Art Business News articles from September 2005

Art Business News archives from September 2005

It's a whole new ballgame for sports art: collectors are beginning to see sports art as a wise investment.
September 1, 2005... Sure, some might scoff at the idea of a self-proclaimed artist finding inspiration in something as daft as a football or basketball game. The fact that some depictions of these sporting events have about as much artistic merit as a velvet Elvis...

Galleries find museum shows to be a 'natural fit': synchronizing gallery events with museum shows spurs business and a 'buzz.'.
September 1, 2005... This past spring and summer will be remembered for big ticket shows at museums around the country. The Philadelphia Museum of Art show, "Salvador Dali," enjoyed an extended run through the end of May. The show, "Toulouse-Lautrec and...

'Paying it forward'.
September 1, 2005... One of the things I enjoy most about our monthly "Q & As" is looking at the answers to the question, "How did you get started in this business?" What interesting answers we've received. After all, most of us remember when we were fresh out of...

Reader shares favorite patriotic images.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... In July's issue of Art Business News (page 12) you asked readers to share their favorite pieces of patriotic art. Touched by the 9/11 attacks, I would like to share two of my favorites. I may be partial because I am married to one of my...

Why art? Met director provides answer during keynote address.(SPECIAL REPORT)(Philippe de Montebello of Metropolitan Museum of Art)
September 1, 2005... SANTA FE, NM -- Art fans know that art and art museums are important. But, when pressed, they often find it difficult to articulate why. Even Philippe de Montebello, the director of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met),...

Book reviews intricacies of the Art Print Market.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
September 1, 2005... SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- "How to Profit from the Art Prim Market," by art industry veteran Barney Davey, has been released and provides insights on the intricacies of the print market. The book examines how visual artists can benefit--increased...

A hidden treasure has been uncovered.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... LAS VEGAS -- Cormier Creation unveiled "Mel's and Deo's Playground," by Wil Cormier, in late July during a ceremony celebrating the artist's piece. Internationally known for his mermaid paintings, Cormier was commissioned by the family of Mel...

Inlaid wood portrait is introduced.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... NAPLES, ITALY -- Gea Editions, a premier inlaid wood art publisher, introduces the first of two Frank McCarthy licensed portraits, "The Lone Sentinel," a calm and peaceful brooding image of a northern Cheyenne guarding his village. The...

Surrealist photographer signs.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... SAN FRANCISCO -- Image Conscious announces the signing of photographer Thomas Barbey to a poster publishing agreement. Inspired by Rene Magritte, M.C. Escher, Roger Dean and from his travels throughout the world, Barbey's process of photo...

Winn Devon appoints VP.(Kathleen Wood is appointed as vice president in Winn Devon Art Group )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... SEATTLE -- Winn Devon Art Group announces the appointment of Kathleen Wood as vice president of business development. Wood, who began as an art consultant for its California gallery 14 years ago, will continue to immerse herself in the art,...

Wholesale framer buys online art store.(Missouri Moulding and Glass Inc)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... SAINTE GENEVIEVE, MO -- Missouri Moulding and Glass (MMG), Inc., a full-service wholesale framing and fulfillment company, has acquired Barewalls Interactive Art, Inc., along with its flagship online art print and poster store,...

Artexpo Atlanta is exposed.(Woodruff Arts Center)(Artexpo Atlanta)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... CLEVELAND -- Artexpo Atlanta announces the partnership with the Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta's premier cultural organization that offers a variety of performing and visual arts, to benefit the Page-to-Stage Literary Series. This series...

Silverlake welcomes exclusive new art gallery.(Metro Gallery)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... LOS ANGELES -- Gallery owners David Freire and Juan Garcia announce the opening of Metro Gallery, a 1,500-square-foot space that features a combination of contemporary and fine art from around the world. As one of Silverlake's largest art...

Wine maker 'uncorks' gallery.(gallery NEWS)
September 1, 2005... YOUNTVILLE, CA -- Bringing his love of contemporary art to wine country, winery owner Cliff Lede of Cliff Lede Vineyards recently opened The Gallery at Cliff Lede Vineyards. The gallery resides in the original winery building, complete with...

