Art Business News back issues from December 2002:
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Collectors explore the artistic value of maps; practical, colorful guides to the world have transcended function to become a collectible art form.
Dec 01, 2002; Watson, Lisa Crawford ... For centuries, maps held value for their ability to help explorers chart a course through untamed lands. Maps still serve a practical function for modern-day explorers (and those just hoping to get from point A to point B). But they have also taken on a new role as a collectible art form. ...
Handcrafted art speaks to new American ideals; in a time of economic and political uncertainty, interest in handmade fine craft, particularly glass, jewelry and fiber art, is at an all-time high.
Dec 01, 2002; Watson, Lisa Crawford ... At a time when the bravado of patriotism is tempered by insecurity, Americans are looking for something to count on. Following a tradition that helped forge the country itself, citizens are exhibiting a renewed interest in and appreciation for American craft--that which is homemade, ...
Welcome 2003 with optimism and hope. (From The Editor).
Dec 01, 2002; Keller, Julie ... DEAR READERS, This month marks the end of 2002. For this industry, it has been a time of ups and downs, highs and lows. Economically, it has been a tough year. Vast layoffs, pay cuts and a floundering economy have been difficult factors for galleries and publishers to deal with ....
Association approval. (Letters).
Dec 01, 2002; Dow, Todd ... We enjoyed reading Kevin Lo's article "The Art of Association" [October] and found it encouraging and informative. Kevin captured the challenges of organizing ...
Photography focus. (Letters).
Dec 01, 2002; Vorhaus, Candace ... Thank you for both the great article "Adding Photos to the Gallery Mix Brings Sales into Focus" and for the entire October issue of ABN. I run a private photography gallery representing fine art photographer DF Connors. My clients love the ...
More praise for Murray. (Letters).
Dec 01, 2002; de Roo, Evelyn Ward ... Thank you for Murray Raphel's wonderful Marketing Moves column in the July issue of Art Business News. I found it helpful and a confidence booster to what I have intuitively known for a while. Relationships with our clients ...
Corrections.
Dec 01, 2002 ... In October's Photo Editions, the piece "89" was mistakenly identified as a photograph. It is a mixed-media painting by Ryan Brown and is available in an s/n limited edition of 250, measures 16 by 20 inches and retails for $300. For more information, call (215) 794-8186. Please ...
IDNY to distribute historic Louvre prints. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... SPECIAL REPORT--International Decor New York (IDNY) has been selected by the Reunion des Musees Nationaux (RMN), the Union of French Museums, to be the U.S. distributor for the prestigious Chalcography Collection of the Louvre Museum. Dating back to the 16th century, the collection from ...
New McGaw Foundation posters raise money for AIDS. (Up Front).
Dec 01, 2002 ... WEST NYACK, N.Y.--The Bruce and Nancy McGaw Foundation has released three new images donated by top-selling artists. All proceeds from the sales of the posters will be donated to charities assisting people with AIDS and HIV. Spanish-born painter Royo continued his support of the McGaw ...
Robinson Gallery & Archive releases photographic prints. (Up Front).
Dec 01, 2002 ... MEMPHIS--The Robinson Gallery and Archive has released a series of limited- and open-edition prints from renowned photographer Jack Robinson, Jr. The editions are available in silver-gelatin, fiber-based archivally processed prints, giclee prints in color and black and white, archival ...
Wysocki legacy to benefit Americans and the arts. (Up Front).
Dec 01, 2002 ... BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--The family of late Americana artist Charles Wysocki, art publisher Hadley House and AMCAL Inc. have announced the foundation of the Charles Wysocki Estate Fund. The purpose of the fund is to carry on the ideals, dreams and aspirations by which Wysocki and his wife ...
Art in motion presents Vandenack, Guggi. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... VANCOUVER, B.C.--Art in Motion presents two new poster collections: a series from photographer Toby Vandenack and a series from newly signed Irish artist Guggi. Black-and-white photographs of Paris are the theme of a new collection or six images by Vandenack. "The ...
Spotlight on Grand Image. (news).
