Artists

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American Vanguards Graham, Davis, Gorky and De Kooning

Graham, Davis, Gorky, De Kooning and their circle, 1927–1942. Sometimes the best shows are not on Manhattan, but not too far away. Like this show in the Neuberger Museum of Art in Purchase NY that’s on now. There are more than sixty works of art from America’s most inventive artists between late 1920s and early [...]

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Art History

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Angelica Kauffman ~ Historical Painter, ahead of her time

In sum, Angelica Kauffman was one of the most successful and internationally celebrated artists of the 18th century. Swiss/British, 1741-1807   Kauffman achieved extraordinary recognition for a female artist of her day, thanks to her talent and open-minded father who taught her painting…   Angelica Kauffman was a child prodigy. it was her exceptional talent [...]

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NY Art Book Fair, Sept 30–Oct 1

Printed Matter, Inc. Contemporary Artists’ Books Conference The NY Art Book Fair September 30–October 1, 2011   MoMA PS1 22-25 Jackson Avenue at 46th Avenue Long Island City, NY   The Contemporary Artists’ Books Conference is a dynamic, two-day event focused on emerging practices and debates within art-book culture. For the first time, the Conference [...]

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Art Shows and Fairs

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NY Art Book Fair, Sept 30–Oct 1

Printed Matter, Inc. Contemporary Artists’ Books Conference The NY Art Book Fair September 30–October 1, 2011   MoMA PS1 22-25 Jackson Avenue at 46th Avenue Long Island City, NY   The Contemporary Artists’ Books Conference is a dynamic, two-day event focused on emerging practices and debates within art-book culture. For the first time, the Conference [...]

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Art School

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San Francisco Art Institute MFA Applications Spring 2012: Apply Now

The San Francisco Art Institute is one of those institutions that any artist always wished he/she could have gone there… at least for a semester. It’s that great of an inspiring place with lots of talented teachers and other artists who live/work there. In case you’re a budding artist, well, here is your opportunity: NOW [...]

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Contemporary Art

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Georgia ‘O Keeffe

  Georgia ‘O Keeffe (1887-1986)   sample work Bella Donna, 1939; oil on canvas; private collection, loan to ‘O Keeffe museum     Representing the flower ‘Nobody sees a flower, really, it is so small. we haven’t time – and to see takes time like to have a friend takes time. if i could paint [...]

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