Art Business News back issues from February 2004:
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Asian Americans emerge as savvy art consumers: highly interested in art, affluent Asian Americans seek works by proven artists.
Feb 01, 2004; Hagan, Debbie ... Savvy. Ambitious. Affluent. Highly educated. Value-motivated. Asian Americans are America's fastest-growing ethnic consumers. Their buying power may reach $526 billion by 2008, according to the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia. What's more, they're prime art ...
Art publishing becomes a natural step for some galleries: as technology improves, more gallery owners dip their toes into the rough waters of art publishing.
Feb 01, 2004; Meyers, Laura ... Although each artist's work is quite different than the others', Frank Romero, Sal Salinero, David Ashwell, Vicki Asp, Buffy Cripps and Patrick Hughes have something very much in common: Their limited-edition fine-art prints have all been published by the galleries that represent their ...
Art business news shines a spotlight on artists.(From The Editor)(Editorial)
Feb 01, 2004; Leibrock, Amy ... DEAR READERS, Who or what drives the art industry? Some would say it's the consumers, who have homes full of walls to fill. Some say it's the publishers, who keep their catalogs brimming with new editions. Others contend it's the galleries, which create host openings and create ...
A new beginning.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Feb 01, 2004; Clough, Charlie ... After 59 solo exhibitions--15 in New York--I am reinventing my career as an Art Business News artist. Dissatisfied with gallerist's promotion of my work, I moved my studio from one rented in New York to the one I now own in coastal Rhode Island, where I have spent the past four years ...
Correction.(Correction Notice)
Feb 01, 2004 ... In Preview magazine, which was mailed with the December 2003 issue, we incorrectly listed the contact information for The New York Times ...
Rochester publisher helps make Museum Prints more accessible.(news)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Museum Print Editions, a publisher of fine-art reproductions of pieces included in museum collections, recently unveiled a new collection of prints from three Rochester museums. The Rochester Collection includes artwork from the collections of the Memorial Art ...
Lucie Award winners announced in Beverly Hills.(news)(photographic industry)
Feb 01, 2004 ... BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- More than 600 people attended the first-ever Lucie Awards ceremony, which took place on Dec. 7 in Beverly Hills. "The movie industry has its Oscars and now the photography community has its Lucie's," said award-winner Douglas Kirkland. The Lucies pay ...
Winn Devon expands poster offerings.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... SEATTLE -- Winn Devon Art Group Ltd. is increasing its number of fine are poster releases to four times per year instead of two. In addition to the usual Summer and winter releases, the company is adding a spring and fall release starting in March. According to company ...
Bruce McGaw releases new catalog.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- Bruce McGaw Graphics' latest catalogue, Art 2004, is available this month. This hardbound book contains more than 400 new releases. Included are expanded European and American museum sections, which have images from the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Studio Museum ...
Old World Prints offers 350 new images.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... RICHMOND, Va. -- Old World Prints Ltd. has introduced 150 new hand-colored fine art prints in its Spring 2004 collection. The art ranges from traditional to more contemporary designs. The company is also offering more than 200 new printed color and giclee prints in various sizes ...
Hessam releases new limited-editions.(news)(at Artexpo New York)
Feb 01, 2004 ... SAN DIEGO -- This month, Studio Fine Art releases three new sets of limited-edition prints by Hessam Abrishami. They will be unveiled at Artexpo New York. In October 2001, Hessam founded his own company, Studio Fine Art, and began promoting his bronze sculptures. So far, he has ...
Spotlight on Bruce Teleky Inc.(news)
Feb 01, 2004; King, Carol ... Bruce Teleky knows how to select a strong suit. "I seem to pick niches," he said. "The retail outlets that are doing best these days are the stores that specialize in particular markets. The specialty stores are not the ones who are sitting around waiting for customers." Nor is ...
Rinehart Fine Arts signs Scott Hile.(introducing)
Feb 01, 2004 ... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Open-edition art publisher Rinehart Fine Arts has signed artist Scott Hile, who is known predominantly for his abstract style of work. "Scott's work has personality," said Barry Weiss, Rineharts product ...
