I grew up in New York with parents who were early collectors of modern and contemporary art. In the 1970s, I would accompany them to SoHo to visit galleries like Pace, Mary Boone, and Castelli. We walked cobblestone streets, stepped into raw loft-like spaces, and talked about art not as decoration but as a way of seeing and an intellectual pursuit.
February 2026 Art News
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers is thrilled to present our Winter Gallery Auction, taking place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10:00am CST. Our highly anticipated and curated Gallery sales aim to present exceptional examples of art and antiques defined by a profound appreciation for history, artistry, and craftsmanship.
The idea that 18th and 19th century landscape painting could be the setting for one of art history’s fiercest rivalries may seem unlikely, but Turner & Constable: Rivals and Originals, the current exhibition at Tate Britain, explores the competitive relationship between two giants of British landscape painting, J.M.W.
