Art Business News back issues from April 2003:
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Use interior designers as a lucrative sales source; art dealers who work with interior designers offer advice and guidance. (news).
Apr 01, 2003; Hagan, Debbie ... "II f you're just a salesman in this relationship, you've got nothing," said Marvin Rosenbaum of Rosenbaum Editions talking about how art dealers can sell and work with interior designers. The Boca Raton, Fla.-based publisher speaks from 40 years of experience. He knows that winning ...
Blue tops design horizon: moody, serene blue is the year's hottest color in fashion, interior design and art. (Special Report).
Apr 01, 2003; Lyons, Jessica ... Blue is the color of the sky, a robin's egg and the waters of the Caribbean. It's a moody color that can be sad or calm, a conservative navy or a racy teal, and yet it also represents loyalty and wisdom. Blue is serene, spiritual and, of course, patriotic. And according to design experts ...
Focus on design for exciting sales alternatives. (From The Editor).
Apr 01, 2003; Keller, Julie ... DEAR READERS, Here at Art Business News this month, we've got our minds on one thing: Design. Just take a gander at our cover stories: "Use Designers as a Lucrative Sales Source," which gives galleries advice on working with and catering to interior designers, and "Blue Tops ...
In defense of learning. (Letters).
Apr 01, 2003; D., Nancy ... I'm shocked the letter entitled "Artistic Issues" was published in the February 2003 issue. It is important to point out that copying great works of art is actually a learning technique taught in art schools. The author of the letter totally misinterpreted the whole article [see Artist ...
Artist's proofs explosion. (Letters).
Apr 01, 2003 ... ABN's recent cover story on Artist's Proofs, "Artist's Proofs May Cause Controversy," February, has elicited an enormous reader response. Turn to page 16 for a host of letters on the topic. Tell us what you think, too. Please send your thoughts to jkeller@advanstar.com. The ...
Elephants' online parade. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Apr 01, 2003; Ferris, Favid ... Komar and Melamid [featured in the February article, "Pachyderm Picassos"] maintain their own Web site at www.elephantart.com. Thank you for the ...
Two thumbs up for Murray. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Apr 01, 2003 ... I have been receiving Art Business News for more than 10 years. I read it cover to cover. I just wanted you to know my favorite column is by Murray Raphel. I have saved many of his columns and used many of his ideas over the years. <Pre> Tom Regan Thomas J. Regan Ltd., ...
Stock homes featuring unusual architecture with customized art: when it comes to unique homes, particularly those with lots of windows and few walls for art, think outside of the box to keep potential collectors coming back. (Special Report).
Apr 01, 2003; Watson, Lisa Crawford ... When collectors purchase new art, oftentimes, the design of their homes and their design tastes are equally important considerations. Many, particularly those who have homes with many windows and few walls, ascribe to the philosophy of "People who live in glass houses shouldn't buy art." ...
Rinehart signs Berc Ketchian. (Up Front).(Rinehart Fine Arts)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Rinehart Fine Arts, a division of the Bentley Publishing Group, has signed Berc Ketchian. According to company officials, Ketchian captures the intimacy of a ...
Qoro to publish Karl Kuerner, Delaware Art Museum Collection. (Up Front).
Apr 01, 2003 ... CHADDS FORD, Pa. -- Karl J. Kuerner and Qoro Inc. have reached an exclusive publishing agreement to make fine art prints using the Qorograph[R] process. Kuerner is an artist who worked with and has been a longtime friend of artist Andrew Wyeth. His works of the people and places he loves ...
Blakeway offers Columbia space shuttle tribute print for charity. (Up Front).(Blakeway Worldwide Panoramas)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... EDEN PRARIE, Minn. -- Blakeway Worldwide Panoramas has released a vertical panorama of the Jan. 16 final liftoff of the Columbia space shuttle, which disintegrated before it was scheduled to land in ...
DigitalCustom, Image Arts partner. (news).
Apr 01, 2003 ... SPECIAL REPORT--Digital imaging companies DigitalCustom Group Inc. of San Francisco and Image Arts Etc. of San Diego, have signed an agreement under which DigitalCustom will provide creative imaging services and support to Image Arts franchises for DigitalCustom's complete line of creative ...
