Art Business News articles from June 2003

Art Business News archives from June 2003

Abstract sales stay surprisingly strong: bucking a longtime trend, collectors show continued attraction to complex abstracts in spite of tough economic conditions. (news).
June 1, 2003... Big shapes, bold colors and intriguing textural surfaces--these are just some of the characteristics of abstract art. But nowadays, there is an uncharacteristic trend in abstract art sales. In years past, skittish collectors have shied away...

Art licensing shows steady growth: licensors continue to focus on art for its longevity in the marketplace and its growing popularity. (Special Report).
June 1, 2003... What is licensing? The simple answer is licensing is the agreement between two parties (licensee/manufacturer and licensor/artist) to utilize a property on a specific product for a designated time and territory. In return, a fee is paid to the...

Don't underestimate the impact of art fairs. (From The Editor).(Editorial)
June 1, 2003... DEAR READERS, The subject of this month's Photo Focus is Photography Shows. Our expert writer Susan Seiling explains how photography dealers and galleries who carry photography can tap into wider market and expand their client base by...

Longtime Murray fan. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... For many years, I have been reading [Murray Raphel's column] and applying his advice. I would like to thank him for the wisdom he imparts. I have saved many of the articles, review them regularly and try to use as many as are applicable. ...

AP advice from an expert. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... I read with great interest the "Artist's Proofs" story. I have a solution for you. Continue the traditional practice of AP and/or EAs, but 1. Number them, that controls the five to 20 percent of the edition. 2. Allow for master...

A note of thanks. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... Thank you so much for the showcasing of my work [in the March edition of Emerging Artists]. The response has been enormous! Sam Dixon Artist, Annapolis, Md.

Charles Fazzino visits Greece, contributes to children's charity. (news).(commissioned work for Pavlides)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... SPECIAL REPORT--Artist Charles Fazzino has been commissioned to create an original artwork for Pavlides, a Greek subsidiary of the Kraft company and the maker of Lacta, a popular chocolate bar in Greece. In support of the project, Fazzino...

Jia Lu releases new book, premieres sculpture in Guam. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... DUARTE, Calif. -- Alius Corporation has released the first book about artist Jia Lu and her work. The 176-page hardcover book includes 90 full-color oil paintings from 1995--when the artist switched to oils--to 2001. A biographical introduction...

Kelly Productions to launch maritime art line. (Up Front).(John Kelly)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Kelly Productions has launched a new line of American maritime art. "An American Sea Odyssey," a 12-piece suite, represents the work of maritime artist John Kelly. Kelly created the work using pastel techniques on actual...

Laura Smith creates 2003 Kentudo Derby Art. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- American illustrator Laura Smith created a pair of works that served as the official artwork for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks in Churchill Downs' 2003 "Art of the Kentucky Derby" series. Smith's artwork adorns the...

Marco Fine Arts introduces 3-D Guy Buffet images. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Marco Fine Arts has launched a new line of Guy Buffet images produced in 3-D. Four images have been constructed from two master paintings created by the artist. "Una Bella Pizza" and "Making A Fine Bouillabaisse" are...

Hibel celebrates 40 years of lithography. (news).(Edna Hibel)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... PALM BEACH, Fla. -- In celebration of 40 years of making lithographs, artist Edna Hibel, 86, recently released "Soaring American Spirit" an original stone lithograph of an American eagle with two young eagles in the background and a remarque on...

Spotlight on Michael Godard Fine Art. (news).
June 1, 2003... PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- In May 2001, David Smith launched Michael Godard Fine Art with an unconventional business method--the galleries he supplies do not pay for the work until it sells. He has since placed artist Michael Godard's art, which...

Valley Art Group to represent Mike Welton.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... OAK PARK HEIGHTS, Minn. -- Twin Cities urban painter Mike Welton recently signed with giclee publisher and distributor Valley Art Group and has six new limited-edition giclee prints available. Welton has dedicated his painting career to...

