Art Business News articles from September 2006

Art Business News archives from September 2006

Wanted: intern.(Editorial)
September 1, 2006... We had the pleasure this summer of hosting Jennifer Zemanek as an intern at Art Business News, and as business heads are so fond of saying, this was a win-win for student and staff alike--and an experience we look forward to repeating. Jen...

Christo and Jeanne-Claude discuss 'Over the River'.(news: SPECIAL REPORT)(Editorial)
September 1, 2006... CLEVELAND -- Arguably the world's most recognizable and renowned art couple, Christo and Jean-Claude, recently addressed an audience of nearly 1,300 adults and students to discuss their world-famous outdoor art installations and to display a...

Paidon Press and Picasso Mio Gallery announce partnership.(Introducing)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... MADRID, SPAIN -- Phaidon Press, visual arts publisher, and PicassoMio Gallery, a contemporary art gallery, and its Web site www.picassomio.com, the global dealer of modern and contemporary art, recently announced their co-marketing partnership....

Art in Motion presents work of recently signed artist.(Introducing)(Susan Ogilvie)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... VANCOUVER, BC -- Art in Motion presents a collection by recently signed artist Susan Ogilvie. Inspired by the rich, natural beauty of America's rural landscape, Ogilvie infuses her art with a compelling sense of place through her use of...

Bruce McGaw Graphics release art 2007.(introducing catalog)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... WEST NYACK, NY -- Bruce McGaw Graphics announced the release of its new, full collection catalog, Art 2007. The 846-page catalog features nearly 1,300 new images, released since the publisher's previous catalog published more than two...

Liverpool Biennial spans 40 locations.(news)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... LIVERPOOL ENGLAND -- For 10 weeks every two years, several hundred visual artists show their work in more than 40 locations across Liverpool city centre, celebrating the Liverpool Biennial. The fourth Liverpool Biennial runs from Sept. 16...

Affordable Art Fair draws young collectors.(news: SPECIAL REPORT)
September 1, 2006... NEW YORK -- Strollers. Lots and lots of strollers. That was what first hit you (not literally) upon entering the Affordable Art Fair. The summer show, which brought to New York 70 dealers from as far away as Berlin and Thailand, celebrated...

Music industry photographer Mendelson chooses HP. (news: SPECIAL REPORT).(HP Designjet 130nr printer)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... PALO ALTO, CA -- HP announced that photographer Michael Mendelson has chosen the HP Designjet 130nr printer to produce his retrospective show celebrating 35 years in the music industry. The Mark Rueben Gallery in San Francisco, CA, is hosting...

Landscape artist Salvador Caballero dies.(news)(Obituary)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... ATLANTA -- Spanish landscape artist, Salvador Caballero, died unexpectedly on May 22, 2006, of heart failure while painting in his studio. Caballero was represented by DE Fine Art for more than 10 years. A major book on his life and works...

Harvard names architect for visual arts center.(news)(Harvard University Art Museums, Daly Genik Architects)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... CAMBRIDGE, MA -- The Harvard University Art Museums recently announced the selection of Daly Genik Architects of Los Angeles to design the first Harvard visual arts center in Allston-Brighton, MA, for students and the public. The art center...

Largest-ever edition of SURTEX draws 6,000.(news)(Conference news)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... WHITE PLAINS, NY -- In its largest edition yet, SURTEX[R] welcomed 6,000 attendees from leading manufacturing and retail companies, representing a 20 percent growth in attendance. The show presented 368 artists, designers, studios, agents and...

Russian sculpture pays tribute to 'Struggle Against World Terrorism'.(news)
September 1, 2006... NEW YORK -- A specially sculpted monument, "To The Struggle Against World Terrorism," by Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, is set for dedication on the five-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center....

'Art Off The Main' returns to New York.(news)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... NEW YORK -- "Art Off The Main: The Show of Contemporary African, Caribbean and Latin American Art" returns to New York's landmark Puck Building from Oct. 5-8. Since 2004, more than 7,000 people have viewed the 41 exhibits representing more than...

Visual arts gallery at Metropolitan Opera receives $1 million donation.(news)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... NEW YORK -- Marie Schwartz, an advisory director on the Metropolitan Opera's Board, donated $1 million to fund the company's new contemporary visual arts gallery. The gallery is located in the lobby of the opera house and opens on Sept. 22, in...