ArtSource Int'l introduces Carlos Sayadian.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... BURBANK, Calif. -- ArtSource International is planning to launch two works by artist Carlos Sayadian on Feb. 8 at at the Sheraton Hotel in Universal City, Calif. Sayadian, whose work is influenced by neoclassicism, has been a member of the USSR Artists Union since 1979 and has ...
International Art Source signs two new artists.(introducing)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... JASPER, Ga. -- International Art Source LLC recently announced a partnership with artists Galylord Ho and Cindy Lupi. Before making a leap into the fine art market, Ho spent several years developing products for the collectibles industry. Born in Tawain, he maintains residences ...
Smart Publishing signs Israeli artist Lenner Gogli.(introducing)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Smart Publishing recently added Israeli artist Lenner Gogli to its repertoire of artists. Gogli will debut her abstract and floral paintings with Smart at International Artexpo New York later this month. The exhibition will include original, mixed-media paintings on ...
Publisher and gallery team up for charity.(news)(Creekhouse Gallery)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... RICHMOND, British Columbia -- Two Vancouver-area art companies--publisher Canadian Art Prints (CAP) and Granville Island's Creekhouse Gallery--have joined forces to support local and national community and non-profit groups. For the past seven years, Creekhouse Gallery has been ...
Charles Fazzino creates official artwork for Grammy Awards.(news)(46th Annual Grammy Awards)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- 3-D pop artist Charles Fazzino has been selected by the Recording Academy to create the official artwork for the 46th Annual Grammy Awards. Fazzino's painting will be used as the official image for the event and will appear on the cover of the award ...
Giclee Printers Association hires new director.(news)(Kelly Dickson)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Kelly Dickson has been named the new director of the Giclee Printers Association (GPA). The nonprofit GPA is a group of Fine Art Printers who formed in 2001 to create quality standards for those involved in the giclee industry. The GPA's Tru Giclee standard ...
Dylan Scott Pierce Art featured on bamboo screens and curtains.(news)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... LANGLEY, Wash. -- Often called a child prodigy, Dylan Scott Pierce, 16, is known for his realistic portrayals of wildlife. But now his pieces will have a chance to move, tremble and even sway through both homes and gardens. Asli Arts Inc., in agreement with Grace Licensing, is ...
PGM Art World celebrates 35 years.(news)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... GARCHING, Germany -- German art publisher and distributor PGM Art World has reached its 35th anniversary and is celebrating by releasing the Jubilee Catalog 2004 at the Quadrum Saca show in Bologna, Italy, later this month. The catalog will have a new design and shape and ...
Bay Tree Group teams up with real estate firm to offer property art.(news)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... LEAWOOD, Kan. -- BayTree Group has teamed up with Kansas City-based Reece & Nichols Realtors to offer fine art images of homes. The images will be available on three products--change-of-address cards, called Artfolds, giclee prints and canvas signed editions. BayTree ...
New home shopping center includes display space for 75 artists.(news)(HomeWorks)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio -- A fledgling outlet center here is being transformed into a one-stop home fashion mall that will include a gallery housing more than 75 artists. The former Jefferson Outlet Center was recently purchased by The Boyle Group of Berwyn, Pa. The company has ...
Granite Mountain Gallery under new ownership.(news)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... PRESCOTT, Ariz. -- Rosa Moreno, a businesswoman with a background in photography and consulting, recently bought The Granite Mountain Gallery here. She plans on committing her gallery and artists to an extensive amount of advertising, shows and community participation. The ...
Society of Animal Artists honors Daniel Smith.(news)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... VENICE, Fla. -- Acclaimed wildlife artist Daniel Smith has received three awards from the Society of Animal Artists at the 43rd-annual "Art of the Animal" exhibition and national tour hosted by The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum in Oradell, N.J. Smith's painting of an elephant ...
Tara offers stretched canvas.(news)
Feb 01, 2004 ... LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Tara Materials, makers of Fredrix Artist Canvas & McDonald Photo Products, has released a line of ready-made stretched canvas. Called Fredrix Artist Canvas for UV-Curables, ...
New book shines light on Alexander Proctor.(news)(Book Review)
Feb 01, 2004 ... LONDON -- The first comprehensive book on sculptor Alexander Proctor (1860-1950) was recently published by London-based Third Millennium Publishing in association with the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. In the book--titled "Wildlife and Western Heroes: Alexander ...