Fine Art Acrylic to represent artists.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. -- Fine Art Acrylic, longtime caster of acrylic sculpture by Hart, Froman, Wilkinson and others, has begun to represent its own artists. "We finally decided for the first time to get a booth at Art expo New York, and the...

Ellis & Lord signs Beth Royalty. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... TUCSON, Ariz. -- Ellis & Lord Editions has signed painter Beth Royalty and has introduced the Beth Royalty Collection of s/n limited-edition prints. Royalty has gained national recognition through her award-winning commissioned portraits...

Golden Gate Editions wins printing awards. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden Gate Editions was the recipient of several awards recently presented by the San Francisco Club of Litho and Printing House Craftsmen. The company was awarded the club's highest honors: The People's Choice Award for...

Art In Motion signs Alex Clark, Gosia Gajewska. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... COQUITLAM, B.C. -- Art In Motion has released two new collections from recently signed artists Alex Clark and Gosia Gajewska. Two sets of four whimsical animal prints are the focus of U.K. artist Clark's first Art In Motion collection....

SeaWorld contracts artist Jody Bergsma. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- Artist Jody Bergsma has contracted with SeaWorld Corporation for a licensing program encompassing three lines of artwork designed specifically for the company. SeaWorld first came in contact with Bergsma after...

Mystic Seaport releases Hunt book cover print. (news).(Master and Commander: The Far Side of The World)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... MYSTIC, Conn. -- The movie "Master and Commander: The Far Side of The World" starring Russell Crowe is scheduled to open this November. This is the first movie to be based on the books by Patrick O'Brian. Mystic Seaport artist Geoff Hunt has...

Abrishami makes charity donation. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... SAN DIEGO -- Iranian artist Hessam Abrishami has donated his work to a silent auction at the Museum of Arts and Science in Daytona Beach in collaboration with the exhibit "A Breeze from the Gardens of Persia." "I have had wonderful...

Gregory Editions/Washington Green USA celebrates 15th anniversary, expands corporate office. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... STAFFORD, Texas -- Gregory Editions/Washington Green USA celebrates its 15th year as a fine art publisher and distributor this year. The company was established in 1988 as a specialist in the hand-pulled original graphics marketplace. Since...

Illuminated canvas LumiGiClee introduced. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... KELOWNA, B.C. -- Laser Visions Technology Inc. has created a new product named LumiGiClee, a translucent canvas that company officials said provides a way to display a work of art with a unique, self-illuminated presence. LimiGiClees are...

New track lighting system illuminates art. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... BOULDER, Colo. -- Valo Instant Track Lighting is a new system that can be set up in 15 minutes to provide clear halogen light for illuminating paintings, photographs, sculpture and other art, according to company officials. Designed by Mark...

'Wings of Love' artist dies. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... LONDON -- Stephen Pearson, the artist of top-selling print "Wings of Love," died in March. More than 3 1/2 million copies of "Wings of Love" were sold by Rosenstiel's. Pearson painted a series of fantasy images on similar themes, but...

Robert Blackburn, founder of Printmaking Workshop, dies. (news).
June 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- Robert Blackburn, an artist who founded the influential Printmaking Workshop in New York, died on April 21. He was 82. Born in 1920 to Jamaican-born parents, Blackburn grew up in Harlem during the Depression. He was introduced...

Schorr print distributed at 2003 Grammy Awards. (news).(Mitchell Schorr )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- Several pieces from artist Mitchell Schorr's "OOH" series were displayed backstage at the 45th-annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden. The Grammy's also hosted a party before the ceremony that honored Schorr and displayed his...

New gallery space dedicated to Indian artists. (gallery News).(Tamarind Art)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- Tamarind Art, a new gallery space dedicated to the promotion of Indian artists, recently opened with the first New York viewing of Indian artist M.F. Husain's "Lightning." Husain is recognized as one of India's most significant...

Coral Gables opens exhibition center in Atlanta. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- The Coral Gables International Art Center has opened a new exhibition center in Atlanta. It is located in the heart of the city at the Abernathy Square Mall, at 6623J Roswell Road. The center is open seven days a week. The company's...

