Art Business News articles from January 2009

Art Business News archives from January 2009

New Year, new beginning.(Editorial)
January 1, 2009... For me, the New Year has always been a time of rejuvenation and fresh starts, but none have taken on this meaning more clearly--or more literally--than this year, as I proudly introduce the exciting new look, more portable size and go-green...

Art world shows industry-wide support for ABN green initiative.(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2009... "I'm proud to join International Artexpo and Art Business News as they reshape the way we think about art, from the greening of the Art Business News publication to ABN's role as an advocate and resource for environmental transformation in our...

5 reasons to visit artbusinessnews.com today.(artbusinessnews.com)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] (1) TAKE THE ART BUSINESS WEB TUTORIAL If you missed the live webinar, or you just want to review all of the valuable information you heard the first time around, just access ABN's exclusive web presentation to...

Stephen Holland named official artist of "The Grammy Charities Art Collection".(PUBLISHERS CORNER)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LOS ANGELES -- "The Artist of Celebrity" Stephen Holland has enjoyed a multitude of honors and roles. Along with a host of other important acknowledgements, Holland is the official artist of several iconic athletes,...

Printing for profit in 2009: the great output seminar embarks on U.S. tour.(PUBLISHERS CORNER)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... SARASOTA, FL -- For professional photographers and fine-art reproducers looking for a competitive edge and additional profit centers in a challenging economy, the Great Output Seminar provides practical steps and proven pathways to high-quality...

Prominent artists reinterpret "The Wizard of Oz".(ARTIST UPDATE)(Warner Brothers Consumer Products)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... MIAMI -- On the heels of unveiling "The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slipper Collection" in New York, Warner Bros. Consumer Products continues its sweeping 70th anniversary celebration of the classic film with "The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection."...

Sport photographs and Linda Jones Enterprises find focus.(PUBLISHERS CORNER)(Sport Gallery Inc. )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] IRVINE, CA -- Sport Gallery Inc. and Linda Jones Enterprises, Inc., (LJE) have announced a strategic relationship to market and distribute the iconic photography from the SPORT magazine archive of more than 250,000...

Artist to debut works in new Dubai gallery.(ARTIST UPDATE)(Kate McCavitt)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DUBAI -- Kate McCavitt is showing 19 pieces of her original art during the grand opening of The Art Source's new retail art Gallery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Located in the Dubai Mall, which has been billed as...

Saint Louis University Museum of Art acquires Max R. Scharf painting.(MUSEUM MATTER)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... ST. LOUIS -- The Saint Louis University Museum of Art has added American Expressionist/Impressionist painter Max R. Scharf's "Let the Games Begin" to its permanent collection. The painting was a gift of the artist's private collectors Paul and...

United States Artists organization announces third annual USA Fellowships.(News)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... CHICAGO -- United States Artists (USA), the national artists' advocacy organization, announced the recipients of 50 USA Fellowships for 2008 totaling $2.5 million. This marks the third consecutive year of the USA Fellows program, which provides...

Picture That, LLC, wins 2008 Supplier of the Year Award.(GALLERY FRONT)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] STAMFORD, CT -- Valerie A. Cooper, president of fine-art consulting firm Picture That, LLC, has won the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) 2008 Supplier of the Year Award. Cooper, winner of the...

ABN honors renowned art dealer Jan Krugier.(News)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... GENEVA, SWITZERLAND -- International art dealer and gallerist Jan Krugier died in his Geneva, Switzerland, home on Nov. 15, surrounded by his family and close friends. He was 80 years old. Krugier is survived by his wife, Marie-Anne...

"Morandi: Master of Modern Still Life" opens at The Phillips Collection in February.(MUSEUM MATTERS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... WASHINGTON -- For the first time in more than 50 years, a retrospective exhibition of Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964), one of the most admired still-life painters of the 20th century, will be presented in Washington, D.C. Featuring 50 paintings...

ABN pays tribute to Chicago gallery owner and publisher Billy Hork.(GALLERY FRONT)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHICAGO -- To many in Chicago, Billy Hork was the go-to guy for art. He opened his first gallery on Oak Street in 1972, selling everything from Alexander Calder lithographs and Leonardo Nierman paintings to framed...

Fotiou Frames announces Don Mar as new distributor.(GALLERY FRONT)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... ONTARIO, CANADA -- Fotiou Frames is pleased to announce Don Mar Frame & Moulding as a new distributor in the Northeast. With three warehouses located in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Jersey, Don Mar is known for its outstanding industry...

Art Business Today/EPSON best-selling images poll announces 2008 winner.(INTERNATIONAL PULSE)
January 1, 2009... LONDON -- Sue Howells has been named the winner of the Art Business Today/EPSON Best-Selling Images Poll. The key to Howells' commercial success, according to Art Business Today, is the wide appeal of her work; some see whacky, contemporary...

