Art Business News back issues from May 2004:
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Designing with multiples makes strong sales sense: grouping artwork solves many design puzzles and is twice as nice for profits.
May 01, 2004; Tarateta, Maja ... A customer came to McCormick Gallery in Taos, N.M., looking for a bit of art to display in a law-firm conference room. What she ended up with were six pieces--two by one artist and four that were all of the same subject matter. "They thought all the pieces would play off each other well," ...
A Surrealist still makes a splash: on the centennial of the Spanish Surrealist's birth, ABN takes stock of the market for his work.
May 01, 2004; Prisant, Barden ... Rearranged, the letters in Salvador Dali's name spell "avida dollars," which loosely translates from Spanish to "Eager for Dollars"--a fact the leader of the Surrealists, Andre Breton, used to castigated the young Dali. In later years, the artist's quest for wealth pushed him deep into the ...
Design takes off in new directions.(From The Editor)
May 01, 2004; Leibrock, Amy ... DEAR READERS, Our theme for this issue is design--a concept that is often more tied to the art market than many artists and gallery owners like to admit. No matter how often we repeat the mantra, "buy what you love," there will still be those customers who insist on matching ...
A pat on the back.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 01, 2004; Vincent, Alisha ... It struck me as I read your April 2004 Editor's Note--I love Art Business News. At a time when I've become either bored or disgusted by many other industry publications (who shall remain nameless),yours continues to serve up inspired articles. Your Editor's Note is always simple, informed ...
The youth movement.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 01, 2004; Vinson, Shawn ... I just read your interesting article in the April issue ["Age Before Beauty," page 26] and felt compelled to write you a quick note. I'm a young(ish) dealer (34) and opened my gallery in 1998, having previously worked as a rep for publishers since 1991 .We have a number of ...
Former Disney director named head of Collectors Editions.(news)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... CANOGA PARK, Calif. -- Collectors Editions (C.E.) has appointed Michael Young, the former director of Disney Art Classics at the Walt Disney Company, as its new chief executive officer. "Throughout my years at Disney, I was most fascinated with the amazing content of artwork at ...
Organizers discontinue New York Fall Fair.(news)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- On the heels of what organizers called a "very successful" Palm Beach Classic show, International Fine Art Expositions announced that it will not continue to produce its New York Fall Fair. Instead, it will concentrate on building Palm Beach Classic, which is held ...
New fair to feature Latin art.(News)(Off The Main: The Show of Contemporary Latin American and Caribbean Art)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- "Off The Main: The Show of Contemporary Latin American and Caribbean Art" will debut at New York City's Puck Building from Oct. 7 to 11 during Hispanic Heritage Month. "The successes at auctions, the large audiences attracted by recent exhibitions of art from these ...
Artist Matt Lively forms publishing company.(Up Front)(Lively Art)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... RICHMOND, Va. -- Artist Matt Lively recently formed his own art publishing company, Lively Art, to distribute and sell his original works, commissions and limited-edition reproductions. For the past 10 years, Lively partnered with art publishers that provided him broad exposure ....
Wagner Fine Arts to publish new Jane Wooster Scott images.(Up Front)
May 01, 2004 ... TARZANA, Calif. -- Danny Wagner of Wagner Fine Arts, long-time sales manager and associate of artist Jane Wooster Scott, is celebrating his 30th year in the industry by becoming the Wooster Scott's authorized publisher and distributor. Wagner's first priority is to immediately publish two ...
Artist Lee White passes away.(Up Front)(Obituary)
May 01, 2004 ... NORCROSS, Ga. -- Artist Lee White, who was published by Deljou Art Group, passed away March 3 at the age of 56. White's first expressions of artistic creativity were recognized when he was eight years o d by his grandmother, Lizzy, who would set aside time for him to practice ....
CAP employees compete to fight hunger.(news)
May 01, 2004 ... RICHMOND, British Columbia -- In late February, Canadian Art Prints (CAP) participated in Canstruction--Vancouver's 2nd Annual Design and Build Competition, a competition that supports the anti-hunger campaign. Competing teams design giant sculptures made entirely out of canned foods. When ...
