Art Business News articles from March 2004

Art Business News archives from March 2004

Art buyers respond to the luxury experience: in today's economic climate, catering to high-end customers makes good business sense.
March 1, 2004... Last November, Coral Gables International Art Center held a private showing at the Wexford Plantation, an exclusive housing community in Hilton Head, S.C., in advance of the gallery's entrance into the marketplace. "All the people there were...

Latin art strikes salsa beat with Hispanics: the buzz in marketing circles is the growing Hispanic population. But how does this community respond to art?(Related Article: Business owner buys art with heart)
March 1, 2004... Some people think of Latin-American art in terms of the great Mexican muralists--Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and lose Clemente Orozco. Young, hip Hispanic art collectors, however, know there's a whole world of bright, bold and edgy work by...

Remembering through art and geraniums.(From The Editor)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
March 1, 2004... DEAR READERS, I've always heard about the healing power of art, and we've even written articles about the topic here in the magazine. But I didn't experience it for myself until very recently. A few months ago, I got an e-mail from my...

Sculpture solutions.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... Your magazine helps me stay in touch with the best of the art world and be inspired by the success of others. You always seem to encourage gallery owners to look for ways to create winning marketing plans. "Creating Solutions for the Art...

Rabbinical inspiration.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... Your cover article, "Creating Art for Heaven's Sake" [Dec. 2003] struck a cord in me as I have been creating art that would be termed "religious" for many years, and I can relate to the inspirational niche this type of work fits into. However,...

Corrections.(Letters)(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2004... * The Web address for Emerging Artist Elaine Foster was listed incorrectly in the January 2004 issue. The correct address is http://valerian.gothic.bc.ca. * The location of Seigel Gallery was listed incorrectly on page 46 of February's...

Parisian art market faces uncertain future: a sour economy and lack of private funding affect French galleries and artists.(Special Report)
March 1, 2004... Following World War II, Paris lost its title as the modern-art capitol of the world to New York City. But recently, Parisians--and the French in general--have struggled to keep up, not just with Americans, but with the Germans, Swiss, English...

Mark Siegel leaves Soho Editions to form new publishing house.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- After a little more than three years with Soho Editions, former vice president Mark Siegel has left the company to form his own publishing entity, Mark Alan Fine Art. The new company will publish and sell the work of Russian...

New Era introduces Advantage Line portfolio.(Up Front)(New Era Publishing has introduced a new line of limited-edition giclee prints for its Advantage Line)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... AUSTIN, Texas -- New Era Publishing has introduced a new line of limited-edition giclee prints for its Advantage Line, which features work by all New Era Publishing artists. The Advantage Line offers Tru Giclee prints that are available in...

Editions Limited releases Spanish art collection.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... EMERYVILLE, Calif. -- Editions Limited recently released "Arte de Espana," a collection of exclusive fine-art prints by a group of internationally distinguished Spanish artists. Their pieces reflect distinctive visions of the Mediterranean...

Bradley and MacDonald hold sculpt-off.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... MONTEREY, Calif. -- When sculptor Paige Bradley announced last fall that she was moving her studio space from Monterey, Calif. to Carmel Valley, Calif., her longtime friend and mentor Richard MacDonald wouldn't let her leave without challenging...

Spotlight on Portal Publications.(news)
March 1, 2004... Distributing bullfighting posters in 1954 led to big things for Terrence Flynn, founder and chairman emeritus of Portal Publications of Novato, Calif. Flynn, an avid collector of posters as a high school student during World War II,...

Bentley signs John Haskins.(introducing)(Bentley House)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- British painter John Haskins has signed with Bentley House. Haskins, who paints rural scenes, has had his work exhibited in the United Kingdom and Los Angeles. His latest work, "Sailing Club," features detailed trees...

Art in Motion signs Hayley Brown.(introducing)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... COQUITLAM, British Columbia -- Art in Motion has released a new collection of works by recently signed artist Harley Brown. The first two pieces are titled "Over a Vino" and "Still Red." Born in New Zealand, Brown studied in Auckland and...

