Art Business News articles from March 2008

Art Business News archives from March 2008

Into abstraction: abstract art crosses new boundaries.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Much like the nature of the genre itself, the market for abstract art is full of surprises. Fortunately for publishers and galleries dealing in abstract art, developments in the market are positive, and artists are...

Discover her world: every piece of sculpture artist Sylvia Chait creates reveals a piece of her heart.
March 1, 2008... Sylvia Chait's smooth, flowing sculptures reflect more than the artist's innate ability to create technically superior works. They are a mirror into the heart and soul of an artist who cannot help but give her entire being to each work of art....

A special year for Artexpo New York.(editorial)(Editorial)
March 1, 2008... I hope you're reading this editorial after picking up a copy of ABN in the lobby of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. If you're not, you might be sorry that you didn't attend the show. There will be lots to see and do. You will see art...

ABN pays tribute to John Alvin, renowned artist and friend.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Obituary)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ARVINE, CA -- Artist John Alvin (1948-2008) is considered one of the pre-eminent movie-poster artists of his time. In all, Alvin created the posters for more than 135 movies over his 35-year career. His work is...

Wood and Kruger Shine a Light on The Rolling Stones at Artexpo.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- For decades artist Ronnie Wood has shared his insights into the world of music as only one of the biggest names in rock' n' roll could. From Miles Davis to Jimi Hendrix and even his own band, The Rolling...

GrandPre's Harry Potter artwork released by Clampett Studio Collections.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HOLLYWOOD, CA -- Clampett Studio Collections, the licensee for original and limited-edition Warner Bros. Entertainment, Hanna-Barbera and DC Comics fine art, announces the release of the first three images from "The...

Rob McDonald featured in Spotlight on Art 2008.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ATLANTA -- Rob McDonald was selected to participate in the 2008 Spotlight on Art Artists Market in February at Trinity School in Atlanta. As a tradition in the Atlanta community for more than 25 years, Spotlight...

Art Renewal Center awards Martin Eichinger first place.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... PORTLAND, OR -- Artist Martin Eichinger's figurative sculpture "Rapture" was awarded first place in the 2007 International Art Renewal Center (ARC) Salon Sculpture Category. Focusing on timeless images that touch upon universal themes, the...

Jim Manelski acquires BullDog products from John Doe.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... CHINO, CA -- Jim Manelski has acquired BullDog Products, a distributor of high-quality wide-format specialty media, inks and coatings targeting the fine-art printing markets. The new company, BullDog Digital Imaging Products, will continue...

Wide-format, 64-inch ink jet canvas available through IJ Technologies.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... ST. LOUIS -- In response to market trends and new printer offerings, IJ Technologies announces the availability of 64-inch wide-format canvases for pigment and Ultra-Chrome K3[TM] inks used in the fine-art giclee and photographic/portrait...

Artist Kevin Burnett and NBA star Elton Brand collaborate for charity.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] TARRYTOWN, NY -- KB Images, in association with C.A.M.P. Inc., will hold a one-day fundraiser and art exhibit titled "Works of Color" on March 30. A portion of the proceeds will go to C.A.M.P. Inc., a non-profit...

Edna Hibel, 91, selected as National Women's History Month 2008 honoree.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PALM BEACH, FL -- Noted Palm Beach artist Edna Hibel has been selected by the National Women's History Project of Santa Rosa, Calif., as one of this year's 12 National Women's History Month honorees. She was...

Artist Robert Deyber debuts hand-crafted lithographs.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GREENWICH, CT -- Artist Robert Deyber recently wrapped up a February tour across the United States that featured new original acrylic on canvas works by the artist as well as his first series of hand-signed...

Pop-art icon emerges after more than three decades in seclusion.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- After more than 30 years in seclusion, pop-art icon James Gill has emerged. On April 3, Gill will exhibit works for the first time in more than three decades at the Four Seasons Hotel in...

