Roy Lichtenstein
February 4, 2008
Introduction Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) was an American artist born in New York City. He epitomized pop art, and brought popular culture into fine art. Personally, he described his pop art as industrial painting. Pop Art started in the ’50s and referred to the interest of a number of artists in the images of mass media, advertising, comics and consumer products. Pop Art Contemporaries Other key players in the pop art movement included Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, Jim Dine, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, David Hockney, Wayne Thiebaud, Keith Haring, and Sigmar Polke. Lichtenstein’s... Read more »
PULSE Contemporary Art Fair 2007
December 18, 2007
PULSE Contemporary Art Fair capped off an extraordinary year with its third Miami edition, held December 5-9, which drew substantial crowds and impressive sales. PULSE Miami confirmed the Fair’s role as a leader in the highly competitive art market. It is a pioneering art fair. From Chicago: Carl Hammer Gallery’s Chris Ware - Branford the Bee, The Best Bee in the World, 2003. Pen and Ink Drawing w Blue Pencil Overmarking on Bristol Board With a record attendance of over 16,000 visitors, strong sales from the first day, a new venue that allowed expanded cultural programming and... Read more »
Los Angeles Art Show Joined by Annual Los Angeles Fine Print Fair
December 14, 2007
The Art World Comes to Los Angeles The Los Angeles Art Show, one of the most prestigious expositions in America, is proud to present the 13th annual exhibition showcasing a myriad of fine art from the 17th century to the present. In addition, this year the Los Angeles Art Show will be joined by the IFPDA’s 23rd Annual Los Angeles Fine Print Fair. Over 125 distinguished international and US galleries will come together to showcase the finest examples of works in the year’s most anticipated art show. In addition, the show features works five local participating Californian museums: Autry National... Read more »
Start a Contemporary Art Collection
November 29, 2007
This article ‘Starting a Contemporary Art Collection’ is one of several articles by Corinne Cain (December 07, 2005) posted on this website. She has a credible background in the field of the fine arts, and I hope you learn from her art insights and professional art suggestions. This article is really a list of suggestions on how to get started. Contact museum curators or art professionals in your area who do not sell. 1. Build a relationship with these professionals by attending lectures where they assemble. 2. Discuss your interest in collecting contemporary art and ask for their... Read more »
Abstract Act
October 28, 2007
Abstract art is often an acquired taste. The article below is actually quite cute in displaying how art value and art taste can be in contrast with one another in the theater of life and family. Enjoy! “Abstract Paintings, You Either Love Them Or Hate Them I’m a buyer and collector of abstract paintings. There are few things I like more than finding ones that appeal to me. My favorite type of painting is done in gouache and I have several favorite artists. I know a lot of men spend their weekends playing golf or lurking in home improvement stores. I spend mine prowling garage sales.... Read more »
Paris Art Exhibitions
October 22, 2007
As a very frequent gallery & museum-goer myself, I am often intrigued how popular (or unpopular) certain fine art exhibits are. The article “Art for Art’s Sake (it’s All About Paris)” by Vasilisa (03-10-2007) gives a glimpse into what’s going on in the art world in Paris today. She particularly highlights the happenings in one of the prime galleries in town. “Let the numbers speak for themselves. In 1996 about 90,000 people visited Parisian galleries and antique trades. More than 13 million were recorded in museums. Paris is the capital of France and art as well.... Read more »
Best Art Museums in Europe
October 14, 2007
Today, I have to add a new museum to my list of favorite art museums in Europe. It is the Maeght Foundation, in Saint Paul de Vence, in the French Riviera. After this afternoon’s sight of gorgeous sculptures by Miro and Giacometti, to name a few, as well as Chagall’s huge painting ‘La Vie/Vive”, I decided this museum is definitely on the ‘worthwhile’ list. The museum with the private collection of exquisite world famous art of the Maeght Foundation is delightfully set adjacent to the pretty medieval hill-top village. Prior to today, my list included the following... Read more »
