Art Business News articles from March 2002

Art Business News archives from March 2002

Fauve art presents a wild ride for collectors: no longer derided as `Wild Beasts,' the Fauves, along with today's artists working in the Fauve tradition, are attracting collectors with their expressive colors and brushstrokes.
March 1, 2002... With their unbridled colors and aggressive brushstrokes, unnatural landscapes and still-life portrayals, the works of Fauve artists were once derided as the product of "Wild Beasts." Now the Fauves are considered among the most important early...

Discounting: a short-term fix with long-term consequences: experts say that even in the current art marketplace, discounting lacks long-term benefits. (Special Report).(suggestions for price reduction alternatives)
March 1, 2002... There's no accounting for discounting, according to several experts polled by Art Business News. Indeed, most dealers say that the act of dropping prices to make a sale is a disservice to the artist, the gallery and the industry as a whole. ...

Educate your staff & clients and watch sales soar. (From The Editor).(understanding printing technique; story behind guide to popular printing methods)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... DEAR READERS, I recently attended an exhibition at a friend's gallery in Soho and spent some time with a young couple who were just starting their art collection. I walked through the show with them, and we enjoyed a colorful mix of prints...

Grrreat idea! (Letters).(Lurita Brown)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... I recently read the [January Marketing Moves: Strategy] story about Lurita Brown and the trip she planned for her clients. What a thought provoking and inspiring thing to do--for your clients, your community, the framing/art community and...

Advertiser kudos. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... I just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the January issue of Monica [Stewart]'s ad. The positioning is great, and the ad looks terrific. I am also especially pleased with the service and press we receive from everyone at Art...

Two thumbs up. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... I want thank you for the precious information in Art Business News. I think you and your staff are full of fresh ideas I really enjoy. Claudio Contursi Artist & Art Dealer

Galleries see museum gift shops as Allies in Art World. (Special Report).
March 1, 2002... Gallery owners and publishers are becoming aware of the rising retail presence of many U.S. museums. For instance, the Zenith Gallery in Washington, D.C., is a short walk from the National Gallery, the Smithsonian Institute and the Hirschorn...

McGaw Foundation announces dates, venue for Annual Gala. (Up Front).
March 1, 2002... WEST NYACK, N.Y.-- The McGaw Foundation, an arts industry endeavor for AIDS prevention, care and cure, has announced that its Annual Fundraising Gala will be held this year on March 8, at The Water Club on the East River in Manhattan. Each...

Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Larson-Juhl. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ATLANTA--Craig Ponzio, chairman of Larson-Juhl, recently announced that he has signed a definitive agreement to sell 100 percent of the shares of the company to Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Current management of Larson-Juhl, led by President and...

Lauri Blank creates artwork for the 2002 Grammy Awards. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Classical-influenced artist Lauri Blank was selected to create the artwork for the 44th Annual Grammyr Awards, which took place Feb. 27 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. "Lauri has captured both the spirit of the...

Copyrights: how different is different enough? (news).(copyright law in the world of art)
March 1, 2002... The most common area of legal dispute between artists, galleries, publishers and licensing agents is copyright infringement. Copyright ownership is at the heart of all financial transactions in the arts, yet it is surprising how many myths...

Spotlight on Classic Publications.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... CRESKILL, N.J.--Within a year of the inception of Classic Publications, Max Dangelico, its president, has managed to build his company to include a national clientele of more than 50 galleries while representing only one artist. That...

Herrero signs with Rinehart Fine Arts.(Lowell Herrero )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--Rinehart Fine Arts has signed artist Lowell Herrero to an exclusive poster publishing agreement and has released 17 images. Herrero's work has been featured on calendars since 1998, and he has been a top-selling Franklin...

Artist Kate Holmes signs with Wild Apple.(releases "Beach Pals" poster)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... WOODSTOCK, Vt.--Wild Apple recently signed artist Kate Holmes and released "Beach Pals" one of four new posters from the artist. The image measures 10 by 8 inches and retails for $8. Holmes' work is inspired by the birth and experience of...

James Bennett to illustrate book for Seinfeld.(Ataraxia Studio artist; new book from Jerry Seinfeld)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... BENSALEM, Pa.--Ataraxia Studio artist James Bennett will illustrate a new book written by comedian Jerry Seinfeld entitled Halloween that is scheduled for a summer 2002 release.