Marquis who's who recognizes Darla A. Farner.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PORTLAND, OR -- Oregon-based artist Darla A. Farner was recently recognized as Marquis Who's Who of America 2008 and Who's Who of American Women 2008-'09 for her continued work in creating unique, contemporary...

Artist Elaine Sandra Abramson to present "The Creative Entrepreneur Series".(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WASHINGTON -- Award-winning author and artist Elaine Sandra Abramson is scheduled to present at the National League of American Pen Women's (NLAPW) Biennial Convention in Washington, D.C. in April. Abramson is the...

Jeff Koons releases 40 limited-edition prints of "Monkey Train (Blue)" for charity.(international PULSE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- The American Friends of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art (AFTAM) announces the exclusive sale of "Monkey Train (Blue)," a limited-edition silkscreen print by Jeff Koons to benefit the Tel Aviv Museum of Art...

American artist selected to exhibit at Carrousel du Louvre.(international PULSE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PARIS -- ArtCandy artist Jeff Williams was selected as one of 12 artists to represent the United States for the first time in the prestigious Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts (SNBA). Williams displayed his painting...

International art guide connects professionals and art enthusiasts worldwide.(international PULSE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The first Web site to approach the world of contemporary art through video, www.Artivi.com, announces the release of its new international art guide. "Artguide" will present a selection of shows and exhibits from major galleries throughout the...

"Dreamtime" from down under beckons U.S. collectors.(gallery FRONT)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... LA JOLLA, CA -- Molloy Gallery of La Jolla, Calif., recently held the first major U.S. exhibition of works by renowned Australian Aboriginal artist Kudditji Kngwarreye (koo-ba-gee noo-war-uh). The exhibition was a satellite of Los Angeles Art...

"Edward Hopper" exhibition concludes national tour at Art Institute of Chicago.(museum MATTERS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHICAGO -- The work of Edward Hopper (1882-1967), one of the most profound modern American artists, will be displayed in the largest exhibition shown outside of New York in more than 30 years. The exhibition...

Artist Sol LeWitt commissioned to create a more colorful currier.(museum MATTERS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... MANCHESTER, NH -- In conjunction with a $21.4 million expansion, the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, N.H., commissioned artist Sol LeWitt to create one of his iconic wall drawings for the museum's new Winter Garden. This acquisition will...

Las Vegas Gallery exhibits unique mix of painting, sculpture and poetry.(museum MATTERS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LAS VEGAS -- Eight artists will interpret one another's works in a unique exhibition at The Gallery at Summerlin of Las Vegas. The exhibition will be a celebration of Las Vegas sculptor Sharon Gainsburg, painter Beti...

Los Angeles County Museum of Art receives $10 million gift from Jane & Marc Nathanson Foundation.(museum MATTERS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) received a $10 million gift from The Jane & Marc Nathanson Foundation in support of the museum's campaign to make contemporary art one of its primary areas of focus. LACMA will honor...

Artexpo[R] Las Vegas returns.(show NEWS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... CLEVELAND -- Artexpo, the world's largest name in fine- and popular-art fairs, will return to Las Vegas September 19-21 as one of the most invigorating additions to the industry. In its inaugural year, the show attracted more than 8,000...

Show dates.(news)(Brief article)(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... MARCH Feb. 28-March 3 Artexpo New York Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York 888-608-5300 www.artexpos.com March 27-30 The Armory Show, The International Fair of New Art Pier 94 New York ...

Bibi Fine Art.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... BIBI FINE ART announces the release of artist FABRICE SPIES'"315 West gth St "This giclee on canvas is sized at 36 x 24 inches and is available in an edition of 75. The piece has a retail value of 51,150 with 25 hand-embellished, deluxe...

Annapolis Marine Art Gallery.(NEW editions)
March 1, 2008... ANNAPOLIS MARINE ART GALLERY announces the release of artist JOHN MORTON BARBER'S "Homeward Bound:'This lithograph is sized at 12 x 22 inches and is printed on #145 Braswell Elegant Cotton. The piece is available in a signed and numbered...

