Might history repeat itself? Sotheby's, which appears to have already anticipated a hostile takeover attempt by making changes in management and by reexamining financial strategies, yesterday issued a non-response to the harshly worded letter from activist investor Dan Loeb of Third Point LLC, who wants the auction house's long-time CEO, William Ruprecht, to leave the … [Read more...] about Taubman Flashback: Will Sotheby’s Again Seek a White Knight?
Archives for October 2013
Architecture of the Absurd: Chris Burden’s Madcap Acts of Engineering (with video)
In his early career, Chris Burden was a provocative performance artist, best known for his 1971 "Shoot," where he instructed a friend to shoot him in his arm (as you can see in this disturbing video). Now that he's involved in sculptural works and monumental installations, he's perhaps best known for his popular Urban Light, 2008, an alluring army of 202 restored cast-iron … [Read more...] about Architecture of the Absurd: Chris Burden’s Madcap Acts of Engineering (with video)