Mark Littler goes by many titles, but he is a whiskey connoisseur at heart. Photo: Mark Littler When you hear the words ” collectors convention, ” you first think of standing in a conference center hall and watching hobbyists pour through sports cards, records, or comics. You picture the attendees decked out in community-appropriate garb that pays tribute to their favorite heroes from their favorite collections. The phrase “collectors convention,” however, can just as easily be applied to a different collector base—one that is at times more sophisticated. Picture people standing in a smoke-filled cigar lounge and sipping from…
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Back when streaming was new, every show and movie that dropped got its moment, and there was usually enough space between release dates for things to find an audience. That doesn’t mean everything was amazing, or that everything was popular, but it does mean that it was difficult for a show to go totally unnoticed.Now that there are approximately a bajillion streaming apps with new shows coming out practically every day, streamers focus their attention on what’s bound to be or already is popular and more and more tends to slip through the cracks. For every Stranger Things you have ten more shows…
ArtRichard PoundRobert Rauschenberg with Stripper (1962) in his Broadway studio, 1962. Photo unattributed. Courtesy of Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Archives, New York. Robert Rauschenberg working on a painting on the deck of his Laika Lane studio, 1990. Photo by Tup Schmidt. Courtesy of Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Archives, New York. Robert Rauschenberg, born 100 years ago this year, was one of the 20th century’s most influential artists who, over the course of a 60-year career, left his distinctive mark on many different media, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and performance. Not only an important precursor of Pop Art, he has been described…
René Magritte’s La reconnaissance infinie (1933) is poised to headline Christie’s “The Art of the Surreal” evening sale on March 5th in London. The painting holds a presale estimate of £6,000,000–£9,000,000 ($7.5 million–$11.3 million), a notable increase from its last auction price of £677,250 ($1.2 million) at Christie’s London in 2004.La reconnaissance infinie features a variegated orb hovering above a serene mountainous landscape. On top of the orb, a suited figure stands with one hand tucked into his pocket. The scene is framed by a window sill as if the viewer is observing the orb and tranquil terrain, evocative of…
Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry. We want to empower you to buy and sell with confidence. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales. On February 10, WorthPoint recently added an impressive 279,775 items to its…
Theresa West-Taylo and her daughter Claire Taylo stand beside the Nancy Noel painting they found at a Goodwill in Port Charlotte, Florida.Chuck Taylo Last November, art teacher Theresa West-Taylo was in Florida with her daughter and decided to stop by a Goodwill store in Port Charlotte. West-Taylo found a large, vibrant painting of pink flowers marked for $24.99. Being from Indiana, however, she spotted an important detail that a Floridian might overlook: the signature of celebrated Indiana artist Nancy Noël, whose paintings can sell for over $60,000. West-Taylo did what any savvy shopper would do: she quickly scooped up the…
Pixar Animation Studios has finally stepped up to the TV plate with their first original series, “Win or Lose.” The Disney-owned animation studio previously produced television specials, miniseries, and shorts, but they were all extensions of their existing films. “Win or Lose” presents an imaginative examination of the interpersonal dynamics within a middle school softball team, encompassing the players, their parents, and their teachers, all undergoing distinct experiences. Think of “Rashomon” in the spirit and imaginative art direction of Domee Shi’s “Turning Red” and Enrico Casarosa’s “Luca”—two of the best Pixar films within the past decade. Yet, I highlight the…
ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive The Big Johnson teaser trailer, previewing the upcoming documentary about the life of New York City drag queen, punk rock star, and nightlife legend Dean Johnson. What happens in The Big Johnson teaser trailer? The Big Johnson teaser trailer details the life of Johnson, who was the frontman of two bands, Dean and the Weenies and the Velvet Mafia. The film’s trailer also tackles Johnson’s status as an openly gay rock star and Johnson’s status as a sex worker, as well as his mysterious death in 2007 from an apparent drug overdose. Check out the…
Jade Cargill has been making headlines for days regarding her potential WWE return, and she just shared a major update. Reports confirm that Cargill recently returned to the WWE Performance Center, with creative plans reportedly close to being finalized. Cargill’s presence at the Performance Center strongly suggests she will return soon. She has been off WWE television for nearly two months after suffering a brutal backstage attack. The attack took place on the November 22nd episode of WWE SmackDown. An unknown attacker viciously ambushed Jade Cargill backstage, leaving her bloodied on a car. Meanwhile, her tag team partner, Bianca Belair,…
Frieze New York will return to the Shed this May with over 65 galleries representing more than 25 countries. This year’s edition, which runs from May 7 to May 11, aims to provide a snapshot of contemporary art’s commercial and conceptual concerns. It features a mix of international heavyweights, like White Cube, Goodman Gallery and Kurimanzutto, alongside prominent New York galleries such as Gagosian and David Zwirner. The Focus section, curated for the second year by Lumi Tan, offers a platform for emerging galleries and lesser-known artists. Seven of the twelve exhibitors presenting solo shows in the section are first-time…