Closing opens a new chapter.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- After nearly 20 years of business, the Keith Haring Foundation, Inc., this month will close the Pop Shop, which housed floor-to-ceiling murals, as well as T-shirts, hats and accessories that bore the well-known imagery of artist...

Exhibit celebrates nation's sweet tooth.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- With the average American consuming more than 11 pounds of chocolate each year, The Hammer Galleries has on exhibit through Oct. 8, "How Sweet It Is! The Art of Candy," featuring Peter Anton's super-sized sculptures of chocolates,...

Exhibit provides 'virtual trip' to Paris.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... CHARLOTTE, NC -- Amy Steinberg, whose work is based on voyages of the mind, both real and imagined, announces the opening of her exhibit of original works at Perris Boutique, located in the Arboretum Shopping Center, through Sept. 30. "Alice in...

Exhibition shows greater NY artists.(Museum MATTERS)
September 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- Jointly organized by the affiliated institutions, P.S.1 and the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), "Greater New York 2005," showcases approximately 150 artists who have emerged since 2000 and are from New York's five boroughs, as well as...

MOMA acquires landmark painting.(Museum of Modern Art)
September 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) has acquired David Hockney's "Seated Woman Being Served Tea by Standing Companion" (1963), a landmark painting in the artist's career. The piece combined Hockney's earlier abstract sensibilities in...

Chicago's Art Institute unveils new design.(Museum MATTERS)
September 1, 2005... CHICAGO -- Located in the city of architectural innovation, the Art Institute of Chicago has unveiled the design for its 264,000-square-foot expansion of the landmark Beaux-Arts building originally completed in 1893. Pritzker Prizewinning...

Artists/galleries come together to aid leukemia victim.(news)
September 1, 2005... VENICE, FL -- More than 75 creators of wildlife and Western American art have come together, donating paintings and sculptures for two benefit events in aid of fellow artist Paco Young, who is battling Leukemia. With 100 percent of the proceeds...

Size makes the masterpiece.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... VANCOUVER, BC -- Hambleton Fine Art Services, which has been delivering fine art products and custom framing to corporate and retail clients for more than 20 years, presents a new service, Casa Collection. This service gives customers the...

Artist shows in airport.
September 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- Artist Deanna Sirlin, represented by New York's Luxe Gallery, will exhibit 15 of her latest large-scale multimedia drawings in, "It's All in My Head," in the atrium of the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Sirlin...

Design house incorporates Warhol's illustrations.(works of Andy Warhol)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... COSTA MESA, CA -- In a two-season agreement with the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Paul Frank Industries (PFI) will produce clothing and accessories showcasing the works and illustrations of Andy Warhol. The clothing and accessory...

Stamp to feature work of Memphis artist.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... MEMPHIS, TN -- As part of a 10-stamp series entitled, "To Form a More Perfect Union," that celebrates the nation's Civil Rights movement, artist George Hunt's painting is featured on a U.S. Postage stamp, released last month. Entitled "America...

Art honors canine hero.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Burns Studio Publishing, LLC, announces the release of "Sirius," by artist Ron Burns, a 14- x 14-inch giclee image printed on archival paper. All proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of the United States Disaster...

Swann to feature works of Bearden.(Swann Galleries Inc)(Romare Bearden)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- The world's leading auction house of works on paper, Swann Galleries, will put up for auction on Sept. 15, 11 important works by Romare Bearden, which were all gifts to the late Harry B. Henderson. Of special interest are two...

Boston Museum Vegas Gallery team up.(Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, Massachusetts))(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... LAS VEGAS -- The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, have partnered once again to present through Jan. 8, "The Impressionist Landscape from Corot to Van Gogh." The exhibit features 34 paintings by the masters of...

Bark if you love art.
September 1, 2005... LAKE TAHOE, CA -- Tails by the Lake, a specialty shop for dogs and cats, and Black Diamond Wine Exchange will host the second annual Art Bark Fest--Animal Art, Wine and Music Festival at the Village at Squaw Valley USA on Sept. 17-18. Currently...

