“Earlier this week we revealed that Mr Abramovich’s girlfriend, Dasha Zhukova, is to open a new gallery in Moscow in a 1927 bus depot designed by Konstantin Melnikov. Center for Contemporary Culture Moscow will open in September with a Kabakov retrospective. Speaking to The Art Newspaper, Ms Zhukova said she hoped “to start a dialogue with a Russian audience. We hope to attract all kinds of people to the gallery, even those who know nothing about contemporary art.” She also said that CCC Moscow had long-term plans to build a permanent collection” (The Art Newspaper)

The Gallery is to be located in Moscow in a former Bus Depot.

Don’t worry, he is not going to accidentally destroy a “priceless” (after all it does have a price!) work of art, he knows what he is doing - between Russian businessmen he is free and Berezovsky is in trouble while they started out together.

Wasn’t this guy considering buying MLSE too?

Isn’t he still on the list, along with the Glazers (who own Manchester United)?

‘The Art Police are out……hide the Crayons,,,,,’

Don’t hide them from Pete Goldlust - he does extraordinary work with Crayolas:

http://www.crookedbrains.net/2007/12/crayon-art.html

That sure is true! I just have problems with individuals owning Crayon Art……..

Don’t hide them from Pete Goldlust - he does extraordinary work with Crayolas:

http://www.crookedbrains.net/2007/12/crayon-art.html

I have huge issues with the private ownership of great art or art of importance, unless it’s to be loaned to a gallery or museum. While I understand the desire to personally own such works of art, their value to society in general exceeds that desire.

Plus, whenever I think of personal ownership of priceless works of art, I can’t help but remember that American businessman who accidentally destroyed a Picasso. How devastating that incident was for the entire world. *shudders at the thought*

The only thing I could think of when I read this comment was the fate of the works of Dali - but then again, Dali’s masterpieces are in good hands with art fanatics who know how to share them with the world.

I just took a chance to check out some more of Francis Bacon’s work, as this is a name that I am unfamiliar with. All of a sudden, I want to watch Yellow Submarine. Interesting stuff. :)

Amy Winehouse is set to be paid £1 million to play a special gig for 40 year old $20 billionaire Roman Abramovich’s 25 year old girlfriend former model Daria Zhukova (whose father is also a multi-billionaire).

Do a gig, Matt, and become the patron of contemporary Francis Bacons. The University of Guelph’s art program is interesting.

Do you honestly think Matthew would pimp himself so low for a Russian Oligarch?? And I can’t believe Winehouse would stoop so low…but, hey…

Do a gig, Matt, and become the patron of contemporary Francis Bacons. The University of Guelph’s art program is interesting.

Matt, too bad I didn’t know you were a Francis Bacon fan - there was a really good show based on the Screaming Popes that toured to Vancouver last year.

Oh, did you hear that Robert Rauschenberg passed away a few days ago?

Plus, whenever I think of personal ownership of priceless works of art, I can’t help but remember that American businessman who accidentally destroyed a Picasso. How devastating that incident was for the entire world. *shudders at the thought*

I was lucky enough to see a Francis Bacon exhibit at the Centre Pompidou in Paris over a decade ago. It was incredible. Such intense, powerful works. I would love to be able to see another exhibit of his paintings.