Art Business News back issues from February 2003:
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Cowboy art corrals collectors: with an upsurge in the popularity of Western art, dealers of cowboy paintings, sculptures and collectibles are roping in revenues.
Feb 01, 2003; Meyers, Laura ... There is a genuine bonanza these days in Western art. Collectors are stampeding to collect landscapes, wildlife paintings, pictures of horses, cattle images of Native American culture. But they are especially interested in the portraits of the true heart of the West: the American Cowboy ...
Artist's proofs may cause controversy: some publishers, artists and dealers are battling misconceptions and facing pricing issues with these specially titled prints. (Special Report).
Feb 01, 2003; Hagan, Debbie ... A New Hampshire art collector enters a mall gallery and asks the sales associate if she can buy an artist's proof of a popular offset lithograph. The dealer locates one and tells the customer it will cost her 10 percent more than the regular s/n print. "It offers a good value" the sales ...
Yee-haw! The wild west is hot ... and hip. (From The Editor).(Editorial)
Feb 01, 2003; Keller, Julie ... DEAR READERS, It's not too often that I underestimate the power of a particular genre or subject in art. If nothing else, my job has taught me that capitalizing on a popular trend can launch an artist, publisher or gallery faster than you can say "yee-haw." But as I was working ...
Artistic issues. (Letters).
Feb 01, 2003; Dubrille, Francoise M. ... I am saddened by the admission by Jane Wooster Scott of having bought, then copied, then signed a Grardma Moses painting [in the November 2002 Artist Profile]. As far as I am concerned, copying is a NO NO! And Jane Wooster Scott ...
Marketing treasure. (Letters).
Feb 01, 2003; Crabbe, Kathy ... Thank you for having Murray Raphel as one of your contributors. I called him up recently for advice, and we talked for 30 minutes. I sent him some questions regarding my marketing plans for my business which he offered to review out of the kindness of his ...
Correction.(Correction Notice)
Feb 01, 2003 ... The artist featured above in the December issue of Preview magazine was incorrectly ...
Master the art of print advertising: selection and presentation are key in print promotions and can bring added sales to your gallery. (Special Report).
Feb 01, 2003; King, Carol ... It pays to advertise. Promoting a gallery the right way in the right publication will reap rewards, according to experts polled by Art Business News. Gallery owners and marketing specialists agree that a successful print advertising campaign is based on targeting the right ...
Kenyon Oppenheimer acquires Redoute roses. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... CHICAGO -- Kenyon Oppenheimer has acquired, "Les Roses," a rare set of 169 engravings of Redoute roses created by Pierre Joseph Redoute from 1817 to 1824. The engravings depict many of the roses cultivated by the Empress Josephine Bonaparte in her garden at Malmaison outside of Paris ....
River Gallery releases Saponaro giclees. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... RENO, Nev. -- River Gallery has released an exclusive line of giclee prints of Paula Saponaro's "Great Basin Landscape" series. Her landscapes are views of the Nevada high desert, basin and mountain regions, imbued with sweeping energy and motion, according to company officials. ...
Rosenstiel's to publish Lluis Ribas, releases catalog. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... LONDON -- Rosenstiel's has published a series of prints by Spanish artist Lluis Ribas. Based in Spain, Ribas has been a professional artist for more than 25 years and has more than 80 individual exhibitions to his credit. Most of his work features life around the water of the Mediterranean ...
National Geographic, iPhotoart click. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, D.C. and NYACK, N.Y. -- National Geographic and iPhotoart Inc. have formed an exclusive multi-year partnership to publish and distribute rarely seen photographic prints from National Geographic's archives of historic and contemporary imagery under the National Geographic brand ...
Spotlight on Bruno Publishing. (news).
Feb 01, 2003; Lo, Kevin ... WELLINGTON, Fla. -- Bruno Publishing is an extension of Bruno Galleries, which was established in Tel Aviv in 1964. Having garnered prestige in Israel, the company recently opened offices in Wellington to reach clientele in the United States. Bruno Galleries' history dates back ...
Csaba Markus creates new serigraphs, plans art book release.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... MISSION VIEJO, Calif. -- Artist Csaba Marlins recently released the limited-edition serigraphs "Leda" and "Raphaela," created from his original drawings. "I think that people love the drawings because the colors are so soft and light, and the expression is so free and fluid," Markus said, ...