Turn your passion into profit--in eBay.(eBay Inc)
September 1, 2005... Millions and millions of collectors and dealers have discovered eBay. Whether you're a casual hobbyist or a full-time professional, eBay is the easiest--and most enjoyable--way to buy and sell your collectibles. Buyers and Dealers Win on...

Pairing the art and textiles of Matisse.(rugs and carpets industry)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... "Matisse: The Fabric of Dreams--His Art and His Textiles" is on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art through Sept. 25 and features approximately 30 paintings and 35 works on paper, alongside examples of Matisse's personal collection of...

Reflecting the landscape of French Drawings.(Philadelphia)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Philadelphia Museum of Art has on display through Sept. 25, "From Poussin to Cezanne: French Drawings from the Prat Collection," featuring more than 100 works that reflect the panorama of French draftsmanship. One of the finest private...

VMFA 'captures beauty' of American works.(Virginia Museum of Fine Arts)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... "Capturing Beauty: American Impressionist and Realist Paintings from the McGlothlin Collection," is on view through Sept. 18 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). The exhibit showcases works from one of the largest holdings of 19th- and...

Originals.
September 1, 2005... ORIGINALS features the latest, most exciting original releases from artists, publishers and galleries worldwide. We welcome all submissions. Please send your new submissions to: Susanne Casgar, Editorial Director, Art Business News,...

Q&A: with Larry Winn.(Interview)
September 1, 2005... Meet Larry Winn, founder and president of Grand Image Ltd., a Seattle-based art publishing company, and partner with the Flavia Company, a Santa Barbara, CA, service-oriented art management firm, specializing in Flavia (as in the artist Flavia...

Artexpo Atlanta: meet the exhibitors.
September 1, 2005... SEPTEMBER 16-18 * GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER * WWW.ARTEXPOS.COM POLLUX FINE ART * BOOTH 814 Address: 88-16, Sosabon Dong, Sosaku, Pucheon City Keyongkido, South Korea Phone: +011 82 32 344 9306 E-mail: polluxart@naver.com...

"Night and Day" and "Red Tulips".(NEW editions)
September 1, 2005... West Bay Fine Art announces the release of two new works by Marsha Hammel. In limited editions of 75 with three artist proofs, "Night and Day" is a 43- x 21 1/2-inch giclee on canvas, retailing for $750. The original oil on linen canvas, sized...

"Chiaroscuro".(NEW editions)
September 1, 2005... John Hulsey announces the release of "Chiaroscuro," which is available on paper and sized in three editions: 18 x 24 inches, an edition of 150, retailing for $395; 12 x 16 inches, an edition of 300, retailing for $225; 4 1/2 x 6 inches, an...

"Smooth Jazz".(NEW editions)
September 1, 2005... Nenad Mirkovich announces the release of "Smooth Jazz" The giclee on canvas is available in a signed and numbered edition size of 225 with 22 artist proofs, and is sized at 30 x 24 inches. It retails for $850, while an artist proof is available...

Enhanted Night".(NEW editions)
September 1, 2005... Tayeri Fine Art introduces "Enchanted Night" by artist M. Tayeri. Available in an edition of 200 on paper, the image size is 22 x 27 inches, and it retails for $175. For more information, call 408-224 3583; visit www.tayerifineart.com. ...

"Pensive".
September 1, 2005... West Bay Fine Art announces the release of "Pensive" by Scott Mattlin. Sized at 20 x 16 inches, the giclee on canvas is available in an edition size of 75, and is priced at $450. Original works by Mattlin are also available. For more...

Documenting life via art: New York artist Scott Sandell's work reflects early Asian influences, a passion for water, "ghosts" and much more.
September 1, 2005... "When I was a little kid growing up in Minnesota, I was fascinated with the Asian art that I would see in art galleries," says New York artist, Scott Sandell. "I would look at Japanese paper and I'd think, 'What could I do with that?' The...

