Art Business News back issues from October 2001:
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Contemporary Art Photography Comes Into Focus for Collectors.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001; PRISANT, BARDEN ... Once ignored by the art world, work by contemporary photographers is highly collectable and is garnering top dollar at auction houses and galleries When is a photograph not a photograph? When it is a work of contemporary art. And the mainstream art world's growing acceptance of ...
Dropping Taxes May Jump-Start the Retail Art Market.
Oct 01, 2001; PLUMMER, ROBERT ... Members of the art industry hope recent tax cuts and rebates will boost fall sales For many in the art world, 2001 will be an easy year to forget. Compared to the roaring economy of the mid to late 1990s, and even 2000 to some extent, 2001 has been locked in a funk from the day ...
Use Photography's Popularity to Increase Sales.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2001; KELLER, JULIE ... DEAR READERS, It has been said throughout history that"a picture is worth a thousand words" Obviously, judging from this issue of our magazine, we at Art Business News couldn't agree more. For the past few years, we've watched the demand for photography skyrocket ....
Letters.
Oct 01, 2001 ... CAN-CAN CONUNDRUM Fortunately the last Moulin Rouge picture [and the subject of the story "Moulin Rouge Reflects Cafe Concert Trend" in ABN's August issue] have nothing in common with the real Moulin Rouge or "la belle epoque." It's pure Hollywood fabrication. There is a ...
CORRECTIONS.(Brief Article)(Correction Notice)
Oct 01, 2001 ... CORRECTIONS: Please note the spelling of Csaba Markus and Andy Warhol, ...
New Copyright Rules For Published Photographs Simplify Registration.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001; KAUFMAN, JOSHUA ... Registering copyright is critical for artists, gallery owners and publishers who intend to protect their rights against infringers. And now, the copyright office has released a new rule making it easier and more cost effective to register published photographs. Today, ...
Kolibri Wins Print Competition Award.(Kolibri Art Studio Inc.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... TORRANCE, Calif.--Kolibri Art Studio Inc. received a Benny Award for Best of Category in the 2001 Premiere Print Awards, a worldwide printing competition. Competing against more than 5,500 entries from printing and graphic arts companies, Kolibri Art Studio, headed by Herta Headrick, ...
Bruce McGaw Introduces Disney Print and Poster Collection.(Bruce McGaw Graphics)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... WEST NYACK, N.Y.--Bruce McGaw Graphics, a publisher of fine art posters, has been appointed by Walt Disney Art Classics as worldwide manufacturer and distributor of Disney Fine Art Posters and Prints. Included in this poster and open-edition print portfolio are a wide range of ...
Bentley Publishing Group, International Graphics Team Up.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--International Graphics of Germany has granted Bentley Publishing Group the exclusive publication and distribution rights for its two top artists, Choisy and Benevolenza. All prints by these two artists will be stocked at Bentley's California headquarters and will be ...
Csaba Markus, London Contemporary Art Resolve Issues.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... MISSION VIEJO, Calif.--London Contemporary Art Ltd. and Csaba Markus have jointly announced the amicable resolution of the issues which divided them. Csaba Markus Atelier is now the sole and exclusive source for the original and published artworks of Csaba Markus both past ...
Mill Pond Develops Charity Gallery Program.(Mill Pond Press Companies)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... VENICE, Fla.--The Mill Pond Press Companies have developed a new program for their network of authorized galleries called Celebrate the Art! Designed to give art dealers the opportunity to support worthy causes in their local communities by using art as the vehicle, the program spotlights ...
Spotlight On Pearl Publishing.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001; KELLER, JULIE ... PORTLAND, Ore.--In just four short years, Pearl Publishing, the company founded by Victoria Hartwig and Nate Dickison, has experienced phenomenal growth. The company got its start in 1998 when Dickison, a successful entrepreneur, wanted to get into the business after attending ...
Hadley House Signs Artist Roger Loveless.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--Hadley House has signed an agreement with inspirational artist Roger Loveless to publish limited editions of his work. His first release is "In the Hands of the Father," a nativity scene available in an s/n limited edition of 999, which measures 18 by 24 ...
Rosenstiel's to Publish Gordon Breckenridge.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... LONDON--Rosenstiel's has signed a publishing agreement with artist Gordon Breckenridge. The company will print a line of the artist's contemporary landscapes. ...
