Art Business News articles from April 2005

Art Business News archives from April 2005

Animation art revving up: sales and prices accelerating.
April 1, 2005... Animation art isn't just kids' stuff. In January, an animation cel from Disney's "Fantasia" sold at American Royal Arts for $65,000. In February, a cel from "101 Dalmations," inscribed to John F. Kennedy, Jr., and signed by Walt Disney, sold...

Site-specific art sets mood in many locales: installations blend art and environs. The result: aesthetic surprises indoors and out.(Rain Gates)
April 1, 2005... Beginning in the mid-1960s, many artists abandoned gallery walls and looked to the earth as they pursued site specific art. These artists wanted to create art that would be best showcased outside the traditional gallery setting. At its very...

The envelopes, please.(Editorial)(art exhibition)
April 1, 2005... WOW!! That is the first word that comes to mind when I think about the exhilarating week that I just had in New York at the 27th Artexpo. Nearly 500 exhibitors, 2,600 artists and tens of thousands of attendees made it an exciting and...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2005... The phone number for photographer John Radigan ("Emerging Artists," March issue, page 134) is 216-849-6374.

'Gates' go, memories stay.(Special Report)(exhibition of paintings)
April 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- Like a golden river coursing through the trees and reflecting shadows among the leafless trees, "The Gates, Central Park, New York City, 1979-2005" was truly a historic work of art. From Feb. 12 through Feb. 27, the 23 mile-long,...

Official Kentucky Derby print chosen.(Up Front)(Bart Forbes)
April 1, 2005... LOUISVILLE, KY -- The Kentucky Derby oil painting by the legendary American sports artist Bart Forbes has been selected as the official licensed print to commemorate the lOth anniversary season of the prestigious "Art of the Kentucky Derby"...

Derby artists celebrate.(Up Front)(Jeaneen Barnhart and R. Doreen Dehart)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... DANIA BEACH, FL -- Artist Jeaneen Barnhart of MAC Fine Art and her twin sister, R. Doreen Dehart, were recently honored at the 25th Annual Derby Festival Poster Premiere and Artists Reunion at the Kentucky International Convention Center. The...

Elton John AIDS Foundation teams up with the Lowe Gallery.(news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- The third annual Art of Dining fundraiser will take place April 15 with the support of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and Atlanta's Lowe Gallery. The event will include an art auction featuring dozens of one-of-a-kind...

Four-piece suite inspires sculptor.(Introducing)(D.E. Fine Art releases sculptures by Alvar Sunol)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- D.E. Fine Art has released a new limited edition bronze sculpture entitled, "Concierto En Las Horas Del Dia" (Concert of the Hours of the Day), by Alvar Sunol. This bowl-shaped sculpture is cast in bronze and limited to 50 signed and...

Winn Devon launches Fine Art Catalog.(Introducing)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... SEATTLE -- Winn Devon Art Group, Ltd. announces the launch of its new Fine Art Catalog in spring 2005, showcasing 222 limited edition artworks by 26 Winn Devon artists. The catalog features mediums such as hand-pulled lithographs and mixed...

Chicago Contemporary & Classic announces partnership with Nova Young Art Fair.(news)
April 1, 2005... CHICAGO -- Chicago Contemporary & Classic (CC&C), the new art fair showcasing modern and contemporary art from many of the world's most respected galleries, announces a collaboration with Bridge Magazine's Nova Young Art Fair (NOVA). NOVA, an...

"Gallery of the sun" hosts one-of-a-kind exhibition.(gallery News)
April 1, 2005... NAPLES, FL -- The Galerie du Soleil, French for "gallery of the sun" and Naples' premiere fine art gallery, recently hosted the exhibition, "Expressions of Figure & Form," which the gallery hopes will become an annual event. For the first time,...

Fourth graders create art for gallery.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), home of Artexpo Atlanta, has begun a new art project in the center's Building C, unveiling Bethune Gallery. Last spring, the entire fourth grade class of Bethune Elementary School was invited...

Pollack produces posters.(gallery News)(Jackson Pollack )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... WEST NYACK, NY -- Bruce McGaw Graphics introduces three new posters by Jackson Pollack that appear in its Spring 2005 Collection, a supplement to the Art 2004 hardbound catalog. The collection includes, "Number 18, 1950," retailing for $25 with...

Art site launched for trade buyers.(.com News)(www.corporatecanvas.com)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... WILMINGTON, NC -- Corporate Canvas, LLC, a fine art publishing company, announced the launch of its Web site, www.corporatecanvas.com, featuring online art galleries of both emerging and established artists from around the world. Visitors,...

Artist agrees to exclusive poster agreement.(people In The News)(Cynthia Markert with Image Conscious)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... SAN FRANCISCO -- Image Conscious announces the signing of artist Cynthia Markert to an exclusive poster-publishing agreement. Markert's female figurative studies are drawn from the "new woman" of the 1890s and the Jazz Age flappers of the...

Hawaiian artist announces Heart Rock.(people In The News)(Walfrido Garcia)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... KAPOLEI, HI -- The Hawaiian artist Walfrido Garcia--known as Walfrido--introduces his new publishing company, Heart Rock Productions, L.L.C. Known for his dramatic use of light and unique compositions, Walfrido captures the allure and magic of...

Art auction to curve hunger.(people In The News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... LOS ANGELES -- Creative Artists Agency will host "Angel Art" an exclusive art auction benefiting Project Angel Food, on April 29, at the Creative Artists Agency building. The artwork is procured by a committee of art experts, led by Project...

P. T. Turk.(people In The News)(Fine art photographer releases his work)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Fine art photographer P. T. Turk announces the introduction and release of an extraordinary portfolio of 72 thought-provoking and beautiful images (24 each in color, black and white, and hand-colored black and white). All of the 17- x 22-inch...

