Jackie Wullschlager at FT.com, in its section on art collecting, offers a landmark article ‘An Art Dealer’s Gift to the British’: “At a rowdy Gilbert and George opening in the mid-1970s, the two artists known as the “living sculptures” dared Anthony d’Offay, a shy, fusty dealer in English art, to kiss Anne Seymour, then one [...]
‘Works on Paper’ Shows New Art This Weekend in New York
February 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Perhaps because works on paper have traditionally been called ‘minor works’, the 21st rendering of the ‘Works on Paper’ art show in New York City might make a major mark. The reference of ‘minor works’ refers to a comparison to oils on canvas which usually steal the limelight and the wall space in galleries, mostly [...]
Ann Arbor Art Fair
February 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Ann Arbor Art Fair will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on July 15-18, 2009. The mission of the Ann Arbor Art Fair is to increase public knowledge and appreciation for contemporary fine arts and fine crafts by creating opportunities that connect artists with the general public to their mutual benefit, culminating in a top-quality juried [...]
Van Gogh Museum Holds World’s Prime Collection of His Art
February 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, hold the world’s largest collection of art work by artist Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890). Van Gogh as Prolific Painter Even though Van Gogh was only active as a painter for a decade, today he is one of the most famous artists. In that decade that Van Gogh [...]
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