May 11 Is a Surprisingly Significant Day in Art History—Here’s Why

  If you Google “what happened in history on May 11,” you’ll find a lot of interesting tidbits. May 11 is the day that Alexander became Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, Christopher Columbus [...]

Park West CEO Albert Scaglione on the Art Market’s Obsession with Picasso

More than 40 years after his death, Pablo Picasso continues to make headlines, and it seems like the public’s fascination with the Spanish artist is only growing. Picasso is currently the focus [...]

Shedding Light on 4 Magical Works by Thomas Kinkade

Thomas Kinkade was one of the most collected living contemporary artists until his passing, and for good reason—he sought to enrich the lives of others with beautiful imagery that inspires hope [...]

Michael Godard: The Bold Artist Rocking the Art World

At first glance, you might think Michael Godard is a rock musician. With his long hair, bandanas, and tattoos, he looks more likely to be hanging out with Ozzy Osbourne than Pablo Picasso. Yet [...]

Auctioneer Spotlight: Alan Ridderhof

Many Park West collectors develop lasting friendships with our art teams, underscoring our 49-year reputation of connecting people from all walks of life with artwork they love. Here’s a chance [...]

Brighten Your Home With Our Limited-Time Thomas Kinkade Sale

After enduring a winter that overstayed its welcome, we could all use a little extra light in our lives. Who better to turn to than the late Thomas Kinkade for some warm, life-affirming artwork? [...]

4 Contemporary Artists Reveal Their All-Time Favorite Works of Art

At Park West Gallery, we love asking “What’s your favorite work of art?” It can be hard to pick just one, though. Like most art lovers, even artists have a difficult time choosing from the [...]

Norwegian Profiles Park West’s Unforgettable Cruise Ship Art Auctions

“Dream. See. Inspire. Repeat.” That’s the motto of Chasing the Sun, the official travel blog of Norwegian Cruise Line, which recently did an excellent profile of Park West Gallery’s onboard art [...]

How 8 of Rembrandt’s Original Etching Plates Changed Hands for Over 300 Years

In the popular musical “Hamilton,” George Washington reminds the audience that no one has any control over “who lives / who dies / who tells your story.” That can be especially true for artists [...]

Tired of Winter? These 12 Works of Art Will Remind You Summer is Almost Here

While it may technically be spring, in many parts of the world right now, it feels like winter never ended. According to the Washington Post, it’s been the coldest April EVER in the U.S. Midwest. [...]