Art Business News back issues from October 2002:
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Adding photos to the gallery mix brings sales into focus; veteran photography dealers explain the benefits of bringing photography into contemporary art galleries and give advice on how to do it effectively.
Oct 01, 2002; Keller, Julie ... No longer considered too cutting-edge or controversial in its position in the world of fine art, photography has filtered its way into nearly every level of the market. From fine art fairs to galleries to auction houses to museums, photography is coming into focus in a universal way and ...
Photography biz rallies after Sept. 11 meltdown; the terrorist attacks and bear economy of the last year heavily affected the fine art photography market. But as we head into fall, dealers are optimistically moving forward with shows and auctions.
Oct 01, 2002; Prisant, Barden ... The last year has been fraught with uncertainty for photography dealers, as it has been for every member of the art market. Between Sept. 11 and the stock market meltdown, it has been difficult for them to set a steady course and maintain an even keel. Shows and auctions have been ...
Photography is hot, sellable and here to stay. (From The Editor).
Oct 01, 2002; Keller, Julie ... DEAR READERS, As I researched my cover story on the wisdom of adding photographs to the gallery mix, I realized that I was mistaken in my view of photography s place in the Art Business News-level art market. I spoke to gallery directors, show organizers and other experts in the ...
Kinkade commentary. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Oct 01, 2002; Kirkland, Michael ... First, I applaud the candor of your questions to Ron Ford, the [former] c.e.o. of Media Arts, but shame on him for his evasive, untrue answers to some of your questions. Media Arts sold thousands of limited-edition paper prints to a large number of dealers. Those of us who paid $240 for a ...
`Selling rules' rules. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Oct 01, 2002; Linkowski, Pat ... Please accept my sincere appreciation for your extremely wonderful magazine and especially for Murray Raphel's monthly columns. Having purchased his book Selling Rules, I find his clear, concise writing style gives one a feeling of knowing him personally while imparting his ...
Marine omissions. (Letters).(marine artists)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
Oct 01, 2002; Kuskey, G. Eric ... I read with great interest the article penned by Maya Tarateta on the subject of marine art. I represent the world-renowned marine artist Christian Riese Lassen. Of course I was disappointed that the article made no mention of Lassen, and I thought I would take the time to let you know ...
Malcom Liepke work inspires Donna Karan's fall fashion line. (news).
Oct 01, 2002; Lo, Kevin ... NEW YORK -- Fashion designer Donna Karan's Fall 2002 line and ad campaign, photographed by Peter Lindbergh, were inspired by the works of artist Malcolm "Skip" Liepke. "This is a quintessential example of how one artist affects another. It's really a synthesis of fashion, art ...
Greenwich Workshop acquired by management. (Up Front).(Greenwich Workshop Inc.)
Oct 01, 2002 ... SHELTON, Conn. -- The Greenwich Workshop Inc., publisher of limited-edition fine art prints and canvases, three-dimensional art and visual books has been acquired by its long-time management team, having amicably separated from Hallmark Cards Inc. The 30-year-old company was purchased by ...
Poems Art Publishing debuts giclee print line. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- Poems Art Publishing debuted a new line of giclee prints at DECOR expo--Atlanta last month. Poems currently offers a line of contemporary fine art posters and is responding to requests for s/n limited-edition prints. ...
Staples launches publishing division, signs Dan Larsen. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... RICHMOND, Va. -- In the culmination of three years of planning and development, Staples Fine Art is now celebrating the inauguration of The Staples Group LLC. The Staples Group is a privately held company which designs, manufactures and markets framed lithographs, canvas and paper giclee ...
Art industry fights copyright infringement. (news).(Art Copyright Coalition )
Oct 01, 2002 ... SPECIAL REPORT--The Art Copyright Coalition has been formed to fight copyright infringements worldwide. The Coalition hosted its first formal meeting at DECOR expo--Atlanta last month. The Art Copyright Coalition will allow publishers, artists and licensees to work together to identify ...
Spotlight on Corbis. (news).
Oct 01, 2002; Lo, Kevin ... SEATTLE -- In 1989, in the age of Apple and Commodore 64 computers, Corbis was on its way to making its name synonymous with acquiring and licensing digital fine art and photography. Originally founded by Microsoft's Bill Gates, the company was placed in the hands of Corbis ...