Posters Int'l publishes Issa Shojaei posters.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... TORONTO -- Artist Issa Shojaei is now being published in poster form by Posters International. Two different images, "Tiamhe" and "Loa," are available in two ...
McGaw publishes Western Art by Ann Hanson. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... WEST N-YACK, N.Y. -- Bruce McGaW Graphics officials said they have captured the American Experience through Western Art with four new exclusive publications by Ann Hanson. Her latest posters, including "A Look Back" and "Curly the Kid," are available in the Bruce McGaw Graphics' Art 2003 ...
Toh-Atin signs Jason Rich. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... DURANGO, Colo. -- Toh-Atin Publishing Company, publisher of Western art, has signed artist Jason Rich. This South Dakota native has recently participated in several national art shows and was featured on the covers of Western ...
Wild Apple signs Michael Morgan, Franz Weiss. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... WOODSTOCK, Vt. -- Wild Apple, art publisher and licensing company, recently signed artists Michael Morgan and Franz Weiss. Unlike many artists, Weiss started painting as an adult. He began his career at the age of 28. He has exhibited in more than 70 one-man shows throughout ...
Rhinehart Fine Arts signs Robin Hall. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Irish artist Robin Hall makes his artistic entry into America's homes through a series of four new prints being offered by Rinehart Fine Arts of the Bentley Publishing Group. Introduced ...
Vignettes signs new artists. (news).
Feb 01, 2003 ... LAS VEGAS -- Vignettes, a fine art publisher, has signed several new artists, including Bruno Di Maio, Resta and the fine art collection of Siegfried & Roy created by Jergen Aldag,. Las Vegas magicians Siegfried & Roy have signed Vignettes to be the sole representative of their ...
Winn Devon launches Didier Lourenco art book. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... SEATTLE -- Winn Devon Art Group has released Small Moments, a hardbound book celebrating the works of Spanish artist Didier Lourenco. Small Moments is available in an open-edition format and in a limited edition of 200 s/n books. The open edition of Small Moments retails for $50 and is ...
New print honors WWII pilots. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... CORNELIUS, Ore. -- Air Art Northwest, a dealer and publisher of historical fine art, has released a new limited-edition print that pays tribute to a valiant but unrecognized ally of the United States in World War II. The print, titled "Strike of the Axtec Eagles," by Jack Fellows is about ...
Art In Motion launches new catalog. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... COQUITLAM, B.C. -- Art In Motion has released a new catalog, Edition 2003. According to company officials, the catalog puts Art In Motion's best-selling collections into buyers hands, providing them with a resource for finding the latest in trend-setting decorative art for their customers ....
Canadian Art Prints signs three new artists. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... RICHMOND, British Columbia -- Canadian Art Prints has released prints from artists Pamela Campbell, Dana Ridenour and H. Gordon Wang. From Campbell is a collection of exotic prints. Her images showcase the elegance and prowess of otherwise ferocious creatures such as zebras and ...
Greenwich Workshop relocates to Seymour, Conn. (news).
Feb 01, 2003 ... SHELTON, Conn. -- The Greenwich Workshop Inc. has purchased The Seymour Landmark Revitalization 1902 Building in Seymour, Conn., for its new corporate headquarters. Company officials said the building's renovations will be completed this spring. The building, at 151-153 Main ...
Fazzino, TV Guide team up for anniversary. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the TV Guide[R] brand, TV Guide Magazine Group Inc. has commissioned 3-D Pop artist Charles Fazzino to create several original works of art. The first image, "TV Guide Turns 50" is a limited-edition print measuring 6 1/4 by 4 3/4 inches ...
PGM Art worlD releases 2003 catalog. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... GARCHING, Germany -- PGM Art worlD has released its Publishing Catalog 2003 featuring 420 art prints from 90 international artists. The catalog introduces new artists, such as Christian Heinrich ...
Ronald Goldfarb places art, releases new work. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- Artist Ronald S. Goldfarb recently installed nine of his paintings at the Verderame Restaurant here. Owner Silverio Stefanini said, "I am excited about the new installation and believe Goldfarb's paintings, aside from enhancing the decor, add interest and pleasure to the dining ...