Art Miami sizzles with strong sales, packed aisles. (The scene).
March 1, 2002... MIAMI--Unseasonable weather may have kept the beaches of Miami cool the first week of 2002, but the aisles of Art Miami, held Jan. 4 to 8 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, were certainly red-hot. Jam-packed aisles, sold stickers and...

Sports Placement, Ronnie Woods team up. (news).(Sports Placement Services Inc., Ronnie Woods)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... LOS ANGELES--Sports Placement Services Inc. has entered into an art publishing agreement with guitarist Ronnie Wood. While most fans are familiar with Wood's work with the bands The Faces and the Rolling Stones as well as his successful solo...

American Towns Network selects Howell work. (news).(selects painting by Joyce Howells to be featured on Web site)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ROWAYTON, Conn.--A version of the painting "Main Street-USA," a flag painting from artist Joyce Howells "Spirit of America Collection," was recently chosen by the American Towns Network to be featured on its Web site, which will eventually...

Rizzi participates in World Economic Forum. (news).(James Rizzi)
March 1, 2002... NEW YORK--Contemporary artist James Rizzi recently served as a panelist at the 2002 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, which took place last month in New York. He served as an invited guest panelist in 1998, and this year, he...

Drybrush Graphics expands its giclee offerings. (news).
March 1, 2002... EMERYVILLE, Calif.--Drybrush Graphics, a division of Editions Limited Galleries that specializes in giclee printing, has added four new giclees by artists Carol Rowan and Barbara Rainforth to its limited-edition line. Rowan holds an M.F.A....

Wooster Scott Inc. named exclusive publisher of Jane Wooster Scott prints. (news).(moves to new headquarters/warehouse)
March 1, 2002... TORRANCE, Calif.--Wooster Scott Inc. has been named the exclusive publisher of Jane Wooster Scott lithographs, serigraphs and giclee prints and has moved its sales offices and warehouse to a new location in Torrance, Calif. According to...

Meserve named new Applejack president. (news).
March 1, 2002... MANCHESTER CENTER, Vt.--James Meserve, formerly the c.e.o. of The Art Publishing Group of New York, has joined Applejack Art Partners as president of the company. Jack Appelman, company founder and president, is now the company's c.e.o. Paul...

Discovery Galleries introduces Linda Koast. (news).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... BETHESDA, Md.--Discovery Galleries Ltd. will be introducing its new artist, Linda Koast, at Artexpo New York. Koast is the first officially licensed artist granted authorization by CBS Worldwide Inc., Desilu too LLC and Unforgettable Licensing...

Washington Green signs John Waterhouse, introduces `Off the Wall' sculpture catalog. (news).
March 1, 2002... LONDON--Washington Green recently launched new artist John Waterhouse into its Washington Green Portfolio. Waterhouse paints a variety of subject matter, including still life and figurative works, as well as romantic English countryside scenes...

Kennebeck signs new artists, releases new work. (news).
March 1, 2002... LOUISVILLE, Colo.--Kennebeck Editions recently signed photographer Louie Psihoyos and classical painter Greg Carter and will introduce their work at Artexpo New York. The company will also introduce a sculpture line and several new editions by...

NextMonet launches wholesale division. (news).
March 1, 2002... SAN FRANCISCO--NextMonet, a national direct seller of contemporary art, recently announced a new wholesale division for sales directed to galleries and frame shops across the country. This initiative is being launched on the heels of...

Joseph Kinnebrew joins publishing world. (news).(launches giclees)
March 1, 2002... MT. VERNON, Wash.--Artist Joseph Kinnebrew has recently entered the field of printmaking with a series of limited-edition giclees. His original work is held in several private and public collections, including the Met, the Guggenheim, the Art...

Roland DGA earns GPA approval, announces classes. (news).(Giclee Printers Association approval)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... IRVINE, Calif.--Roland DGA Corporation's Hi-Fi JET pigment ink-jet printers have been approved by the Giclee Printers Association (GPA) to produce TruGiclee fine-art reproductions. "Roland has been chosen for one reason and one reason only,"...

Rosenstiel's artist wins greeting cards' `Oscar'. (news).(Paul Greenwood)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... LONDON--Paul Greenwood, a Rosenstiel's limited-edition artist, was recently honored at the`Oscars' of the U.K. greeting card industry when the character range he creates for Hallmark Cards won the trophy for Best Fine Contemporary or Fine Art...