Grand Image and Bentley strike poster partnership.(news)(Bentley Publishing Group)
March 1, 2004... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- In January, Grand Image and Bentley Publishing Group closed the deal on a venture partnership. Now they're working side-by-side publishing posters. It's a deal that brings together two long-standing industry...

Northampton artist/author Mordicai Gerstein wins Caldecott Award.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... NORTHAMPTON, Mass. -- Artist and author Mordicai Gerstein, who is represented by R. Michelson Galleries, won a Caldecott Award this year for his most recent book, "The Man Who Walked Between the Towers." The book tells the story of...

Fletcher Crossman joins Canadian Art Prints.(introducing)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... RICHMOND, British Columbia -- Canadian Art Prints has signed artist Fletcher Crossman, who paints wine imagery enhanced by objects such as fruit and cheese. Originally from Great Britain, Crossman studied at the University of Lancaster....

Marco Fine Arts signs pop artist Nelson De La Nuez.(introducing)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Pop culture artist Nelson De La Nuez has signed a deal with Marco Fine Arts Inc. The company will publish limited-edition giclees and original monotypes on canvas for distribution to various luxury cruise ship lines,...

Munson Graphics releases three new posters for the Amon Carter Museum.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... SANTA FE, N.M. -- Munson Graphics, a fine-art poster and stationery publisher and distributor based in Santa Fe, N.M., has published three new posters for the Amon Carter Museum in Ft. Worth, Texas. The newly published works include N.C....

Rosenstiel's expands two catalogs.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... LONDON -- Rosenstiel's recently expanded two of its catalogs: the Markham Silver Catalogue of contemporary art and photography and the Sedona Collection. According to company officials, the Markham Silver collection of artwork has been the...

Rosenbaum to represent Richard Yarde.(introducing)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Rosenbaum Fine Art has attained exclusive representation of African-American painter Richard Yarde's limited-edition giclees on paper and canvas. The introduction of the seven limited-edition giclees, in edition sizes...

Vizpar Inc. signs Stephen O. Gunter.(introducing)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... WYLIE, Texas -- VizPar Inc., a publisher of 3-D lenticular free art, has signed artist Stephen O. Gunter and released the first of seven open-edition prints titled "Jesus--Prince of Peace." It is available in 8- by 10-inch, 16- by 20-inch and...

Kinkade completes acquisition of Media Arts Group.(news)(The Thomas Kinkade Company, Mergerco and Thomas Kinkade buy out Media Arts Group)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... MORGAN HILL, Calif. -- Media Arts Group Inc. announced in January that its stockholders approved and adopted an agreement and plan of merger among Media Arts Group, The Thomas Kinkade Company (formerly known as Main Street Acquisition Company...

Poems Art Publishing hires Susan Fields.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... SALT LAKE CITY -- Fine-art poster publisher Poems Art Publishing has appointed Susan Fields as director of sales and marketing in an expansion of Poems' principal executive team. A contributor to the market for more than 25 years, Fields'...

BullDog Products names Jim Manelski president.(news)(Jim Manelski)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ANAHEIM, Calif. -- BullDog Products Inc. of Anaheim, Calif., a supplier to the digital fine-art reproduction industry, has promoted Jim Manelski to the position of president. Manelski brings more than 23 years of experience ha both the...

Wild Apple names new export sales associate.(news)(Kimberly Lohr)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... WOODSTOCK, Vt. -- Fine-art publisher and licensing company Wild Apple has appointed Kimberly Lohr as its export sales associate. In her new position, Lohr will focus on identifying and building business outside the United States. Wild Apple...

Artist Lori Faye Bock's piece chosen for American Humane's National Tag Day.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- For the fifth consecutive year, Englewood, Colo.-based American Humane has selected a painting by Abiquiu, N.M., artist Lori Faye Bock for its National Tag Day to take place April 3. Bock's piece is titled, "Worth the Wait."...

Artist Vicki McMurry signs book deal.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... CINCINNATI -- Artist Vicki McMurry recently signed a contract with North Light Books, a division of F&W Publications, to write a book that acts as a resource for artists on the various qualities and uses of color. "Everyone at North Light...