ArtCandy Editions.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... ARTCANDY EDITIONS announces the release of artist MATTHEW CRAVEN'S "Sunrise"Available in a 24-x-30-inch format for 5640 or a 32-x-40-inch format for 51,060, each hand-embellished giclee comes in an edition of 95. For more information, call...

Thomas Kinkade.(NEW editions)
March 1, 2008... Artist THOMAS KINKADE announces the release of"Footprints in the Sand"an 18-x-27-inch giclee on canvas. Printed by THE THOMAS KINKADE COMPANY, this piece comes in an edition of 995 and has a retail price of 5995, framed. For more information,...

Robert Sturman.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... ROBERT STURMAN announces the release of "The Yogini" Sized at 24 x 24 inches, this hand-altered SX70 Polaroid printed on Somerset Velvet Paper is available in an edition of 49 and retails for 5750. For more information, call 310-264-7826;...

Tom Binder Fine Arts.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... TOM BINDER FINE ARTS announces the release of artist ALEXANDER CHEN'S"Forbidden City." This giclee on canvas is sized at 16 x 24 inches and is available in an edition of 2,008 for $495. Artist proofs are also available. For more information,...

J. Russell & Co.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... J. RUSSELL & CO, announces the release of"Awakening" by artist JUDI RUSSELL. This giclee on canvas is sized at 36 x 36 inches and comes in an edition of 150 for $600. Call 336-940-2143; e-mail judi.russ@earthlink.net; visit www.judirussell.com....

M.D. Abramowitz.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Artist M.D. ABRAMOWITZ announces the release of "Carry Me Past the Ghosts of Yesterday." This hand-embellished, signed and numbered, limited-edition giclee on canvas is available in a 15-x-20-inch format for $850 or a 30-x-40-inch format for...

Harlan Editions.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... HARLAN EDITIONS announces the release of"Southern Tradewinds" by STEPHEN HARLAN. This signed and numbered, limited-edition giclee is available in a 36-x-48-inch format for $2,350 or a 30-x-40-inch format for $1,950. Each size is available in an...

Bring home the buzz: out-of-the-box gallery events create a stir with collectors.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Gallery owners and directors have an ongoing quest to attract new buyers and keep current customers satisfied. Gallery events can achieve these goals, but the challenge is creating an event that makes a buzz and...

Paul Robinson Fine Art.(originals)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... PAUL ROBINSON FINE ART announces the release of "Street of Flowers," an oil on linen by artist JEAN-PIERRE DUBORD sized at 8 x 10 inches. For more information and pricing, call 800-899-6661; email princ@paulrobinsoninc.com; visit...

Slaymaker Fine Art.(originals)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SLAYMAKER FINE ART announces the release of artist SHARON WHITEHURST'S "Masquerading Icons," an original acrylic and stencil work on canvas. This piece measures 48 x 36 inches and retails for $2,500. For more...

Philip Smith.(originals)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... PHILIP SMITH announces the release of "Field of Poppies." The original oil painting is sized at 24 x 36 inches. It retail s for $2,400 unframed and $2,800 framed. For more information, call 503-436-0220. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Smart Publishing.(originals)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SMART PUBLISHING announces the release of "Joy" by CALMAN SHEMI. The original framed lacquer painting on masonite is sized 28 x 23 inches and retails for $5,400. For more information, call 954-746-5750; e-mail...

Hampton R. Olfus Jr.(originals)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HAMPTON R. OLFUS JR. is proud to announce the release of "Madonna and Child." An original acrylic on canvas, the piece is sized at 22 x 28 inches and retails for $1,995. Call 240-602-2733; e-mail holfus@aol.com;...