Spotlight on Hamburgh Productions. (news).
Apr 01, 2003; Lo, Kevin ... BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Hamburgh Productions was created to represent and market the whimsical, colorful work of Todd Warner, a top-selling sculptor of the company's subsidizer, Galleria di Sorrento in Las Vegas. Originally a top-selling, self-published artist, Warner wanted to leave ...
Hirschfeld signature series offered.(collection of caricature drawings by Al Hirschfeld)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- The Al Hirschfeld Signature Series includes four editions featuring drawings by the renowned caricaturist who passed away in January at the age of 99. The Signature Series consists of Hirschfeld drawings of Bob Hope, Jack Lemmon, Carol Channing and David ...
Rosenstiel's launches Sedona Collection.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... LONDON -- Rosenstiel's has published a second new catalog for spring featuring the Sedona Collection. Inspired by contemporary design ideas, the collection "encapsulates all that is here and now about colors, themes, textures and emotions," said company officials. ...
British firm offers unique art and decorating partnership. (news).(House Couturier)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... LONDON -- A British firm has come up with a unique sales concept that pairs original antique prints and engravings with an exclusive range of limited-edition and customized decorative items such as mirrors, lamps, furniture, silks and rugs. House Couturier sources items from ...
Larry Winn runs for organ donation awareness. (news).(chief executive officer of Grand Image Ltd.)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... SEATTLE -- Grand Image C.E.O. Larry Winn recently joined a team of doctors, nurses and other staff from the University of Washington hospital, as well as other transplant recipients, for the Seattle Half Marathon. Calling themselves "Team Transplant," the group of about 50 people raised ...
Chalk releases Ricker book Erte DVD. (news).(Chalk and Vermilion Fine Arts, Bruce Ricker)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... GREENWICH, Conn. -- The first book featuring the art of landscape artist Bruce Ricker has just been released. Epic Visionary, now available from Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts, features all of his limited-edition print images, as well as a selection of his original works. Ricker's art can be ...
Old World Prints launches new CD-ROM catalog, tip-in prints. (news).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... RICHMOND, Va. -- Old World Prints Ltd. has released a new CD-ROM catalog: Spring 2003. The new catalog features a "New" and "Bestsellers" section to help buyers navigate more quickly and easily, according to company officials. The CD catalog also showcases more than 300 new hand-colored ...
Artist paints commemorative projects. (news).(George Sumner)(Brief Article)(Interview)
Apr 01, 2003 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- In the aftermath of the tragedies of Sept. 11, artist George Sumner created his latest major painting, "The Spirit of America," a 4- by 7-foot oil. "I felt the passion to create the most powerful image in my lifetime, reflecting the love our people share for our freedom ...
Humitector[TM] cards protect art while shipping. (news).(new product from Sud-Chemie Performance Packaging)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... COLTON, Calif. -- Sud-Chemie Performance Packaging has introduced Humitector[TM] maximum humidity indicator cards, which company officials said display the highest level of relative humidity exposure an artifact has experienced. This latest generation of Humitector cards also ...
Kinkade Foundation and Kolorful Kids move, expand. (news).(Placerville, California)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... PLACERVILLE, Calif. -- The Thomas Kinkade Foundation, dedicated to serving and supporting nonprofit organizations making spiritual and cultural differences in the world, and Kolorful Kids, an organization that helps children discover their talents, are relocating and expanding. The new ...
Coral Gables administrative office moves. (news).(Coral Gables International Art Center)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- The administration office for the Coral Gables International Art Center has moved to 5527 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33134. In addition, a third art center has ...
Gallery DeNovo comes to Sun Valley. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... SUN VALLEY, Idaho -- Robin Reiners and Michael Carpenter have opened Gallery DeNovo, featuring contemporary fine art. Featured at the gallery are artists Cynthia Fusillo, Emanuel, Jose Lucha Elena, Ivan Reyes, Sjer Jacobs, Marta Moreu, Gabriella Ibarra, Antonio Dojer, Redor, Davis Freeman ...
