Artists

Art Basel Miami Beach 2009

Art Basel Miami Beach 2009: The 8th Edition of America’s Most Prestigious Art Show, Featuring Totally New Exhibition Design and the Launch of the Oceanfront Area From December 3 through 6, 2009, Miami Beach, Florida, will be home to the 8th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, the international art... Read more »

Genre

Pablo Picasso Paintings: Blue Period

Well-illustrated analysis of Pablo Picasso paintings: blue period, 1901-1904. Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Spanish; School of Paris painter, sculptor, etcher, lithographer, ceramist and designer; influenced 20th century art enormously; worked in an unprecedented variety of styles. Picasso’s art is... Read more »

Art Medium

Pop Art by Robert Rauschenberg Celebrates Earth Day

As an artist and as a citizen, Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) was deeply concerned with how his art could help change the world for the better. During his lifetime, his artwork addressed issues of environmentalism, war, racial equality, nuclear disarmament, apartheid, economic development, and artists’... Read more »

Art Books

Modern Art of Jim Dine Goes Beyond Hearts and Bathrobes - 4

This concludes the four part biography of Jim Dine. Jim Dine as Artist Today To conclude this article, here is a video of his show in New York City December 2008-February 2009. This show was the first New York show in 4 years at Pace. Jim Dine’s work is shown around the world, however, he has... Read more »

Artist Jean Michel Basquiat (w Andy Warhol)

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Art Museum

Art 40 Basel: World Art Show Anniversary

Art 40 Basel: World Art Show Anniversary In my mind Art Basel is the premier international art show in the world. And this year, on its 40th anniversary year, it will do doubt out-do itself in splendor. As per usual, the 40th edition of Art Basel takes place in the culturally-rich city of Basel, Switzerland. The show will be on June 10 - June 14, 2009. Mark that week, and if you can, go there. As the world’s most important art show, Art Basel is an annual reunion of the international art world.... Read more »

March, 2009 |

Art Fairs

Art Basel Miami Beach 2009

September, 2009 |

Painting

Contemporary Art (Graffiti on Canvas) by Jean Michel Basquiat

I thought to feast the eye and nourish the soul with some paintings by Jean Michel Basquiat today. It’s Friday after all. I know that Basquiat’s work is not everybody’s cup of tea, but I personally love his work because it is vibrant, articulate, offers social commentary and is overall interesting: there’s stuff to... Read more »

March, 2009 |

Photography

Andy Warhol Quotes

I’m not much for collecting quotes from famous people, but the quotes of pop artist Andy Warhol reveal who he was as an artist. They are so part and parcel of Andy Warhol’s public life and artist statement, that we’re making an exception here. Besides, some really make us laugh. Sure you can find you some of use at your... Read more »

December, 2008 |

Modern Art

Pablo Picasso Paintings: Blue Period

March, 2009 |

Graffiti

Contemporary Art (Graffiti on Canvas) by Jean Michel Basquiat

March, 2009 |

Glass Art

Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair in April: Sweet Spot in New York to Visit

The 12th edition of the Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair (SOFA) in New York City is poised to present a great range of arts and design of value in today’s international markets. The show is scheduled for April 16-19, 2009 with an Opening Preview Gala on Wednesday, April 15 at the historic Park Avenue Armory. In past years,... Read more »

March, 2009 |

Art in North America

Art Basel Miami Beach 2009

September, 2009 |

Art in Europe

Bergen Biennial Conference – Upcoming September

This Fall the art world in Scandinavia will gather in response to existing plans in Bergen to establish a biennial in the city in 2011. The three-day conference will constitute one of the most extensive discussion about biennials to date.It will take place in Bergen Kunsthall, Norway. BERGEN KUNSTHALL BERGEN BIENNIAL CONFERENCE... Read more »

July, 2009 |

Art Schools

Jean-Michel Basquiat Graffiti Painting Live - video

Wanna see SAMO / Jean-Michel Basquiat piecing live downtown NYC? This graffiti video clip which dates back to 1981 shows the graffiti artist in action. This video art clip nicely demonstrates some of the unique nature of graffiti art: * its illegality bringing the need to work ‘under cover’ and enhancing the importance of signature... Read more »

March, 2009 |