Charles Fazzino.(originals)
March 1, 2008... CHARLES FAZZINO is proud to announce the release of"Little Italy Unique." An original 3-D mixed-media piece on canvas, the image is sized at 47 x 36 inches with a retail price of $15,000. Call 914-654-9370; e-mail fkessler@fazzino.com; visit...

Studio Fine Art.(originals)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] STUDIO FINE ART announces the release of "Sound of Passion" by HESSAM. The 40-x-48-inch original acrylic on canvas is priced at $25,000. For more details, call 818-889-2000; e-mail info@studiofineart.com; visit...

Mark Lovett Studio.(originals)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MARK LOVETT STUDIO has released "Reminiscing," an original oil on linen by MARK LOVETT. Sized at 24 x 36 inches, it retails for $5,000. For more information, call 301-873-4701; e-mail laurel@marklovettstudio.com;...

Eric Christensen Fine Art & Editions.(originals)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ERIC CHRISTENSEN FINE ART & EDITIONS announces the release of "Napa Alfresco" by ERIC CHRISTENSEN, an original watercolor sized at 31 1/2 x 29 inches. For more information and pricing, call 408-445-1314; e-mail...

Bonner David Galleries.(originals)
March 1, 2008... BONNER DAVID GALLERIES proudly announces the releases of artist GAIL MORRIS' "Blackbird Pond," an oil on canvas sized at 30 x 30 inches. For more information and pricing, call 480-941-9500; e-mail sarah@bonnerdavid.com; visit...

The Howse Collection.(originals)
March 1, 2008... THE HOWSE COLLECTION announces the release of"Martini Madness" by artist AMY LYNN. The oil on canvas is sized 36 x 48 inches and retails for $5,500. For more information, call 323-664-7339; e-mail thehowsecollection@mac.com; visit...

House of Mercier.(originals)
March 1, 2008... HOUSE OF MERCIER proudly announces the releases of "Madona de la Plaza Mayor" by artist MENDOZA and "La Distancia es Como el Viento" by artist AROMAZ. "Madona de la Plaza Mayor" is an original oil on canvas sized at 16 x 12 inches that retails...

Reproducing Sculpture from A to Z: Part 2.(into the fire: Sculpture education and advice for galleries and artists)(Column)
March 1, 2008... A world of opportunity exists in the realm of sculpture that many gallery owners and artists have not fully tapped into. Whether you're an artist who is considering exploring the medium, or a gallery owner who wants to expand your art...

Will gallery discounting come to an end? New precedents have been set that could affect current practices.(legal lowdown: advice)
March 1, 2008... As soon as the wire services carried the result from the recent Leegin Creative Leather Products v. PSKS, Inc., Supreme Court decision, my phone started ringing and my e-mail inbox started to bulge. The question was the same: Can I really...

Nessa Rezaeian.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nessa Rezaeian is a contemporary visual artist who was born in 1975 and grew up in Tehran, Iran. When she was 11, she began taking painting lessons and was already creating professional portraits by age 17. In 2000,...

Melvin Hale.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With each piece, digital artist Melvin Hale strives to produce a contradiction. His motto: "vintage, like you've never seen it" attempts to put a new spin on images of the past by dissecting vintage black-and-white...

Trent Foltz.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Trent Foltz was born in 1966 in Genesco, Ill., a small town located in the northwestern portion of the state. Raised amidst the rural backdrop of the Midwest, Foltz developed an appreciation for the simplicity of...

Gago Oganesyan.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Born in Yerevan, Armenia, Gago Oganesyan developed an interest for drawing and painting at a young age. This childhood pastime soon became a passion. Gago graduated from the H. Kojoyan Art School and Terlemezian Art...

Display: being "pretty" isn't good enough.(the fine art of framing: High-End Trends and Techniques for Galleries and Artists)
March 1, 2008... Although framing in the world of fine art takes on a different role than that of the custom frameshop, similar basic principles apply that can help any gallery owner or artist present fine art in a way that will enhance the perceived value of...

