Art Business News articles from November 2005

Art Business News archives from November 2005

Mixed media draws new audience; buyers represent three distinct and important sources of business.
November 1, 2005... Mixed media art is gaining a new audience, according to artists and publishers alike. Interior designers, new collectors and longtime buyers of traditional and classical art, they say, are being drawn to mixed media works for their intense use...

Distinguishing friendly spaces: gallery owners share do's and don'ts for designing galleries that are inviting.
November 1, 2005... When it comes to designing gallery spaces, what mistakes do gallery owners often make? What steps can be taken to ensure that galleries are less intimidating and more user-friendly? What design characteristics distinguish stand-out galleries?...

Only at Artexpo.(Editorial)
November 1, 2005... It's that time again. The second annual Artexpo Atlanta is over, and our heads are still swimming in sensory overload with the memories of the exhibitors, the art, and the attendees by the thousands, converging upon a welcoming city that gives...

Hillary Swank couldn't have felt worse.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... A true friend (defined as one who will tell you what you don't want to hear) after reading my interview in the September issue of Art Business News (page 48), responded accordingly when I asked "Well, what do you think?". She replied, "It was a...

'The big easy' braces for big comeback.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... [Since Hurricane Katrina] we, of the great city of New Orleans, have been displaced, misplaced, shuffled around, bewildered and betrayed. Our family and friends have been flung to the far reaches of our nation, uprooted by devastation,...

Thanks for the enforcement.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I want to thank Eric Smith, vice president of the Art & Framing Group, and his show management staff, for the actions they took regarding the discovery of alleged infringing pieces of Arvid art in various DECOR Expo Atlanta booths. Though we...

'Warm-ups' jump start auctions.(SPECIAL REPORT)(Christie's International PLC)
November 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- The stars of the rock world have warm-up bands, so why can't the stars of the art world have warm-up auctions? In the print realm, the headline autumn auctions are generally held in November and December. Traditionally, the stages...

Announcing new ownership.(Up Front)(Encore Art Group)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... VANCOUVER, BC -- The Encore Art Group announces the purchase of Winn Devon Art Group Ltd. and Canadian Art Prints (CAP) Inc., stating that the integrity and individuality of these distinct brands will remain constant under its leadership. Both...

Grand Image partners with London-based Art Group.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... SEATTLE -- Grand Image, Ltd., a Larry Winn Company, has partnered with long-established, London-based The Art Group, to be the exclusive United States distributor of the company's limited edition line, Art Group Editions. These companies stand...

Finding beauty in steel mills.(gallery NEWS)(Discovered in Cleveland: The Photography of Margaret Bourke-White)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... CLEVELAND -- The Contessa Gallery has on exhibit, "Discovered in Cleveland: The Photography of Margaret Bourke-White," through Jan. 15 and features the "spirit of steelmaking in photographs." Bourke-White writes, "To me, fresh from college...

Gallery opens in French Quarter.(Corrigan Gallery)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... CHARLESTON, SC -- The Corrigan Gallery opened its doors in the historic French Quarter on Sept. 1 and features representational and abstract art that possesses the charm of old Charleston with a contemporary edge. "The response in the...

Celebrating 35 years and a grand opening.(Panopticon Gallery of Photography)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... WALTHAM, MA -- The Panopticon Gallery of Photography is celebrating 35 years of business and the grand opening of its second location inside the Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square, Boston, with an opening reception (Oct. 20). This new space...

Otterness' Humpty Dumpty's debut.(Tom Otterness' sculptures' exhibition)
November 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- Suspended in midfall and larger-than-life, Macy's Parade Humpty Dumpty by the world-renowned artist Tom Otterness will make its Broadway debut on Thursday, Nov. 24, as a novelty balloon in the 79th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day...

PAAM is set to begin second phase of construction.(Museum MATTERS)
November 1, 2005... PROVINCETOWN, MA -- The Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) announces to date it has raised $3.7 million for its $5 million capital campaign goal and is scheduled to begin the construction of the second phase of the project this...