Mill Pond Artist Weistling Wins Prix de West.(Morgan Weistling, Mill Pond Press Cos.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... VENICE, Fla.--The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City recently bestowed its highest honor on Mill Pond Press artist Morgan Weistling. His original oil "The Dance" won the Prix de West Purchase Award and will now become part of the museum's permanent ...
Art In Motion Named Publisher of Britain's Royal Photographic Society.
Oct 01, 2001 ... VANCOUVER, B.C.--Art In Motion has formed a new publishing relationship with the Royal Photographic Society, located in Bath, England. Art In Motion has chosen 11 pieces with which to launch the collection, including six florals by Edward Seymour (circa 1900) and two by Baron Adolf de ...
Wild Apple Strengthens Distribution Ties with Lieberman's, Signs New Artist.(Lieberman's Gallery L.L.P. to receive domestic, small print orders from Wild Apple)
Oct 01, 2001 ... WOODSTOCK, Vt.--Wild Apple, open edition fine art publisher and licensing company, will now refer small, domestic print orders to Lieberman's Gallery LLP, distributors of art prints and posters in Northampton, Mass. Both companies say they view their future relationship as a ...
New Publishing Company, Global Fine Art Editions, Formed.
Oct 01, 2001 ... NEWPORT COAST, Calif.--A new art publishing company, Global Fine Art Editions Inc., has been established by Del Bloss, president and c.e.o. Bloss said the company was formed to present works of art by international artists in both originals and limited editions to galleries and designers ...
Chalk & Vermillion Acquires Vintage Erte Prints.
Oct 01, 2001 ... GREENWICH, Conn.--Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts, the publisher of Art Deco artist Erte has acquired a large selection of early graphic releases from the attics private estate. The pieces represent a diverse collection in limited quantities, according to company officials. Many of these ...
Legion Paper Expands Digital Art Paper Line.
Oct 01, 2001 ... NEW YORK--Legion Paper, a distributor of fine art papers, has introduced the Digital Art Paper Collection, a line of six premium papers that enables digital artists and photographers to achieve fine art quality output. According to company officials, this launch marks the first time a ...
Warhol's Poster to Benefit Shoemaker Foundation.(JettSport Inc.)
Oct 01, 2001 ... LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Pop artist Andy Warhol's 1977 portrait of legendary jockey Bill Shoemaker has been published as a commemorative poster to benefit the 2001 "Evening in the Bluegrass," the annual fundraiser for the Shoemaker Foundation. The portrait of jockey Bill Shoemaker, a ...
Media Arts Artists Create New Work for Fall Buying Season.(Media Arts Inc. releases new work for Fall 2001)
Oct 01, 2001 ... SAN JOSE, Calif.--Thomas Kinkade, Howard Behrens and Robert Lyn Nelson, artists represented by Media Arts Inc., have created several new works for the fall buying season. Kinkade, who is known as the Painter of Light, has released "Olympic Mountain Evening" one of the official ...
Masterpiece Publishing Signs Ralph Wolfe Cowan.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.--Masterpiece Publishing has signed artist Ralph Wolfe Cowan. The artist's first release with the company is entitled "Lighting the Astonishing Beauty ...
Old World Prints Division Undergoes Name Change.(Lazare Gallery represents 22 contemporary Russian artists)
Oct 01, 2001 ... RICHMOND, Va.--Old World Prints Ltd. has changed the name of one it its divisions to Lazare Gallery. Three years ago, the company sought to select a group of contemporary Russian artists who embodied Impressionist sensitivities. According to company officials, the sales in this division ...
Gango Editions Adds to Sales Team.(Karen "Lisa" Grover joins sales team)
Oct 01, 2001 ... PORTLAND, Ore.--Gango Editions has added Karen "Lisa" Grover to its sales team. According ...
Fingerhut Hires New VP of Sales.(Fingerhut Group Publishers; Rann Shinar)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... SAN RAFAEL Calif.--Fingerhut Group Publishers has hired Rann Shinar as its new vice president of sales. Shinar was born in South Africa, raised in New Delhi, India, and educated in England. He worked as an art restorer/conservator for the Israel Museum in Jerusalem for 18 years ....
Classic Collections Introduces New Catalog.(Fine Art Ltd. publishes wall-decor catalog)
Oct 01, 2001 ... IRVINGTON, N.Y.--Classic Collections Fine Art Ltd. has introduced "Design Editions," a comprehensive, 275-page wall decor catalog featuring 1,000 open-edition prints. Among these are more than 100 new images by Classic Collections artists, including Susan Davies, Roger Duvall, Zachary ...
