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Whistler's prints of Venice.(Palaces in the Night: Whistler in Venice exhibition, Fine Art Society, London, England)(Brief Article)
In 1876 a group of collectors formed the Fine Art Society, a gallery to promote contemporary artists through one-man shows, which was then a radical notion. The 125th anniversary of the society is being celebrated with a series of exhibitions highlighting the broad range of artists and styles on view at the gallery over the years. The society has always been located at 148 New Bond Street in London, where it has held a number of pioneering exhibitions. In 1890, for example, the first European show of Hokusai's works was held there, and, in 1912, there was a display of set and costume designs by Leon Bakst to coincide with the arrival in England of the Ballets Russes.
James McNeill Whistler particularly benefited from the progressive outlook of the society. In 1879, shortly after he lost the libel action against John Ruskin, Whistler was ...
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- Magazine article from: Apollo Woolmer, Susannah July 1, 2004 700+ words
...Garland's latest novel, The Coma, on 1 July, The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London (+44 [0] 207 629...and Garland Senior's second exhibition with the Fine Art Society. Forty woodcuts will be on display, all for sale...
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...dedicated. An exhibition of his paintings currently at the Fine Art Society adds a further dimension to the huge survey of the...Crafts movement at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Fine Art Society exhibition acts as a showcase for the acquisition by...
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- Magazine article from: Apollo Woolmer, Susannah November 1, 2004 700+ words
A show of new work by Emma Sargeant is taking place at the Fine Art Society (148 New Bond Street, London, +44 [0]20 7491 9454) from 2 to 25 November. Nofed for her atmospheric portraits of both...
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- Magazine article from: Apollo Woolmer, Susannah October 1, 2004 700+ words
A selling exhibition of about twenty recent works by Anthony Green will open at The Fine Art Society (148 New Bond Street, London, +44 [0] 20 7629 5116) on 26 October. 'Diving off the Wardrobe' is autobiographical in content...
- The prints of Walter Sickert.(Fine Art Society, London, England)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: The Magazine Antiques Kramer, Miriam May 1, 2000 700+ words
...prints of Walter Richard Sickert (published by Yale University Press) has inspired an exhibition of his work at the Fine Art Society in London from May 8 until June 15. Although Sickert is best known as a painter he made more than two hundred prints...
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- Newspaper article from: PR Week (UK) August 19, 2005 700+ words
...artist Gavin Turk's contribution to Christian Aid's 'Global Warning' exhibition being held next month at The Fine Art Society HQ in London's New Bond St. The charity invited artists to design a globe inspired by the UN's eight Millennium...
- Drawing attention. (Society of Graphic Fine Art)
- Magazine article from: Contemporary Review Jones, Geraldine January 1, 1998 700+ words
...foremost functions of the art society today. There are hundreds...There is only one British art society, however, that considers...is the Society of Graphic Fine Art. The Society of Graphic Fine Art was formed in the early part...
- Comparisons of the Financial Performance of the Leading Players in the Antiques...
- Press release article from: M2 Presswire July 10, 2007 700+ words
...Winston Ltd - Artworld Trading Ltd - Austin Desmond Fine Art Ltd - Ben Brown Fine Art Ltd - Bernard Silver Co.Limited - I. &...Works Of Art) Ltd - Eskenazi Ltd - Finart Ltd - Fine Art Society PLC (The) - Frost & Reed Ltd - Gary Wright...
- Automotive Fine Art Showcased at Famed Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance;...
- Press release article from: Business Wire July 15, 2002 700+ words
...achievements of pioneers in automotive fine art. Brian Kelley, President of Lincoln...to be a supporter of automotive fine art," said Kelley. "Lincoln has...Gallery. Admission to the Automotive Fine Art Society's exhibit and sale is included...
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- Magazine article from: Apollo Andrews, Isabel June 1, 2009 700+ words
...year the array of antiquities, fine art, furniture and jewellery includes...Offer Waterman & Co; the Fine Art Society (exhibiting Blue and White by William...cancellation of this year's Moscow Fine Art Fair (after five consecutive years...
Source: HighBeam Research, Whistler's prints of Venice.(Palaces in the Night: Whistler in Venice...