Environmental mural completed by Peter Pettegrew.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... NAPLES, Fla. -- Landscape artist Peter Pettegrew recently finished painting more than 392 square feet of canvas for the Bonita Bay Club, near Naples. Designer and art collector David Pearson commisioned Pettegrew to create the work for the main...

Tom Mielko publishes book of 'romantic' work.(news)
March 1, 2004... SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Artist Tom Mielko will be launching a new book titled, "The Romantic World of Tom Mielko" this winter with assistance from his wife, business partner and the book's author, Eileen Mielko. He decided to publish a book of...

Festival selects artist Linda Pirri's image for official poster.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... INDIAN WELLS, Calif. -- "Wine Cellar," created by Laguna Beach, Calif.-based artist Linda Pirri, has been selected as the poster image for the 2004 Desert Festival of Wine, Food and the Arts to be held here in April. Pirri's design was...

Grand Image names new creative director.(news)(Karen Schweitzer )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... SEATTLE -- Karen Schweitzer recently joined art publishing company Grand Image as its new creative director. Previously with Winn Devon, Schweitzer has worked within the art publishing industry for more than a decade. Her new role includes...

Philippa Katz joins Porter Design USA.(news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Philippa Katz has joined Porter Design USA, bringing with her more than 25 years of experience in the print and poster market. Katz, a native of England, was educated in England, France and Italy. She lived in...

Art fairs collaborate on educational programs.(Show news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- The Armory Show: The International Fair of New Art has partnered with Europe's largest contemporary art fair, ARCO, to collaborate on an educational outreach program. ARCO will debut four of its forums at The Armory Show 2004,...

palmbeachcontemporary 2004 boasts successful event.(Show news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The seventh-annual palmbeachcontemporary: The International Contemporary Art and Design Fair drew more than 24,000 visitors to the Palm Beach County Convention Center during its five-day run in January. Sixty-nine...

Online art gallery revenues surge by 225 percent.(.com News)(PicassoMio.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... MIAMI -- PicassoMio.com, an online art company specializing in contemporary art, recently announced its preliminary 2003 sales results. The company reported sales growth of 225 percent from 2002. It also reported a preliminary 220-percent...

New Web site links to art-related offerings and events.(.com News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- A new online directory, called ArtChain.com, provides flee, searchable listings of art groups and events. ArtChain's Web site locates painting classes, gallery shows, available studio spaces and other art-related...

The Rosen Group opens online discussion board for craft industry.(.com News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... BALTIMORE -- The Rosen Group is offering craft artists, retailers and organizations a free online discussion board. Since its trial run in late December, the discussion board, which is available online at www.americancraft.com/forum, has...

Imagination Press acquires Storyopolis.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... LOS ANGELES -- Storyopolis, a children's bookstore and art gallery based in West Los Angeles, has been acquired from Microsoft pioneer Paul Allen by Imagination Press LLC of Los Angeles. Imagination Press is owned by Matthew Abramowitz, an...

Studio 314 opens in Houston's heights district.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... HOUSTON -- "I consider my studio to be a place of inspiration and empowerment for nurturing and inspiring the creative artist that exists in each of us," said Curry Glassell, owner and founder of Studio 314, which opened in December. "I felt it...

Louisville artist turns his studio into an art gallery.(gallery News)
March 1, 2004... LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The new Kaviar Gallery, which opened in Louisville, Ky., on Feb. 28 with an exhibition and artists' reception, features painting, sculpture, fountains and furniture, as well as a unique glimpse into how art is made. The...

Edna Hibel opens new Florida gallery.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... BOCA RATON, Fla. -- On Jan. 27, 87-year-old artist Edna Hibel, who creates multicolor lithographs, opened a new gallery in Boca Raton. The 2,000-square-foot gallery is dedicated to exhibiting a full range of Hibel's fine art, including...

Florida Craftsmen gallery expands.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The board of directors of Florida Craftsmen, a service organization founded in 1952 to promote the vitality of crafts throughout Florida, announced the expansion of its exhibition and gallery space. "This is a new...