Art community continues to commemorate Sept. 11 victims. (news).(September)
March 1, 2002... Artists, galleries and publishers are maintaining their efforts in support of the victims of Sept. 11 and their families. Here is a continuing look at the art projects that support or honor the cause. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: As...

Trade show 101: advice for exhibitors: as trade show season continues, use these expert tips from Dr. Allen Konopacki for making the most of your time and pulling in sales. (Show advice).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Success Tips for Exhibitors Avoid using tables as barricades. Leaving the center of the exhibit open will increase traffic by 25 percent. Place tables off to the side and always have an open entry. Avoid radar vision. The...

Trade shows in turbulent times: customer attitudes have shifted. (Show advice).(what you should expect; how customers feel; what you should do)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... New information from INCOMM Research shows that customer attitudes have changed due to the faltering economy. A recent survey of senior-level executive shows: * 91 percent said the economy is not a factor in determining whether they will...

International Artexpo New York: a show of strength: the world's largest art show returns to the Javits Center with a new addition, opportunities for both exhibitors and attendees and tributes to the heros and victims of Sept. 11. (Show news).
March 1, 2002... As International Artexpo New York celebrates its 24th anniversary this year, it does so with the pride of serving as the world's largest and strongest international art fair. The statistics speak volumes. This year, nearly 50,000...

A tribute to World Trade Center heroes. (Show news).(photographs of Joe McNally to be exhibited)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Weary firefighters covered in debris. A booted search-and-rescue dog seeking survivors. Relatives of victims hoping for news of loved ones. The images of the Sept. 11 attacks are indelibly etched in the minds of the world's citizens. Some of...

Keynote speaker: Holly Moore of Yankelovich. (Show news).(Art-expo New York)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... What motivates your customers? What types of products do they want to purchase? How can you meet their buying needs? The answers to these and other burning questions about consumer behavior will be revealed this spring at the first keynote...

Letting art lift our spirits. (Show news).(Artexpo)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Last September, the Crystal Palace at the entrance of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center served as the launching point for rescue efforts for the World Trade Center disaster. At Artexpo in February, the soaring space will serve as the...

Fingerhut introduces four new artists. (Show news).(Fingerhut Group Publishers)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--The paintings and prints of Colleen Ross, Sergey Smirnov, Gwen Peine Toomalatai and the sculpture of Daniel Acebo will be officially introduced this month at Artexpo New York in booth #2550 of Fingerhut Group Publishers....

Kieffer studios releases limited-edition giclees. (Show news).(Christa Kieffer at Artexpo New York)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... SAN FRANCISCO--Christa Kieffer, an artist who creates Belle Epoque images, will be presenting her new limited-edition giclee collection at Artexpo New York booth #2573. Kieffer's images have been distributed through her publishing relationships...

M. Pelletier Fine Art offers new works by Kerfily. (Show news).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... WESTPORT, Conn.--M. Pelletier Fine Art, which specializes in fine art prints by artists from France, Belgium, the United States and other countries, will offer two new serigraphs and limited-edition prints by Normandy-born artist Kerfily at...

Fletcher-Terry introduces FramerSolutions.com. (Show news).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... FARMINGTON, Conn.--FramerSolutions.com is Fletcher-Terry's new online B2B custom mat-cutting service designed especially for the professional picture framer. It will be on display at the International Art and Framing Gallery. The...

Animated Animations named exclusive publisher of Walt Disney Animation Art. (Show news).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... NEW YORK--The Animated Animations Company LLC has been named the exclusive global publisher of limited-edition animation art from the Walt Disney Animation Art portfolio. Animated Animations will create and market the limited-edition...

Ataraxia Studio introduces James Bennett. (Show news).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... BENSALEM, Pa.--Ataraxia Studio has introduced James Bennett into its portfolio of fine artists with his "Game Room Series." Bennett's first release, "Scratch," will be available in a s/n limited edition of 395, measuring 19 1/2 by 24 inches at...

Colville Publishing signs artist Michael Albrechtsen. (Show news).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... TORRANCE, Calif.--Colville Publishing has announced its newest collaboration with Western artist Michael Albrechtsen, and will premier the first of his limited-edition prints at Artexpo New York booth #2302. According to company officials,...

Winn Devon Art Group to unveil the Cuban Collection. (Show news).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... SEATTLE--The Winn Devon Art Group will unveil the Cuban Collection at Artexpo booth #2710. The collection includes 34 works of art from both contemporary Cuban artists who still reside in Cuba and the classics of the old masters currently...