The National Portrait Gallery announces winner.(news)(David Lenz)(Yuqi Wang)(Nuno de Campos)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... WASHINGTON -- The National Portrait Gallery recently announced David Lenz of Shorewood, WI, as the first-place winner for the "Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition 2006." Lenz's oil painting, "Sam and the Perfect World," depicts his son Sam in...

Tacoma Art Museum combines art and cell phones.(museum: MATTERS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... TACOMA, WA -- Tacoma Art Museum introduced Washington's first cell phone walking tour, "Ear for Art: Chihuly Glass CellPhone Walking Tour." The tour allows users to learn more about Dale Chihuly's artwork in Tacoma's Museum District as they...

San Francisco Museum of Craft + Design 'plays' around.(museum: MATTERS)(Playing Around: Toys Designed by Artists)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Museum of Craft + Design is exhibiting "Playing Around: Toys Designed by Artists," Sept. 8 through Oct. 29. In the early 1970's, the Arkansas Arts Center initiated an annual exhibition of toys designed by...

Curators' Choice: China combines contemporary art with history.(museum: MATTERS)(Art Complex Museum)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... DUXBURY, MA -- Curators' Choice: China combines works created by contemporary artists in China and the United States with objects from the museum's extensive permanent collection of Chinese paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, clothing and...

The Museum of Russian Art celebrates with 20th century art.(museum: MATTERS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... MINNEAPOLIS -- The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA), celebrating its second year at its new location, is exhibiting "Russian Realism--Paintings from the 20th Century," Aug. 31 through Dec. 30. The exhibition features 73 realist paintings and...

Metropolitan Museum of Art presents Vollard Exhibit.(museum: MATTERS)
September 1, 2006... NEW YORK -- "Cezanne to Picasso: Ambroise Vollard, Patron of the Avant-Garde," the first comprehensive exhibition devoted to Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939), opens at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sept. 14. Vollard was the pioneer dealer,...

Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale celebrates silver anniversary.(news)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... CODY, WY -- As the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale celebrates its 25th anniversary Sept. 22-23, added attractions are featured at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, WY. The exhibition runs through Sept. 22. The silver anniversary...

Comcast partners with Tacoma's Museum District.(news)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... TACOMA, WA -- Comcast, the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services, has partnered with Tacoma's Museum District to promote the District throughout Western Washington and to provide museum...

New York area's first major show of Chihuly's work.(news)(New York Botanical Garden )(Dale Chihuly)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... NEW YORK -- The New York Botanical Garden is the setting for an exhibition featuring Dale Chihuly's sculpture, exploring the visual relationship of glass and nature. "Chihuly at The New York Botanical Garden," showcasing the artist's pieces,...

Applejack Art Partners announces new relationship.(news)(Capital Decor)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... MANCHESTER CENTER, VT -- Applejack Art Partners, one of the leading art licensers for more than 20 years, announces its partnership with Capital Decor, an open edition poster, publishing and licensing company based in Northern Spain. The...

The Metropolitan Opera opens "Gallery Met".(news)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... NEW YORK -- The Metropolitan Opera opens "Gallery Met," a contemporary visual art venue in the south side lobby of the opera house, on Sept. 22. The opening anticipates the beginning of the 2006-2007 season. Some of the art world's most...

Dates.(show)(Calendar)
September 1, 2006... SEPTEMBER SEPT. 3-6 Autumn Fair Birmingham National Exhibition Center Birmingham, England 609-921-0222 www.autumnfair.com SEPT. 8-10 Fine Art Pavilion (trade only event in conjunction with DECOR Expo...

Galleries strive for more than just a pretty space: makeovers are about functionality and looks.
September 1, 2006... There comes a time in every gallery's life when a makeover is necessary. Whether it happens is another matter. This month, gallery directors from around the country who have made it happen, discuss their makeover experiences in this first...

Fingerhut group publishers announce the release of "Moonlit Gondola" by Gabriel Picart.(NEW editions)
September 1, 2006... FINGERHUT GROUP PUBLISHERS announce the release of "Moonlit Gondola" by GABRIEL PICART. Sized at 28 x 40 inches, the print with silk-screened texture on canvas is available in an edition of 195. For more information, call 800-525-7456; e-mail...