Aesthetic Frame & Art Acquires Windsor/Vanguard.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... LOS ANGELES--Aesthetic Frame & Art Services has acquired certain assets of Windsor Art/Vanguard Studios, which specializes in framed art and mirrors, from Interiors Inc. Aesthetic Frame & Art Services, a designer and manufacturer of decorative mirrors and framing, acquired the ...
Red Grooms Subject of New Museum Exhibit, Catalog.(National Academy of Design Museum, New York)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... NEW YORK--A new museum exhibit at the National Academy of Design Museum in New York celebrates the career of Red Grooms. Entitled "Red Grooms, Selections from the Graphic Work," the exhibit features more than 100 objects, including both two and three-dimensional works, which highlight the ...
Hopkins Fine Art Opens New Gallery.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Hopkins Fine Art, a gallery featuring original artwork from more than 25 nationally recognized artists, has moved to a new location here at 7050 East Main Street. Established in 1995, Hopkins Fine Art will continue to represent artists from all over the world ....
Trinity Gallery Adds Figurative Photography to Its Art Offerings.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... ATLANTA--The Trinity Gallery, a gallery that has been in business for nearly 20 years, has added photography to its mix. Already known for its selection of painting and sculpture, Trinity will focus specifically on adding figurative photography to its inventory. Gallery owner ...
Lahaina Galleries Coming to Oregon.(seventh gallery expected to open in Bend, Oregon)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... BEND, Ore.--Lahaina Galleries, which presently operates six galleries in Hawaii and California, plans to open a new gallery in The Shops at the Old Mill District here. Lahaina Galleries opened its first location in Lahaina on the island of Maui 25 years ago. It since has opened ...
Jayne Gallery Celebrates Anniversary.(Kansas City, Mo., art gallery)
Oct 01, 2001 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo.--The Jayne Gallery celebrated 10 years of business in August with a group invitational. The month-long exhibition featured 40 works by 20 different artists. The gallery, owned and operated by Clint and Ann Marie Jayne, opened its doors in 1991, at 108 W. 47th ...
Foliograph Gallery Celebrates 10 Years Under New Ownership.(Larry Josephson, owner)
Oct 01, 2001 ... FALLS CHURCH, Va.--Foliograph Gallery's corporate office, located at 7285 Arlington Blvd., recently celebrated its 10year anniversary under owner Larry Josephson. Since purchasing Foliograph Gallery in 1991, Josephson has tripled business for the gallery, which specializes in posters, fine ...
Leslie Levy Re-Opens Scottsdale Gallery.(Leslie Levy Fine Art Inc., Arizona)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Leslie Levy Fine Art Inc. has re-opened its gallery in Scottsdale. In recent years, Levy has continued to work as a private dealer. The new gallery will open at 7137 Main Street and will feature many of its popular former artists, including Stephen Morath, Barbara ...
Rehs Galleries to Exclusively Represent Sally Swatland.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... NEW YORK--Rehs Galleries Inc., an art gallery specializing in 20th-century works of art, is now the exclusive representative of contemporary artist Sally Swatland. "While the gallery has dabbled in contemporary art throughout its history, Sally will be the only artist the ...
FIAC Returns to Paris With Modern and Contemporary Art.(FIAC 2001 modern and contemporary art fair will be held Oct. 10 to 15 in Paris at Porte de Versailles)
Oct 01, 2001 ... PARIS-- FIAC 2001, a leading modern and contemporary art fair, will be held Oct. 10 to 15 in Paris at the Porte de Versailles. Offering works of art exhibited by 160 leading international art galleries, the Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain (FIAC) will include museum-quality modern, ...
Armory Show 2002 to Include New Section for Editions.(The Armory Show 2002, the International Fair of New Ar)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... NEW YORK--The Armory Show 2002, the International Fair of New Art, has announced that the 2002 fair will include a special new section created to showcase contemporary prints and multiples. A limited number of the world's best publishers are being invited to exhibit, according to show ...
Fourth SOFA New York Garners Record Sales Attendance.(International Exposition of Sculpture & Functional Art: SOFA New York 2001)
Oct 01, 2001 ... NEW YORK--The fourth annual International Exposition of Sculpture & Functional Art: SOFA New York 2001 enjoyed its most successful run over the summer at the Seventh Regiment Armory, according to show organizers. Newyorktoday.com from The New York Times called the exposition "a ...