Csaba Markus to premiere mythology-inspired series. (Show news).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... MISSION VIEJO, Calif.--At Artexpo booth #1522, artist Csaba Markus will premiere a mythology-inspired limited-edition etching series featuring four new images interpreted and illustrated by the artist from well-known Greek myths and epic...

Blazing Publications to unveil new editions. (Show news).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... EAST GREEWNWICH, R.I.--Blazing Publications will be unveiling several new editions by artists Tatyana Eliseeva and Simie Maryles at Artexpo booth #2773. According to Alan Blazar, "We will be showing 10 new canvas editions at Artexpo this year....

Sloan McGill Collection premieres new giclees. (Show news).(from Matthew Law, Frank Marchese, William Sloan and Tab Stevens)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... NEW YORK--The Sloan McGill Collection will introduce its new line of limited-edition giclees by artists Matthew Law, Frank Marchese, William Sloan and Tab Stevens at this year's Artexpo at booth #2950. The Sloan McGill Collection is...

Artist Ronald Goldfarb to debut new work. (Show news).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... NEW YORK--Artist Ronald Goldfarb, will debut his originals and giclees published by Finer Image Editions at booth #2446. Goldfarb. His publisher said Goldfarb's work deals with composition, perception and illusion, and will be giving away free...

Art Cologne maintains tradition of excellence. (Show news).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... COLOGNE, Germany--This year's edition of Art Cologne was successful, according to show officials and exhibitors. Although in years past the fair has become known for its high caliber of art and the enjoyment of viewing it, this year's fair...

Architechural Digest show draws crowds. (Show news).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... NEW YORK--According to show officials, the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, held last fall at the Javits Center, demonstrated that regardless of economic difficulties, consumers and designers are continuing to pursue home renovation and...

Attendance strong, sales results mixed at year's first photography expo. (Show news).
March 1, 2002... LOS ANGELES--Just as the New Hampshire primaries are a harbinger for presidential elections, so too is photo l.a. for the climate of the photography market. The largest photographic exposition in the West and the first major photography...

L!censing 2002 offers marketplace for art. (Show news).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... NEW YORK--Artists and designers seem to be flocking to the Licensing Show, an event firmly established as one of the most important tools in the new marketing mix, according to show officials. L!censing 2002 International takes place at the...

Antonelle art launches Web site. (.com News).(Patrick Antonelle; www.antonelleart.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... NEW YORK--Patrick Antonelle, a New York-based impressionist whose paintings hang in the collections of Liza Minelli and Regis Philbin and such corporations as Citicorp and Apple Computer, is now offering reproductions of his artwork through a...

Advanstar introduces Microsite Viewing Rooms. (.com News).(Advantar's International Art Group)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... NEW YORK--Advantar's International Art Group has relaunched its Web sites and added an industry marketing tool called Microsite Viewing Rooms. Microsite Viewing Rooms allow visitors to find out more about Art Business News and Framing Business...

Adtech Publishing launches site. (.com News).(Adtech Publishing Group lunches Web site and gallery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... FALLBROOK, Calif.--Adtech Publishing Group recently launched its new gallery and Web site at www.EditionsbyAPG.com. Each company artist has his or her own gallery page showcasing the entire collection of limited-edition prints on canvas or...

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art reopens in Vegas, PaceWildenstein subsidiary to manage gallery. (gallery News).(managed by PaperBall)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... LAS VEGAS--The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art recently reopened under the new management of PaperBall, a wholly owned subsidiary of PaceWildenstein. Under the new management, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art will continue its commitment to...

McGrath Galleries opens in New York. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... NEW YORK--Eugenia McGrath and Julia Coleman have announced the opening of their new gallery, McGrath Galleries, located at 9 East 77th Street. McGrath Galleries will feature several international artists who are yet to be represented in North...

Kevin Barry Fine Art opens new gallery. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... LOS ANGELES--Kevin Barry Fine Art Associates opened a new gallery showroom at 8210 Melrose Avenue, previously located at 964 N. La Brea. According to company officials, the move stems from unprecedented growth over the last year and will...

Vera Struck launches expanded showroom. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ATLANTA--Artist Vera Struck recently opened a new expanded showroom located at 715 Miami Circle with a celebration that company officials said was well attended. The artist's new spiritual work as well as a retrospective of her originals and...

