The Palette Times

1. Amoako Boafo Launches Artist Residency and Exhibition Space in Accra, Ghana Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo recently launched dot.ateliers, an artist residency, foundation, and exhibition space located in his native home of Accra, Ghana. The three-storey building, which was designed by award-winning Ghanaian-British architect Sir David Adjaye, includes a gallery, studio, cafe, and library. The o..

1. International Art Market Sees Strong Sales in 2022 with $80 Million Minimum for Top Ten Lots The international art market has seen impressive sales in 2022, with the tenth most expensive work sold having a price tag of $80 million. This is significantly higher than the top ten lots sold in both 2020 and 2021. In 2020, just two of the top ten lots fetched prices above $50 million each, while i..

1. Notable Art World Lawsuits: From Sentencing Hucksters to Shaping the Future of Art The art world has seen a number of significant lawsuits in the recent past, including cases involving the sentencing of art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who was given a harsh sentence in an effort to deter others from manipulating the art market. There were also disputes between well-known collectors Steve Wynn and ..

1. Rediscovering Under-Recognized Talents: The Unusual Artist List of the 2022 Venice Biennale The Venice Biennale is a major international art exhibition that is held every two years in Venice, Italy. It is known for showcasing the work of up-and-coming artists and attracting significant attention from the art world. However, the 2021 edition of the Biennale garnered headlines for a different r..

1. The Artistic Journey of Brett Goodroad: From San Francisco Fog to the Vibrant Colors of the Arizona Desert Brett Goodroad is an artist who is known for creating paintings en plein air, which means that he paints outdoors on location rather than in a studio. In his 2021 solo show at Cushion Works in San Francisco, Goodroad showcased paintings that featured diffuse, muddy hues that were inspire..