Art Log: December 21, 2023: Museum Admission Up, Attendance Down, Portraits at Auction, Magnificent Estate Sales

Layoffs at the Dallas Museum of Art and SFMOMA were the focus of a November 23 podcast from The Art Newspaper. Attendance is down at both institutions, while in San Francisco it is largely driven by tourists. In contrast, getting locals in the door is likely more key at the Dallas museum. The staff reductions … Continue reading Art Log: December 21, 2023: Museum Admission Up, Attendance Down, Portraits at Auction, Magnificent Estate Sales

Art Log October 27, 2023: Antique Game Tables, Turntables and Two Art Exhibitions

This 19th-century classical mahogany game table at O'Gallerie in Portland may have seen darker days, but the form seems hard to beat. From the discoloring on the top, it's been on the lighter side for a while and the former owner kept it in the open position. Some lucky bidder brought it home for less … Continue reading Art Log October 27, 2023: Antique Game Tables, Turntables and Two Art Exhibitions