Tranzporter.(people In The News)(Tranzporter International is known for art supplies)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Tranzporter International is the exceptional product line for artists, dealers, gallery owners, framers and photographers. Products include Tranzporter Portfolio Cases (available in five sizes); Tranzporter Carrying Tubes to protect your rolled...

Master figurative artist adds landscapes.(news)(Francois Fressinier)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... LOS ANGELES -- The French-born, classically trained, master figurative artist Francois Fressinier, introduces his masterpiece landscape paintings. He says he still is painting neo-classical, timeless beauties but wants to portray his landscape...

Celebrating mother and child.(news)(paintings by Roula G. Ayoub)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Zalfa Boueiz, the president of Zouk Mikael International Festival and daughter of the former President of Lebanon Elias Hrawi, announced the exhibition, "Eternal Love" which featured the paintings by artist Roula G. Ayoub....

Photography legend lives on.(news)(Lillian Bassman)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... COQUITLAM, British Columbia -- Art In Motion presents the new collection of photographer Lillian Bassman, considered one of the greatest icons in fashion photography, in its Spring 2005 Collection. Bassman's negatives were found 20 years after...

L.A. hosts art fairs 'trifecta'.(Special Report)
April 1, 2005... LOS ANGELES -- L.A. is increasingly home to a varietal mix of narrow-profile, specialty art fairs as evidenced during one 10-day stretch in January when photo 1.a., the Los Angeles Print Fair and the new art LA were all being held. The...

McMaster releases Einstein portraits.(news)(by Niles McMaster)(Albert Einstein)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... LAKE GENEVA, WI -- McMaster Fine Art, L.L.C., exclusive publisher of the artwork of Niles McMaster, has released limited edition giclees of Albert Einstein. McMaster painted a commemorative contemporary portrait of Albert Einstein in...

Quadrum/SACA attracts more foreign attendees.(news)
April 1, 2005... BOLOGNA, Italy -- With 7,525 visitors, 2,841 of whom were foreigners, the 23rd edition of Quadrum/SACA, held Feb. 17-20 at the Bologna Exhibition Center, recorded a 2.5 percent increase on the foreign turnout figures over last year's event. The...

Rembrandt's Religious Portraits debut.(Washington)(Rembrandt van Rijn)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The National Gallery of Art has on exhibit, "Rembrandt's Late Religious Portraits," through May 1. The exhibit brings together 17 works that explore the fascinating aspects of Rembrandt van Rijn's artistic career. The half-length images of...

Exhibit spans history of photography.(Orlando, Fl)
April 1, 2005... The Orlando Museum of Art has on exhibit, "Keeping Shadows: Masterworks of Photography from the Worcester Art Museum," through May 22. The event showcases 100 photographs that range in date from mid-19th century to the present. Spanning the...

'Tools as Art' breaks down barriers.(Springfield, Ma)(hardware exhibition)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... "Tools as Art: The Hechinger Collection," at the Springfield Museums, features 65 works from the collection of hardware industry pioneer John Hechinger and runs through April 24. The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints,...

Fantasy paintings bubble with humor: Philippe Bertho communicates his philosophical ideals through his art.(artist profile)
April 1, 2005... French-born Philippe Bertho is a tmmpe l'oeil artist whose philosophical ideals clearly show through in his whimsical, fantasy-like paintings. Though the artist speaks little English, his art effectively communicates his love for life and his...

New editions.(painting exhibitions)
April 1, 2005... "Augusta 13th--Azalea" Scottsdale Collection announces the release of the new oil painting by Bernard Willington. "Augusta 13th--Azalea" is set to be released in time for The Masters Golf Tournament, April 4-10, as a giclee on canvas,...

Originals.(painting exhibitions )
April 1, 2005... KARA CASTRO Castro Fine Arts of Auburn, CA, announces the release of "Sunbeam," by Kara Castro. The original award-winning watercolor measures 15 x 25 inches and retails for $1,800. For more information, call 530-632-9592; e-mail...

Art's kind of town, Chicago is.(city beat Chicago)
April 1, 2005... Chicago is known for many things: the Hancock Building, the Cubs, Oprah, to name a few. And when it comes to art, the Windy City arguably has the best collection of art in the Midwest. To get a sense of what the City of Chicago has to offer, it...

Mystic seaport.(Artexpo New York 2005 Postshow Spotlight)(paintings by Dusan Kadlec)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... "Wall Street Towards Trinity Church, ca. 1857" depicts New York with historic charm which is so much a part of Dusan Kadlec's painting style. Born in Czechoslovakia and trained in Europe, the compositions of his canvases reflect the tradition...

Ruth's Originals.(Artexpo New York 2005 Postshow Spotlight)(Ruth L. Williams )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... "From the Heart, by Ruth" Emphasizing the heart, a center design element from '12' of her original Angel paintings, artist Ruth L. Williams is pleased to offer a 11X14 open edition poster. Originals on canvas and other posters also available....

International art source.(Artexpo New York 2005 Postshow Spotlight)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Gaylord Ho is a masterfully skillful sculptor and an inspired artist. His goal in every sculpture is to bring to life the emotion of the moment being frozen forever in clay. For more information about Gaylord Ho please visit our site on the web...

Show dates.(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... APRIL APRIL 14-20 High Point International Home Furnishings Market High Point, NC 800-874-6492 www.highpointmarket.org APRIL 28-MAY 2 Glasgow Art Fair 2005 George Square, Glasgow City Center Glasgow,...

Chicago[TM] Contemporary & Classic.(show dates)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The first annual Chicago Contemporary & Classic (CC&C) offers a fresh approach to the international art fair. With approximately 140 galleries featuring modern and contemporary art and nearly 60 dealers of European and American furniture and...