Artist, gallery owner support Operation Smile. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... SHELBY, N.C. -- Photographer Randy McNeilly of McNeilly Photography and Janet Berry, owner of Frame Masters Gallery, have joined forces to raise money for Operation Smile. All proceeds from the sale of posters printed with images from McNeilly's photographic exhibit "Gentle Into the Night" ...
Kolibri Art Studios opens first retail gallery. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, Calif. -- Kolibri Art Studios has opened its first retail location at The Avenue of the Peninsula on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Kolibri Art Studios' new gallery occupies 10,000 square feet on the center's third level. The gallery offers a variety of fine art prints ...
Celeste Susany Gallery opens. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... SARASOTA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Celeste Susany, her husband Lee Horton and partner George Frustino recently opened the Celeste Susany Gallery, located on Broadway in the city's historic district. The gallery exhibits sculpture, oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, giclees and bronzes. Celeste ...
Gallery celebrates `Clemens Briels Day'. (gallery News).(Clemens Briels honored at Geneva, Illinois gallery, One)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... International Pop artist Clemens Briels was recently hosted by One, an art gallery in Geneva, Ill. The mayor of the town proclaimed it "Clemens Briels Day," ...
L.A. art fairs heated by warm weather, chilled by cool sales. (Show news).
Apr 01, 2003; Meyers, Laura ... LOS ANGELES -- Most of the 50 art dealers and gallery owners who exhibited in Los Angeles in January at two competing art fairs were glad they made the trip to Southern California. But they were mainly happy about the weather, a balmy 80 degrees. Sales were in a deep freeze for many. ...
New Web site features art of Leon Dolice. (.com News).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- Leon Dolice (1892-1960) was a 20th-century artist who devoted his entire adult life to chronicling the landmarks, streets and people of New York City. His scenes are in museums, and collectors seek out the original etchings, linocuts, pastels and paintings he produced from 1920 ...
Rehs announces online research projects. (.com News).(Rehs Galleries Inc.)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- Rehs Galleries Inc. has announced that along with its current projects, the catalogue raisonnes for Daniel Ridgway Knight (1839-1924) and Julien Dupre (1851-1910), officials will begin compiling information and documentation on the lives and work of Louis Aston Knight ...
Dream City launches `Digital Gallery Collections'. (.com News).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES -- Dream City, a publisher of fine art and photography for digital displays, has introduced a new way to beautify computer monitors. Digital Gallery Collections are packaged fine art images to be used a computer screensavers made from digital reproductions of masterworks by ...
Al Hogue launches new retail, trade Web sites. (.com News).(www.alhoguetheartist.com)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... MILIANI, Hawaii -- Artist Al Hogue has launched www.alhoguetheartist.com. According to Hogue, the site includes "a new generation of my artwork with a higher level of complexity and progression of my painting skills." Featured on the site will be five new releases of published ...
Beyond blue. (news).(color predictions from art dealers)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Blues in art and design got you feeling, well, blue? Don't despair. Color forecasting is hardly an exact science. And for every hot blue, there's a red, a yellow, a pink and a brown. If not blue, the key element to 2003 colors is warmth and brightness, said gallery owners and ...
Matboard color predictions. (news).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Color trends tend to cross markets. Hot colors on the fashion runways and inside interior design showcases, for example, have a way of finding themselves onto artists' canvases--and on framers' matboards. This is why Crescent's forecasted matboard colors for 2003 are be inspired by ...
Tranzporter received patent for EZ rollup.(soft-sided carrier from Tranzporter International L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Tranzporter International LLC has received a patent for its Tranzporter EZ Rollup. This multi-functional, soft-sided carrier was designed to ...
Ellis and Lord offers Nathan Gluck giclees.(Ellis and Lord Editions)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... TUCSON, Ariz. -- Ellis and Lord Editions has released four new limited-edition giclee series by Nathan Gluck. The four new series represent the first limited editions produced and issued by Ellis and Lord in collaboration with Gluck, a collage artist who was ...
Starlite, Disney introduce Disney legends.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... STUDIO CITY, Calif. -- Starlite Originals LLC, creator of limited-edition sculpted figurines, and Walt Disney Art Classics, the art and collectibles division of the Walt Disney Company, will launch a new collection of Disney character sculptures this year. The first four pieces, part of ...