Dec 01, 2002; Lo, Kevin ... SEATTLE--Grand Image was launched four years ago by art industry veteran Larry Winn as a publishing and licensing business. Since then, he has assembled an experienced management team and focuses on what he loves most--working with established artists and developing new and emerging ...
Ross Group offers original, affordable vintage posters to galleries and frame shops.
Dec 01, 2002 ... WESTPORT, Conn.--The Ross Group Inc. has launched a program to help galleries, frame shops and other retailers participate in the vintage poster marketplace. After collecting posters for more than 20 years as a hobby, Mickey Ross launched the company eight years ago to distribute the ...
Paul Brent releases Aloha/Tiki Collection.
Dec 01, 2002 ... PANAMA CITY, Fla.--Paul Brent Studio Editions has introduced a new line of open-edition lithographs called the Aloha/Tiki Collection. The collection by artist Brent was inspired by Polynesian pop culture from the 1950s. American Tiki style was at its height in the `50s and early `60s. A ...
Osten Art expands, offers No-Fault Warrantee.
Dec 01, 2002 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Osten Art now serves more than 40 galleries across the nation, offering giclee prints and originals by Victor Ostrovsky. Company officials said they emphasize building the gallery/publisher relationship by supplying its galleries with artist bios, high ...
Mystic Seaport signs John Ruseau. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... MYSTIC, Conn.--Mystic Seaport, the Museum of America and the Sea, has signed a publishing and distribution agreement with John Ruseau Watercolors of Charlottesville, Va. Mystic Seaport has partnered with Ruseau to develop images from the Carolina coasts, Florida and select New England ...
Wild Apple introduces Nina Frances, wine artist featured in Canadian promotion. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... WOODSTOCK, Vt.--Wild Apple recently signed artist Nina Francis and introduced a series of her works at DECOR expo--Atlanta. Francis creates her work using fabric, scissors and a sewing machine to embroider collages into images. In other news, Wild Apple artist Michael Clark was ...
IFAP introduces four new artists. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... AVENTURA, Fla.--International Fine Art Publishing (IFAP) has introduced the work of four new artists--Antonio Tamburro, Patricia Govenzensky, Alexander Borewko and Georges Flanet. The company, run by 30-year industry veteran Bruce Rosenwasser, has original watercolors, oils, acrylics and ...
Collectors Editions publishing Valueva. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... CANOGA PARK, Calif.--Collectors Editions has signed on Russian-born artist Svetlana Valueva. Her work focuses on the "Silver Age" of Russia, a period known in the West as Art Nouveau, and is publishing her prints as embellished giclees on canvas. The first four release are "Rhapsody in ...
DigitalCustomGroup, Fratelli Alinari form alliance. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... SAN FRANCISCO and FLORENCE, Italy--DigitalCustom Group Inc. of San Francisco and Fratelli Alinari of Florence have signed a broad alliance to advance the art, science and business of preserving and restoring historical and heirloom photographs that have become faded, deteriorated and ...
Rosenstiel's publishes Janice Sylvia Brock. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... LONDON--Rosenstiel's is now publishing the work of artist Janice Sylvia Brock, an artist who has survived a background of extreme ill health to become a renowned painter. Brock has suffered from Still's Disease, a crippling form of arthritis, since her adolescence. Her fight back to health ...
Los Angeles artists support Habitat for Humanity event. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... LOS ANGELES--More than 20 renowned artists recently joined together to support Habitat for Humanity--Los Angeles by donating their art to the charity's gala dinner and auction "There's No Place Like Home," in Beverly Hills. An original oil painting by Eva Makk, entitled ...
Bentley releases Renoux, Denis prints. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--Bentley Publishing Group has signed artist Kathleen Denis and obtained the work of late artist Andre Renoux. The company is offering a line of open-edition prints from Renoux, a French artist who was born in 1939 and is ...
NYC Gallery secures wholesale distribution rights for Australian Aboriginal Art prints. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK--The Australian Aboriginal Fine Art Gallery has acquired U.S. distribution rights for Aboriginal Art Print Networks catalog of more than 300 limited-edition prints. The acquisition marks the launch of the gallery's new Online Affiliate Program. "The Online Affiliates ...
