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 the […]
Art 42 Basel (2011)
June 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It’s coming up: Art Basil – time. Time to book your ticket for Switzerland, if you haven’t yet, is today. The world league art show in Basil will start June 14, 2011, and continue till June 19. As per previous years, Art Basil has a wide range of contemporary art disciplines that it aims to […]
Francis Bacon Painting Sale
March 22, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Did you read CBC News today? Things like this just makes me sad. A painting by Francis Bacon or any other artist of $40 million is only worth $40 million if someone is willing to pay $40 million. Such is the nature of an art auction. It would seem reasonable for Christie to offer to […]
Gerhard Richter ‘Abstract Paintings’ on Show in Europe
March 2, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Gerhard Richter Concurrent Art Shows 2009 The Abstract Art of Gerhard Richter (1932-, Dresden) is currently on show everywhere in Europe, it seems: * Richter en France, Musée de Grenoble, Grenoble, France March 07 2009 – June 01 2009 * Gerhard Richter. Abstract Paintings, Haus der Kunst, Munich, Germany February 27 2009 – May 17 […]
50 Years of Abstract Art by Frank Stella: 90’s – Now
January 27, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The ’90s: Stella as a 3D artist In the ’90s, Frank Stella has finally reached the edge of conventional painting. We can almost sigh with relief when this bird is finally flying beyond painting’s traditional limits: Frank Stella starts to produce massive metal sculptures that do not have to be hung on the wall any […]
Frank Stella’s K-series
January 27, 2009 by 1 Comment
This video is a real treat to Frank Stella admirers. It offers real good views and close-ups of the latest works by Frank Stella. In particular, it shows the 5 sculptures of Frank Stella’s Bali Series and 3 sculptures of the K- Series (courtesy Ficher Rohr Gallery, Basel) in a Frank Stella exhibition which was […]
50 Years of Abstract Art by Frank Stella: Late 60’s – ’80s
January 27, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Abstract artist Frank Stella – the middle years of his career This article follows the article on Stella, the Minimalist’s early fame, and Frank Stella, the artist his is today, will be published later today. There were several phases to his ‘middle’ years, that bridge that transformation within his career. Late ’60/Early ’70s: Stella Introduces […]
50 Years of Abstract Art by Frank Stella: 50’s & 60’s
January 21, 2009 by 1 Comment
The American Minimalist Painter, Print-maker and Sculptor Frank Stella will be 73 this Spring, and he still seems to be full of life. “I don’t like to say I have given my life to art. I prefer to say art has given me my life.” artist Frank Stella once said. LEARN MORE ABOUT Black PaintingsRobert […]
Picasso Museum Malaga
November 24, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Pablo Picasso ‘s art is found in museums in all countries around the Mediterranean sea, and around the world for that matter. However, it is an interesting fact that Picasso had always wished for his art to also be shown in his birthplace, Málaga, Spain. That wish has come true, thanks to a collaboration between […]
The History of Airbrushing
June 18, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Since World War I, many artists and painters have implemented modern technology into their art form. Airbrushes and the development of their use began its popularity almost literally at the same time in Europe and the United States. These movements were started by both Man Ray (New York City) and Wassily Kandinsky at the Bauhaus […]