Media Arts announces management changes.(U.S.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... MORGAN HILL Calif. -- The board of directors of Media Arts Group Inc. has terminated Dr. Ron D. Ford as chief executive officer. Ford's termination is completely unrelated to the company's performance or financial condition, according to company officials. Anthony D. Thomopoulos has been ...
Kennebeck, Washington Green partner in U.K.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... LOUISVILLE, Colo. -- Kennebeck Editions has announced a distribution deal with Washington Green in the United Kingdom for artist Joseph Lorusso. Two new serigraphs, entitled "Desire" and "Off in Thought," will be released by publisher Kennebeck Editions this month. Washington Green, which ...
Kim Butler acquires Paloma Editions.(forms Paloma Editions Inc., San Diego, California)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... SAN DIEGO -- Kim Butler has purchased the brand Paloma Editions from The Art Publishing Group and formed a new independent company called Paloma Editions Inc. Butler has been a longtime employee of The Art Publishing Group, a Quarto Publishing company, acting as publisher for Paloma and ...
Rosenstiel's introduces sporting artist Andre Pater. (news).(UK)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... LONDON -- Rosenstiel's has announced the limited-edition launch of the equestrian and canine work of American sporting artist Andre Pater. Painting from Kentucky, Pater's renditions of hounds, jockeys and racing scenes have ...
Linda Griffin signs with Chantilly Fine Arts. (news).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... FAIRFAX, Va. -- The prints of watercolorist Linda Griffin are now being represented by Chantilly Fine Arts. The giclees, produced by Old Town Editions of Alexandria, Va., have been limited to editions of 100. Griffin utilizes bright, bold colors and strong shadows to create her ...
Lynne Friedman signs with American Artist Series. (news).(U.S.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... SANTA FE, N.M. -- Hudson Valley landscape painter Lynne Friedman is now exclusively represented for prints by American Artist Series, according to company president, Charles Vinson. Friedman has just completed three limited-edition print series on paper. According to company ...
Washington Green signs Ibanez. (news).(Spanish artist Ibanez)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... LONDON -- Washington Green has signed Spanish artist Ibanez and has released four new releases of his figurative work. The four new limited-edition giclee prints include "Carmen," "Turquoise," "Crimson I" and "Crimson II." Each are available in an edition of 250. Ibanez bas ...
New York Graphic Society signs David Brier. (news).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... NORWALK, Conn. -- New York Graphic Society recently added the work of award-winning designer and illustrator David Brier to its art offerings. The two posters being added to the company's line," Le Voyage de Paris I" and "Le Voyage de Paris II," depict Paris in blues and purples. The ...
Art in Motion signs Shriver. (news).(Alison Shriver)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... COQUITLAM, B.C. -- When Alison Shriver received two 1830s silhouettes bequeathed by her grandmother, she never imagined they would be the catalyst giving new direction to her career. Following a tradition hundreds of years old, Shriver has developed her own unique style of silhouette ...
HipArt signs Wilkerson. (news).(Shelly Wilkerson, U.S.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... COUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- HipArt Inc. has signed Shelly Wilkerson and is now publishing her art. The company discovered Wilkerson's art in a little cafe, the 14 Carrot Cafe, in Seattle in April. "We did a little market research and presented reproductions of several pieces of her art in our ...
Le Jardin signs Kaydanov. (news).(Olga Kaydanov, Denver, Colorado)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... DENVER -- Le Jardin Editions has signed artist Olga Kaydanov. This Denver-based, Russian-born artist had her first solo exhibition at the age of nine. She was dubbed by critics as "a pintsized Picasso." Now 21, the artist is releasing a new giclee print, ...
Hadley showcases four new artists. (news).(U.S.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Hadley House features the work of four new artists in the fall issue of its Showcase catalog/magazine. New works by Jay Kemp, Eric Bjorlin, ...
Kinkade print to benefit charity, new Kinkade credit card released. (news).(Thomas Kinkade, U.S.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... MORGAN HILL, Calif. -- Thomas Kinkade recently released "Hometown Pride," a work created in commemoration of hometowns that will benefit Habitat for Humanity. "`Hometown Pride,' embodies the American spirit, conveying the simplicity and serenity of life in everyday neighborhoods ...