Ambleside Art publishes Martyn Bouskila. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... GROSSE POINT, Mich.--Ambleside Art Publishing is a new company that has been formed to publish the work of artist Martyn Bouskila. The company introduced a line of six s/n giclee prints on canvas at the recent DECOR expo show in Atlanta. Bouskila is a trained artist who ...
Aviation artist wins award. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... SARGENT, Ga.--Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine recently awarded First Place-Military to aviation artist Marc Stewart for his oil painting "Forrestal's Phantoms," which is now available as a limited-edition print. "I was excited just to have my painting selected to be in ...
Grand Image introduces the Petit Image[TM] portfolio. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... SEATTLE--Grand Image, which has previously specialized in oversized, high-end, contemporary images since its first release in 1998, has expanded its offerings with a selection of smaller images, called Petit Images[TM]. According to company officials, the new portfolio has been introduced ...
[S.sup.2] to publish Robert McGinnis, Stanley Mouse, Waldema Swierzy. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... CHICAGO--[S.sup.2] Art Group recently signed agreements to publish the work of artists Robert McGinnis, Stanley Mouse and Waldemar Swierzy. [S.sup.2] will publish limited-edition graphics and posters based on the paintings of McGinnis, who is known for his sensual and ...
Gregory adds 150th Washington Green Partner. (gallery News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... STAFFORD, Texas--Gregory Editions has added its 150th Washington Green Art Partner with the September addition of 10 new dealers representing the Washington Green Collection of fine art. The Washington Green Art Partner Program, offered exclusively in the United States through Gregory ...
Stanton*Greenberg Gallery opens in Santa Barbara. (gallery News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--David Stanton and Howard Greenberg have opened the Stanton*Greenberg Gallery, a new fine art photography gallery. The gallery is located at 15 West Anapamu Street. It will present fine art photography in a variety of genres, including street photography, ...
New Galerie Michael Sports Division headed by former L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tim Leary. (gallery News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--Responding to an increasing desire among professional athletes and sports executives to develop fine art collections both for aesthetic and investment purposes, Galerie Michael in Beverly Hills has formed a new Sports Division to be overseen by World Series champion ...
Ars Vivesco opens in Quebec City. (gallery News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... QUEBEC CITY, Canada--Ars Vivesco Fine Arts Gallery recently opened its doors and features a portfolio of local and international artists. Situated near the international cruising boat terminal in the Old Town area, the gallery is located in the office of the former first National Bank in ...
Bonner David Galleries opens in Scottsdale. (gallery News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... SCOTTSDALE--The Bonner David Galleries has opened on 7040 East Main on Scottsdale's famed gallery row and will be helmed by gallery directors Clark Olson and Christi Manuelito. The artist roster includes Rob Burns, Charles Gilliam, Kathrine Lemke Waste, Lisa Bormann, Dyana E. Hesson, James ...
Pentimenti Gallery celebrates 10th anniversary. (gallery News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... PHILADELPHIA--The Pentimenti Gallery is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a project called "SoPhilArt" (Solothurn-Philadelphia-Art). Gallery officials say the project has been designed to express gratitude to the artistic community. The Pentimenti ...
4U2C gallery opens in Ames. (gallery News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... AMES, Iowa--Owner Kaukab Barni Merchant and S. Ahmend Merchant recently opened the 4U2C Fine Art Gallery. The gallery features original oil paintings, monoprints and collages by ...
Stanwood House Gallery & Art Center opens. (gallery News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... STANWOOD, Wash.--Bezalel-Levy, the husband and wife artist-publisher collaboration, have opened Stanwood House Gallery & Art Center in Stanwood, a small town located 45 minutes north of Seattle. The house, built 100 years ago, has been completely restored and serves as the gallery. A ...
Discovery opens gallery in Merrick Park. (gallery News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... CORAL GABLES, Fla.--Discovery Galleries, a Bethesda, Md.-based fine arts retailer, wholesaler and publisher has opened its first South Florida art gallery in the newly constructed Village of Merrick Park, located in the city of Coral Gables. Gallery Owner and Founder Boots ...