Spotlight on Art Group Editions.(news)(Company Profile)
May 01, 2004; King, Carol ... In February, The Art Group made a global entry in the limited-edition print market with its new arm, Art Group Editions. The London-based company, which has published posters since 1978 and offers works by more than 300 artists, unveiled its new offerings during the International Spring ...
Wild Apple publishes photographer Bob Krist.(introducing)(Wild Apple Graphics)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... WOODSTOCK, Vt. -- Wild Apple recently released selected works by Bob Krist, a leading travel photographer and contributor to National Geographic and Smithsonian magazines. Krist is also known for his collaboration with Frances Mayes for the New York Times best-selling book In Tuscany. Wild ...
Editions Limited signs deal with Warren Cullar.(introducing)(Editions Ltd.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... SARASOTA, Fla. -- Licensing company Out of the Blue has placed artist Warren Cullar with Editions Limited. The Emeryville, Calif.-based poster publisher will be publishing a collection of Cullar's floral still lifes in its next catalog. Cullar has been a professional artist for ...
Image Conscious signs Wade Hoefer.(introducing)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Image Conscious has signed artist Wade Hoefer to a poster publishing agreement. Hoefer holds a bachelor's and master's degree in fine arts from the California College of Arts and Crafts. He lives and paints in the Napa Valley in northern California and has ...
Astral Wilderness publishes its first artist.(introducing)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... PHILADELPHIA -- Astral Winderness.com, an affiliate of North America Artworks Publishing, has signed artist Nina Nocella to an exclusive print deal. Select images are now available as open-edition, signed and hand-embellished giclees on paper measuring 17 by 22 inches and retailing for ...
New era offers large-format prints.(news)
May 01, 2004 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- In an effort to accommodate consumers' growing demand for large artwork, New Era Publishing has added a new line of large-format prints. The company is now offering all of the images from its "Advantage" and "Prestige" lines in large-format sizes. In its ...
Franchise concepts partners with online poster retailer.(news)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... HOUSTON -- Franchise Concepts Inc., owner of the Deck The Walls, The Great Frame Up and Framing and Art Centre franchises, has partnered with PosterCheckOut.com, an online poster retailer, to provide customers with access to more posters and prints. The partnership allows ...
Marine artist Demers joins Greenwich Workshop.(news)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... SEYMOUR, Conn. -- Artist Don Demers, who is known for his marine and coastal art, has joined The Greenwich Workshop's roster of artists. Demers was born in 1956 in Lundenberg, Mass. He became interested in painting maritime subjects while spending summers in Boothbay Harbor, ...
Michael Godard Fine Arts adds French artist.(news)(Chayan Khoi)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. -- Michael Godard Fine Art has signed a licensed publishing deal with Creative Brands Group to publish the work of artist Chayan Khoi, an architect and photographer living in France. David Smith, Michael Godard Fine Art's chief executive officer, said, ...
Colorado-based conservation complex to host Combes retrospective.(news; Wildlife Experience )(Simon Combes)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... PARKER, Colo. -- The Wildlife Experience conservation complex, located in Parker, Colo., will exhibit a retrospective of the work of wildlife artist Simon Combes from June 19 to Oct. 3. The exhibition of paintings represents a cross-section of the artist's work encompassing more than two ...
Madison Avenue celebrates art & fashion.(news; Madison Avenue: Where Fashion Meets Art)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- The Fifth Annual "Madison Avenue: Where Fashion Meets Art" will take place May 3 to 15 in New York. The 29-block art exhibition--from 57th Street to 86th Street--is open to the public and celebrates Madison Avenue as a "world-class destination" for fashion and art ....
SURTEX expands, offers new features for 2004.(news)(SURTEX 2004 show)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Due to increased demand for additional exhibit space at the SURTEX 2004 show, George Little Management has expanded the show into an adjacent hall at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York. The show, to be held May 16 to 18, will feature more than 330 ...
Daniel Gerhartz selected as Agassi Charitable Foundation artist.(news)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... LAS VEGAS -- The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, which sponsors the "Grand Slam for Children," selects an artist each year to create an original work for the event's charitable auction. This year's commemorative artwork will be created by Daniel Gerhartz, who is represented by Fortune ...