DECOR expo Makes Some Announcements of Its Own.(DECOR expo)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... NEW YORK--Artexpo New York isn't the only show experiencing changes in 2002. Eric Smith said the DECOR expo--New York show, scheduled for March 8 to 10, is changing its name back to its former Frame-O-rama/Galeria and has decreased in size by one pier. "We do not have Pier 94 ...
Absolut-L.A. International Biennial Attracts Eclectic Mix of Global Art.
Oct 01, 2001; MEYERS, LAURA ... LOS ANGELES--This summer, an eclectic smorgasbord of the world's contemporary art was on view in 70 of Los Angeles' commercial galleries, non-profit art spaces, cultural institutes and museums during the five-week-long Absolut-L.A. International Biennial Art Invitational 2001. These ...
Ca$h in on Tax Rebate Check$.
Oct 01, 2001 ... Tim Thiesing first saw an original oil painting in May and almost bought it, but balked at the $600 price tag. Then, a few weeks later, he got a letter from the IRS telling him he would receive a $300 tax rebate check in late September, and his mind quickly raced back to the painting."It ...
Dragonfly Productions Signs Oleg Bezyuk.
Oct 01, 2001 ... KING, N.C.--Ukrainian artist Oleg Bezyuk has signed a two-year contract with Dragonfly Productions Inc. for publishing rights. The first published print is a giclee on canvas called "And Slowly ...
US Magnetix Creates Magnetic Promotions.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... MINNEAPOLIS--US Magnetix has created a line of magnetic promotions company officials say are designed to help museums, artists and galleries attract attention. Thus far, magnetic promotions ...
Gilbert Painting to Benefit Charity.
Oct 01, 2001 ... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--"Winning in the Rain--Swiss Grand Prix 1951" was created by artist W.K. Gilbert for the First Annual Pikes Peak Motorsports Festival here. The artwork shows Formula One driver Jan Manuel Fangoi winning at ...
State of the Arts Introduces The Icon Collection.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... PALO ALTO, Calif.--State of the Arts, a provider of fine-art originals and limited editions, will introduce "The Icon Collection," a series of hot air balloon-themed art by Australian artist Jeff Gilberthorpe at this year's Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta[R]. CreaTechArt ...
Somerset House Artist to Appear in Movie.(Bradley Schmehl)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... HOUSTON--Civil War artist Bradley Schmehl has been asked by director Ron Maxwell (Gettysburg) to appear in his upcoming movie Gods and Generals starring Robert Duvall. The movie will be filmed in and around Sharpsburg, Md., the site of the Antietam Battlefield, and on actual ...
Wildlife Artist Ed Chance Wins People's Choice Award.
Oct 01, 2001 ... ROGUE RIVER, Ore.--Rogue Valley wildlife artist Ed Chance recently received the People's Choice Award in the professional acrylic class at the 52nd Annual National Art Exhibit ...
W.A.C. Lighting Unveils `Flexible Fixtures'.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Oct 01, 2001 ... GARDEN CITY, N.Y.--W.A.C. Lighting Company, a manufacturer of track, recessed and under-cabinet lighting, has developed new Low- and Line-Voltage "Flexible Light Fixtures" created expressly for ...
Direct Mail Success: It's All in the Names.
Oct 01, 2001; RAPHEL, MURRAY ... One of the first columns I wrote for this magazine was titled, "Dollar for Dollar, Nothing Returns as Much to Your Gallery as Direct Mail." This is just as true today. When doing your own mailing, there is one key commandment for its success: Mail the right offer to the right name at the ...
The Seven Rarely Told Secrets About Mailing Lists.(tips for direct mail sales)
Oct 01, 2001 ... When direct mail experts get together to discuss what they learned through the years, they trade information with one another that's rarely written about or told to others. Here are seven of their gems: 1 People over 35 respond better than people under 35. What this means to ...
Adding Art Services Adds to the Bottom Line.(diversification makes TwoArtChicks gallery a financial success during economic slowdown)
Oct 01, 2001; LEIBROCK, AMY ... TwoArtChicks combines gallery space with studios, classes and events to create a thriving art community. Diversification is one tactic for staying afloat in the slow times of a business cycle. Carrying a variety of artwork helps keep a healthy mix of customers coming back to ...