Up Front Gallery moves to new digs.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... MELBOURNE, Fla. -- The Up Front Gallery entered its fourth year of existence by moving into a new, larger location at 532 E. New Haven Ave. in Historic Downtown Melbourne, Fla. More than 20 visual artists working in a wide variety of two-and...

Art and frame source launches new division.(Artexpo exhibitor news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... LARGO, Fla. -- Veteran art publishers Steven and Mona Press are bringing the collected works of AFS, the publishing division of Art and Frame Source, to Artexpo New York for the first time. The Presses have traveled the world to develop a...

Handler Art Group to offer Emanud Mattini limited editions.(Artexpo exhibitor news)(Handler Art Group)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ATLANTA -- Handler Art Group announces an agreement with publisher Deljou Art Group to exclusively offer a select group of Emanuel Martini limited editions. The collection, published by Deljou, will be limited-edition giclees on canvas in...

Grace Art exhibits Yukie Uesaka.(Artexpo exhibitor News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... STUDIO CITY, Calif. -- Grace Art introduces the work of artist Yukie Uesaka for her first Artexpo New York appearance. Uesaka describes herself as an aggressive artist who is always in search of bettering herself. "Japanese nature...

Visionnaire Art presents latest collection of Charles Dwyer, new artists.(Artexpo exhibitor News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Visionnaire Art is the new publisher for artist Charles Dwyer and will present his works at Artexpo New York. The company will also present bronze sculptors Krik Newman and Tom Rowe; works by these artists have never before...

Christopher Hauck shows paintings in 'isolated' series.(Artexpo exhibitor News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- Christopher Hauck will debut paintings from his latest series, "The Isolated Observer," at Artexpo New York. The exhibition of figurative paintings explore Hauck's ideas about isolation as a human condition caused by advances in...

Fernando Rangel debuts at [SOLO].(Artexpo exhibitor News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... SUNNYSIDE, N.Y. -- Artist Fernando Range will be appearing at Artexpo New York this February in the [SOLO] Pavilion. Successful as a realist painter, Rangel makes a leap into expressive, water-color-inspired abstractions. Rangel's paintings...

Side Roads introduces new serigraphs by Clemens Briels, plus new artists.(Artexpo exhibitor News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... MIAMI -- Side Roads Publications will introduce Clemens Briels' new 3-D series of limited-edition serigraphs at Artexpo New York. The serigraphs are three images inspired by the music, colors, myths and natural beauty of the Caribbean. ...

Blood gives life to works by Jordan Eagle.(Artexpo exhibitor News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- Blood, a primitive artistic medium, is a key ingredient in Jordan Eagles' work, on display in the [SOLO] Pavilion at this year's Artexpo New York. Eagles' new series, "The Body-Spirit Connection," features artwork created using...

Artist Robin Antar exhibits sculptures of 'everyday' items.(Artexpo exhibitor News)
March 1, 2004... BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Robin Antar, a Brooklyn-based sculptor of Americana, will exhibit her work at Artexpo New York at the Art Marketing Group's booth. Among Antar's sculptures are icons of Americana, such as Milano cookies in a Pepperidge...

Olympic gold medalist unveils official artwork for 2004 Summer Olympics.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- Olympic athlete Dan O'Brien, who won a gold in the 1996 decathlon, unveiled the official collection of commemorative artwork for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games Feb. 26 at Plaid in Manhattan, Artwork was designed by official Olympic...

Artists blur reality at Los Angeles photo fair.(Show news)
March 1, 2004... LOS ANGELES -- There was a time when photographs were considered accurate recordings of the world, truth captured directly through a viewfinder. Indeed, it was the invention of the camera in the mid-1800s that set in motion the journey of...

Miami opens its doors to international art world.(The scene)
March 1, 2004... MIAMI -- The successes of Art Basel Miami Beach, Art Miami and the hotel show -scope Miami this past winter have given Miami bragging rights as the New York art scene's southern subsidiary. Greater Miami has an attractive and vibrant arts...

Web sites bid for art buyers: despite setbacks, online art auctions are on the verge of coming into their own.(news)
March 1, 2004... Six years ago, Sotheby's entered the online auction market. One hundred million dollars later, it stumbled out, bruised and beaten. While it didn't work for the big gun, several startup specialty sites--and one powerhouse--are working to refine...