International Artexpo draws crowds and creativity.(The scene)
May 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- The 26th annual International Artexpo, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from Feb. 26 to March 1, lured a record number of artists, dealers, publishers and art enthusiasts from around the world. More than 500 exhibitors of paintings, sculpture, photography and ...
The ultimate publicity hound: bigger than life itself, Reese Palley has staged some of the art world's most daring gallery promotions.(advice)
May 01, 2004; Raphel, Murray ... Someday there will be a hall of fame for the most innovative gallery owners. When that day comes, the first person inducted might well be Reese Palley. In 1976, Palley used a $700 bank loan to open a sophisticated "object d'art shop" on the boardwalk inside Atlantic City's ...
Everyone loves a winner: by sponsoring a contest, a North Carolina gallery gives its clients something to talk about.(strategy)(The Art Shop)
May 01, 2004; Janes, Erika Rasmusson ... Andy McAfee loves creating winners. But McAfee, the director of the Greensboro, N.C. based fine art and flaming gallery The Art Shop, isn't focused solely on making winners out of the artists whose work his gallery sells. He's making winners out of his customers by holding annual "win ...
The layered look: mix it up, baby! (Almost) anything goes in eclectic design, one of the hottest decorating trends to sweep the country.
May 01, 2004; Meyers, Laura ... In fashionable interior design circles these days, "eclectic" is one of the most sought after looks. And no wonder, given today's informal lifestyles and self-assured consumers who fill their homes with a pastiche of things they love. "Eclectic design is increasing in ...
Galleries as works of art: some artist-run galleries take their creative owners' artistic inclinations and run with them.(Artist-run galleries)(Art galleries)
May 01, 2004; Bingham, Beth ... When the Artstream Nomadic Gallery made its East Coast debut in the fall of 2002, it created a stir that rippled through the streets of New York. Housed in a gleaming, 1967 Airstream trailer, which was parked in front of Greenwich House Pottery, it drew gaggles of viewers and buyers right ...
R. John Ichter.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... Autumn and dusk are the primary themes in R. John Ichter's pastel and watercolor pieces. He uses vibrant colors and blended pastels to produce his calming landscapes. "Each piece is designed to evoke a certain time of day and to transport the viewer to another place," Ichter said. ...
Marcia Friedman.(Emerging Artists)
May 01, 2004 ... Madison, Wisc.--based artist Marcia Friedman took a somewhat circuitous route to her current career as a fine artist. She received a bachelors degree in Russian language from the University of Wisconsin--Madison and then studied at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, later ...
Perpetual motion: Kirk Newman's frantic figures reflect his artistic theory of evolution.(Artist profile: Kirk Newman)
May 01, 2004; Sherman, Jenny ... As the tides push and suck at the shores, glaciers gnaw at mountains and rivers scour gaping canyons out of gullies, one sees plain evidence of the earth's state of continual transition. It's a condition from which human beings are not exempt, though on a biological rather than geological ...
Arttrain USA, billed as the nation's only art museum on a train, recently made Tempe, Ariz., the first stop on a three-year tour of its latest exhibition "Native Views: Influences of Modern Culture," which will visit 120 communities across the country.(Tempe, Ariz.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... * Arttrain USA, billed as the nation's only art museum on a train, recently made Tempe, Ariz., the first stop on a three-year tour of its latest exhibition "Native Views: Influences of Modern Culture," which will visit 120 communities across the country. "Native Views" features artwork by ...
A New York art dealer has been charged with selling forged paintings that have earned him upwards of $500,000 each.(New York)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... * A New York art dealer has been charged with selling forged paintings that have earned him upwards of $500,000 each. According to the BBC News, prosecutors accuse Ely Sakahai of purchasing original works by artists such as Renoir. Monet and Chagall, then having forgeries made. And these ...
It seems British artist Jack Vettriano has some fans at the Guardian newspaper.(London)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... * It seems British artist Jack Vettriano has some fans at the Guardian newspaper. In a recent editorial, the paper chastised galleries such as the Tate Modern and the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art for failing to pay serious attention to Vettriano's works since he is known as a "popular" ...