IMA unveils contemporary art galleries and programs.(Indianapolis Museum of Art)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) will unveil its ambitious new contemporary art galleries and programs on Nov. 20, with the installation of permanent collections, special art exhibitions, projects and events. The...

Western museum to deaccess major works.(Museum MATTERS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) announces the deaccession of 42 artworks from its permanent collection, which will be sold in a public auction at Sotheby's New York this month. All proceeds from the sale will be used...

Show dates.(Museum MATTERS)(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... NOVEMBER NOV. 11-13 Boston International Fine Art Show The Boston Center for the Arts Boston 617-363-0405 www.fineartboston.com NOV. 12-13 Los Angeles Interior Design and Antiques Show Santa Monica...

The latest in Beck's sculptures.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- S.I. Fine Arts announces the latest sculpture release in Gregory Beck's "Passion in Bronze" series: "Edge of Faith." Based on the Greek myth of Icarus, Beck captures the tension, determination and the faith of the ultimate moment of...

My little painted pony.
November 1, 2005... SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- "The Native Art of Horse Painting," a national art competition sponsored by The Trail of Painted Ponies, invites all contemporary artists to submit designs that express the unique history, experience and traditions of Native...

New releases by Parra.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... WEST NYACK, NY -- Bruce McGaw Graphics introduces new images by artist Luis Parra, including the piece "Captivate," with a paper size of 32 x 40 inches and an image size of 30 x 40 inches. Retailing for $40, the image is part of Bruce McGaw's...

Sculpting emotion: for sculptor Martin Eichinger, his art is all about relationships.
November 1, 2005... Martin Eichinger does not refer to himself as a figurative sculptor, despite his obvious understanding of the human anatomy. "I am a narrative artist. The language I use is form and anatomy, but what I try to sculpt is romantic, emotional and...

Arts and Crafts movement highlighted in exhibit.
November 1, 2005... The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) presents through Jan. 22, "International Arts and Crafts," which was organized by the world-renowned Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The first of only two American venues, the exhibit features more...

Exhibit examines Civil War battlefields.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park presents, "John Huddleston" Killing Ground, Photographs of the Civil War and the Changing American Landscape," displayed in the Arcade Gallery through Jan. 8. The Vermont-based photographer, Huddleston,...

Collection includes paintings and decorative arts.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The University of Virginia Art Museum has on exhibit through Nov. 23, "A Jefferson Ideal: Selections from The Dr. and Mrs. Henry C. Landon III Collection of American Fine and Decorative Arts," with more than 70 major works. The collection...

"Sunflower".
November 1, 2005... SI Publishing announces the release of the embellished giclees of American Pop Art icon, John Haigney. The limited edition print, "Sunflower," an archival ink on canvas, is 32 x 32 inches, and retails for $900. A unique feature of this giclee...

"Saint of the Estero".
November 1, 2005... Jeff Faust announces the release of "Saint of the Estero," a Rolland print giclee. Available in an edition of 25 and sized at 57 x 46 inches, the price is $1,600. An edition size of 50 sized at 40 x 32 inches, retails for $900. For more...

"The Dancing on the Water".
November 1, 2005... Pan Fine Arts announces the release of "The Dancing on the Water," a limited edition giclee by Quan Hai Pan. The signed and numbered edition of 195 is available in two sizes--32 x 40 inches and 48 x 60 inches--and retails for $1,950 and $3,100,...

"Willow Weep for Me".
November 1, 2005... Ione Citrin announces the release of "Willow Weep for Me" a giclee on canvas. Sized at 24 x 18 inches and in an edition size of 150, the image retails for $300. For more information, call 31 0-556-4382; e-mail icitrin@aol.com; visit...

"La Princesa" and "Kaila".
November 1, 2005... Castro Fine Arts introduces "La Princesa" and "Kaila" by Kara Castro. The images measure 29 x 26 inches and 30 x 24 inches, respectively. Both are available as giclees on paper for $200, and on canvas for $350. For more information, call 530-...