Ataraxia adds four four fine art photographers to artist portfolio. (news).(U.S.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... BENSALEM, Pa. -- Ataraxia Studios has added four fine art photographers to its portfolio of photographic artists. The artists include Graeme Outerbridge, Jeff Dumas, Pablo Corral Vega and Czeslaw Czaplinski. All of the fine art photography is published using Ataraxia's proprietary printing ...
Hayslette to exhibit at Florence Biennale. (news).(Max Hayslette)
Oct 01, 2002 ... SEATTLE -- Grand Image artist Max Hayslette has been invited by an international jury of 50 art historians and critics to represent the United States at the Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte Contemporanea in 2003 at the Fortezza di Basso in Florence, Italy. This 4th edition of the Florence ...
Wysocki painted Americana images. (news).(Charles Wysocki)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
Oct 01, 2002 ... BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Americana artist Charles Wysocki died in Los Angeles in July after complications from surgery. A first generation American of Polish heritage, Wysocki was born in Detroit in 1928. The community he grew up in consisted mostly of immigrants who took great ...
Artist John Miller dies at 70. (news).(UK)(Obituary)
Oct 01, 2002 ... LONDON -- After a short illness, internationally acclaimed artist John Miller died in July at his home in Penzance just one week before his 71st birthday. Miller was born in London, and after acting in film, television and theatre productions and studying architecture, he moved ...
Judy Romm succumbs to cancer. (news).(Brief Article)(Obituary)
Oct 01, 2002 ... BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. -- Judy Romm, president of Romm Art Creations, died in August. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with lung cancer two months earlier. Romm and her husband of 35 years, Steven, ran their business together, distributing fine art posters and prints worldwide. A ...
Black & White Gallery debuts in Williamsburg. (gallery News).(Brooklyn, New York)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Black & White Gallery, a new art destination in the Williamsburg neighborhood, opened its doors last month with the inaugural exhibition titled "The First Show." The gallery, located at 483 Driggs Avenue, is a venue for young American talent exploring contemporary themes ...
Thomas McKnight Gallery opens its doors. (gallery News).(Litchfield, Connecticut)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... LITCHFIELD, Conn. -- Thomas and Renate McKnight recently opened the Thomas McKnight Gallery in the historic district of ...
High Desert Gallery signs ninth gallery artist. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... SISTERS, Ore. -- High Desert Gallery has added artist CK Biles to its line of gallery artists. An award-winning photographer, Biles specializes in the art of hand-colored, black-and-white photography. "What intrigues and sometimes intimidates me about hand coloring is the ...
Gallery Victoria closes one location. (gallery News).(art gallery closure details )(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... NAPLES, Fla. -- Gallery Victoria has closed its space on Fifth Avenue South and has consolidated operations at its facilities at 32 Fifth Avenue North. Gallery Victoria will open its second season with all operations at the ...
Tribal expressions celebrates 10 years. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. -- Tribal Expressions Gallery celebrates 10 years of operation this month. In honor of the occasion, owners Rob and Jeri Brook will hold a ...
Wood Street opens 10th season. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Wood Street Gallery & Sculpture Garden recently opened its 10th season with four solo exhibitions featuring the work of mid-career ...
Photographers join forces at Adventure Gallery. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... DURANGO, Colo. -- In an effort to raise money and awareness for some of the world's greatest places, Adventure Gallery has established itself as a resource for fine art prints by world-known adventure photographers. Ten percent of Adventure Gallery's pre-tax profits are being contributed ...
Miracle's gallery opens in Sarasota. (gallery News).(Miracle's Fine Art Gallery)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... SARASOTA, Fla. -- Owner Rose Von Perbandt recently opened Miracle's Fine Art Gallery. The gallery features bronze sculptures by E. Dwight Conley and Jeffrey Robinson, photography by Werner ...
Howard Greenberg Gallery acquires Allen Ginsberg photography archive. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- The Howard Greenberg Gallery has acquired original Allen Ginsberg photographic prints, both vintage and modern, from his estate. The archive represents more than 1,000 prints, many of which are signed and captioned by the photographer/poet himself. The entire collection ...