Museums across the nation have announced some major--and minor--changes.(Museum Matters)(Taft Museum of Art)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... Museums across the nation have announced some major--and minor--changes. Cincinnati's Taft Museum of Art will reopen May 15 after two and a half years and $22.8 million in renovations. The museum expanded to twice its size and now boasts triple its former special exhibition space, as well ...
To help with all these changes, some museums have acquired grant monies.(Museum Matters)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... To help with all these changes, some museums have acquired grant monies. The Cleveland Museum of Art received $50,000 for an installation by artist Trenton Doyle Hancock from the Joyce Foundation. A $20,000 grant was awarded to the Springfield Museums by the MetLife Foundation's Museum ...
On May 2, the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Santa Ana, Calif., and London's The British Museum signed an agreement for exhibits from the latter's collections to be shown at The Bowers Museum over the next five years--a first-of-its-kind accord between an American museum and The British Museum.(Museum Matters)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... On May 2, the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Santa Ana, Calif., and London's The British Museum signed an agreement for exhibits from the latter's collections to be shown at The Bowers Museum over the next five years--a first-of-its-kind accord between an American museum and The British ...
The online company eAuctionMaster has chosen Los Angeles for the site of its first retail location.(Auction Block)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... * The online company eAuctionMaster has chosen Los Angeles for the site of its first retail location. The company uses eBay auctions to sell items for private parties, retail businesses and manufacturers looking to liquidate antiques, collectibles, ...
Royal Canadian Mounted Police seized a rare Victoria Cross--Canada's highest award for valor--from a London auction house that was about to sell it.(Auction Block)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... * Royal Canadian Mounted Police seized a rare Victoria Cross--Canada's highest award for valor--from a London auction house that was about to sell it. It is believed the medal was stolen from the Ottawa-based Canadian War Museum in 1973.The missing medal was ...
Sotheby's Holdings Inc., parent company of Sotheby's auction houses, reported the results of its fourth quarter and its full year ending Dec. 31, 2003.(Auction Block)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... * Sotheby's Holdings Inc., parent company of Sotheby's auction houses, reported the results of its fourth quarter and its full year ending Dec. 31, 2003. For the quarter, Sotheby's reported total revenues of $136.9 million, compared ...
New staff were welcomed by a plethora of museums.(Museum Matters)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... New staff were welcomed by a plethora of museums. Most notable was the naming of James Curio--previously head of London's Courtauld Institute of Art--to succeed James Wood as director and president of the Art Institute of Chicago. Also, for ...
Seafood.(New editions; print by Marty Mummert)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... Seafood Art In Motion of Coquitlam, British Columbia, introduces "Seafood" by Marty Mummert. The open edition print measures approximately 11 ...
Once Upon a Time.(New editions; print by James Christensen)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... Once Upon a Time The Greenwich Workshop of Seymour, Conn., introduces "Once Upon a Time" by James Christensen. The image is available as a giclee on canvas in a ...
Casa de Ovandos.(New editions; poster by photographer Alan Blaustein)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... Casa de Ovandos Image Conscious of San Francisco Introduces "Casa de Ovandos" by photographer Alan Blaustein. The ...
Serenity.(New editions)
May 01, 2004 ... Serenity Seven North of St. Petersburg, Fla., introduces "Serenity" by Peter Pettegrew. The hand-separated and hand-pulled serigraph is available in a s/n limited edition of 130 on rag paper and 130 on ...
Spring.(New editions)
May 01, 2004 ... Spring Swan King Editions of Garland, Texas, introduces "Spring" by Michael Parkes. The stone lithograph measures approximately 11 by 35 inches, is offered ...
Masterpiece.(New editions)
May 01, 2004 ... Masterpiece Bruce McGaw Graphics of West Nyack N.Y., introduces "Masterpiece" by Roy Lichtenstein. The open-edition ...
Venice Cafe II.(New editions)
May 01, 2004 ... Venice Cafe II Winn Devon Art Group of Seattle introduces "Venice Care II" by Marti Bofarull. The hand-signed giclee measures approximately 19 by 34 inches ...
The Mascot.(New editions)
May 01, 2004 ... The Mascot Segal Fine Art of Louisville, Colo., introduces "The Mascot" by David Uhl. The image is available as a giclee on paper measuring approximately 33 by 16 inches in an edition of 100 with 15 APs, ...
