An awesome “emerging” talent, Liz Hickok, has just announced the completion of her newest project: “First 100 Days: The White House in Jell-O.” Her labor-intensive process yields highly detailed architectural models. What’s really special about the video and photography that’s produced, though, is that it’s the only remaining evidence of her work; the Jell-O sculptures [...]
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J-E-L-L-O It’s Alive!
Posted in Artists, tagged architectural models, Jell-O, Liz Hickok, photography, sculpture, video art on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Recommended photo exhibit in NYC closing May 9th
Posted in Exhibitions, Reviews, tagged Gitterman Gallery, Glory, photography, Robert D'Alessandro on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m a big fan of the current exhibition at Gitterman Gallery featuring vintage works by the photographer Robert D’Alessandro. The images were collectively apart of the 1973 book Glory, and depict individual associations with the American flag during that tumultuous period. I promise to work on writing unique reviews, but want to share The New [...]
Thanks to feministe and new Daniel Cooney photo auction!
Posted in Auctions, tagged art, Daniel Cooney Fine Art, David Levinthal, feministe, photography on April 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Thanks so much to my good friend Jill at feministe for linking to The Amateur Art Collector! In honor of her site, I thought it would be appropriate to feature this bad ass David Levinthal picture being sold in the spring photography auction of one of my top five favorite galleries in NYC, Daniel Cooney Fine Arts. Check [...]
Spending on art way down at top end of market
Posted in Auctions, Economics, tagged Anish Kapoor, art, art market, auction results, public art, sculpture on April 22, 2009 | 6 Comments »
A new article from Dow Jones Financial News Online finds that a record high 40% of contemporary works for sale at major auctions went unsold in the first quarter of 2009. Only three pieces, including the Anish Kapoor scultpure pictured above, sold for over $1 million (the Kapoor sold for approximately $1.2 million, including the [...]
Novice art collector snags Tom Thomson painting
Posted in Artists, Auctions, tagged art, auction results, Canadian art, Group of Seven, Tom Thomson on April 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Here’s a great story from Canada about a seriously novice collector (he bought his first art book less than a month ago!) who picked up an oil painting by Tom Thomson at auction for under the original reserve price: click here. For those who aren’t familiar with auction jargon, a reserve price is the agreed [...]
Art market panel discussion in NYC tomorrow
Posted in Events, tagged art market, free, panel discussion on April 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The art market, like the economy as a whole, is in a turbulent state. With investments dwindling and unemployment rising, a certain segment of art collectors is finding it difficult to justify spending on this “luxury” good. It’s intriguing to consider how this economic uncertainty will affect supply and demand in the art market in [...]
Charity photography auction online now!
Posted in Auctions, tagged Americans for the Arts, art, charity auction, Fast Ashley's Studios, IC LAB, photography, Vincent LaForet on April 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Now through April 30th, IC LAB and Fast Ashley’s Studios are presenting a photography auction with 100% of net proceeds benefiting Americans for the Arts. There are 51 lots all starting at $300 (plus buyer’s premium), including this fantastic image, Coney Island, 16.5 x 24 inches, by Vincent LaForet. I heart charity art auctions!!! Check [...]
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