The Swirl Collection from The Woods of Designer Moulding features three sleek profiles that slope toward the art and are highlighted with swirl brushing, deckled edges and contrasting patinas.(PRODUCT PICKS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE SWIRL COLLECTION from The Woods of DESIGNER MOULDING features three sleek profiles that slope toward the art and are highlighted with swirl brushing, deckled edges and contrasting patinas. Available in three...

Max Moulding has added new additions to its San Marco Collection.(PRODUCT PICKS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MAX MOULDING has added new additions to its SAN MARCO COLLECTION. A collection romantically inspired by the beautiful Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy, San Marco draws its inspiration from motifs of Renaissance...

Cosmopolitan, a wood moulding featured collection from Gemini Moulding, is available in eight contemporary profiles in widths ranging from 1 to 3 inches.(PRODUCT PICKS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] COSMOPOLITAN, a wood moulding featured collection from GEMINI MOULDING, is available in eight contemporary profiles in widths ranging from 1 to 3 inches. Cosmopolitan enhances artwork with rich black finishes and a...

Vermont is the latest addition to Larson-Juhl's Classic Collection, which embraces the spirit of classic Americana style.(PRODUCT PICKS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] VERMONT is the latest addition to LARSON-JUHL'S CLASSIC COLLECTION, which embraces the spirit of classic Americana style. Vermont's seven finishes were inspired by simpler times in a picturesque American setting and...

New York.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artsphere Studio & Gallery began its 2008 season with a show for plein-air painter Alan Larson. The show included 22 landscape oil paintings and one large figure painting. Pictured at the opening are Max Willig;...

Chicago.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Artist Anne Leuck Feldhaus is pictured among her bold, contemporary folk and urban pop-art paintings at the opening reception of the seventh annual"One of a Kind Show and Sale" held at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Her original acrylic...

Delray Beach, FL.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Well-known artist Caiman Shemi opened at Blue Gallery to showcase his unique paintings. Shemi is celebrated for developing two unique techniques of painting: his lacquer paintings and window paintings. The artist is...

Scottsdale, Az.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Bonner David Galleries recently hosted Dyana Hesson's solo show "Circle of Life." For this series, Hesson manipulated a variety of flowers, cacti and succulents into beautiful circles. More than $3,500 was raised to...

Jacksonville.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fogle Fine Art & Accessories joined a reception with Brittni Wood, an up-and-coming artist who was selected by Regions Bank for its program to support local artists in Jacksonville. Regions Bank purchased Wood's work...

Laguna Beach, CA.(Picture Gallery)(Laguna College of Art & Design and Laguna Culinary Arts )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Laguna College of Art & Design and Laguna Culinary Arts hosted a wine and cheese tasting featuring a tour of the Masters of Fine Art in Painting studios. President of First Thursday's Art Walk Charlie Ferrazzi was...

Naples.(Picture Gallery)(The Naples Winter Wine Festival )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The Naples Winter Wine Festival raised $14 million under the auction tent for children's charities this year. During the four-hour auction, attendees bid on 72 one-of-a-kind, luxury lots with winning bids ranging from $45,000 to $1 million. All...

Victoria, British Columbia.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Elizabeth Allen is shown with two new paintings at the opening reception for her show "Kaleidoscope" at the Framing and Art Center. Allen's new work features a return to the artist's first love--pure abstraction--as well as the work she has...

London.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Artist Ronnie Wood for decades has shared his insights into the world of music. From Miles Davis to Jimi Hendrix or his own band, The Rolling Stones, Wood has offered a view into the lives of the icons he has played, laughed, lived and cried...

Q&A with Ioan Szasz: meet Ioan Szasz, CEO of Eyvind Earle Publishing LLC.(Interview)
March 1, 2008... Q. Eyvind Earle (1916-2000) is such a beloved artist whose name is known on so many levels. What was it like working with such an art legend? I started to work with Eyvind in 1988. It was the greatest thing that ever happened in my life....