Britnee at Rafter K.(New editions; print by Kara Castro)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... Britnee at Rafter K Castro Fine Arts of Auburn, Calif., introduces "Britnee at Rafter K" by Kara Castro. The 18- by 20-inch giclee is available on paper in an ...
Bay Breeze.(New editions;print from artist Nancy Tankersley )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... Bay Breeze Self-published artist Nancy Tankersley of Lusby, Md., introduces "Bay Breeze." The giclee on paper is offered in a s/n ...
Liz.(New editions; print by artist David Mendelsohn )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... Liz Self-published artist David Mendelsohn of Durham, N.H., introduces "Liz. "The pigmented ink giclee is available as a signed open edition measuring 13 by 38 inches and retailing for ...
Denise.(New editions; print from artist Jason Austin )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... Denise Self-published artist Jason Austin of Vallejo, Calif., introduces "Denise." The giclee is available in a limited edition of 250, with 10 ...
From beginning to End.(New editions; print by artist Diana Miller-Pierce)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... From Beginning to End Self-published artist Diana Miller-Pierce of Fort Wayne, Ind., introduces "From Beginning to End." The giclee measures approximately 19 by 25 inches and is available in a s/n ...
White Branch--Ikebana.(New editions)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... White Branh--Ikebana Eva Foucher Fine Arts of Cannon Beach, Ore., introduces "White Branch--Ikebana" by Law Wai Hin. This giclee print is available on watercolor ...
The Ball Is Open McPherson's Barn (Gettysburg National Military Park).(New editions; print by artist Jeff Fioravanti )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... The Ball Is Open, McPherson's Barn (Gettysburg National Military Park) Self-published artist Jeff Fioravanti of Lynn, Mass., introduces "The Ball Is Open, McPherson's Barn (Gettysburg National Military Park)." The ...
The Red Dress.(New editions; print by Mark Spain)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... The Red Dress Gregory Editions of Stafford, Texas, introduces "The Red Dress" by Mark Spain. The limited-edition silkscreen of 250 on paper measures 24 by 16 inches and retails for approximately ...
Getty Museum gathers a century of photography.(Los Angeles)
May 01, 2004 ... Commemorating 20 years of the department of photographs, the J. Paul Getty Museum is featuring "Photographers of Genius at the Getty," an exhibit that highlights the work of 38 influential artists. The exhibition runs through July 25 and emphasizes the impacts and advancements made in the ...
Exhibit features Muybridge's motion photos.(Cleveland)(Eadweard Muybridge)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... The Cleveland Museum of Art honors the innovative motion photographs of Eadweard Muybridge in "Time Stands Still: Muybridge and the Instantaneous Photography Movement." Featuring approximately 170 of Muybridge's works, the exhibition runs through May 16. Muybridge is ...
Book illustrator's works on view.(Baltimore)(Rhythm On Paper: The Illustrations of Brian Pinkney)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004 ... African-American children's book illustrator Brian Pinkney is the subject of an exhibition at The Waiters Art Museum titled "Rhythm on Paper: The Illustrations of Brian Pinkney." On view until May 30, the exhibition hosts 41 original works by the artist, ranging in subject from fictional ...
Picture gallery.
May 01, 2004 ... * BOCA RATON, FLA. Edna Hibel, seated, signed visitors' purchases during the grand opening reception of the new Edna Hibel Gallery this past February. * TOKYO The Bonnec Brothers appeared at the Mitsukoshi Art Gallery recently for a two-man art show. Pictured I to r: Alain ...
Show dates.(Calendar)
May 01, 2004 ... THIS MONTH MAY 3-15 Madison Ave.--Where Fashion Meets Art Madison Ave. from 57th to 86th St. New York (212) 861-2055 www.madisonavenuebid.org MAY 7-10 Art Chicago Festival Hall, Navy ...
Downtown: Los Angeles' newest shining star.(City beat: Downtown L.A.)
May 01, 2004; Stephens, Craig ... While New York may be the center of the art world, Los Angeles is emerging as its less-harried--and less sales-driven alternative. "L.A. has a more relaxed feel than [New York]," said Dan Bayles, an assistant curator with Cirrus Gallery, which has been located in downtown Los ...