Opportunities are aplenty at Artexpo Atlanta: from networking opportunities to unexpected business activities, Atlanta in September was the place to be.
November 1, 2005... If you missed this year's Artexpo Atlanta, held Sept. 16-18 at the Georgia World Congress Center, you missed a lot: * Nearly 100 exhibiting companies, including galleries and individual artists, showing a diverse range of original paintings...

Ken Aldridge's Soulful Creations.
November 1, 2005... KEN ALDRIDGE'S SOULFUL CREATIONS announces the release of "Elvis 1956," part of his "Fractured Portraits" series. Sized at 24 x 30 inches, the mixed media on canvas retails for $2,200. The image is also available as a 16- x 20-inch limited...

Alex Khomsky.(originals)(Alexander Khomsky Studio)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... ALEX KHOMSKY of Alexander Khomsky Studio introduces a new series of oil paintings entitled "Music de Provence." Sized at 16 x 20 inches to 34 x 38 inches, the paintings retail from $1,200 to $4,800. For more information, call 617-852-2601;...

Castro Fine Arts.
November 1, 2005... CASTRO FINE ARTS announces the release of "Wind," an original watercolor by Kara Castro. The image, measuring 22 x 29 inches, retails for $4,000. For more information, call 530-632-9592; e-mail castrofinearts@earthlink.net; visit...

Christian Riese Lassen.
November 1, 2005... CHRISTIAN RIESE LASSEN utilized a 20th-century painting process known as carborundum to create his artistic tribute, "Miro on Acid." Joan Miro helped to innovate and popularize this process, which is an abrasive substance or "acid" used to...

Marcus Antonius Jansen.
November 1, 2005... MARCUS ANTONIUS JANSEN announces the release of two originals. "Sun City," an oil on canvas, is sized at 30 x 40 inches and is priced at $4,500. "Pink Politics" a mixed media on canvas, is sized at 48 x 36 inches and retails for $5,800. For...

Karen Stene.
November 1, 2005... KAREN STENE announces the release of "Golden Gate by the Sands." The original acrylic and gold leaf on canvas is sized at 35 x 60 inches and retails for $9,700. For more information, call 561-997-5321; e-mail karensteneartist@aol.com; visit...

Elyse.
November 1, 2005... ELYSE announces the release of "Peach Tulip Gardens." This oil on canvas is sized at 30 x 40 inches and retails for $3,000. For more information, call 949-766-6626; e-mail ElyseArt@aol.com; visit www.ElsyseArtStudio.com. [ILLUSTRATION...

Karen Stene.
November 1, 2005... "I WANT TO BE THERE" is the theme for self publishing artist Karen Stene's limited edition giclees. She invites the viewer into her romantic world of tropical, vineyards or many beautiful places from around the world. Karen embellishes her...

DaNisha Sculpture.
November 1, 2005... International artists Dan and Nisha Ferguson have been collaborating for 14 years and are collected world wide. "Triple Cheetah" is one of their enduring, classic designs. The piece is a limited edition of 44, each with a unique bowl depicting...

West Bay Fine Art.
November 1, 2005... Dievole Vineyard is one of four new limited editions featuring landscape imagery of the Tuscan and Provence regions by award winning artist, Bernie Donahue. The giclee on canvas is available in an edition of 50, measures 30" x 30" and...

Bruce McGaw Graphics.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... R1160 Steven Reich Traditions, Paper 24" x 28" Image 18" x 24" Retail $28.00. Also available as PF1529 (Petite Format). Paper 11" x 14" Image 8" x 10" Retail $7.50. Bruce McGaw Graphics is pleased to introduce an exciting new line of...

Progressive Art.(artist SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2005... "POWER" by published artist Simon Simonian. This piece is 31.5" x 33" inches, Limited edition giclee on canvas, signed by the artist himself. For more information please call (818) 907-1176 or e-mail at progressiveart7@aol.com. ...

Herbert Arnot Inc.
November 1, 2005... [c] AN HE Glorious Moments, size: 40" x 30" original oil painting on canvas: HERBERT ARNOT INC., Representatives for AN HE. For further information on becoming an Authorized ARNOT dealer contact: Herbert Arnot Inc. 250 West 57th Street...