Bruce McGaw graphics announces the release of "Embracing the Future" by Thomas McCoy.(NEW editions)
September 1, 2006... BRUCE McGAW GRAPHICS announces the release of "Embracing the Future" by THOMAS McCOY. The open edition poster has an image size of 20 x 28 inches, a paper size of 26 x 32 inches and retails for $35. For more information, call 888-4BMCGAW;...

Colin Berry.(NEW editions)
September 1, 2006... COLIN BERRY announces the release of "Peonies." The signed and numbered giclee print in an edition of 350 is sized at 20 x 15 inches and retails for $280. For more information, call 603-929-4668 ; e-mail cfberry@verizon.net; visit...

Image conscious announces the release of "Soul Water 11," by Maurice Evans.(NEW editions)
September 1, 2006... IMAGE CONSCIOUS announces the release of "Soul Water 11," by MAURICE EVANS. The image is sized at 18 x 36 inches, the paper at 18 x 36 inches and it retails for $30. For more information, call 800-532-2333; e-mail inquiries@imageconscious.com;...

Cheryl Chalmers.(NEW editions)
September 1, 2006... CHERYL CHALMERS announces the release of "Aloha Theatre." The giclee on fine art paper is sized at 18 x 24 inches and is available in an edition 500. For more information, call 607-387-4133; e-mail cherchalmers@yahoo.com; visit...

Kathleen Conover.(NEW editions)
September 1, 2006... KATHLEEN CONOVER announces the release of two new giclees on paper and canvas. "The Dance" and "Aerial View" are available in editions of 50 on paper, sized at 13 x 18 inches and are priced at $125. The edition of 25 on paper is sized 22 x 30...

Kennebeck Fine Art announces the release of "Assisi Courtyard" by Dmitri Danish.(NEW editions)
September 1, 2006... KENNEBECK FINE ART announces the release of "Assisi Courtyard" by DMITRI DANISH. The giclees on canvas are available in two sizes: 30 x 20 inches in an edition of 75 and priced at $950, and 40 x 26 inches in an edition of 75, priced at $1,500....

Karen Stene.(NEW editions)
September 1, 2006... KAREN STENE announces the release of "Cypress Lane." The limited edition giclee is sized at 40 x 40 inches and is available in an edition of 150. All are embellished with acrylic and gold leaf to bring light and elegance to the prints. For more...

From the boardroom: fall selling season advice.
September 1, 2006... This month, Art Business News is pleased to introduce a new and important component to our journalistic efforts: our Editorial Advisory Board. From time to time, ABN editors will seek the input of these leading gallery directors. But first,...

Q&A with Nomi Faran: meet internationally renowned sculptor, Nomi Faran.
September 1, 2006... Q. When did you first discover your artistic talent? At the age of 12. I started as a painter. It was my best media. At 38 years old I went to art school to study drawing and sculpturing. Q. What was your training? I went to Avni...

Jose Antonio Valverde-Alcalde.(merging Artists: trendsetters)
September 1, 2006... Making his home in the seaside village of Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada, international artist Jose Antonio Valverde-Alcalde specializes in original paintings incorporating a Mediterranean aesthetic of color into a variety of subjects. Born and...

Miguel Osuna.(merging Artists: trendsetters)
September 1, 2006... Born in Mazatlan, Mexico, Miguel Osuna started experimenting with oil painting at an early age, depicting seascapes and scenes from his native town. He then moved to Guadalajara to study at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, where he...

Jennifer Mathews.(merging Artists: trendsetters)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Jennifer Mathews has created oil paintings for the last six years, studying under Roger Armstrong from the Art Institute of Southern California, and participating in workshops to continue learning and growing as an artist. "What I seek in...

Mark Yale Harris.(merging Artists: trendsetters)
September 1, 2006... After 35 years as a successful businessman, Mark Yale Harris, has revealed his artistic passion. Born in Buffalo, NY, Harris spent hours as a child in his own artistic world but was later encouraged to pursue a more conventional career. In...

Bob Bruch.(Emerging Artists: trendsetters)
September 1, 2006... After earning a bachelor's degree in economics from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, Bob Bruch went to Stanford University, earning an M.B.A. in finance. Bruch then spent several years working in Haight Ashbury in San Francisco, CA, as a...

