Art Business News back issues from March 2004:
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Art buyers respond to the luxury experience: in today's economic climate, catering to high-end customers makes good business sense.
Mar 01, 2004; Tarateta, Maja ... Last November, Coral Gables International Art Center held a private showing at the Wexford Plantation, an exclusive housing community in Hilton Head, S.C., in advance of the gallery's entrance into the marketplace. "All the people there were high-end clients," said Fred Castro, executive ...
Latin art strikes salsa beat with Hispanics: the buzz in marketing circles is the growing Hispanic population. But how does this community respond to art?(Related Article: Business owner buys art with heart)
Mar 01, 2004; Hagan, Debbie ... Some people think of Latin-American art in terms of the great Mexican muralists--Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and lose Clemente Orozco. Young, hip Hispanic art collectors, however, know there's a whole world of bright, bold and edgy work by contemporary artists out there. Hispanics ...
Remembering through art and geraniums.(From The Editor)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Mar 01, 2004; Leibrock, Amy ... DEAR READERS, I've always heard about the healing power of art, and we've even written articles about the topic here in the magazine. But I didn't experience it for myself until very recently. A few months ago, I got an e-mail from my father with a digital file of a ...
Sculpture solutions.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2004; Broadhurst, Judy ... Your magazine helps me stay in touch with the best of the art world and be inspired by the success of others. You always seem to encourage gallery owners to look for ways to create winning marketing plans. "Creating Solutions for the Art Marketplace" is not only a good slogan ...
Rabbinical inspiration.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2004; Benzaquen, Elie ... Your cover article, "Creating Art for Heaven's Sake" [Dec. 2003] struck a cord in me as I have been creating art that would be termed "religious" for many years, and I can relate to the inspirational niche this type of work fits into. However, the article was clearly dealing with Christian ...
Corrections.(Letters)(Correction Notice)
Mar 01, 2004 ... * The Web address for Emerging Artist Elaine Foster was listed incorrectly in the January 2004 issue. The correct address is http://valerian.gothic.bc.ca. * The location of Seigel Gallery was ...
Parisian art market faces uncertain future: a sour economy and lack of private funding affect French galleries and artists.(Special Report)
Mar 01, 2004; Hanson, Doug ... Following World War II, Paris lost its title as the modern-art capitol of the world to New York City. But recently, Parisians--and the French in general--have struggled to keep up, not just with Americans, but with the Germans, Swiss, English and Italians as well. Private ...
Mark Siegel leaves Soho Editions to form new publishing house.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- After a little more than three years with Soho Editions, former vice president Mark Siegel has left the company to form his own publishing entity, Mark Alan Fine Art. The new company will publish and sell the work of Russian Impressionist Vadik Suljakov, as well as ...
New Era introduces Advantage Line portfolio.(Up Front)(New Era Publishing has introduced a new line of limited-edition giclee prints for its Advantage Line)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- New Era Publishing has introduced a new line of limited-edition giclee prints for its Advantage Line, which features work by all New Era Publishing artists. The Advantage Line offers Tru Giclee prints that are available in limited editions of 950 and retail for ...
Editions Limited releases Spanish art collection.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... EMERYVILLE, Calif. -- Editions Limited recently released "Arte de Espana," a collection of exclusive fine-art prints by a group of internationally distinguished Spanish artists. Their pieces reflect distinctive visions of the Mediterranean landscape expressed through vibrant color and ...
Bradley and MacDonald hold sculpt-off.(news)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... MONTEREY, Calif. -- When sculptor Paige Bradley announced last fall that she was moving her studio space from Monterey, Calif. to Carmel Valley, Calif., her longtime friend and mentor Richard MacDonald wouldn't let her leave without challenging her to a sculpt-off. In October, ...
Spotlight on Portal Publications.(news)
Mar 01, 2004; King, Carol ... Distributing bullfighting posters in 1954 led to big things for Terrence Flynn, founder and chairman emeritus of Portal Publications of Novato, Calif. Flynn, an avid collector of posters as a high school student during World War II, founded the company to distribute the ...
Bentley signs John Haskins.(introducing)(Bentley House)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- British painter John Haskins has signed with Bentley House. Haskins, who paints rural scenes, has had his work exhibited in the United Kingdom and Los Angeles. His latest work, "Sailing Club," features detailed trees and subtle shadows as the forefront ...