Art before fame introduces emerging artists to high-profile buyers.(news)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... PASADENA, Calif. -- Art Before Fame (ABF), a fine arts marketing firm, publisher and distributor, wants to introduce emerging artists to influential private collectors, corporations and galleries and allow upscale clients to commission their interior art design campaigns. Art ...
Siegel Gallery to publish art prof's 'cameraless' works.(news)(Siegal Gallery LLC)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... LANHAM, Mass. -- After returning to college to study art, former businessman Marc Siegel found himself so impressed by his professor's artwork that he established Siegal Gallery LLC to publish his abstract "cameraless" photographic work. Professor Jaromir Stephany's initial ...
Abstract Earth Gallery adds viewing feature.(.com news)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Abstract Earth Gallery (www.abstractearth.com), an online art gallery, has introduced a new art-viewing capability to its Web site. The site's exclusive "On-Your-Wall" feature allows online shoppers to superimpose the artwork of their choice onto an uploaded digital image ...
Bentley Publishing creates new Web resource.(.com news)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Bentley Publishing Group has developed a new Web site aimed at helping its customers. The site, www.designcollection.biz, allows framers and designers to search Bentley's inventory of prints without the Bentley name appearing anywhere on the site. "We ...
Minds Island connects artists with arts professionals.(.com news)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... INDIAN ORCHARD, Mass. -- Minds Island, an online community for artists and arts professionals, has developed a new tool to help members of the art trade identify fresh work for their projects. The site has invited trade professionals to post their project details through an ...
Artexpo New York embraces 'art is everywhere' theme.(Show news)
Feb 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- Everyday, everywhere, art influences people's lives. It's a premise that show organizers at the 2004 International Artexpo New York have promised to embrace through special events, seminars and show-floor displays that highlight art's appearance in everything from music and ...
Art and framing trade event returns to the Javits Center.(Show news)(DECOR Expo New York is Feb. 27 to 29; Artexpo is Feb. 26 to March 1)
Feb 01, 2004 ... SEVEN HILLS, Ohio -- Determined to make it easier for the art world to do business, International Artexpo New York and DECOR Expo New York join forces again this year to hold both shows concurrently in the Jacob Javits Convention Center. This year, DECOR Expo New York is Feb. 27 to 29; ...
Spanish art and antiques fair holds 27th show.(Show news)(International Art and Antiques Fair)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... MADRID -- Feriarte, the International Art and Antiques Fair, held its 27th edition at the Juan Carlos I Exhibition Centre here in late November. Fair organizers reported a total of 6,317 pieces sold, a figure slightly higher than the previous year's results. The total number of visitors ...
Fine Art Forum returns.(Show news)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- The Fine Art Forum, a two-day show of published and original art, is returning to the Metropolitan Pavilion on Feb.25 and 26. Exhibitors include The Chase Group, John Szoke Editions, Sculpture Group Limited, Discovery ...
Industry experts to lead seminars at craft trade event.(Show news)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... BALTIMORE, Md. -- The 2004 Winter Buyer's Market of American Craft, which will be held Feb. 12 to 16, is offering several business seminars for artists and buyers. On Feb. 12, jewelry store design expert Samuel S. Marouhos will lead a seminar on store design and jewelry display ....
Strong, strange auction season in store for 2004: record sales of works by women artists indicate new market trends.(news)
Feb 01, 2004; Prisant, Barden ... NEW YORK -- So, if you had $2 million to spare, would you buy a 7-inch-long bronze lifeboat? Well, last November, somebody did just that at Christie's--and that's just one of the surprising results from the fall contemporary auctions. In fact, Christie's sold no fewer than 18 ...
Under-promise and over-deliver: exceed your customers' expectations by giving them more than what your business promises.(advice)
Feb 01, 2004; Raphel, Murray ... Michael Howard was recently chosen as the new leader of Britain's Conservative party. In I his first public statement as leader he said, "My approach is a simple one: Promise less, deliver more." Howard's philosophy is the secret to his success in business as well as politics ....
May Gallery goes for the gold: an Arizona gallery elevates and celebrates its top artists with an annual event just for them.(strategy)
Feb 01, 2004; Janes, Erika Rasmusson ... The art world may not inspire the same images of competition as, say, the sports world, but gallery owner Elaine May has found a way to merge the concepts of competition and awards with the artistic works she sells--and the result is a gold medal-worthy marketing concept. As ...
