#FRANCE DINGS TAXPAYERS A BILLION DOLLARS TO SEE #ART

Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris; 

The Louis Vuitton Foundation in #Paris has been called a “gift to France.” But according to some critics, the private museum founded by billionaire art collector Bernard Arnault was a gift that came at a spectacular cost to French taxpayers. Now, an anti-corruption group has filed a complaint accusing the foundation of fraud and tax evasion in the Court of Auditors in #Paris, France’s financial taxation watchdog.

The final construction cost of the Frank Gehry-designed building on the edge of #Paris was nearly €790 million (around $900 million), according to French media, seven times the original estimate when Arnault first announced the project. This figure has been revised significantly upward since the museum first opened in 2014. At that time, the New York Timesreported that the cost was closer to $135 million. (The foundation declined to comment to artnet News about the final cost.)

Read rest of article here: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/louis-vuitton-foundation-fricc-1406812

View this video about an Artist of a Thousand Faces “Artist of Thousand Faces” https://youtu.be/dECP7O3ftUo

 

 

WINTER SALE! THE GIFT IN GIVING ART

 

If you’ve ever desired to expand your collection to feature another Diego™ in your home now is the time to take advantage of the few remaining offerings. These original artworks by Diego™ have been made available at an astonishing 50% off the current list prices. This offer is for a very limited time so you’re encouraged to act quickly to choose the painting or lithograph you’ve been wanting at remarkable savings.

Sale ends December 31, 2018

HURRY THIS SALE ENDS DECEMBER 31

Choose from the selection of Acquire Originals.
https://www.diegovociproject.com/acquire-originals

OR

Choose from a selection of Acquire Graphics for a selection of Lithographs here:
https://www.diegovociproject.com/acquire-graphics-shopping

On the Checkout Page there is an area (lower left side) to enter a promo code
For Acquire Originals enter Diego 50 and the checkout price will automatically be adjusted to reflect your discount.
For Acquire Graphics enter Diego 501 to the Promo Code and the check out price will be adjusted to reflect your discount

After you’ve verified the information click Checkout to choose your payment method.

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GIFT FROM #DIEGO, MASTER OF #SURREALISM

Diego Voci; “Temperamento” oil on canvas #961-551 50x40cm 

If you know of Michael Day, or are him, please contact the Diego Voci Project at diegovociproject@gmail.com.

As we continue the ongoing (volunteer) process of developing the history and legacy of internationally collected artist Antonio Diego Voci we discovered that this small canvas “Temperamento” 50x40cm was a gift to Michael Day.

This unique surrealistic treasure centered around a face that carries its own mystery. Diego Voci, Artist of Thousand Faces shows up in all different styles. Surrealism happens to be a style where Diego pushed the boundaries.

We’d like to know more about the occasion for this generous gift.

Check out examples of Surrealism works by Diego on Pinterest: (more to come as they are discovered around the world) https://www.pinterest.com/diegovoci/surrealism-diegovocitm/