Lisa Meek.(lady painter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Lisa Meek is a self-taught artist who began painting mid-life after a short career as a physician. Meek began painting as a diversion to growing up in rural Ohio. While practicing medicine, she came to the realization that if she wanted to...

JK Dooley.(American painter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Vibrant colors and intricate details are the hallmark of JK Dooley's watercolors. From scarred, deep-hued worn leather and faded denim, to the sparkle of silver and gold in the sunlight, Dooley portrays Western images with a unique perspective,...

Finger Lakes arts scene is gripping; long-known for its vineyards and lakes, this region in upstate New York is now recognized for its artists, galleries, museums and special events.
November 1, 2005... With its wondrous glacier-carved lakes, rolling hills and quaint villages, the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York has long attracted visitors in search of pristine beauty and pleasant diversions. In addition to alluring scenery, this...

Eyvind Earle.(American painter)(Biography)
November 1, 2005... Born in New York in 1916, Eyvind Earle began his prolific career at the age of ten when his father, Ferdinand Earle, gave him a challenging choice: read 50 pages of a book or paint a picture every day. Earle choose both. From the time of his...

2006 show planner.(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... JANUARY JAN. 6-9 Art Miami 2006 Miami Beach Convention Center Miami 305-573-1388 www.art-miami.com JAN. 7-10 Philadelphia Gift Show Fort Washington Expo Center Fort Washington, PA 678-285-3976...

2006 editorial calendar.(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... JANUARY Art Trends for 2006 Asian Art FEBRUARY Defining Abstract Art Return to Realism and Traditional Art PLUS: Artexpo New York Preview MARCH Artexpo Artist Profiles Roundtable: Diversify your Gallery...

Nantucket, MA.
November 1, 2005... Artist Tom Mielko and his wife, Eileen, celebrate with fellow Santa Barbara-based actor Christopher Lloyd and Lisa Loiacono at the Mielko Gallery's 31st annual gallery reception and book signing. Guests from across the United States visited...

Beverly Hills, CA.(Picture Gallery)
November 1, 2005... Artist Max Gold, the "Father of Fusion Art," with his nephew Nicolas Digiuilo, during the Art TV Preview Party held at The Museum of Television and Radio. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Thousand Oaks, CA.(Picture Gallery)
November 1, 2005... Oaks Gallery recently held an exhibition for artist Bob Pejman. Pictured in the front are art consultants Stuart Thompson and Carla Hull. Shown from back left: Andrea Green, gallery owner; Carol Ha, art consultant; Bob Pejman, artist; Jonathan...

West Hollywood, CA.(Picture Gallery)
November 1, 2005... Actress Nicollette Sheridan, (middle), before leaving the United States for a press tour in Europe for her hit television show, "Desperate Housewives[' stopped by the Paragon Fine Art Gallery/Hamilton-Selway Fine Art Gallery to see the Polish...

Charleston, SC.
November 1, 2005... Plein air artist Peter Pettegrew and wildlife expert Jack Hanna are shown posing with a friend. Pettegrew brought his plein air paintings and Hanna brought his animals to the Southeastern Wildlife Show. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Annapolis, MD.
November 1, 2005... German artist Jurgen Gorg with Mark Myers, owner of Atlantic Arts, Inc., at Masters Gallery in Vail, CO, during a showing of his paintings, drawings and sculptures. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Chicago.(painter Joe Genova's work exhibited at The Chicago Institute of Art)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The Chicago Institute of Art recently hosted a solo exhibit of works by painter Joe Genova, shown here with Herbert Spiers of S.I. Fine Arts and curator Charles Gniech. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Maui, HI.(Artists Americo Makk and Eva Makk's new collection of paintings )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Artists Americo Makk and Eva Makk make a playful entrance during the opening reception of their new collection of paintings at Sargent's Fine Art Gallery in Lahaina. Married for more than 50 years, the Makks have worked, traveled and exhibited...