Art in Motion signs Hayley Brown.(introducing)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... COQUITLAM, British Columbia -- Art in Motion has released a new collection of works by recently signed artist Harley Brown. The first two pieces are titled "Over a Vino" and "Still Red." Born in New Zealand, Brown studied in Auckland and had her first exhibition Mien ...
Grand Image and Bentley strike poster partnership.(news)(Bentley Publishing Group)
Mar 01, 2004 ... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- In January, Grand Image and Bentley Publishing Group closed the deal on a venture partnership. Now they're working side-by-side publishing posters. It's a deal that brings together two long-standing industry leaders: Larry Winn, owner of Grand Image and ...
Northampton artist/author Mordicai Gerstein wins Caldecott Award.(news)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... NORTHAMPTON, Mass. -- Artist and author Mordicai Gerstein, who is represented by R. Michelson Galleries, won a Caldecott Award this year for his most recent book, "The Man Who Walked Between the Towers." The book tells the story of Philippe Petit, the Frenchman who walked ...
Fletcher Crossman joins Canadian Art Prints.(introducing)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... RICHMOND, British Columbia -- Canadian Art Prints has signed artist Fletcher Crossman, who paints wine imagery enhanced by objects such as fruit and cheese. Originally from Great Britain, Crossman studied at the University of Lancaster. After graduating, he worked as an ...
Marco Fine Arts signs pop artist Nelson De La Nuez.(introducing)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Pop culture artist Nelson De La Nuez has signed a deal with Marco Fine Arts Inc. The company will publish limited-edition giclees and original monotypes on canvas for distribution to various luxury cruise ship lines, including Princess, Carnival, Holland America and ...
Munson Graphics releases three new posters for the Amon Carter Museum.(news)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... SANTA FE, N.M. -- Munson Graphics, a fine-art poster and stationery publisher and distributor based in Santa Fe, N.M., has published three new posters for the Amon Carter Museum in Ft. Worth, Texas. The newly published works include N.C. Wyeth's 1923 painting "Franklin's Arrival ...
Rosenstiel's expands two catalogs.(news)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... LONDON -- Rosenstiel's recently expanded two of its catalogs: the Markham Silver Catalogue of contemporary art and photography and the Sedona Collection. According to company officials, the Markham Silver collection of artwork has been the company's most important range in 2003, ...
Rosenbaum to represent Richard Yarde.(introducing)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Rosenbaum Fine Art has attained exclusive representation of African-American painter Richard Yarde's limited-edition giclees on paper and canvas. The introduction of the seven limited-edition giclees, in edition sizes of 300, will take place at the Rosenbaum ...
Vizpar Inc. signs Stephen O. Gunter.(introducing)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... WYLIE, Texas -- VizPar Inc., a publisher of 3-D lenticular free art, has signed artist Stephen O. Gunter and released the first of seven open-edition prints titled "Jesus--Prince of Peace." It is available ...
Kinkade completes acquisition of Media Arts Group.(news)(The Thomas Kinkade Company, Mergerco and Thomas Kinkade buy out Media Arts Group)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... MORGAN HILL, Calif. -- Media Arts Group Inc. announced in January that its stockholders approved and adopted an agreement and plan of merger among Media Arts Group, The Thomas Kinkade Company (formerly known as Main Street Acquisition Company Inc.), a Delaware corporation ("Mergerco") and ...
Poems Art Publishing hires Susan Fields.(news)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- Fine-art poster publisher Poems Art Publishing has appointed Susan Fields as director of sales and marketing in an expansion of Poems' principal executive team. A contributor to the market for more than 25 years, Fields' background includes both the retail and ...
BullDog Products names Jim Manelski president.(news)(Jim Manelski)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... ANAHEIM, Calif. -- BullDog Products Inc. of Anaheim, Calif., a supplier to the digital fine-art reproduction industry, has promoted Jim Manelski to the position of president. Manelski brings more than 23 years of experience ha both ...
Wild Apple names new export sales associate.(news)(Kimberly Lohr)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... WOODSTOCK, Vt. -- Fine-art publisher and licensing company Wild Apple has appointed Kimberly Lohr as its export sales associate. In her new position, Lohr will focus on identifying and building business outside the United States. Wild Apple currently markets open-edition prints in more ...