New Era launches e-commerce Web site. (.com News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... AUSTIN, Texas--New Era Publishing has launched a new e-commerce Web site at www.newerapublishing.com. It is designed to enhance the traditional tools already available to the company's clients, such as the catalog, brochure and loaner program, according to company officials. The site ...
Burton Morris launches Web site. (.com News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... PITTSBURGH--Artist Burton Morris has launched a new Web site at ...
Innovations Art Group launches Web site. (.com News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... IRVINE, Calif.--Innovations Art Group has launched a newly designed interactive Web site at www.innovationsartgroup.com. The site features image galleries of limited editions and original artworks for each artist, as well as biographies and background information and a section to announce ...
Harvard Art Museums' collections available online. (.com News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--The Harvard University Art Museums have launched Collections Online, a searchable Web-based database of more than 60,000 works of art from the collections of Harvard's three art museums. Collections Online makes it possible for scholars, researchers and the general public ...
ARTonline goes offline. (.com News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... LAS VEGAS--ARTonline Inc. and www.myARTonline.com have shut down and are no longer accepting new classified or auction listings. "The ARTonline staff ...
eBay introduces Trading Assistants program. (.com News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... SAN JOSE, Calif.--eBay has developed Trading Assistants, a program with more than 13,000 qualified registered users nationwide that provides an accessible way for people to get local help in listing items they want to sell, according to company officials. Trading Assistants do ...
D.F. Connors launches Web site. (.com News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK--Gallery V! has announced the new Web site of fine art photographer D.F. Connors at www.dfconnors.com. Available for ...
New fine art Web site launches. (.com News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... SHILLINGTON, Pa.--All Together Art Inc. has launched a new fine art Web site at www.all2art.com. Jane Runyeon, president, said the site focuses on the needs of corporate design and individual fine art collectors while promoting an array of international artists. Runyeon, a ...
Artfact redesigns Web site. (.com News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... BERLIN, Germany--According to company officials, Artfact.net is a new Web site that has been growing rapidly in the past months with galleries from all over the world joining weekly. To accommodate the growing demand, the site has been designed for improved service. Among the ...
Art Glass Suppliers launches expanded web site. (.com News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... ZANESVILLE, Ohio--Representing the full spectrum of the glass industry, the Art Glass Suppliers Association International (AGSA), in cooperation with Sanborn Web Designs, has comprehensively expanded its Web site. The new site demonstrates AGSA's established commitment as a ...
Expanded site features Haitian Art. (.com News).
Dec 01, 2002 ... SUMMIT, N.J.--A newly expanded site, www.HaitianPainting.com, features the art of Haiti, which is an outgrowth of a unique past involving socio-economic, ethnic, political and religious phenomena. The site offers works by more than 100 artists, displaying all categories of ...
ArtTable recognizes members. (news 9/11 Tributes).
Dec 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK--ArtTable, a national organization for professional women in leadership positions in the arts, has recognized the numerous programs that have taken place since Sept. 11,2001, as well as efforts commemorating ...
Artist Cao Yong has embarked on several charity ventures with his painting "Freedom." (news 9/11 Tributes).
Dec 01, 2002 ... Artist Cao Yong has embarked on several charity ventures with his painting "Freedom." He dedicated the painting to the Los Angles County Fire Department on Sept. 11,2002 (pictured).The work was also part of an art exhibition at the ...
Nineteen-year-old artist Amanda Dunbar has released her giclee print "9/11 M.I.A." as part of the "Gift that Gives Back" program benefiting the heroes of the events of Sept. 11 and the non-profit organization Amanda's Angel Alliance. (news 9/11 Tributes).
Dec 01, 2002 ... Nineteen-year-old artist Amanda Dunbar has released her giclae print "9/11 M.I.A." as part of the "Gift that Gives Back" program benefiting the heroes of the events of Sept. 11 and the non-profit organization Amanda's Angel Alliance. The proceeds for every giclee sold will go toward ...
Artist-poet creates commemorative book. (news 9/11 Tributes).