Bentley signs Katharine Gracey, releases supplement. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Bentley Publishing Group has recently signed Katharine Gracey of Gracey Knight Ltd., through art license with Courtney Davis, as an addition to the Bentley House catalog. Bentley House has released a series of French-inspired prints with subjects ranging from ...
Ataraxia signs Alexeev-Swinkin, Lazarashvili. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... BENSALEM, Pa. -- Ataraxia Studio will introduce five new artists at Artexpo New York. Among them are Aleksandr Alexeev-Swinkin and Gogi Lazarashvili. Alexeev-Swinkin was born in Cheliabinsk, Russia, and said he is determined to be the founder of "Fairytale Realism." Lazarashvili's style is ...
Roland moves to larger facility. (news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... IRVINE, Calif.. -- Roland DGA Corporation has moved its offices to 15363 Barranca Parkway in Irvine. The new facility features an improved showroom, a bigger warehouse, a 4,500-square-foot training center and upgraded telecommunications equipment. The new showroom features every ...
International Artexpo NY celebrates 25 years of defining popular art: new art, exciting programs, anniversary celebrations, special events and more are on tap for the 2003 edition of the world's largest art show. (Show news).
Feb 01, 2003; Tarateta, Maja ... As the not-to-be missed art show of the year celebrates its silver jubilee with exciting new programs geared toward the art-world trade and art-loving consumers alike, both long-time and recent exhibitors are reflecting on the successes they've experienced thanks to the exhibition that ...
Keynote speaker addresses art trends: Sotheby's guru Hugh Hildesley visits Artexpo with advice and insight on the latest purchasing trends in the world of art. (Show news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... This year's keynote presentation topic is especially timely as International Artexpo New York celebrates 25 years of defining popular art. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, C. Hugh Hildesley, executive vice president of Sotheby's North and South America and senior director of Sotheby's Canada, ...
New art book featured at Artexpo. (Show news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- A new art book entitled Images We Love: Popular Art in America by Michael McKenzie will be featured at Artexpo New York. The book traces the history of popular art and features such popular artists as Charles Fazzino, James Rizzi, Peter Max, Romero ...
Artexpo honors the art of animation: a special pavilion at Artexpo is devoted to the increasingly popular art of animation. (Show news).
Feb 01, 2003 ... If you're looking for animation art at International Artexpo New York, you won't have to look very far. In another first in the 25-year history of Artexpo, an Animation Pavilion will be situated front-and-center at the show. Those involved in animation art say the pavilion is significant ...
Axelle Expo brings new art, print shop to Javits: Axelle Fine Arts and Artexpo join forces for a two-day, trade-only event. (Show news).
Feb 01, 2003; Tarateta, Maja ... Axelle Expo, a two-day, trade-only event held Thurs., Feb. 27 and Fri., Feb. 28 on the floor of International Artexpo New York, will feature new art, new artists, an exciting book project and a one-of-a-kind, on-site printing facility. "I've seen exhibitors with ink-jet printers ...
`Spirit-lifting' art featured in new pavilion: Art on Tour, specializing in contemporary African American work, to debut at Artexpo. (Show news).(International Artexpo New York 2003)(Art On Tour)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; Tarateta, Maja ... Art On Tour, a traveling exhibition specializing in contemporary African-American artwork, will make its way to International Artexpo New York 2003 as a featured pavilion, a first for both Art On Tour and Artexpo. "Our premier participation in Artexpo represents a milestone ...
House Beautiful brings Artexpo `home': renowned shelter magazine sponsors popular `Home is Where Your Art Is' program. (Show news).(promising interior designers show their stuff)
Feb 01, 2003; Tarateta, Maja ... Six promising new interior designers will demonstrate the critical synergy between art and home decor at the second-annual "Home is Where Your Art Is" program at the 2003 edition of International Artexpo New York. The program is sponsored this year by the shelter magazine House Beautiful. ...
ARCO'03 features galleries from 30 countries. (Show news).(International Contemporary Art Fair)
Feb 01, 2003 ... MADRID -- Galleries, artists, collectors, critics, curators and experts in contemporary art from all over the world will gather at the International Contemporary Art Fair ARCO'03, celebrating its 22nd year, Feb. 13 to 18. Switzerland is the special invited guest country for this edition of ...