15 artist to watch.(interview)(Interview)
Feb 01, 2004; Keller, Julie ... The art market is an ever-changing, ever-evolving entity made up of both seasoned artists and newcomers. But whether just starting out or highly practiced, artists are the backbone of the industry. This month, Art Business News is pleased to offer a look at 15 of these artistic movers and ...
Happy birthday to Seuss: celebrated storyteller Dr. Seuss gains momentum as a serious artist.(Theodore Seuss Geisel)(Biography)
Feb 01, 2004; Hart, Jane ... On March 2, the late Theodor Seuss Geisel--better known as Dr. Seuss--would have turned 100 years old. And it seems he's never been more popular. Seuss is best known for his whimsical, humorous, often nonsensical, children's books. According to Publishers Weekly, more than 20 of ...
New artists navigate the licensing world: the pool is overflowing with talented artist eager to license their artwork. But does an artist new to licensing have a chance to succeed?
Feb 01, 2004; Fondo. Lisa ... What does it take to get an artist's licensing career off the ground? Is it refined artistic skills, an established name, an innate sense of marketing or just one great design? A great design is a good place to start, however, it doesn't guarantee a hit. To be successful, an ...
Good works: artists use their talents to support various causes and reap the unforeseen rewards of doing good.(philanthropy)
Feb 01, 2004; Sturm, Ellen ... Whether it's because they've reached a certain level of success or because they feel a responsibility to help others, people of all walks of life find ways to give back to the world. Artists, in particular, have a unique ability to help by donating their special talents to raise money or ...
Rolling out wallpaper: artists are using off-the-wall themes and techniques to design wallpapers that demand attention.(Wallpaper Art)
Feb 01, 2004; Mehta, Julie ... Many people think of wallpaper as no more than white noise for the eyes--predictable, innocuous and forgettable. Yet wallpaper is a centuries-old medium that has gone through countless transformations. Today, stunning French scenic papers from the 19th century fetch up to six figures, and ...
Diana Miller-Pierce.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... Despite Diana Miller-Pierce's proclivity for art since childhood, her parents discouraged her from pursuing it as a major. She instead obtained a bachelor's degree and, later, a master's degree in psychology, and has spent the past 25 years as a psychotherapist. She currently has a ...
Lora Shelley.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... "Painting and drawing are part of everyday life for young children--I just never stopped," said Lora Shelley. The Catskill, N.Y.-based artist received a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, R.I. She studied abroad in Italy for a year through the ...
Veronica Agostini.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... An Italian-born artist, Veronica Agostini grew up in a family with an established history of artistic endeavors. Her grandfather encouraged her skills from an early age, and a childhood of adventures inspired her. She spent a year in 1985 sailing the Caribbean with her family, and had ...
Eunice Olson.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... Having spent much of her life in northern California, Eunice Olson has been drawn to depicting the natural world in her art. She is inspired by spacious, panoramic views of rivers, the close-up curve of a clay pot or the ruddy peel of a ripe pomegranate. "My love of color was ...
An artistic revolution: Jiang Tiefeng overcame the travails of China's Cultural Revolution to create a bold new style all his own.(Jiang Tiefeng)(Biography)
Feb 01, 2004; Sherman, Jenny ... In ancient days, when caravans of traders undertook the perilous journey to collect goods from Asia, they traveled a route now known as the Silk Road. Merchants would transport their spices and silks across mountains and deserts, stopping at strategically located oases to rest and refresh ....
Q&A with Allan Fingerhut.(Artist profile: Jiang Tiefeng)(Interview)
Feb 01, 2004 ... With more than 25 years in the original and limited-edition art business, Allan Fingerhut, chief executive officer of Fingerhut Group Publishers Inc., knows a thing or two about what it takes to cultivate a successful career for an artist. His Fingerhut Galleries represent several artists ...