Elliott Brown Gallery closes doors. (gallery News).(art gallery )(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... SEATTLE -- Kate Elliott has closed the doors of her Elliott Brown Gallery and will return to being a private dealer and consultant specializing in modern and contemporary glass art. Elliott, a private dealer since 1980 and director of the gallery since its opening in 1993, said, ...
Sanmar Gallery opens its doors. (Gallery News).(art gallery opening)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Bruce Marble, formally with Kennedy Gallery and Studios in Cape Cod and the Florida Keys, has opened his own gallery in the historic district of St. Augustine. Sanmar Gallery is an 1800s-style building that encompasses 2,200 square feet in addition to a ...
Ars Vivesco opens in Quebec City. (gallery News).(art gallery opening )(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... QUEBEC CITY, Quebec -- Marc Brochier, Roger Gilbert, and Louis Laliberte recently opened Ars Vivesco. The gallery will feature many internationally known artists such as Pino, Fabrice De Villenneuve, Mostafa Keyhani, Nicole Taillon, Palmaerts, Brunoni, Paul Henry, Ekaterina Artushenko and ...
Team Art Group opens Beekman Gallery in NYC. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- Team Art Group Inc. recently opened Beekman Gallery at 842 Lexington Avenue. Team Art Group Inc. is a group of contemporary fine art galleries, based in Palm Beach, Fla., located in premiere shopping venues of the world. Company officials said the galleries offer artists the ...
Canyon Spirit Gallery opens. (gallery News).(art gallery facility details )(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Bonnie Antich and Scott LeCocq have opened the Canyon Spirit Gallery in the historic Old Town area of Fort Collins. The gallery is located at 246 Pine St. "We've tried to create a fun, exciting atmosphere," Antich said. The wide variety of art ...
Coleman Fine Art relocates. (Gallery News).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Coleman Fine Art has launched its fall season at a new location, 79 Church Street. The new location was formerly the Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Museum. Both a fine art gallery and frame restoration studio, Coleman Fine Art has been representing regional and national ...
Animation Art Pavilion debuts at Artexpo NY. (Artexpo NY news).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- For the first time in the 25-year history of Artexpo New York, a pavilion will be devoted entirely to the art of the animated film. In one pavilion, the leading publishers, distributors and representatives of this art genre will be exhibited together. The art of the animated ...
Axelle Fine Arts, Artexpo join forces in New York. (Artexpo NY news).
Oct 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- Axelle Expo, an event run by Axelle Fine Arts for the past three years showcasing the fine art prints and original work of the company's artists, has reached an agreement with Artexpo New York. The show will be held concurrently with Artexpo, on the show floor, for the trade ...
L.A. Decorative Arts Fair debuts in California. (Show news).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... LOS ANGELES -- From Nov. 8 to 10, the Los Angeles Decorative Arts Fair will make its debut in Southern California at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. This year's fair will combine internationally coveted, steadfast antiques with the verve of modern decorative arts and will ...
Texas International Fine Art Fair to make Houston debut. (Show news).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... HOUSTON -- David and Lee Ann Lester of International Fine Art Expositions (IFAE) have announced plans for the Texas International Fine Art Fair in Houston April 3 to 9, 2003, at the International Pavilion at Greenway Plaza. This year, Crescent Real Estate Equities Company is the official ...
Art Miami 2003 expands currents, welcomes international visitors. (Show news).
Oct 01, 2002 ... MIAMI -- Organizers are busy finalizing plans for the 13th edition of Art Miami, the international survey of modern and contemporary art scheduled to take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Jan. 9 to 13, 2003. According to Director Ilana Vardy, "Each year, we try to cover new ...
Antiques, Fine Art & Vintage Poster Show debuts in Denver. (Show news).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... DENVER -- A new exhibition and sale of fine antiques, art and vintage posters is slated for its premier presentation in Denver Nov. 1 to 3. The Antiques, Fine Art & Vintage Poster Show & Sale, presented by KDBI Public Television, the Junior League of Denver and John Morris' Antiquities ...
PhotoPlus Expo announces schedule, seminar program. (Show news).
Oct 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- Photo District News (PDN), a publication for professional photographers, will host its annual PhotoPlus Expo at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. More than 200 exhibitors will showcase the latest in photography technology at the show. ...