Los Angeles Antiques Show to draw celebrity collectors. (Show news).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES -- The Eighth-Annual Los Angeles Antiques Show returns to Barker Hangar May 2 to 4. Celebrity visitors sighted at the 2002 show included Diane Keaton, James Karen, Alba Francesca, Howie Mandel, Rita Wilson, Steve Martin, Harry Morgan, Emilio Esteves, Leonard Nimoy, Mr. and Mrs ....
Organizers, exhibitors call premiere of Art Basel Miami Beach `successful'. (news).(Miami Beach, Florida)
Feb 01, 2003 ... MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- The exhibiting galleries, the world press and the international public rated the December premiere of Art Basel Miami Beach positively, according to show organizers. By the time the show closed, the 160 exhibitors from the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia and ...
Brenda Harris Tustian makes $30,000 Sept. 11 donation. (News: 9/11 tributes).(to Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... BALL GROUND, Ga. -- Watercolorist Brenda Harris Tustian recently visited Washington, D.C., to make a formal presentation of $30,000 to Peter Haas, president of the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation. Raised from the sale of her "God Bless America" print, the donation was earmarked for ...
Bellagio Gallery features Warhol's Celeb Portraits. (gallery News).("Andy Warhol: The Celebrity Portraits" exhibition)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... LAS VEGAS -- "Andy Warhol: The Celebrity Portraits," a collection of more than 50 paintings and works on paper will debut at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art this month. An audio tour of the exhibition is narrated by Liza Minelli, a personal friend of Warhol. The exhibition, on ...
Michael Perez opens New York City gallery. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- Pop artist Michael Perez has opened a new, 4,000-square-foot gallery in the Tribeca area of New York. The gallery will feature a collection ...
L'Art Pour L'Art Galleria opens in Tucson. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... TUCSON -- L'Art Pour L'Art Galleria opened its doors in here in November. The new gallery specializes in museum-quality, European neorealist masters such as Dovizetti, Vitali, Girotto and Zucca. Starting this month, it will also ...
Weinstein Gallery celebrates 10th anniversary with the masters. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Rowland Weinstein of Weinstein Gallery recently hosted a one-time-only exhibition of works from Weinstein artists and the masters of the 20th century. For the past decade, the gallery has presented emerging, living and reigning ...
Artist Loppo Martinez relocates to Las Vegas. (gallery News).
Feb 01, 2003 ... LAS VEGAS -- Artist Loppo Martinez has moved from France to Las Vegas to live closer to Art Encounter, a gallery he has worked exclusively with for several years. "For many years, my artwork has been very popular in America," said Martinez. "Through the ...
Florida Craftsmen celebrate 50th anniversary. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- After two years of campaigning, Florida Craftsmen became proud new building owners in September in time for the organization's 50th anniversary. The Renaissance Building, located in the Gallery Central District here, houses the Florida Craftsmen Gallery, the ...
Artist creates memorial at Joe Wilcox Gallery. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... SEDONA, Ariz. -- Joe Wilcox Fine Arts Gallery is the site for the creation of a new bronze sculpture by artist Gary Mitnik, which will commemorate the 100th anniversary of two significant events honoring two artists--one from the world of the performing arts, one from the world of visual ...
Washington Green adds Art Partners. (gallery News).(Washington Green Art Partner Program of Gregory Editions Fine Art)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... STAFFORD, Texas -- Gregory Editions added an additional 15 Art Partners to the Washington Green Art Partner Program. The Washington Green Art Partner Program, offered exclusively in the United States by Gregory Editions Fine Art, provides select dealers representation of more than 40 ...
Gallery event proceeds benefit Humane Society. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- A portion of the proceeds from Wilde Meyer Gallery's February show, "Art Aiding Animals," featuring the work of Jim Budish, Charles Davidson, Catherine Massaro and Nancy ...
Former Doyle V.P. joins Lillian Nassau Ltd. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- Lillian Nassau Ltd. has hired Eric Silver, formerly a senior vice president at Doyle New York, as gallery director. The gallery is a leading source for the work of Louis Comfort Tiffany, including his lamps, glass, metalwork and pottery, as well as American and European ...
SculptureCenter shows Blachly, opens new facility. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. -- SculptureCenter is featuring works by Jimbo Blachly through Feb. 3. The exhibition, titled "About 86 Springs," marks the inauguration of the new facility designed by Maya Lin in association with David Hotson. The center includes 6,000 square feet of interior ...