Gallery Systems opens Berlin office. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... NEW YORK--Gallery Systems, the company that provides software and support for museums, foundations, galleries, visual resource libraries and collectors worldwide, has announced the opening of its second European office in Berlin. Heading...

New Malovat Art Gallery opens in Bucktown. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... CHICAGO--The Malovat Art Gallery, featuring contemporary Eastern European art, recently opened to the public. The new 2,400-square-foot Bucktown gallery is located at 1630 North Milwaukee Avenue. The opening show featured oils by Bulgarian...

Haim Chanin Fine Arts inaugurates new space. (gallery News).(Soledad Sevilla exhibit)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... NEW YORK--Haim Chanin Fine Arts is currently holding an inaugural exhibition for its new gallery space located at 210 Eleventh Avenue, 2nd Floor, in New York's Chelsea art district. The gallery will present new works on paper by Spanish artist...

Chalmers, Schubert announce partnership. (news).(Stephen Schubert Studios, Chalmers Art Consulting)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... LOS ANGELES--Stephen Schubert Studios and Chalmers Art Consulting have announced a new partnership. Multi-dimensional, artist Schubert has brought his business to more than 40 galleries nation-wide and said he realized the need for the...

Clemens Briels releases new book. (news).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... MIAMI--Clemens Briels, an artist published by Side Roads Publications, has released a new, 240-page book. Each book is hand-signed and incorporates imagery, photos and paintings of events that have occurred in the artist's life since 1998. It...

Schoellershammer introduces Mona Lisa line. (news).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... SUN PRAIRIE, Wis.--Schoellershammer of the Americas Inc. recently introduced the new surface of the Schoellershammer Acrylic Painting Paper to the North American artist community. According to company officials, pigments maintain their color...

Hoyes, Goodnight, Things Graphics collaborate. (news).(Stanley Hoyes;)(Things Graphic & Fine Art)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... WASHINGTON, D.C.--Things Graphics & Fine Art and Bernard Stanley Hoyes of Los Angeles have recently joined forces and released two new giclee prints in a series called "Revival." The prints, "Movement With Fan" and "Astral Dance," measure 23...

Dashi Namdakov releases sculptures, prints. (news).
March 1, 2002... MOSCOW--The Khankhalaev Gallery in Moscow is introducing the Buryat Siberian artist Dashi Namdakov to the international and American art market with the publication of a series of limited-edition bronze sculptures available in editions of 15....

Stygian welcomes new director of sales. (news).(Stygian Publishing)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... LOS ANGELES--Stygian Publishing, publisher of the art of Yuroz, has hired Ed Weber as its new director of sales. Weber is back at Stygian after a brief hiatus. As the director of sales, Weber said he will continue to develop museum...

Good attitudes strengthen a sales force. (advice).
March 1, 2002... Gather a dozen people in a room and ask, "Which of you can tell about an experience you've had recently with a salesperson who had a bad attitude?" Watch the hands go up. This is a symptom of the decline of service in America. A University...

Artists unite to share ideas, draw visitors: Missouri's Provenance Project is working to foster an artistic community and create a destination for art enthusiasts and buyers. (strategy).
March 1, 2002... One Friday in 1993, Ken Russell walked into his boss's office and told him he was quitting. The Southern California-based aerospace engineer and former Marine pilot had always wanted to he a potter, and this was the first step toward a whole...

A guide to popular printing methods: in an effort to make sales and keep customers returning to your shop to buy prints, education is your best asset. Here, we provide you with the basics on the creation of four popular types of prints sold in galleries and frame shops. Arm your staff and your clients with this helpful and informative guide, and watch the sales roll in.
March 1, 2002... GICLEE APA DEFINITION * A 20th-century digital print medium emanating from Iris print technology. "Giclee" has become a generic term for a wide variety of digital print technologies found within the fine art market. Digital prints...

The art of wine: the pairing of fine art and fine wine reflects fine living.
March 1, 2002... Wine, a timeless symbol of elegance celebration, and has experienced a surge in interest in recent years. Considering the wide diversity of prices and types of wine, there really is something for everyone. Yet wine tends to bespeak a...

City of light inspires generations of artists: the romantic allure and elegance of Paris is a perpetual magnet for painters around the world. (Paris).
March 1, 2002... As a 15-year-old boy, painter Kerry Hallam traveled to France from England with his grammar-school class and vowed that he'd one day go back. "Fifteen years later, I found myself in a car on a ferry going over to France," said the 64-year-old...