Cuban Photography Exposed.(Cuban art popularity gaining in the United States)
Oct 01, 2001; MEYERS, LAURA ... Journeying to Cuba, photographers, curators and art dealers are bringing revolutionary images back to America's heartland A new face of Cuba is capturing America's heart. We see it on television: Wim Wenders' documentary film, Buena Vista Social Club, continues to air on public ...
Digital Photographic Prints.
Oct 01, 2001; SEILING, SUSAN ... Take Their Place in Galleries and Museums Many fine art photographers hove embraced digital printing--with its ever-increasing quality and versatility--as a way to achieve their visions and market their work. The days of recognizing a digital print of a photo by the ...
Living with Art.(exhibition combines fine art with contemporary architecture, interior design)
Oct 01, 2001; LYONS, JESSICA ... A new exhibition combines fine art with contemporary architecture and interior design Fine design demands fine art. And ArtHaus' Gallery Director James Bacchi is the first to point this out. "I remember many years ago, a colleague of mine had a poster of a really ugly sofa, and ...
Fashion Photography Shoots for the Stars.(fashion photography)
Oct 01, 2001; SILBERMAN, VANESSA ... From the catwalk to the gallery wall, fashion photography is proving to the art market it's "ready-to-wear" In the world of fashion, today's treasure may be tomorrow's trash. The ever-fleeting trends that hit the runway season after season are enough to make one's head spin. The ...
Doris K. Hembrough.(history of works)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... In the last few years, photographer Doris K. Hembrough has been gaining attention for her color images of natural and man-made phenomena. Whether rock formations or abstract images of sand, there is an anthropomorphic quality to her "creation stories"that is at once poetic and serene. ...
David Mullen.(history of works)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... David Mullen began his lifelong passion with photography when he was 10 years old, after his grandfather gave him a Brownie camera. Today, he is well known for his vibrant color floral prints which have a painterly quality. Born in Lansing, Mich., Mullen views photography as a ...
Diana Lyn Cote.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... Known for her quiet colors and focused compositions, Diana Lyn Cote has received attention for her interiors, landscapes and beach scenes. "I want people to feel you can step right into the image," she said. "Understanding the colors that make up the subtle or dramatic effects of light and ...
Tatyana Kraevska.(artist Tatyana Kraevska calls her unique style "post realism.")(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... Citing abstraction, surrealism and expressionism as her influences, artist Tatyana Kraevska has coined her unique style "post realism." "I believe art is a spiritual language you can use to communicate with people, no matter what language you speak," she said. "When I create, I ...
Finding Truth in Toronto.(Canada-based artist Issa Shojaei )
Oct 01, 2001; LYONS, JESSICA ... Canada-based artist Issa Shojaei captures women on canvas to reveal a unique reality Trying to capture the female form and essence on canvas dates back almost to the beginning of time--it's by no means a new pursuit. And yet every so often a unique artist comes along and is able ...
The latest case of fraud to hit the art world concerns photographs taken by social realist Lewis W. Hine, known for his documentary images of immigrants, child laborers, factory toilers and ironworkers on the Empire State Building (NEW YORK).(photographs taken by social realist Lewis W. Hine)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... * The latest case of fraud to hit the art world concerns photographs taken by social realist Lewis W. Hine, known for his documentary images of immigrants, child laborers, factory toilers and ironworkers on the Empire State Building. Hine died in 1940, but Walter Rosenblum, retired ...
The proposed removal of the twin oval fountains (NEW YORK).(Metropolitan Museum of Art)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... * The proposed removal of the twin oval fountains which flank the grand entrance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of its $200 million expansion and excavation project has created an uproar from the museum's preservation-minded Fifth Avenue neighbors. They have formed a coalition, ...
Street artists here won a major victory over the Giuliani administration with a federal judge's ruling that the administration's requirement that art vendors in parks have permits is a violation of the city code (NEW YORK).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... * Street artists here won a major victory over the Giuliani administration with a federal judge's ruling that the administration's requirement that art vendors in parks have permits is a violation of the city code. Their legal battle began in 1998 after the ...
Travelers and airport workers recently have complained about the granite mural on the floor at the Los Angeles International Airport (LOS ANGELES).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2001 ... * Travelers and airport workers recently have complained about the granite mural on the floor at the Los Angeles International Airport. The mural, which features nude men leaping skyward, represents an idea ...