Janis H. Sanders.(Emerging Artists: trendsetters)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... "Salt air, salt spray, sweet smell of summer grass, verdant marsh, an old house at the water's edge, wind in your hair, sun on your face... these elements draw me outdoors, to the grassy dunes, the calm marshes of New England's north shore and...

The secondary art market.(Directory)
September 1, 2006... AJ Fine Arts, Ltd. 6208 Mill Lane Brooklyn, NY 11234 Telephone (718) 531-7830 Fax (718) 241-4389 VAST INVENTORY OF WORKS BY: Artists: Erte: Objects of Art, Jewelry, Sculpture, and Champagne Flutes ...

Highland, NY.(Picture Gallery)
September 1, 2006... Right image: "Hudson Valley: 4 Viewpoints" celebrating the greatness of the Valley under the eyes of four professional artists, attracted many visitors to the Elisa Pritzker Studio & Gallery for its opening reception. Shown below enjoying a...

Boca Raton, FL.(Picture Gallery)(Tim "Frogman" Cotteril frog art raise funds for American Cancer Society)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Celebrity artist Tim "Frogman" Cotteril made a personal appearance at Pavo Real Gallery, auctioning a signed pencil sketch of his newest frog art raising $1,100 for the American Cancer Society's "Reaching Out to Cancer Kids" program. Shown,...

Las Vegas.(Picture Gallery)
September 1, 2006... Shown, left to right, at Tom Everhart's exhibition "Cracking Up" at Entertainment Galleries, Venetian Hotel & Casino: art consultant Benjamin Simon; [S.sup.2] Art Group, Ltd. President Carolyn Solomon; [S.sup.2] Chairman and CEO Jack Solomon;...

New York.(Picture Gallery)
September 1, 2006... Artist Dan Pollera recently visited longtime friend Tony Danza at his studio in New York. The two have mutual a admiration for their talents. Shown are Pollera and Danza with one of Pollera's prints, "Point East" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Oakland Park, FL.(Brooke Trace Gallery )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... The Brooke Trace Gallery presented the colorful works of artist John Salko,"Man of Abstraction" Shown, left to right, are celebrity interviewer "Skipper Mike," Salko's wife Karen and Salko. During the exhibition, "Skipper Mike" filmed a...

Scottsdale, AZ.(Picture Gallery)(Ron Burns at Vessley Fine Art)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... During a reception honoring the top sales consultants of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, special guest, artist Ron Burns, signs a book at Vessley Fine Art. Pictured with Burns is Lisa Schram. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Fort Lauderdale, FL.(Picture Gallery)
September 1, 2006... Recently SABA Gallery celebrated its grand opening with the exhibit, "Summer Group Show: Gallery Artists." Shown, left to right, are Sarah Davanzo and gallery artist Roberto Moreno. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Publishers on top of the game.
September 1, 2006... In my current position, I have the unique opportunity to get information about the art market every day from gallery owners, consultants, dealers and publishers. I hear about how tough it is to keep salespeople motivated at 11 a.m. on any...

Progressive Fine Art.(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... OWNER: Michael Havers LOCATION: Toronto, Canada YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 27 PRICE RANGE OF ART: $300 to $5,000 CONTACT: 800-487-1273, www.progressivefineart.com info@progressivefineart.com Michael Havers, president of...

Studio Fine Art.(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... OWNERS: Kaveh Abrishami and Hessam Abrishami LOCATION: Westlake Village, CA YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 5 ARTISTS REPRESENTED: Hessam Abrishami, Goli Mahallati PRICE RANGE OF ART: $1,000 to $84,000 CONTACT: 888-403-2089,...

Collectors editions.
September 1, 2006... OWNERS: Michael Young, Tim Dickson LOCATION: Canoga Park, CA YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 20 TOP ARTISTS: Andrew, James Coleman, Brian Davis, Peter and Harrison Ellenshaw, Michael and Inessa Garmash, Tim Rogerson, Sabzi, Eugene Segal,...