Grier paintings featured in Tarantino Film. (news).(Rod Grier, Quentin Tarantino)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES -- Several paintings and military commemorative plates by artist Rod Grier, brother of actress Pam Grier, are featured in the upcoming movie "Kill Bill," a revenge thriller from director Quentin Tarantino starring Uma Thurman, Vivica A. Fox, Darryl Hannah, Lucy Liu, Michael ...
New Dawn releases Rassouli series.(New Dawn Collections)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES -- New Dawn Collections has recently released a series of new originals, limited-edition giclees and artist-enhanced works by Rassouli, according to Managing Director Bonnie Pocza. "This series is Rassouli's best attempt yet in capturing the beauty of the light ...
Aviation artist takes flight on credit cards.(Sam Lyons works featured on credit cards)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- A credit card program is now featuring four paintings by aviation artist Sam Lyons. The cards are being targeted to aviation enthusiasts around the country. Customers get to chose from four of the most popular paintings created by Lyons: "Angels over Annapolis" ...
ARA signs Beatles artist Ron Campbell.(American Royal Arts)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... BOCA RATON, Fla. -- American Royal Arts has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with artist Ron Campbell. Campbell is one of two artists who worked on both "The Beatles Yellow Submarine" and "Beatles Saturday Morning" television programs. "It is our pleasure at ARA to ...
Art in motion signs Angela Staehling.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... COQUITLAM, B.C. -- Art In Motion has released a new collection by recently signed artist, Angela Staehling. "This collection is wonderful," said Anita Kirk, promotions specialist with Art In Motion. "Angela has an incredible talent, and we are thrilled to bring her beautiful pieces to our ...
Burgess creates anniversary festival poster.(graphic artist Donna Burgess)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... COCONUT GROVE, Fla. -- Florida Gulf Coast artist Donna Burgess designed the 40th-anniversary poster for the Washington Mutual Coconut Grove Arts Festival. The poster, entitled "Le Paon Royal," features a side view of a peacock standing beside a banana palm with an old-Florida vintage ...
When complaints arise, apologize; a simple apology can give a big boost to the word-of-mouth reputation of your business. (advice).
Apr 01, 2003; Raphel, Murray ... A customer returns an expensive framing job and says she is unhappy with your work. Another brings back a recently purchase limited-edition print because the color clashes with his room. When these things happen, do you disagree and argue with your customers? I hope not. But ...
A swap in show styles sparks sales; a minimalistic Florida gallery coupled a salon-style show with a small discount to beat a seasonal lull in sales. (strategy).
Apr 01, 2003; Callahan, Caroline ... Everything happens for a reason" the saying goes. Though a far shot from being a cliche, 531 Central Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Fla., adhered to the age-old adage recently. The artist's work that owner Cathy Daley was planning to showcase wasn't ready so she had to snap out a new idea ....
Small art's giant appeal: lower price points and greater design flexibility give smaller-sized art huge potential.
Apr 01, 2003; Tarateta, Maja ... The works evoke adjectives like "adorable," "intimate" and "safe." Price points tend not to dissuade collectors. And they can be displayed almost anywhere. Indeed, small-scale art, generally no larger than 16 by 20 inches and oftentimes more minute, seems to be the next big thing. "I'd ...
Joseph Jackino. (Emerging Artists).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... New York City-based artist Joseph Jackino presents flowers and plant life outside of its traditional context or natural surroundings to create a new identity for a seemingly familiar subject. He explained, "By removing the focus of the painting from its usual or expected ...
Michael Della Penna. (Emerging Artists).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... In his "Faces of China" series, artist Michael Della Penna blends photography with painting to expose the viewer to the bustling new China, which still treasures ancient thought, religion and expression. His larger-than life photographs of his travels in China are bold yet elegant and full ...
Between the covers: opening doors for artists' books: book arts programs are springing up across the country, and artists who make book objects are finding more opportunities to exhibit their works. But will commercial fine art galleries cash in on the trend? (Artists' Books).
