Art Business News back issues from March 2008:
Into abstraction: abstract art crosses new boundaries.
Mar 01, 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 pushing creative boundaries in response. ...
Discover her world: every piece of sculpture artist Sylvia Chait creates reveals a piece of her heart.
Mar 01, 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. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
A special year for Artexpo New York.(editorial)(Editorial)
Mar 01, 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 from seasoned and new exhibitors and witness live ...
ABN pays tribute to John Alvin, renowned artist and friend.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Obituary)
Mar 01, 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 collected worldwide, and he will forever ...
Wood and Kruger Shine a Light on The Rolling Stones at Artexpo.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 Stones, Wood has given a unique, ...
GrandPre's Harry Potter artwork released by Clampett Studio Collections.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)
Mar 01, 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 Harry Potter Book Cover Art Series." The ...
Rob McDonald featured in Spotlight on Art 2008.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 on Art is recognized for the ...
Art Renewal Center awards Martin Eichinger first place.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 annual ARC Salon draws entries from more than ...
Jim Manelski acquires BullDog products from John Doe.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 doing business as BullDog Products from the ...
Wide-format, 64-inch ink jet canvas available through IJ Technologies.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 markets. The increased capability ...
Artist Kevin Burnett and NBA star Elton Brand collaborate for charity.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 organization established by NBA star Elton ...
Edna Hibel, 91, selected as National Women's History Month 2008 honoree.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 selected due to her originality, ...
Artist Robert Deyber debuts hand-crafted lithographs.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 limited-edition prints. Measuring 11 ...
Pop-art icon emerges after more than three decades in seclusion.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 Westlake Village, Calif. Gill was ...
Marquis who's who recognizes Darla A. Farner.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 abstract art with watercolors and mixed media ....
Artist Elaine Sandra Abramson to present "The Creative Entrepreneur Series".(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 first woman to be named the official state ...
Jeff Koons releases 40 limited-edition prints of "Monkey Train (Blue)" for charity.(international PULSE)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 (TAMA). Koons, a recipient of TAMA's Artist ...
American artist selected to exhibit at Carrousel du Louvre.(international PULSE)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 "Ladies of Leisure" along with many other ...
International art guide connects professionals and art enthusiasts worldwide.(international PULSE)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 world, providing art enthusiasts and gallery ...
"Dreamtime" from down under beckons U.S. collectors.(gallery FRONT)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 Week held in Santa Monica, Calif. ...
"Edward Hopper" exhibition concludes national tour at Art Institute of Chicago.(museum MATTERS)
Mar 01, 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 concludes its tour at the Art Institute of ...
Artist Sol LeWitt commissioned to create a more colorful currier.(museum MATTERS)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 be unveiled when the Currier reopens March 30 ...
Las Vegas Gallery exhibits unique mix of painting, sculpture and poetry.(museum MATTERS)
Mar 01, 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 Kristof and poets Gary Ashman, Jan ...
Los Angeles County Museum of Art receives $10 million gift from Jane & Marc Nathanson Foundation.(museum MATTERS)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 this gift by naming the first-floor east ...
Artexpo[R] Las Vegas returns.(show NEWS)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 consumers and 3,000 trade professionals in first-year ...
Show dates.(news)(Brief article)(Calendar)
Mar 01, 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 ...
Bibi Fine Art.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 ...
Annapolis Marine Art Gallery.(NEW editions)
Mar 01, 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 ...
ArtCandy Editions.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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, ...
Thomas Kinkade.(NEW editions)
Mar 01, 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 ...
Robert Sturman.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 ...
Tom Binder Fine Arts.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 ...
J. Russell & Co.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 ...
M.D. Abramowitz.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 $1,175 ....
Harlan Editions.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 ...
Bring home the buzz: out-of-the-box gallery events create a stir with collectors.
Mar 01, 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 secures solid results. The difference ...
Paul Robinson Fine Art.(originals)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 ...
Slaymaker Fine Art.(originals)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SLAYMAKER FINE ART announces the release of artist SHARON WHITEHURST'S "Masquerading Icons," an original acrylic and ...
Philip Smith.(originals)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... PHILIP SMITH announces the release of "Field of Poppies." The original oil painting is sized at 24 x 36 inches. It ...
Smart Publishing.(originals)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SMART PUBLISHING announces the release of "Joy" by CALMAN SHEMI. The original framed lacquer painting on ...
Hampton R. Olfus Jr.(originals)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HAMPTON R. OLFUS JR. is proud to announce the release of "Madonna and Child." An original acrylic on canvas, the ...
Charles Fazzino.(originals)
Mar 01, 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 ...
Studio Fine Art.(originals)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] STUDIO FINE ART announces the release of "Sound of Passion" by HESSAM. The 40-x-48-inch original acrylic on canvas ...
Mark Lovett Studio.(originals)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MARK LOVETT STUDIO has released "Reminiscing," an original oil on linen by MARK LOVETT. Sized at 24 x 36 ...
Eric Christensen Fine Art & Editions.(originals)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ERIC CHRISTENSEN FINE ART & EDITIONS announces the release of "Napa Alfresco" by ERIC CHRISTENSEN, an original watercolor ...
Bonner David Galleries.(originals)
Mar 01, 2008 ... BONNER DAVID GALLERIES proudly announces the releases of artist GAIL MORRIS' "Blackbird Pond," an oil on canvas sized at 30 x 30 inches ....
The Howse Collection.(originals)
Mar 01, 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 ...
House of Mercier.(originals)
Mar 01, 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 for $560. "La ...
Reproducing Sculpture from A to Z: Part 2.(into the fire: Sculpture education and advice for galleries and artists)(Column)
Mar 01, 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 offerings, it's important to know the basics of how ...
Will gallery discounting come to an end? New precedents have been set that could affect current practices.(legal lowdown: advice)
Mar 01, 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 require dealers to sell at full retail price? Who ...
Nessa Rezaeian.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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, Rezaeian got her bachelor's degree in ...
Melvin Hale.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 photographs and layering the pieces into ...
Trent Foltz.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 country life. After high school, he moved ...
Gago Oganesyan.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)
Mar 01, 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 College in Yerevan, and in 1985 he ...
Display: being "pretty" isn't good enough.(the fine art of framing: High-End Trends and Techniques for Galleries and Artists)
Mar 01, 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 piece and bring about yet another ...
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)
Mar 01, 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 ....
Max Moulding has added new additions to its San Marco Collection.(PRODUCT PICKS)
Mar 01, 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 architecture. Each expertly crafted item in ...
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)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] COSMOPOLITAN, a wood moulding featured collection from GEMINI MOULDING, is available in eight contemporary profiles in widths ranging from 1 ...
Vermont is the latest addition to Larson-Juhl's Classic Collection, which embraces the spirit of classic Americana style.(PRODUCT PICKS)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 include Brick Red, Denim, Evergreen, ...
New York.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artsphere Studio & Gallery began its 2008 season with a show for plein-air painter Alan Larson. The show ...
Chicago.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 paintings, such as "Spring Has Sprung" (to ...
Delray Beach, FL.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 ...
Scottsdale, Az.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 ...
Jacksonville.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 ...
Laguna Beach, CA.(Picture Gallery)(Laguna College of Art & Design and Laguna Culinary Arts )(Brief article)
Mar 01, 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 on hand to present the college with a ...