Scharf Studio relocates, expands. (gallery News).(Max R. Scharf Studio and Scharf and Associates)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... ST. LOUIS -- Max R. Scharf Studio and Scharf & Associates has moved to new, larger quarters in the historic central West End district of St. Louis. Max R. Scharf Studio and Scharf & Associates are now located at 462 N. Taylor Ave., Suite 103,...

Gregory Editions/ Washington Green USA announces new financing program. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... STAFFORD, Texas -- Gregory Editions/Washington Green USA has announced a 12-month extended payment option with zero-percent interest on the opening order for all new, eligible Art Partners. Mark Eaker, president, stated, "We are offering this...

Photography gallery celebrates re-opening with Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... SOUTH BEACH, Fla. -- The Howard Austin Feld Digital Photographic Art Gallery, located at 663 Lincoln Road, recently closed its doors for two days and reopened with a brand new look. The reopening was kicked off with a celebration and a new...

Richard Gray Gallery celebrates 40 years. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... NEW YORK and CHICAGO -- Richard Gray Gallery is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an exhibition of work the gallery has handled during its history, with a particular focus on the recent past. For the first time, works residing in both...

Ziv flamingo lands in Family Court. (gallery News).(Marcie Ziv)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... MIAMI -- Gallery Ziv has announced the arrival of "Barkett," an eight-foot, multi-colored flamingo, on the 11th floor of Courthouse Centre, Miami-Dade's Family Court building. Miami resident and artist Marcie Ziv, in coordination with...

Gallery C debuts in historic Bijou Theater. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. -- Gallery C, a new contemporary gallery featuring California art, has opened in the historic Bijou Theater, which was built in 1923. The gallery will present contemporary painting, sculpture and installation work by both...

Monumental Eichinger sculptures debut at Lawrence Gallery. (gallery News).(Martin Eichinger)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Sculptor Martin Eichinger recently unveiled three monumental bronze sculptures at the Lawrence Gallery. The sculptures were enlargements of "Dance of Yes & No" and "From the Heart." "Dance of Yes & No" includes two...

Anne Coe, Liam O'Neill show benefits wildlife. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Cultural Exchange Gallery recently featured "The Natural World" an art show featuring the allegorical paintings of artist Anne Coe and the wood-turned sculptures of Liam O'Neill. Ten percent of the sales from the...

Collectors Fine Art Gallery opens at Lake Las Vegas. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... LAS VEGAS--The Collectors Fine Art Gallery recently opened in the new MonteLago Village at the Lake Las Vegas Resort, which was developed by Intrawest, a developer and operator of village-centered resorts across North America. The gallery,...

Low-cost, royalty-free photo CDs introduced. (.com News).(photography compact disks from Marquis Publications)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... VALLEJO, Calif. -- Marquis Publications, a digital imagery creator and distributor, has released of a new series of low-cost, royalty-free stock photography compact disks. "These images are ideal for brochures, Web sites, print advertising...

SellYourArt.net announces gallery contest. (.com News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... ORLANDO -- SellYourArt.net has announced a new contest for galleries with an award of a two-week cruise for two to Europe, Alaska or the Caribbean, including airfare, as part of a continuing effort to encourage gallery members to continue to...

MEPSArt launches newly designed web site. (.com News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- The newly designed Web site for MEPSArt (www.mepsart.com) has gone live. Featured on the site is work by Marcus A. Jansen, as well as work by artists Anna Bocek, Frank Heinemann and Ralph Allen.

Hadley House signs Weiler, releases catalog.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Hadley House has signed Wisconsin artist Sandra Wiesman Weiler. "I love color and use color to create pathways through my paintings" said Weiler. Her first print with Hadley House is "Fruit of the Vine," an s/n...

Stobart historical marine art book released.(Stobart: The World of Sail and Steam)(Book Review)
June 1, 2003... BOSTON -- A new large-format book featuring contemporary works by maritime artist John Stobart as been published by MHP Enterprises. Stobart: The World of Sail and Steam is the third in a series of Stobart's large-format exhibitions in book...