Art-exchange.com partners with PPFA, ASID. (.com News).(Professional Picture Frame Association, American Society of Interior Designers)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... HOT SPRINGS, Ark. -- New industry partnerships have been formed between art-exchange (www.art-exchange.com) and the Professional Picture Frame Association (PPFA) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). The PPFA and the ASID organizations assist their members to ...
Wild Apple launches newly designed Web site. (.com News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... WOODSTOCK, Vt. -- Wild Apple, fine art publisher and licensing company, has launched its newly engineered and re-designed Web site at www.wildapple.com. "This site was developed with our customers in mind," said sales and marketing director Charlie Kimbell. "We wanted to give ...
SellYourArt.Net available in Spanish. (.com News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... ORLANDO, Fla. -- Sell Your Art.net Inc. has announced that its Web site (www.sellyourart.net) is now available entirely in Spanish, as well as English. Founder Howard Forman said the company ...
Artists reclaims name, stops cybersquatter. (.com News).
Feb 01, 2003 ... SPECIAL REPORT--When artist Thomas Blackshear went to register a domain name containing his name, www.ThomasBlackshear.com, he found out that it was not available. It was taken by a gallery which carried his artwork. The gallery never asked for his permission, and despite repeated requests ...
MarketingArtist, a new office management tool, now available from ArtNetwork. (.com News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... NEVADA CITY, Calif. -- ArtNetwork's new office- management tool, MarketingArtist, is up and running on the Internet at www.artmarketing.com. According to company officials, MarketingArtist can help gallery owners, artists and dealers get business records in order and stay on top of ...
Barewalls.com voted best of the Web for 2003. (.com News).
Feb 01, 2003 ... SHARON, Mass. -- Barewalls.com, an online print and poster retailer, has been selected as a Top 50 Retailing Site in Internet Retailer's annual Best of the Web ratings. This recognition places Barewalls.com alongside such notable sites as Amazon.com, Dell, eBay and Office Depot. ...
Colored pencil instructions available online. (.com News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... FEDERAL WAY, Wash. -- Ann Kullberg, professional children's portrait artist and author of two art instruction books, recently launched a new line of colored pencil instruction kits and video lessons on her Web site (www.annkullberg.com). "Since it isn't feasible for everyone to ...
Portal's 2004 calendars feature new & old artists.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... NOVATO, Calif. -- Portal Publications has created its calendars for 2004. Many of the new calendars will introduce of several new artists. Portal features 29 exclusive artists, including Linda Maron, Ida Outhwaite and Will Rafuse. The new calendars feature a wide range of categories, from ...
Rip Squeak Inc. releases new editions, book.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- The Rip Squeak[TM] program continues to expand with the release of four limited-edition giclees on canvas prints by Leonard Filgate. They are "The Best Medicine," "Toy Room Band," "Star Dancers" and "The Snowman." The retail price range is from $200 to $1,000. ...
Debbie Brooks launches Bendel bag collection.(Henri Bendel specialty store)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- Artist Debbie Brooks recently created an evening handbag collection for Henri Bendel, a high-end specialty store. Known for her vibrant and fashionable artwork, Brooks has translated her art into product with this handbag collection that will be sold exclusively at Henri ...
Cao Yong named honorary Naperville citizen.(Naperville, Illinois)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- The Mayor of Naperville recently proclaimed artist Cao Yong an honorary citizen for his contributions to the local communities. Mayor George Pradel said, "Cao is not only a great artist, but also a person with ...
Binkley commissioned for cruise ship sculpture.(Michael Binkley and Binkley Sculpture Studios are commissioned by Cunard Line)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Michael Binkley and Binkley Sculpture Studios were recently commissioned by the Cunard Line of cruises to create work for the new ship, the Queen Mary 2, scheduled to be completed for her maiden voyage in January 2004. Binkley is the only artist representing ...
Athanaeum celebrates Barlow anniversary.(Athanaeum Editions releases four limited-edition prints of Peter Barlow's most popular images)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... MYSTIC, Conn. -- In celebration of his 50 years as a marine photographer, Athanaeum Editions has released four limited-edition s/n giclee prints of Peter Barlow's most popular images. "Peter is one of the 20th century's most important marine photographers," said Robert McKenna, ...