"The Gatherers: Greening Our Urban Spheres" combines art and activism.(ECO NEWS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SAN FRANCISCO -- Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) presents "The Gatherers: Greening Our Urban Spheres," a groundbreaking exhibition combining art with cultural activism to incorporate nature and agriculture...

Select auctions indicate strength in international art markets despite economic uncertainty.(INTERNATIONAL PULSE)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... NEW YORK -- Fall auction results offer evidence that select sectors of the art market remain strong despite turmoil in the financial markets. At Koller's September auction in Zurich, Switzerland--just four days after unprecedented bankruptcies...

31st edition of International Artexpo New York makes exciting evolution.(Artexpo UPDATE)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... NEW YORK -- Approaching its 31st year as the must-see art event for trade professionals and consumers, International Artexpo New York, Feb. 26-March 2 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, will bring a host of exciting partnerships and special...

Special events & appearances.(Artexpo UPDATE)(Brief article)(Calendar)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Renowned actress/artist Jane Seymour will showcase her latest edition, "Open Hearts," and host a signing for her new book, which carries the collection's namesake. The book's selection of poems, essays and quotes are...

Show dates.(Artexpo UPDATE)(Brief article)(Calendar)
January 1, 2009... JANUARY JAN. 21-25 LA Art Show & IFPDA Fine Print Fair LA Convention Center 323.857.6558 laartshow.com JAN. 21-25 New York Ceramics Fair The National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts 310.455.2886...

Artexpo Design Center exclusive debut.(Artexpo UPDATE)
January 1, 2009... With the goal of expanding into new industries and furthering business opportunities for exhibitors and attendees, International Artexpo New York is pleased to announce two valuable strategic partners in 2009: ASID and Benjamin Moore. Both...

A greener Artexpo.(Artexpo UPDATE)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Bringing his message of earth friendliness to New York, renowned artist and environmentalist Wyland will take center stage at the 2009 show. Encouraging fellow exhibitors to utilize eco-friendly materials in their art with his Global Green...

Artists ride the green wave: from eco-chic art materials and techniques to environmental messages and themes, artists are raising the bar on going green.
January 1, 2009... Renowned marine-life artist Wyland is living proof that artists can play a significant role in the 21st-century environmental movement. His Wyland Foundation, which promotes the protection and preservation of the world's oceans, waterways and...

Ecologically economically logical: green is becoming less of an exception and more of a rule, thanks to aggressive efforts by today's organizations in the art world and beyond.
January 1, 2009... Each day, the green movement is becoming less of a trend and more of a necessity. Innovations in energy efficiency and sustainable design are appearing in every industry and will grow increasingly more prevalent as the United States tries to...

Innovative artworks at your fingertips.(Originals)
January 1, 2009... "TWILIGHT" by Lauri Blank Oil on Linen 24 x 30 inches 954.270.1001 blankstudio.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "TROPICAL GRACE" by Brian O'Neill Oil on Panel 24 x 24 inches $3,800 Nan Miller Gallery 585.292.1430...

Undeniably sophisticated decidedly green: a skillful blend of impeccable style and green technique takes Bradford Brenner's work to a whole new level.(Artist PROFILE)
January 1, 2009... Bradford Brenner's stylized images possess a simple elegance, artistically juxtaposed by the complexity of his process, which he's been greening for the past 12 years. "For me, the most important thing is emotion," Brenner explains. "I try...

New editions.
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] * 1 * "IN THE LAP OF LUXURY" by Daniel Merriam: Giclee Edition of 150, 36 x 24 inches, $1,900; Kaleidoscope Gallery: 949.246.3701; kgallery.com * 2 * "A SOFT STRENGTH" by Renzo: Bronze Sculpture Edition of 95, 40 x...

Jeanette Fournier.(Emerging ARTISTS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Jeanette Fournier is a watercolor artist who resides in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where she pursues a lifelong interest in painting nature and animal art. Growing up, the artist spent a great deal of...

Helaine Soller.(Emerging ARTISTS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Born and raised in Queens, N.Y., Helaine Soller holds a B.F.A. in Advertising Design from Pratt Institute, an M.S. in Art Education from Queens College and credentials from The New School under the instruction of Jacob Lawrence. Soller's...

Pamela Viola.(Emerging ARTISTS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pamela Hochschartner Viola began making photography-based images at age 14. A few years later, she was exhibiting traditional black-and-white silver gelatin prints of American Southwest architectural subjects in...

Josh Moulton.(Emerging ARTISTS)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Artist Josh Moulton was born and raised in Detroit and attended Lake Forest College as a four-year Deerpath Art Scholar. Moulton's father, his inspiration and mentor, was a well-known freelance illustrator in New York throughout the 1940s, '50s...

Netherfield Gallery, Frenchtown, NJ.(Picture GALLERY)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artist Jessie Krause is shown with one of her recent oil and encaustic paintings, "Frenchtown Autumn," at a wine and cheese reception for the opening of the gallery's recent show, "The Harvest."