John Currin--currently the subject of a critically acclaimed survey at the Whitney Museum of American Art--caused a stir recently when he announced he was leaving the Andrea Rosen Gallery for the Larry Gagosian Gallery.(New York)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... John Currin--currently the subject of a critically acclaimed survey at the Whitney Museum of American Art--caused a stir recently when he announced he was leaving the Andrea Rosen Gallery for the Larry Gagosian Gallery. Rosen gave Currin his first gallery show and helped establish the ...
Realizing that the kids are, indeed, alright, advertising magnate Charles Saatchi established an award to help young visitors to his exhibition space here get involved in contemporary art.(London)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... Realizing that the kids are, indeed, alright, advertising magnate Charles Saatchi established an award to help young visitors to his exhibition space here get involved in contemporary art. The space, which opened in April, has already hosted about 150 school visits. "We are really thrilled ...
Artist Anthony Haden-Guest is now signing his paintings with both his name and his inmate number.(Brooklyn, N.Y.)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... Artist Anthony Haden-Guest is now signing his paintings with both his name and his inmate number. Guest, 36, is serving a three-year term in a Brooklyn prison for producing fake copies of works by Jean-Michel Basquiat. But, according to New York magazine, prison hasn't stopped him from ...
A new high-tech playground for artists is about to break ground.(Troy, N.Y.)(planning to build an Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center for artists)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... A new high-tech playground for artists is about to break ground. The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute announced it is building a new, state-of-the-art Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center designed specifically for artists who want to use all manner of technology. The ...
Brooklyn Museum of Art.(Museum Matters)(planning to establish a center for feminist art )(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... The Brooklyn Museum of Art in New York announced that it will establish, through funding from the Elizabeth A. Sackler Foundation, a Center for Feminist Art. The center's mission will be to increase awareness of the impact of feminist art on contemporary ...
In June, the board of trustees for the Terra Foundation for the Arts decided to close the Terra Museum of American Art in Chicago on Oct.31, 2004, in order to expand foundation activities and leverage the long-term value of the endowments.(Museum Matters)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... In June, the board of trustees for the Terra Foundation for the Arts decided to close the Terra Museum of American Art in Chicago on Oct.31, 2004, in order to expand foundation activities and leverage the long-term value of the endowments. Until then, the museum will continue its scheduled ...
A new organization, the Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC), has been organized to help museum curators across the country communicate with one another more efficiently.(Museum Matters)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... A new organization, the Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC), has been organized to help museum curators across the country communicate with one another more efficiently. The organization, which held its first meeting in at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in June of 2002, ...
Salle des Ventes des Domaines.(Auction Block)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... A recent auction of 19th-century bronzes, described as originals and reproductions was, perhaps, a little misleading. According to The Art Newspaper.Com, the auction, held at the small Salle des Ventes des Domaines in ...
Swann Auction Galleries.(Auction Block)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... It seems Prince William is trying to keep his post-collegiate options open. According to the Associated Press, the prince, who is studying art history at Scotland's St. Andrews University, rejected an offer to apply for a position with Swann Auction Galleries upon graduation. "I know ...
Sotheby's International Realty.(Auction Block)(sale of Farnsworth House)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2004 ... The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently forked over more than $7.5 million for the Farnsworth House, which was auctioned by Sotheby's International Realty. Designed by the German architect Mies van der Rohe, the house, located southwest of Chicago, is ...
Untitled (1973).(New editions)
Feb 01, 2004 ... Belvedere Gallery of Toronto introduces a collection of 28 limited-edition pencil drawings by Z. Beksinski. The images are available in a box set of 28 A/P giclees on paper retailing for $14,000; and as individual ...
Fashions of 1934.(New editions)
Feb 01, 2004 ... Turner Classic Movies Art Gallery of Atlanta introduces "Fashions of 1934," one of four limited-edition giclees of 1930s Art Deco musicals. Each print, hand-numbered out of an ...
Icelandic Poppy II.(New editions)(by Sondra Wampler and sold by Dandelion Ink of San Francisco)
Feb 01, 2004 ... Dandelion Ink of San Francisco and Sondra Wampler Photography of Malibu, Calif., introduce "Icelandic Poppy II" by Sondra Wampler. The image is available in an open edition on paper, measures 10 ...
Centro Habana.(New editions)
Feb 01, 2004 ... The Art Group of London introduces "Centro Habana" by photographer Robert Polidori. The open-edition poster measures approximately 23 by 31 inches and ...