Dec 01, 2002 ... QUEENS, N.Y.--William West, an artist and poet, has written, designed and published a book called The Landscape of Ground Zero. The book combines art and poetic commentary and leaves space for the reader to write down their feelings if they ...
Muralist Philip M. Coleman recently designed a mural based on New York City firefighters' personal reactions to the death of Father Mychal Judge, the NYPD Chaplain who was killed in the Sept. 11 attacks. (news 9/11 Tributes).
Dec 01, 2002 ... * Muralist Philip M. Coleman recently designed a mural based on New York City firefighters' personal reactions to the death of Father Mychal Judge, the NYPD Chaplain who was killed in the Sept. 11 attacks. He said he came up with the idea ...
This is a view of Third Avenue in winter in 1951 by Leon Dolice (1892-1960), showing the last El in Manhattan before its subsequent demolition in 1952. (news 9/11 Tributes).
Dec 01, 2002 ... * This is a view of Third Avenue in winter in 1951 by Leon Dolice (1892-1960), showing the last El in Manhattan before its subsequent demolition in 1952. This is one of 24 views of New York created by this artist that is ...
Soho Editions introduces Stiltz Wine Collection. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... IRVINGTON, N.Y.--Soho Editions has released a new collection of paintings and prints by Thomas Stiltz entitled "The Wine Collection" According to company officials, wine and art ...
Tuan creates Vietnam War memorial. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.--A 15-foot bronze memorial sculpture by Vietnamese-American sculptor Tuan, who is represented by Masterpiece Publishing, has been completed and installed in Westminster, Calif. The monumental sculpture symbolizes and commemorates the friendship and alliance between ...
Lorusso painting used in upcoming film. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... LOUISVILLE, Colo.--Runaway Jury, a major motion picture coming out in early 2003 starring Dustin Hoffman, is currently being filmed in New Orleans. Producers of the film ...
Fazzino, athletes celebrate MDA's muscle team. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK--Metro-New York athletes and artist Charles Fazzino recently unveiled the artist's official artwork for the 2003 Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) Muscle Team 2003 Gala & Benefit Auction scheduled for Jan. 7, 2003. Top athletes from the Mets, Giants, Rangers, Jets, Devils, ...
Artist supports charity organizations. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... SEA CLIFF, N.J.--Artist Wendy Csoka, a cancer survivor and member of the Survivors Art Foundation, which supports women's health, was recently invited to exhibit at Saks Fifth Avenue in Huntington Station, N.Y., during the store's fundraising effort, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. ...
Greenwich Workshop releases two books. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... SHELTON, Conn.--The Greenwich Workshop has released two new books, Mewingham Manor: Observations on a Curious New Species by author and artist Laura Von Stetina and Gods and Generals: The Paintings of Mort Kunstler, the companion history to the upcoming motion picture of the same name. ...
Marc Tetro creates image for Humane Society. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... SPECIAL REPORT--Artist Marc Tetro has been commissioned by the Humane Society to create an image for the organization's 2002 holiday fundraising efforts. His image, "Home for the Holidays," will be featured on holiday cards, awareness raising posters and in-store merchandising all to raise ...
Seattle artist creates painting for America's Cup. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... SEATTLE--Artist Darren Rice has created a painting, commissioned by the Seattle Yacht Club, which commemorates Seattle's OneWorld Challenge entry in the America's Cup competition. The OneWorld Challenge team will be competing to win back the America's Cup from New Zealand this month. ...
Atlas Art introduces three artists. (news).
Dec 01, 2002 ... PALM SPRINGS, Calif.--Atlas Art Publishing was recently founded to publish limited-edition giclee prints on canvas and paper from artists Ruffini, Magie Le and Charles Loman. Ruffini, influenced by his studies and travels in Europe, has ...
Protect yourself from copyright infringement. (legal Lowdown).
Dec 01, 2002; Kaufman, Joshua ... As the sale of artwork and art licensing grows, so do the instances of infringement. But copyright owners are becoming more aggressive in their enforcement efforts. The new Art Copyright Coalition promises to take the fight for the rights of copyright owners to new levels. (See article ...
