Watkins at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, inside the Green Zone,Baghdad, Iraq Courtesy Ruya Foundation

The Iraq Pavilion at the 55th Venice Biennale presents Out of Iraq
Release Date: 21 January 2013
The Ruya Foundation for Contemporary Art in Iraq (RUYA), commissioners ofthe official IraqPavilionat the 55th International Art Exhibitionin Venice, are pleasedtoannounce Curator Jonathan Watkins will present Out of Iraq, a groupexhibition ofworks by contemporary Iraqi artists fromJune toNovember ...

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	NYE AND COMPANY ANNOUNCES IGAVEL ONLINE AUCTION SALE OF EXTRAORDINARY ROCK AND ROLL MEMORABILIA COLLECTION FROM RECORD EXECUTIVE MICHAEL KLENFNER JANUARY 22 TO FEBRUARY 5 Release Date: 22 January 2013 “Roll over Beethoven and tell Tchaikovsky the news!” So sang Chuck Berry in 1956 at the onset of the rock-and-roll age, and the big news at the start of 2013 is the sale of a preeminent collection of keepsakes, rarities and trophies that chart the some of the most monumental moments and careers ... Read more

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