Show dates.(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... SEPT. 16-18 Artexpo Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta 888-608-5300 www.artexpos.com SEPT. 16-18 DECOR Expo Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta 888-608-5300 ...

Capitalizes on last year's success.(Artexpo Atlanta event at Georgia World Congress Center)
September 1, 2005... Expecting to capitalize on the success of last year's first-ever Artexpo Atlanta with an even bigger and better show, this year's event, being held at the Georgia World Congress Center, Sept. 16-18, has added several new concepts. Artexpo...

Shaun Kinley.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)
September 1, 2005... "I most enjoy creating paintings that express subject matters with passion and emotion," says Shaun Kinley. "Though they vary from athletes, to cityscapes and to portraits, each one has intrinsic characteristics that inspire me to paint it. My...

Giampietro Filippetti.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Giampietro Filippetti, an Italian designer and creator of glass mosaic panels, produces expressions of the passionate, emotional and physical stimulation of an individual's senses, each culminating in a work of art that radiates with a truly...

Sam Nejati.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... "We live in an abstract time in which most things are abbreviated into smaller versions of what they used to be" says Sam Nejati. "The same ideology applies in modern art because art interacts with the speed of our lives and society. Instead of...

Jason Mernick.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Jason Mernick is a California-based artist who works with metals such as copper and stainless steel. He developed a following after he began creating metal wall hangings four years ago. After losing both of his parents to cancer within a...

Elaine Verchick.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Los Angeles artist Elaine Verchick has been fascinated with the world of clowns since her childhood visits to the Barnum and Bailey Circus. She fulfilled a lifelong dream by attending a university "clown school" where she became a trained...

Diana Belenky.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Diana Belenky's work focuses on contemporary figurative Realism. A native of Minsk, Belarus, Belenky moved to the United States in 1979. She earned a Masters of Fine Art from the New York Academy of Art, Graduate School of Figurative Art, where...

DaNisha Sculpture.(artist SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... International artists Dan and Nisha Ferguson have been collaborating for 14 years on the creation of beauty as a celebration of life. Classically trained, they create a union of painting and sculpture in the medium of ceramic. "Pelican Trio"...

Anna Art.(artist SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Future Dreams--36" x 36" oil on canvas. Artist Anna Razumovskaya: graduated from Russian State University For Arts (high-class artist) in 1991. From 1992 to 1995 studied art in Germany, Belgium, Holland. Had personal exhibitions in St. Paul,...

Herbert Arnot Inc.(artist SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
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P.T. Turk.(artist SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Fine art photographer P. T. Turk announces the introduction and release of his new Limited Edition Portfolio. This new portfolio consists of 24 hand-colored black and white images in editions of 450 each. Each image is printed on 100% cotton...

Progressive Art.(artist SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
September 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. [ILLUSTRATION...

Noah Fine Art.(artist SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... "Poker Face" is a new limited edition release in the artist's Woodikins series. The artist has crafted an image that is both fun and on target for the current trend in poker playing. The Giclee on canvas is available in a regular S/N edition 18...

Erich.(artist SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... "Exposed" by erich is available as an open edition poster that measures 24 x 36 inches and retails for $40. Giclees on canvas and paper and other posters also available. For more information call 410-889-2686 or visit www.erichmarch.com. ...

Sal Salinero.(artist SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Sal Salinero is internationally recognized as one of the most notable artists of our day to paint the tropical rainforest. These works that depict the beauty and diversity of the tropics are well known. Birn Fine Art has now made these...

Tranzporter.(artist SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Tranzporter International is the exceptional product line for artists, dealers, gallery owners, framers and photographers. Products include Tranzporter Portfolio Cases (available in five sizes); Tranzporter Carrying Tubes to protect your rolled...

Picture gallery.
September 1, 2005... ROSWELL, GA Judy Raiford, owner of the Raiford Gallery, is shown giving artist Carol Christie "a lift" during a showing of Christie's works. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] YOUNTVILLE, CA Paul Thoren and his wife Kathy Thoren, new...