FIAC returns to Paris for 29th-annual exhibition of modern and contemporary art. (Show news).(Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... PARIS -- FIAC 2002 will be held Oct. 24 to 28 at the Porte de Versailles. Offering works of art exhibited by 165 leading international art galleries, the Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain (FIAC) will include museum-quality modern, contemporary and cutting-edge art in every medium. ...
Furnas commissioned for 2003 Armory Show. (Show news).(artist Barnaby Furnas)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- The Armory Show 2003 has commissioned artist Barnaby Furnas to create original artwork for the fair. Furnas will be collaborating with New York-based designer Roman Luba to create all the visual materials and publications associated with the Armory Show 2003. ...
AAFD adopts new Fair Franchising Standards. (Show news).(American Association of Franchisees and Dealers)
Oct 01, 2002 ... SAN DIEGO -- The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) has announced the adoption of three new Fair Franchising Standards. The new standards define exemplary practices in three distinct aspects of a franchise relationship: 1. The use of personal guarantees in a franchising ...
Anne Geddes publishes new photography book.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- World-renowned photographer Anne Geddes has released Pure, an art book featuring all new images. The book features 123 never-before-published, black-and-white and color photographs. Geddes said the book is a ...
Cottage Garden Collections signs new artists.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... BAINBRIDGE, Ind. -- Cottage Garden Collections[TM] has signed 15-year-old art prodigy Dylan Scott Pierce and artist Mary Hughes. From tigers and zebras to penguins and rhinos, Pierce's watercolors are recognized worldwide for their outstanding colors and composition, according ...
Wild Apple signs Michael Letzig, names PR manager.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... WOODSTOCK, Vt. -- Wild Apple has announced the addition of Michael Letzig to its family of more than 70 artists. Letzig works primarily in gouache but often incorporates other media. Sources of inspiration for the artist include food, wine and all things Italian. Wild Apple has introduced ...
Top Art introduces Fresco Art Collection.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... SAN DIEGO -- Top Art Fine Art Publishing recently introduced the Fresco Art Collection. According to company officials, this new collection of 25 images reproduces the old world artistry, subtle nuances and the textural play of light and shadow that have made the hand-painted frescos ...
Harvest announces new president.(Harvest Productions)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Barbara Galang has been promoted to president of Harvest Productions, a creator of fine art reproductions since 1988. Galang joined Harvest in October of 1995. Her promotion from vice president of manufacturing comes after five years of service. "We are all very proud of ...
Arts Uniq' unveils Canvas Creations print series.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Arts Uniq' Inc. has released a new series of prints called Canvas Creations. "Printing technologies have matured to the point that we can offer top-quality canvas images at an affordable price," stated Ken Davis, Arts Uniq' graphic designer and printing ...
Chuck Jones Museum Collection debuts.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Linda Jones Enterprises has premiered the Chuck Jones Museum Collection, a series of original artwork from the Chuck Jones Foundation archives. These `model sheets,' presented as giclees in an edition of 100, are based on Jones' ...
Push the envelope for marketing success: a new book on direct mail offers advice on the next generation of marketing. (advice).(Book Review)
Oct 01, 2002; Raphel, Murray ... Many years ago, I gave a seminar for more than 300 galleries from across the country. During the presentation, I asked how many people in the audience used direct mail to increase their sales. Less than a dozen raised their hands. Gradually, one by one, more galleries have been ...
The art of association: joining forces with other galleries and art dealers strengthens your voice and presence in the community. (strategy).
Oct 01, 2002; Lo, Kevin ... In recent years, the trend toward drawing public resources away from the arts is growing. To combat this decline and maintain the arts in their areas, many art communities have formed associations. Whether you come together over coffee or over lunch, meet regularly or as needed, an ...
Out of the darkroom and into the gallery: not just a flash in the pan, photojournalism emerges as a revered art form with gripping, thought-provoking images. (Photojournalism).
Oct 01, 2002; Silberman, Vanessa ... "To be a great artist is a lot different than being a person who records events well," commented Madeleine Huttenbach of the Stephen Cohen Gallery in Los Angeles. "Some of the most powerful art is work that puts your finger on an emotion you might not have a name for." Her ...
