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Exclusive Interview with Mike Habs, a Punk Rock Abstract Artist who Goes BigAmanda McKinley contributes to The World Art News with stories exploring craftsmanship, design and the world of collecting. McKinley’s published work includes features on jewelry and auction highlights, introducing readers to the creativity and detail behind distinctive objects.
On December 6th, Christie’s Rockefeller Center in Manhattan witnessed an extravagant showcase of luxury as the Magnificent Jewels auction unfolded. This event saw fervent bidding both in-person and over the phones, culminating in a remarkable total of $38,135,080. Impressively, 90% of the 152 lots available found buyers. The auction presented an exquisite collection of rare diamonds, significant colored stones, and distinguished jewels from renowned collections.
In the world of high-end custom jewelry, JM Gems, founded by the female entrepreneur Peggy Elias Nakhle, has firmly established itself as a luxury firm known for its artistic brilliance and precision craftsmanship. For over a decade, JM Gems has been enchanting the world with its bespoke creations, capturing the hearts of jewelry lovers, celebrities, and even royals across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and now North America.
A US$47.3 million dinosaur, a $2.52 million coin and a jewel-encrusted imperial ewer reveal the astonishing world beyond…
An old golf bag, a rotary phone or a childhood toy could deserve a second look before the…
Jacob Jordaens’s portrait of Catharina van Noort sold for €154,200 at Bonhams Paris. The artist’s wife was also the daughter of his teacher, Adam van…
A Rolex Daytona awarded to Vic Elford after his 1968 racing victory is heading to Phillips from Jerry…
A Scubacraft prototype associated with the James Bond film Spectre sold for £51,200 at Bonhams. Built to operate…
A US$47.3 million dinosaur, a $2.52 million coin and a jewel-encrusted imperial ewer reveal the astonishing world beyond painting…
A museum worker tracks Nazi art theft, a singer carries invisible messages and a royal art historian conceals a…
An old golf bag, a rotary phone or a childhood toy could deserve a second look before the next…
Iranian photographer Mostafa Nodeh shares Dance of Mist and a selection of black-and-white landscapes with The World Art News.…
A discovery can lead to a major sale, a church conservation project or a public exhibition without a change…
Sekoto’s auction success is one chapter in a much larger African art story. Connecting Nigerian artist Amarachi Okafor, Zimbabwean…
Renaissance art continues to attract extraordinary spending, from Leonardo’s US$450.3 million Salvator Mundi to major Botticelli and Raphael sales.…
Jacob Jordaens’s portrait of Catharina van Noort sold for €154,200 at Bonhams Paris. The artist’s wife was also the…
Four historical scenes by Maurice Leloir sold together for €128,600 at Bonhams Paris. The watercolor-and-gouache works recreate the spectacle…
A portrait attributed to Conrad Faber von Kreuznach sold for €295,000 at Bonhams Paris against a €40,000–60,000 estimate. Bonhams…
Florence will host the presentation of cARTEm’s complete facsimile edition of Leonardo da Vinci’s Madrid Codices I and II…
A Rolex Daytona awarded to Vic Elford after his 1968 racing victory is heading to Phillips from Jerry Seinfeld’s…
From Donald Duck and Scrooge McDuck to million-dollar decoys and billion-dollar brands, ducks occupy an extraordinary place in art…
Jodi, a rare Nanotyrannus skeleton, sold for US$47.3 million at Sotheby’s after a 12-minute bidding battle. The result makes…
An imperial Qianlong gold ewer sold for approximately US$7.11 million at Christie’s Hong Kong. Decorated with pearls and colored…
David Hockney’s Yorkshire landscape sold for €282,200 as Bonhams’ Paris Limited Editions auction reached €1.06 million. Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe…
A 1965 MV Agusta Grand Prix motorcycle formerly owned by John Surtees sold for £967,000, approximately US$1.3 million, at…
NFTs went from multimillion-dollar auction sensations to symbols of speculative excess. From Beeple’s $69.3 million sale to shrinking markets…
A circa-1941 Enigma I cipher machine sold for £203,600 at Bonhams, offering a tangible connection to the history of…
A Scubacraft prototype associated with the James Bond film Spectre sold for £51,200 at Bonhams. Built to operate on…
Diamonds Are Forever and Thunderball reveal two distinct approaches to the classic James Bond poster. From Robert E. McGinnis’s…
Japanese swords from Peter Yorke’s collection are heading to Bonhams, led by a Masamune-lineage wakizashi estimated at £15,000–£25,000. The…
Ben Enwonwu’s gilt-bronze Anyanwu achieved £602,100 including premium at Bonhams London, setting an auction record for a sculpture by…
Yusuf Grillo’s 1967 painting One Man Band sold for £461,300 including premium at Bonhams, setting an artist record. Explore…
Uzo Egonu’s Will Knowledge Safeguard Freedom I set an artist auction record at £198,900 at Bonhams London. Explore the…
Forget clearing out the garage without a second look—that old set of wooden-headed golf clubs gathering dust in your…
Clear prices, documentation and ownership costs help artists and collectors make better art buying decisions.
How nature, still life and domestic subjects connect with buyers, with practical guidance for artists and collectors.
Explore renewed demand for established art and the importance of condition, provenance, edition details and comparable sales.
How studio visits and direct artist relationships can support informed purchases, clear agreements and lasting collector connections.
Why smaller originals attract buyers, how artists can price them sustainably and what collectors should check before purchasing.
A quick guide to the art market recovery, studio earnings and collecting costs, with practical opportunities for artists and…
Michael Gavrieli presents five encaustic paintings made with beeswax, fire and 24-karat gold, offered together as The 24K Metal…
After nearly three decades in the jewellery industry, internationally trained gemmologist Peggy Elias Nakhle brings her expertise in precious…
This autumn, (AV17) Gallery, Vilnius, brings the work of internationally acclaimed Lithuanian artist Žilvinas Kempinas to Artissima 2026, one…
JM Gems brings world-class custom jewellery design to downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, at affordable rates. Founder Peggy Elias combines…
With André de Jong and His Theater, The Merchant House (TMH) is pleased to present new works by the…
Jewellery owners in Halifax and across Atlantic Canada can now access professional jewellery and gemstone appraisal services without having…
Digital drawing and creative technology are increasingly finding a place in early childhood education, giving young children new ways…
Acquiring historical textiles requires a methodical approach, as the market for woven art moves from decorative appeal to rigorous…
Distinguished artist Vian Borchert is presenting LUMINOUS, a solo exhibition centered on light as a metaphor for hope, renewal,…
American artist Mateo Blanco has donated his original painting Rockefeller Flag to The Casements, ensuring the work will remain…
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, internationally acclaimed abstract expressionist Vian Borchert is making waves on both…
Today, as an internationally represented artist with Toolip Gallery in Vienna, Austria, Martinelli stands at the forefront of a…
From the shimmering landscapes of electropop to deeply personal reflections on identity, poetry, and the state of the world,…
As America approaches its historic 250th anniversary, artist Mateo Blanco offers a striking new perspective on one of the…
Art from War to War: Chasing Butterflies on the Verge of a Cliff, which opened on May 29, 2026…
Most collections tell you who matters. The Epochal Collection asks a different question: what remains of us when the…