New record set for Steven Dews original.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... LONDON -- A record price for a Steven Dews original painting has been achieved for "The Fife Regatta on the Clyde. "The painting, which sold for $191,160, was recently been published by Rosenstiel's as a limited-edition print. It is available...

Trevor Allan Fine Art acquires Marcil collection. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... TORONTO -- Trevor Allan Fine Art Publishing Inc. has acquired an estate collection of more than 350 rare works of art by famed Canadian artist Rene Marcil. Included in the collection are pastel oils, gouaches, pencil drawings and fashion...

Grand Image artist raises money for cancer. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... SEATTLE -- Grand Image artist Sarah Feather recently ran to raise money for the Breast Cancer Campaign Charity and raised more than $12,744 during the Marathon de Sables 2003, a six-day event covering 146 miles in the Sahara Desert. ...

Winn Devon releases image bank, appoints licensing coordinator. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... SEATTLE -- Winn Devon has released a bank of exclusive imagery available for a variety of licensing opportunities and has appointed Sherry Coady as licensing coordinator to facilitate the licensing process. "Licensing is an ideal way to...

Canadian Art Prints releases new catalog. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... RICHMOND, B.C. -- Canadian Art Prints has released a new catalog that will be available in July. It will feature more than 250 new images from more than 275 artists, 25 of whom are recent additions to Canadian Art Prints. The catalog's...

Mill Pond names two new VPs. (news).(Mill Pond Press Cos.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... VENICE, Fla. -- The Mill Pond Companies have appointed Rolland Ford and Angela Sauro as vice presidents of sales and marketing and product development, respectively. Ford came to Mill Pond in June 2002 and is a former sales manager for...

Jeff Scott presents Elvis Presley works. (news).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- Artist Jeff Scott has created a new body of artwork entitled "The Personal Elvis Presley" with the cooperation of the Presley estate. Scott has photographed and combined such objects as Elvis' police badges, gun collection and...

Increase sales motion with great promotions: keep your gallery promotions innovative and exciting to bring new and old customers through the door. (advice).
June 1, 2003... There's a saying that the three most important factors in a business' success are location, location, location, but I'm suggesting three better ways for your gallery to succeed: promotion, promotion, promotion. In talking to gallery owners...

Use oversize art to fill a tall niche: an interior designer expands her reach by marketing to clients with oversize walls. (strategy).
June 1, 2003... High ceilings and great rooms used to be reserved for the upper class--people who could hire designers to decorate their rooms with grace and flair. Today, even modest tract homes feature cathedral ceilings, great rooms and oversize walls,...

Print disclosure laws aim to prevent abuses: certificates of authencity are a key way for consumers to know exactly what they are buying. (advice).
June 1, 2003... In the last several issues of Art Business News, there have been a number of letters to the editor decrying the current use or, more specifically, misuse of Artist's Proofs (APs). The letters lament the large number of artist's proofs being...

Photo shows give good exposure: tap into wider markets and expand your client base by exhibiting and shopping at photography shows. (Photography Shows).
June 1, 2003... When was the last time you had 6,500 people visit your gallery in one weekend? Instead of waiting for collectors to discover your gallery, bring your gallery to them by participating in a photography show. "Photography shows give a way for...

Tee time: golf enthusiasts bring their love of the links from the course to their homes with a range of golf-inspired art.
June 1, 2003... Whether a soothing landscape of a world-renowned green, a sculpture a favorite figure or a cartoon character stuck in a sand trap, art inspired by the sport of golf takes on many forms and feelings, encompassing the varied experiences of those...

Large-format photography yields big results: size does matter. Even as the art world has embraced digital imaging, traditional large-format photography is experiencing a renaissance, spurred by its ability to capture a visually rich world with clarity of detail and subtle nuances of light and shadow. (Large-Format Photography).
June 1, 2003... When the camera was first invented more than 150 years ago, taking a photograph was anything but a quick or spontaneous affair. Picture the first 19th-century photographers, perched behind unwieldy wooden cameras atop tripods, their subjects...