Maser Galleries, Pittsburgh.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... Hessam is shown with Sherry and Kevin McKnight, who purchased "Endless Moment" (pictured here) at the artist's solo exhibition. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Thomas Barbey Gallery, Lahaina, Hawaii.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... Artist Thomas Barbey, Frank Dostal and Rachel Holton are shown at the unveiling of Barbey's "Zip-Lock Babe." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Jack Gallery, Chicago.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... Nathan Janes is shown at the recent opening of the show "Family Dog Meets Family Dog," an exhibition intersecting the work of modern artists who often use dogs as their subjects. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Touch Gallery, Australia, International Art Show, Beijing.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... Touch Gallery owner Richard Lubner, gallery director Bill Cook, artist Fabian Perez and publisher Robert Bane are shown with two unnamed Chinese police officers at the International Art Show in Beijing, which attracted many art collectors,...

WWA Gallery, Philadelphia.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... Owner Debbie Weiss and artists Miss Mindy and CJ Metzeger are shown at the opening reception for "Where the Wild Art Is," an exhibition of Maurice Sendak illustrations and Sendak-inspired works by several other gallery artists. ...

ArtHaus, San Francisco.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... Art critic DeWitt Cheng and collector Scott Garcia are shown at the opening of "Outward Appearances," which included a solo exhibition of portraiture by New York artist Joanne Landis and group exhibition of figurative works in various mediums...

Miranda Galleries, Laguna Beach, CA.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... Consultant MJ Ford, gallery owner Joe Gordon, sculptor Tuan and consultants Nancy Kennedy and Kasey Solesbee are shown at an exclusive event for the V.I.P. collectors of Miranda Galleries, which included a viewing of Tuan's installation "Heroic...

Silvermine Guild Arts Center, New Canaan, CT.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] USA committee members Thomas Throop, Jocelyn Braxton Armstrong, Frances Palmer, Arle Sklar-Weinstein and gallery director Jeffrey Mueller are shown at the national juried Craft USA '08 competition and exhibition,...

Westlake Village Gallery, Westlake Village CA.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Former President Bill Clinton is shown purchasing a hand-blown, hand-etched original by glass artist Gustavo Santana (pictured right), who is represented by Westlake Village Gallery, at the Beverly Hills Art Affaire....

Red Sable Gallery, Freehold, NJ.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artists Randal S. Ingram and J. Brian Townsend, who paint in tandem on the same works, are shown with their Realist oil painting, "Embrace of the Strangling Fig," at the grand opening of Red Sable Gallery.

Sirani Gallery, Pittsburgh.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] North Carolina artist Genie Maples and gallery consultants Rachel Lowenstein and Elena Barnhouse are shown at Maples' recent solo exhibition, during which she introduced her latest large-scale oil paintings and...

The Starving Artist Cafe and Gallery, City Island, NY.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artist Yvonne M. Ward is shown between gallery owners Elliott and Monica Glick during the opening reception of Ward's fourth solo art exhibit, which featured her latest watercolors and pastels.

Tamarind Art, New York.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Guests browsed artist Prema Murthy's solo show,"Organizing Energy," which featured compositions based on digitally rendered shapes created with software used to model realistic imagery for commercial films.

The Signature Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artist Marco Toro, a.k.a, the "Prince of Pop," and gallery director Edward Bobinski are shown at Toro's solo show. His painting of Paul Newman sold at the show before he even finished it.

Terra Gallery, Columbus, OH.(Picture GALLERY)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Guests are shown at the Terra Gallery's monthly "Rhythm 'n' Art" event, which featured live music from several local musicians, the artwork nearly 50 artists and opportunities for visitors to add their own artistic...

Are we having fun yet? Prospering in tough economic times, Part 2.(Industry PERSPECTIVES)
January 1, 2009... Last month, I introduced a three-point strategy to survive and prosper in this challenging economy: 1) Focus on Your Collectors; 2) Focus on Your Consultants; and 3) Focus on Your Artists. The December article covered the first of the three...

Bringing art back to earth.(Shades of GREEN)
January 1, 2009... The world is going green. Every industry, from its marketing to its products and packages, seems to be re-evaluating traditional ways of thinking with the hopes of achieving a sustainable future. But what about the art industry? How do we fit...

Why green is good for your business.(The Fine Art of FRAMING)
January 1, 2009... The world is going green, and I am not referring to lime, sage or olive! The environmental movement known as green is coming on strong. A few years ago, going green may have seemed like a passing fad or something only a few extremists were...

The newly appointed president of Harvest Productions gives his take on the art world green-up.(Q&A: JUSTIN DOE)(Interview)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Harvest launched with a green concept in mind back in 1988 Tell us about Harvest's first eco. friendly initiatives and how they've evolved over the years. As an exclusively on-demand printing company, Harvest...