Linda Jones Enterprises.(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... OWNERS: Linda Jones, Craig Kausen LOCATION: Irvine, CA YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 30 TOP ARTISTS REPRESENTED: Chuck Jones, John Alvin, Dick Duerrstein PRICE RANGE OF ART: $300 to $50,000 CONTACT: 800-660-7791, www.lje.com ...

Masterpiece Publishing, Inc.(book publishing company)(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... OWNERS: Daniel Winn CEO Randy Slavin CFO LOCATION: Irvine, CA YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 9 TOP ARTISTS REPRESENTED: Arian, Boban, Darida, Garcia, Snowden, Tarnowski and Tuan PRICE RANGE OF ART: $1,800 to...

Nan Miller Gallery.(art supplier)(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... OWNER: Nan Miller LOCATION: Rochester, NY YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 35 TOP ARTISTS REPRESENTED: Hamilton Aguiar, Eric Waugh, Brian O'Neill PRICE RANGE OF ART: $800 to $50,000 (with both national and international connections...

Robert Bane Editions.(Interview)(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... OWNER: Robert Bane LOCATION: Beverly Hills, CA YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 24 TOP ARTIST REPRESENTED: Fabian Perez (Bane's business partner) PRICE RANGE OF ART: $200 (book) to $40,000 CONTACT: 310-205-0555, www.fabianperez.com,...

Crown Thorn Publishing Inc.(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... OWNERS: James and Ruth-Ann Thorn LOCATION: San Diego, CA YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 18 ARTISTS REPRESENTED: Henry Asencio, Michael Flohr PRICE RANGE OF ART: $600 to $3,000 (prints), $5,000 to $25,000 (originals) CONTACT:...

The Thomas Kinkade Company.(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... LOCATION: Morgan Hill, CA YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 17 TOP ARTIST REPRESENTED: Thomas Kinkade PRICE RANGE OF ART: $800 to $54,000 (framed limited edition canvases) CONTACT: 800-366-3733, www.thomaskinkade.com Thomas Kinkade...

Smart Publishing.
September 1, 2006... OWNER: Rami Rotkopf LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale, FL YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 10 PRICE RANGE OF ART: $200 to $4,000 (serigraphs) $1,200 to $80,000 (originals) CONTACT: 954-746-5750, www.smart-publishing.com Aside from the...

S.I. Fine Arts.(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... OWNERS: Four partners (two in New York; two in Barcelona) LOCATIONS: New York City and Barcelona, Spain YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 50 TOP ARTISTS REPRESENTED: Arnau Alemany, Christian Gaillard, Nydia Lozano, Joan Marti, Frane Mlinar,...

Image conscious.(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... OWNER: George Leeson LOCATION: San Francisco, CA YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 26 PRICE RANGE OF ART: a range of poster sizes with a range of prices, including $6 (mini, 8" x 10" posters); $70 to $80 (oversized posters); and $30 to $35...

Metropolitan publishing.(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... OWNERS: Paul-Philippe d'Auriac, Debbie Brooks LOCATION: Gardiner, NY YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 12 ARTIST: Debbie Brooks WHOLESALE PRICE RANGE OF ART: $19 to $6,500 CONTACT: 866-METROART, 845-255-4015, 845-255-PURSE,...

Museum Editions Ltd.(managed by Charles Fazzino)(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... OWNER: Charles Fazzino LOCATION: New Rochelle, NY YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 12 ARTIST: Charles Fazzino PRICE RANGE OF ART REPRODUCTIONS: $400 to $3,000 CONTACT: 914-654-9370, www.fazzino.com Since artist Charles Fazzino...

Yajnavalka Inc.(art publishing company)(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... LOCATION: Houston, TX MONTHS IN THE BUSINESS: 9 ARTISTS REPRESENTED: Lawrence F. Abrahamsen, Richard Culling and Prasenjit Laha PRICE RANGE OF ART: $3,000 to $70,000 for original works of art CONTACT: 713-773-3500,...

Paredes Publishing.(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... OWNER: Miguel Paredes LOCATION: Miami, FL MONTHS IN THE BUSINESS: 9 TOP ARTISTS REPRESENTED: Roccio Cuevas, William DeBilzan, Miguel Paredes, Ivan Reyes PRICE RANGE OF ART: $400 to $1,500 CONTACT: 866-987-9802,...