Legendary photographer Cole Weston dies. (Large-Format Photos).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... For generations, the dramatic light of the Central California Coast has inspired artists to capture it on canvas or through a camera lens. And yet, of late, there has been a shift in the quality of light across the Peninsula, a dimming of...

Kate Hudec. (Emerging Artists).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Kate Hudec's photographs strive to find beauty in the common denominators. "I'm fascinated with recent discoveries in genetic science," she said. "Human and fish genes are 90-percent identical. It seems to me this relatedness works on a visual...

Karen Andrews. (Emerging Artists).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The relationship between art and fashion has always been a symbiotic one for artist Karen Andrews, who has forged a new bond between the two with her current work. Andrews' early recognized talents first carried her through a notable...

Painting in mid-song: after great success in advertising and music production, Mark Keller embarks on a career in fine art. (Artist profile: Mark Keller).
June 1, 2003... Artist Mark Keller lives life as if approaching the climax of a great aria: already begun, not quite finished and in steady crescendo. As a painter, he plays the role of a conductor, forever keeping the musician and audience in tune. "It...

Villa Vacluse. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Barbara McCann Studio of Bradenton, Fla., introduces "Villa Vacluse" by Barbara McCann. The giclee print on canvas or paper is available in a limited edition of 180 and measures 36 by 30 inches. For pricing information, call (941) 792-3676 or...

True Blue Rooster. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Rooster Bentley Publishing Group of Walnut Creek, Calif., introduces "True Blue Rooster" by Alma Lee. The open-edition poster measures 9 by 11 inches and retails for $5. For more information, call 800-227-1666 or visit...

El Pavo Real. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... London Contemporary Art of Jacksonville, Fla., introduces "El Pavo Real" by Felix Mas. The aquatint etching on paper with hand-coloring is available in a limited edition of 250 with 25 APs, measures 38 1/2 by 19 inches and retails for $800. For...

Camilla. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Gregory Editions/Washington Green USA introduce "Camilla" by Paul James. The giclee is available in an s/n limited edition of 195 on paper and 95 on canvas, measures 25 by 24 inches and retails for $195 and $300, respectively. For more...

Little Blue Falls. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Art by Marti of Aledo, Texas, introduces "Little Blue Falls" by Marti Bailey. The giclee on canvas is available in a limited edition of 50, measures 11 by 13 inches and retails for $39. For more information, call (817) 244-7132 or visit...

Homage to Mondrian. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Kevro of Delray Beach, Fla., introduces "Homage to Mondrian" by Das. This is one of a four-image series on canvas and is available in a limited edition of 550. It measures 48 by 44 inches and retails for $825. Call (561) 274-0007 or e-mail...

Woodland 2. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Eastbury Editions of Atlanta introduces "Woodland 2" by Ruth Franklin. The limited-edition giclee print is available in an s/n limited edition of 195, measures 23 by 23 inches and retails for $400. For more information, call 800-540-0845 or...

Pearls of Love. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Art & Design Publishing Inc. of Stroudsburg, Pa., is proud to present "Pearls of Love," a new limited-edition canvas giclee by Andrei Protsouk. The hand-embellished giclee is available in an edition of 300, measures 32 by 38 inches and retails...

Citrus. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Lakeside Editions of Springfield, Mo., introduces "Citrus" by Daniel Flodin. The giclee on canvas is available in an s/n limited edition of 225, measures 8 by 20 inches and retails for $175. For more information, call (417) 823-0610. ...

Manhattan Tapestry. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Illumia of Columbia, Mo., introduces "Manhattan Tapestry" by Paul C. Jackson. The giclee on watercolor paper is available in an s/n limited edition of 250, measures 40 by 19 inches and retails for $1,200. For more information, call (573)...

The Luminous Sunset. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Art and Soul Studios introduces "The Luminous Sunset" by Angela Manno. The giclee is part of a suite of three images of Provence. It is available in an s/n limited edition of 500, measures 11 by 8 1/2 inches and retails for $225. Call (719)...