An artistic retreat: at the Hermitage Inn in Wilmington, Vt., visitors feast on fine food, classic wine and an unparalleled art collection. (Art in the Country).(Vermont)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Nestled in the heart of the sleepy ski town of Wilmington, Vt., is a mecca for art, food and wine run by connoisseurs of what is known by true bon vivant's as "the good life." The Hermitage Inn is already renowned for its 40,000-plus-bottle...

Selling art in winter resort towns: owning a gallery in a winter tourist hot spot comes with a unique group of advantages and challenges.
March 1, 2002... A little snow, some holiday cheer and a ski chalet serving up hot toddies at day's end may be just the recipe for improving national morale, curing winter doldrums and encouraging a spirit of buying. But while gallery owners in winter resort...

Poster Guide 2002.(Directory)
March 1, 2002... Welcome to ABN's first-annual guide distributors of open-edition prints and posters. If you're looking to add new lines to your offerings, look no further. Here, we've compiled a list of poster publishers and other companies that carry their...

Contemporary teapots throw their own party in the art market: no longer viewed as a mere functional object, the ever-tantalizing teapot is being embraced as a serious art form by a growing number of collectors, galleries and museums. (Contemporary Teapots).
March 1, 2002... Throughout its 400-year history, the teapot has served many functions--as an utilitarian vessel to pour tea, as a symbol of hospitality and comfort, as a status symbol among the rich and, because of it's technical challenges, as a showcase of...

Emerging artists. (trendsetters).(Ah Chung, Lora Shelley; John Meyerhofer;)(Federico Lepe)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Ah Chung The opposites of fantasy and scrutiny, dream and reality, Eastern and Western culture find balance in the paintings of artist Ah Chung. Noted for his bold, impressionistic landscapes and seascapes, Chung's works have gained...

For the love of children: Bolivian artist Graciela Rodo Boulanger captures the joy of childhood on canvas. (Artist profile Rodo Boulanger).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... It's a dark Monday in Paris, the kind that make it difficult to work, when work is painting whimsical, round-faced children. "l am working on a painting I started two weeks ago, and I was interrupted" said painter Graciela Rodo Boulanger. "It's...

An alarming 14 West coast galleries carrying the work of Michael Wilkinson, known for his Romantic Realist acrylic sculpture, and other artists, have recently fallen prey to thieves. (Los Angeles).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * An alarming 14 West coast galleries carrying the work of Michael Wilkinson, known for his Romantic Realist acrylic sculpture, and other artists, have recently fallen prey to thieves. At the Henken Gallery in the New Otani Hotel, a $3,200...

A portion of the U.S./Mexican border is being turned into art between the cities of Calexico and Mexicali, Baja California. (Calexico, Calif.).
March 1, 2002... * A portion of the U.S./Mexican border is being turned into art between the cities of Calexico and Mexicali, Baja California. Conceived by California artist Armando Rascon and sponsored by the Binational Mural Project, the 2-mile-long mural...

A room-sized installation by Wim Delvoye that replicates the human digestive system is currently on view at the New Museum of Contemporary Art. (New York).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * A room-sized installation by Wim Delvoye that replicates the human digestive system is currently on view at the New Museum of Contemporary Art. Entitled "Cloaca," the installation, which consists of lab glassware, electric pumps, plastic...

The shortlist for the fourth-annual Hugo Boss Prize 2002 includes artists Francis Alys (Belgium), Olafur Eliasson (Denmark), Hachiya Kazuhiko (Japan), Pierre Huyghe (France), Koo Jeong-a (Korea) and Anri Sala (Albania). (New York).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * The shortlist for the fourth-annual Hugo Boss Prize 2002 includes artists Francis Alys (Belgium), Olafur Eliasson (Denmark), Hachiya Kazuhiko (Japan), Pierre Huyghe (France), Koo Jeong-a (Korea) and Anri Sala (Albania). A publication...

A recent exhibit at the Gallery in London called "Swords Into Ploughshares" shows how Mozambican sculptors are using rifles to make symbols of peace. (London).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * A recent exhibit at the Gallery in London called "Swords Into Ploughshares" shows how Mozambican sculptors are using rifles to make symbols of peace. The "Swords Into Ploughshares" program, sponsored by the Christian Council of Mozambique,...