Artist Lori Faye Bock's piece chosen for American Humane's National Tag Day.(news)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- For the fifth consecutive year, Englewood, Colo.-based American Humane has selected a painting by Abiquiu, N.M., artist Lori Faye Bock for its National Tag Day to take place April 3. Bock's piece is titled, "Worth the Wait." "Anything I can contribute to ...
Artist Vicki McMurry signs book deal.(news)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... CINCINNATI -- Artist Vicki McMurry recently signed a contract with North Light Books, a division of F&W Publications, to write a book that acts as a resource for artists on the various qualities and uses of color. "Everyone at North Light Books is really excited about Vicki's ...
Environmental mural completed by Peter Pettegrew.(news)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... NAPLES, Fla. -- Landscape artist Peter Pettegrew recently finished painting more than 392 square feet of canvas for the Bonita Bay Club, near Naples. Designer and art collector David Pearson commisioned Pettegrew to create the work for the main room of the clubhouse as part of a ...
Tom Mielko publishes book of 'romantic' work.(news)
Mar 01, 2004 ... SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Artist Tom Mielko will be launching a new book titled, "The Romantic World of Tom Mielko" this winter with assistance from his wife, business partner and the book's author, Eileen Mielko. He decided to publish a book of his various works after assembling a ...
Festival selects artist Linda Pirri's image for official poster.(news)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... INDIAN WELLS, Calif. -- "Wine Cellar," created by Laguna Beach, Calif.-based artist Linda Pirri, has been selected as the poster image for the 2004 Desert Festival of Wine, Food and the Arts to be held here in April. Pirri's design was chosen for its incorporation of the ...
Grand Image names new creative director.(news)(Karen Schweitzer )(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... SEATTLE -- Karen Schweitzer recently joined art publishing company Grand Image as its new creative director. Previously with Winn Devon, Schweitzer has worked within the art publishing industry for more than a decade. Her new role includes ...
Philippa Katz joins Porter Design USA.(news)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Philippa Katz has joined Porter Design USA, bringing with her more than 25 years of experience in the print and poster market. Katz, a native of England, was educated in England, France and Italy. She lived in Italy for almost 20 years, first working for ...
Art fairs collaborate on educational programs.(Show news)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- The Armory Show: The International Fair of New Art has partnered with Europe's largest contemporary art fair, ARCO, to collaborate on an educational outreach program. ARCO will debut four of its forums at The Armory Show 2004, which will be held March 12 to 15 in New ...
palmbeachcontemporary 2004 boasts successful event.(Show news)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The seventh-annual palmbeachcontemporary: The International Contemporary Art and Design Fair drew more than 24,000 visitors to the Palm Beach County Convention Center during its five-day run in January. Sixty-nine international dealers, 26 of whom were new to the ...
Online art gallery revenues surge by 225 percent.(.com News)(PicassoMio.com)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... MIAMI -- PicassoMio.com, an online art company specializing in contemporary art, recently announced its preliminary 2003 sales results. The company reported sales growth of 225 percent from 2002. It also reported a preliminary 220-percent growth for the fourth quarter of 2003 ...
New Web site links to art-related offerings and events.(.com News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- A new online directory, called ArtChain.com, provides flee, searchable listings of art groups and events. ArtChain's Web site locates painting classes, gallery shows, available studio spaces and other art-related offerings. The directory is hacked by a ...
The Rosen Group opens online discussion board for craft industry.(.com News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... BALTIMORE -- The Rosen Group is offering craft artists, retailers and organizations a free online discussion board. Since its trial run in late December, the discussion board, which is available online at www.americancraft.com/forum, has received more than 200 registrants. All ...
Imagination Press acquires Storyopolis.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES -- Storyopolis, a children's bookstore and art gallery based in West Los Angeles, has been acquired from Microsoft pioneer Paul Allen by Imagination Press LLC of Los Angeles. Imagination Press is owned by Matthew Abramowitz, an investor and promoter of the Children's ...
Studio 314 opens in Houston's heights district.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... HOUSTON -- "I consider my studio to be a place of inspiration and empowerment for nurturing and inspiring the creative artist that exists in each of us," said Curry Glassell, owner and founder of Studio 314, which opened in December. "I felt it insufficient to exhibit the creativity of a ...
Louisville artist turns his studio into an art gallery.(gallery News)
Mar 01, 2004 ... LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The new Kaviar Gallery, which opened in Louisville, Ky., on Feb. 28 with an exhibition and artists' reception, features painting, sculpture, fountains and furniture, as well as a unique glimpse into how art is made. The gallery is located inside a working ...
