Almine Rech opens a solo exhibition of works by Genesis Tramaine
Installation view.
BRUSSELS
.-Almine Rech is presenting Evidence of Grace by American visual artist Genesis Tramaine. This exhibition is the artist s first solo presentation in Brussels and the second with the gallery.
The paintings featured in Evidence of Grace serve as Tramaines creative rumination on the many trials and tribulations that have come to define 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic, the resurgence of racial tensions in North Americas mainstream discourse, and the Black Lives Matter movement that has shifted our social consciousness. Searching for a way to make sense of what she found to be troubling in our society - injustice, discrimination, and a lack of care for each other - Tramaine began her quest for answers. As Tramaine often does when faced with a problem and seeks to process events occurring in the world around her, she looks inward and engages in deep prayer. Tramaines prayers provided a spir
Man City owner buys historic FA Cup trophy
Sheikh Mansour, who reportedly paid more than £750,000 ($1 million) for the trophy, is loaning it to the National Football Museum in Manchester.
LONDON
(AFP)
.- Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour has bought the first piece of silverware won the club the Football Association Challenge Cup used from 1896 to 1910.
The trophy, a forerunner of the FA Cup in use today, was won by the club in 1904, when they beat Bolton Wanderers 1-0 in the final. City are delighted to announce we are now the proud custodian of the 18961910 Football Association Challenge Cup (FA Cup) following the recent purchase of the trophy at auction by club owner, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, read a club statement.
Highest-graded copy of 1940 s Batman No. 1 sets world record one week before live auction
Batman #1 (DC, 1940) CGC NM 9.4 White pages.
DALLAS, TX
.- The finest known issue of Batman No. 1 now holds the distinction of being the most expensive Dark Knight comic ever sold a full week before it heads to auction.
On Jan. 14, during the first session of its four-day Comics & Comic Art event, Dallas-based Heritage Auctions will sell a near-mint issue of the 1940 comic book, the sole copy ever to receive a 9.4 grade from the Certified Guaranty Company. Since the sale s launch on Dec. 23, vigorous bidding has pushed the comic s price tag to $1,530,000, including buyer s premium.
Items from former Lee-Davis High, Stonewall Jackson Middle schools to be auctioned Items from the former Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle will be auctioned off. (Source: NBC12) By NBC12 Newsroom | January 8, 2021 at 5:21 PM EST - Updated January 8 at 5:22 PM
HANOVER Co., Va. (WWBT) - Items from the former Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle will be auctioned off.
The surplus property auction will start with items from the former Lee-Davis High School on Jan. 11. Surplus items from the former Stonewall Jackson Middle will be added in the coming weeks.
The action is being done by Hanover County Public Schools in conjunction with the Hanover County Purchasing Department. The action will be on GovDeals.
Three Magi Italian Neapolitan Wood and Terracotta Figures 19th century.
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
.- A single lot special seasonal auction of Neapolitan Christmas créche figures, dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries, offered by Lark Mason Associates, is still open for bidding through January 12th on iGavelAuctions.com. The comprehensive collection offered includes a group of winged angels, the three magi, musicians, and many other figures and animals. The three magi are of particular interest, each boasting a gem studded metal crown with finely crafted clothing, all three bear matching metal swords with lion pommels. The annual tradition of setting up the Christmas Créche is still alive and well in many homes throughout the world.