The wit and wisdom of a retailing giant: use the wise words of the late Stanley Marcus to help make the right decisions for your gallery.(advice)
March 1, 2004... I met Stanley Marcus in Dallas in June 1995. I had long admired his writings and his promotions for the Neiman Marcus specialty stores and was anxious to talk with him about his ideas for success. At the time, he was 90 years old and...

A jet-set event helps sales take off: a top-flight gallery teams up with a private jet company to pick up new clients.(strategy)
March 1, 2004... The scene at Opera, Gallery in New York last Oct. 23 wasn't exactly unusual for an art gallery. One hundred patrons milled around drinking champagne, nibbling hors d'oeuvres and admiring paintings by more than 50 master and contemporary...

Infringed or infringer? That's the question.(advice)
March 1, 2004... When does a knockoff work of art constitute copyright infringement? The answer is not always clear. I'm using the term "knockoff" to describe a work that is clearly inspired by another artist's work--a work that approaches the line of...

Market hungry for food & drink art: foodie culture gives birth to a new generation of culinary artists.
March 1, 2004... As Americans' passion for food continues to grow--think Food Network, Emeril and that maple-chipotle marinade in your frig'--the demand for food-related art has kicked up a notch. Be it for images that adorn restaurant walls or home kitchens,...

What's in a theme? A compelling exhibition theme can invigorate artists and collectors alike.
March 1, 2004... If you're the only show in town, capturing the public eye isn't much of a challenge. But with the more likely scenario of multiple events in multiple venues vying for consumers' attention, gallery owners face a continual challenge of putting a...

Celebrity photography clicks with collectors: while photographs of famous stars are a constant hit with collectors, vintage, black-and-white images of classic icons dominate the market.
March 1, 2004... When it comes to photography, celebrity sells. Today, media superstars, including sports heroes, pop divas and movie stars, are at the forefront of news and pop culture. The Internet, countless TV shows, magazines and newspapers fuel a...

Art on the airwaves: a bevy of art-based TV shows are opening viewers' eyes to the artists in their communities.
March 1, 2004... A few years ago, Jeff Douglas suggested a weekly television series to Oregon Public Broadcasting. The show would profile local artists and suggest upcoming events. Douglas didn't own a gallery, and he wasn't a painter or a sculptor. He simply...

Considering art leasing: adding an art leasing option to a gallery's services can open the door to a new group of clients.
March 1, 2004... India Bandorick got into art leasing almost by accident. "I started leasing when a friend asked me if I would lend him one of my pieces for his grand opening of his restaurant. That started my leasing program," said Bandorick, owner of...

Poverty and paradise in Cuba: Cuban art reveals the constant conflict between its country's island beauty and its isolated struggle. Today, collectors are sampling a little of both.(Cuban Art)
March 1, 2004... From colorful, naive explorations of its cities and countryside to cynical installations offering commentary on consumerism and a restrictive regime, Cuban art reflects the challenges unique to the island nation. The newest generation of...

Gustavo De Los Rios.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... "My paintings express sentiments of anguish, fear, isolation, agony, the feeling of falling or maybe just being suspended," said artist Gustavo De Los Rios. "The human body is the medium to communicate those sentiments." Born in Cali,...

Kristine Kadlec.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Some people recycle by tossing their newspapers and magazines into a bin each week. Artist Kristine Kadlec, however, uses these leftovers as raw materials for her paper-weave designs. She incorporates other potential refuse, including coffee...

Ellen Dreibelbis.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Although she's a member of several pastel art societies, artist Ellen Dreibelbis has worked with other media, including watercolors, prints, acrylics and textiles. Her affinity for pastels, however, merges her love of drawing and painting. ...

Soni Wallace.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Soni Wallace is a fine-art photographer based in Boca Raton, Fla., who focuses her camera on the unusual and surreal. Originally from England, Wallace lived for a time in New York, where she pursued a career in interior design. "I enjoyed...

Divine intervention: with talent and not a little faith, artist Manuel Nunez has found a way to blend the spiritual and the corporeal in his allegorical artwork.(Artist profile: Manuel Nunez)
March 1, 2004... My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the...