Edna Hibel opens new Florida gallery.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... BOCA RATON, Fla. -- On Jan. 27, 87-year-old artist Edna Hibel, who creates multicolor lithographs, opened a new gallery in Boca Raton. The 2,000-square-foot gallery is dedicated to exhibiting a full range of Hibel's fine art, including paintings, original stone lithographs, silk ...
Florida Craftsmen gallery expands.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The board of directors of Florida Craftsmen, a service organization founded in 1952 to promote the vitality of crafts throughout Florida, announced the expansion of its exhibition and gallery space. "This is a new chapter in the history book of Florida Craftsmen," ...
Up Front Gallery moves to new digs.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... MELBOURNE, Fla. -- The Up Front Gallery entered its fourth year of existence by moving into a new, larger location at 532 E. New Haven Ave. in Historic Downtown Melbourne, Fla. More than 20 visual artists working in a wide variety of two-and three-dimensional media were joined by authors, ...
Art and frame source launches new division.(Artexpo exhibitor news)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... LARGO, Fla. -- Veteran art publishers Steven and Mona Press are bringing the collected works of AFS, the publishing division of Art and Frame Source, to Artexpo New York for the first time. The Presses have traveled the world to develop a stable of artists whose work is ...
Handler Art Group to offer Emanud Mattini limited editions.(Artexpo exhibitor news)(Handler Art Group)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... ATLANTA -- Handler Art Group announces an agreement with publisher Deljou Art Group to exclusively offer a select group of Emanuel Martini limited editions. The collection, ...
Grace Art exhibits Yukie Uesaka.(Artexpo exhibitor News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... STUDIO CITY, Calif. -- Grace Art introduces the work of artist Yukie Uesaka for her first Artexpo New York appearance. Uesaka describes herself as an aggressive artist who is always in search of bettering herself. "Japanese nature shows me a tenderness, delicacy ...
Visionnaire Art presents latest collection of Charles Dwyer, new artists.(Artexpo exhibitor News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Visionnaire Art is the new publisher for artist Charles Dwyer and will present his works at Artexpo New York. The company will also present bronze sculptors Krik Newman and Tom Rowe; works by these artists have never before been available through any publisher, ...
Christopher Hauck shows paintings in 'isolated' series.(Artexpo exhibitor News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- Christopher Hauck will debut paintings from his latest series, "The Isolated Observer," at Artexpo New York. The exhibition of figurative paintings explore Hauck's ideas about isolation as a human condition caused by advances in technology, mass consumption and the ...
Fernando Rangel debuts at [SOLO].(Artexpo exhibitor News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... SUNNYSIDE, N.Y. -- Artist Fernando Range will be appearing at Artexpo New York this February in the [SOLO] Pavilion. Successful as a realist painter, Rangel makes a leap into expressive, water-color-inspired abstractions. Rangel's paintings combine the disciplines at realism, ...
Side Roads introduces new serigraphs by Clemens Briels, plus new artists.(Artexpo exhibitor News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... MIAMI -- Side Roads Publications will introduce Clemens Briels' new 3-D series of limited-edition serigraphs at Artexpo New York. The serigraphs are three images inspired by the music, colors, myths and natural beauty of the Caribbean. Also this year, the Ford Motor Company ...
Blood gives life to works by Jordan Eagle.(Artexpo exhibitor News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- Blood, a primitive artistic medium, is a key ingredient in Jordan Eagles' work, on display in the [SOLO] Pavilion at this year's Artexpo New York. Eagles' new series, "The Body-Spirit Connection," features artwork created using blood combined with materials, such as ...
Artist Robin Antar exhibits sculptures of 'everyday' items.(Artexpo exhibitor News)
Mar 01, 2004 ... BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Robin Antar, a Brooklyn-based sculptor of Americana, will exhibit her work at Artexpo New York at the Art Marketing Group's booth. Among Antar's sculptures are icons of Americana, such as Milano cookies in a Pepperidge Farm bag, M & Ms, Oreo cookies and York ...
Olympic gold medalist unveils official artwork for 2004 Summer Olympics.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- Olympic athlete Dan O'Brien, who won a gold in the 1996 decathlon, unveiled the official collection of commemorative artwork for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games Feb. 26 at Plaid in Manhattan, Artwork was designed by official Olympic artists, including Debbie Brooks, Susan Manders ...