God Bless the Child. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Self-published artist Keith Mallett of San Diego introduces "God Bless the Child." The s/n aquatint etching is available in a limited edition of 75, the image measures 5 by 7 inches and retails for $175. For more details, call (619) 303-1497 or...

The Healing Power of the Raven Bundle. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... The Greenwich Workshop of Shelton, Conn., introduces "The Healing Power of the Raven Bundle" by Howard Terpning. The s/n print is available in an edition of 750, measures 21 by 32 inches and retails for $275. An s/n edition of 300 on canvas is...

Spotted Eagle Ray Encounter, Grand Cayman. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Tanya L. Haynes of Aurora, Colo., introduces "Spotted Eagle Ray Encounter, Grand Cayman." The s/n giclee on watercolor paper is available in a limited edition of 100, measures 18 by 12 3/4 inches and retails for $85. Call (303) 671-0306 or...

Like a Song on the Radio. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Self-published automotive artist Dana Forrester of Independence, Mo., introduces "Like a Song on the Radio." The giclee is available in an s/n limited edition of 200, measures 19 by 29 inches and retails for $400. For more information, call...

Sam I Am. (New editions).
June 1, 2003... Self-published artist Darlene L Swaim of Phoenix, Ariz., introduces "Sam I Am." The s/n giclee on paper is available in two limited editions of 50 each, measures 22 by 30 inches and 11 by 14 inches and retails for $725 and $350, respectively....

Show dates.
June 1, 2003... THIS MONTH JUNE 10-12 Licensing International Jacob K. Javits Center, New York. Call 800-331-5706. JUNE 12-OCTOBER 20 Valencia Biennial Valencia, Spain. Call 34 96 369 30 88. JUNE 13-22 ArteBa ...

Second Valencia Biennial explores power of the city. (show dates).
June 1, 2003... VALENCIA, SPAIN -- Visual arts, architecture, cinema, design, theatre, music, dance, fashion and advertising all come together to the second Valencia Biennial, held from June 12 to Oct. 20 in various venues throughout the city. The second...

Design triennial showcases latest in architecture. (New York).
June 1, 2003... A celebration of the technological innovations, artistic evolution and cultural impact of design during the last three years is currently on view at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in the second "National Design Triennial: Inside...

Exhibit explores cartoons' impact on today's art. (Houston).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston presents "Splat Boom Pow? The Influence of Cartoons in Contemporary Art," showcasing more than 60 works of art in a variety of media by emerging and established artists. "Splat Boom Pow!" chronicles...

Spanish influence on French painting examined in exhibit. (New York).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The impact of 17th-century Spanish painting on 19th-century French artists is explored in the exhibit, "Manet/Velazquez: The French Taste for Spanish Painting" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Nearly 240 paintings and works on paper spanning...

For those who have grown weary of waiting in hour-long lines to view overcrowded museum exhibits, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has crafted a new alternative. (New York).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... For those who have grown weary of waiting in hour-long lines to view overcrowded museum exhibits, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has crafted a new alternative. On Mondays--when it is traditionally closed--the museum is now open to people...

At press time, American investigators who compiled an inventory of the ransacked galleries at the Iraq National Museum have concluded that 38 pieces of art are missing from the museum, not the 170,000 that had been reported stolen or broken Museum. (Baghdad).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... At press time, American investigators who compiled an inventory of the ransacked galleries at the Iraq National Museum have concluded that 38 pieces of art are missing from the museum, not the 170,000 that had been reported stolen or broken....

Three watercolor paintings by Van Gogh, Picasso and Gauguin valued at $1.6 million, stolen recently from the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester, were found a few days later in a tube container behind a public toilet nearby. (London).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Three watercolor paintings by Van Gogh, Picasso and Gauguin valued at $1.6 million, stolen recently from the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester, were found a few days later in a tube container behind a public toilet nearby. The retrieved pieces...