Apr 01, 2003; Meyers, Laura ... In an era when new electronic technologies threaten to diminish the book's role as humankind's primary communication tool, there is a growing interest in artists' books, art works made by artists in book form. "There is a sense of this medium having `arrived' with museum ...
Reality in light: artist Steve Smulka brings objects to light with nearly photographic paintings. (Artist profile: Steve Smulka).
Apr 01, 2003; Lo, Kevin ... Steve Smulka's trademark glass jars and objects are not photographs, though they may appear to be at first glance. Instead, Smulka achieves stunning realism through his manipulation of space and light. He did not arrive at such a realization easily, however. Born and raised in ...
Conch with Green Fall. (New editions).
Apr 01, 2003 ... American Artists Series of Santa Fe, N.M., introduces "Conch with Green Fall" by William Harsh, one of 12 new images from his studio series. The giclee is available in an s/n ...
The Messenger. (New editions).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Pearl Publishing of Portland, Ore., introduces "The Messenger." The s/n giclee on canvas is available in two sizes, 58 by 46 and 40 by 30 inches which ...
Hot Chocolate. (New editions).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Greenwich Workshop of Shelton, Conn., introduces "Hot Chocolate" by John Weiss. The print is available in an edition of 550, measures 15 ...
Water's Edge. (New editions).
Apr 01, 2003 ... American Artists Series of Santa Fe introduces "Water's Edge," a new print edition by David Gross. The giclee is available in an s/n edition of 195, ...
Al Capone and Car. (New editions).
Apr 01, 2003 ... [S.sup.2] Art Group of Chicago introduces "Al Capone and Car" by Waldemar Swierzy. This lithograph is available in a limited edition of 300 ...
Illumination. (New editions).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Mill Pond Press of Venice, Fla., introduces "Illumination" by Jane Jones. The giclee on canvas is available in an s/n limited edition of 180 plus 18 ...
Deep Water Sunrise. (New editions).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The Studio of Sporting Art of Upper Fairmount Md., introduces "Deep Water Sunrise" by C.D. Clarke. The giclee is available in an s/n limited edition ...
Morning Mist I. (New editions).
Apr 01, 2003 ... New Era Publishing introduces "Morning Mist I" (pictured) and "Morning Mist II" by St. John. These s/n giclees are available in a limited edition of 950 on canvas or paper, ...
Garden Treasures. (New editions).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Collectors Editions of Canoga Park, Calif., introduces "Garden Treasures" by Michael & Inessa Garmash. The hand-embellished giclee-on-canvas is available in a ...
Bond between Matisse, Picasso probed. (New York).(MoMA exhibit)
Apr 01, 2003 ... The lifelong relationship between Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso is examined in a new exhibition at MoMA QNS, its only U.S. venue. Called "Matisse Picasso, "the exhibit traces the artistic dialogue between the two men over the course of a nearly half-century-long relationship that was ...
Sugimoto presents buildings in new light. (Chicago).(Museum of Contemporary Art hosts exhibition of Hiroshi Sugimoto)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... "Architecture," the new body of work by internationally-acclaimed Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto, is currently on view at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA). This series of black-and-white photographs feature subjects like the Eiffel Tower, the Guggenheim Bilbao and Corbusier's ...
A collector's passion for Klee forms exhibit. (San Francisco).(San Francisco Museum of Modern Art exhibition)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Scientist, professor and author Dr. Carl Djerassi is also known as a distinguished collector of work by artist Paul Klee. For the first time, Djerassi's complete Klee collection is on view at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). Featuring 140 works that range from ...
Studio Daniel Libeskind, the Berlin-based architectural firm, has been selected to redevelop the site of the World Trade Center. (New York).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Studio Daniel Libeskind, the Berlin-based architectural firm, has been selected to redevelop the site of the World Trade Center. An open grassy pit will stand as a memorial in ...
The singer, songwriter, actress and newly signed children's book author otherwise known as Madonna has stepped into yet another pair of shoes--that of artist muse. (New York).(Stephen Klein photography exhibit features Madonna)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... The singer, songwriter, actress and newly signed children's book author otherwise known as Madonna has stepped into yet another pair of shoes--that of artist muse. The celeb is the focus of a new photography exhibition by fashion photographer ...