Artists blur reality at Los Angeles photo fair.(Show news)
Mar 01, 2004; Meyers, Laura ... LOS ANGELES -- There was a time when photographs were considered accurate recordings of the world, truth captured directly through a viewfinder. Indeed, it was the invention of the camera in the mid-1800s that set in motion the journey of painters and sculptors toward ...
Miami opens its doors to international art world.(The scene)
Mar 01, 2004; Rogers, Ann Gurley ... MIAMI -- The successes of Art Basel Miami Beach, Art Miami and the hotel show -scope Miami this past winter have given Miami bragging rights as the New York art scene's southern subsidiary. Greater Miami has an attractive and vibrant arts scene that adds luster to international ...
Web sites bid for art buyers: despite setbacks, online art auctions are on the verge of coming into their own.(news)
Mar 01, 2004; Prisant, Barden ... Six years ago, Sotheby's entered the online auction market. One hundred million dollars later, it stumbled out, bruised and beaten. While it didn't work for the big gun, several startup specialty sites--and one powerhouse--are working to refine the online art auction game. ...
The wit and wisdom of a retailing giant: use the wise words of the late Stanley Marcus to help make the right decisions for your gallery.(advice)
Mar 01, 2004; Raphel, Murray ... I met Stanley Marcus in Dallas in June 1995. I had long admired his writings and his promotions for the Neiman Marcus specialty stores and was anxious to talk with him about his ideas for success. At the time, he was 90 years old and emeritus chairman of the Neiman Marcus ...
A jet-set event helps sales take off: a top-flight gallery teams up with a private jet company to pick up new clients.(strategy)
Mar 01, 2004; Janes, Erika Rasmusson ... The scene at Opera, Gallery in New York last Oct. 23 wasn't exactly unusual for an art gallery. One hundred patrons milled around drinking champagne, nibbling hors d'oeuvres and admiring paintings by more than 50 master and contemporary artists, such as Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, Andy ...
Infringed or infringer? That's the question.(advice)
Mar 01, 2004; Kaufman, Joshua ... When does a knockoff work of art constitute copyright infringement? The answer is not always clear. I'm using the term "knockoff" to describe a work that is clearly inspired by another artist's work--a work that approaches the line of infringement, but doesn't cross it. ...
Market hungry for food & drink art: foodie culture gives birth to a new generation of culinary artists.
Mar 01, 2004; Zimmerman, Karla ... As Americans' passion for food continues to grow--think Food Network, Emeril and that maple-chipotle marinade in your frig'--the demand for food-related art has kicked up a notch. Be it for images that adorn restaurant walls or home kitchens, boldly colored paintings and photographs of ...
What's in a theme? A compelling exhibition theme can invigorate artists and collectors alike.
Mar 01, 2004; Hart, Jane ... If you're the only show in town, capturing the public eye isn't much of a challenge. But with the more likely scenario of multiple events in multiple venues vying for consumers' attention, gallery owners face a continual challenge of putting a fresh face on "what's new" and "who's playing" ...
Celebrity photography clicks with collectors: while photographs of famous stars are a constant hit with collectors, vintage, black-and-white images of classic icons dominate the market.
Mar 01, 2004; Keller, Julie ... When it comes to photography, celebrity sells. Today, media superstars, including sports heroes, pop divas and movie stars, are at the forefront of news and pop culture. The Internet, countless TV shows, magazines and newspapers fuel a celeb-crazed population that is always watching to see ...
Art on the airwaves: a bevy of art-based TV shows are opening viewers' eyes to the artists in their communities.
Mar 01, 2004; Lyons, Jessica ... A few years ago, Jeff Douglas suggested a weekly television series to Oregon Public Broadcasting. The show would profile local artists and suggest upcoming events. Douglas didn't own a gallery, and he wasn't a painter or a sculptor. He simply thought he had a good idea that would make for ...
Considering art leasing: adding an art leasing option to a gallery's services can open the door to a new group of clients.
Mar 01, 2004; Stephens, Craig ... India Bandorick got into art leasing almost by accident. "I started leasing when a friend asked me if I would lend him one of my pieces for his grand opening of his restaurant. That started my leasing program," said Bandorick, owner of Bella-Bella Art Leasing of Ocean City, Md. "He bought ...