A recently discovered letter written by Vincent Van Gogh discusses his father's grief over a stillborn son, who was also named Vincent.(Amsterdam)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * A recently discovered letter written by Vincent Van Gogh discusses his father's grief over a stillborn son, who was also named Vincent. According to the Associated Press, the letter, the first authenticated letter by the artists to surface...

The U.S. Customs Art Fraud Investigation Center, which was set up in 2000 to track and seize stolen art, has been incorporated into the Department of Homeland Security, according to The Art Newspaper.(New York)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * The U.S. Customs Art Fraud Investigation Center, which was set up in 2000 to track and seize stolen art, has been incorporated into the Department of Homeland Security, according to The Art Newspaper. The center was set up by Congress in...

Two English artists have discovered their very own splendor in the grass.(Houston)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Two English artists have discovered their very own splendor in the grass. Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey employ millions of grass blades as a canvas for their unique form of photography. During a recent exhibition of their work at Rice...

While their obsession with the final frontier leaves little room for outside interests, the people at NASA still appreciate the arts.(Houston)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * While their obsession with the final frontier leaves little room for outside interests, the people at NASA still appreciate the arts. That's why, since the 1960s, the space agency has included a fine-arts program that commissions artistic...

Dubbed "a modern Michelangelo" by King of Pop Michael Jackson, Brett Livingstone-Strong has developed a following among dozens of celebrities, including Jimmy Stewart and Muhammad Ali.(Beverly Hills, Calif.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Dubbed "a modern Michelangelo" by King of Pop Michael Jackson, Brett Livingstone-Strong has developed a following among dozens of celebrities, including Jimmy Stewart and Muhammad Ali. So it seems fitting that the gallery put in charge of...

Some important acquisitions have taken place in recent months at museums around the country and world.(Museum Matters)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Some important acquisitions have taken place in recent months at museums around the country and world. The Museum of Modern Art has landed an array of works by modern and contemporary artists, including "Diver" by Jasper Johns. The Minneapolis...

Several museums are changing more than their inventory.(Museum Matters)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Several museums are changing more than their inventory. The newly renovated Hall of Jade at Chicago's Field Museum is scheduled to re-open to the public in March in conjunction with the museum's "Splendors of China's Forbidden City" exhibit...

The Arizona State University Art Museum in Tempe welcomed two new staff members.(Museum Matters)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Arizona State University Art Museum in Tempe welcomed two new staff members. Ted Decker, a past ASU Art Museum advisory board president and staff member, is the museum's new program coordinator, and Laura Stewart is now its interim curator...

Swann Auction Galleries.(Auction Block)(sale of rare and imported Art Noveau posters)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * A 10-foot-wide poster titled "La Rue" by Swiss/French Art Nouveau painter and printmaker Theophile Alexandre Steinlen was purchased by a Boston collector for a record $59,700 during Swann Auction Galleries' Dec. 18 sale of 100 rare and...

Sotheby's.(Auction Block)(sale of paintings owned by the Whitney family)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Sotheby's of New York will handle the sale of more than 40 Impressionist and Modern paintings expected to bring in anywhere from $140 to $190 million, The New York Times reported. The paintings are from the private collection of John Hay...

Ketterer Kunst.(Auction Block)(Romona Siedler)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Munich-based Ketterer Kunst recently announced the hiring of art historian Romona Siedler to represent the auction house in the Rhineland region. Siedler's most recent position was as the managing director of Galerie Sander in Berlin and...

Jazz Night.(New editions)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... Jazz Night Art and Design Publishing of Wildwood, N.J., introduces "Jazz Night" by artist Andrei Protsouk. The hand-embellished giclee is available signed by the artist in an edition of 300, measuring 14 by 18 inches and retailing for $600. It...

Risk a Touch.(New editions)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... Risk a Touch Self-published artist Diana Miller-Pierce of Fort Wayne, Ind., introduces "Risk a Touch." The watercolor is available as a giclee in a s/n limited edition of 250, measuring approximately 19 by 25 inches and retailing for $500; and...