Kehinde Wiley says he will take legal action to clear his name after fellow artist accuses him of sexual assault
The Art Newspaper
MAY 22, 2024
The US artist has been accused of sexually assaulting British-Ghanaian Joseph Awuah-Darko in 2021
Large cache of John Havens Thornton originals come to Vallot June 27
Auction Central News
JUNE 22, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI — Sixty-seven original abstract works by John Havens Thornton will sell at Vallot Auctioneers on Thursday, June 27 in a single-artist sale. Thornton (1933-2021) was born in Mexico City but grew up in New Jersey. The catalog is now open for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers.
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My "Inside Art" Articles from July 2021
Michael Rose Fine Art
JULY 29, 2021
My column, which premiered in early June, continues to focus on local exhibitions and artists, contextualizing local art for a broad audience. I also reviewed an exhibition of contemporary art at Jamestown Arts Center and produced a profile of artist and arts advocate Paula Martiesian.
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Colonial American Silver: A Revolution in Craftsmanship
Invaluable
OCTOBER 16, 2024
From the earliest forms introduced in the 17th century that borrowed from European traditions to the 18th-century examples that showcased American makers forging their own path, colonial American silver set the bar high for those who followed. Join us to explore this rich artistic tradition through its history and core makers.
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The Case Against the Current Energy Usage of NFTs: An Art World Environmentalist’s Opinion
Artifactual History Appraisal
AUGUST 11, 2021
So Is Their Effect on the Earth’s Climate” published in Wired Magazine in March 2021 ( [link] ). Barber writes: “Two years ago, Joanie Lemercier, a French artist known for his perception-bending light sculptures, took on a new role as a climate activist. The problem, as Lemercier saw it, went well beyond himself.
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The American Arts and Crafts Movement: Handcrafted Furniture Masterpieces
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OCTOBER 28, 2024
Societal shifts, combined with technological advances in mechanical reproduction, left some artists and designers to lament the loss of the artful hand-craftsmanship that had guided design for previous generations. These ideas were soon absorbed by American makers to great excitement. Charles Limbert – Long-Arm Rocking Chair.
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Natasha Ramras- Artist in Action Gallery
Elsinore Gallery
JUNE 25, 2024
Natasha Ramras is an award-winning artist from the Pacific Northwest. Natasha has been named “An Artist to Watch” by the Southwest Art Magazine in the 2021 December issue: Artists to Watch | Natasha Ramras – Southwest Art Magazine.She is a member of the NW Watercolor Society, PNW Pastel Society and American Pastel Society.
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Bob Dodson- Artists In Action Gallery
Elsinore Gallery
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Artist Biography: I am a Salem-based artist and utilize a variety of mediums – acrylic, assemblage, collage and clay. I will be a guest artist in March 2024 at Art Elements in Newberg, Oregon. My last solo show was 2021 at Art Center East. My work is an ever-changing representation of my journey through life.
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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans
Invaluable
APRIL 24, 2024
From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Beyond wood and clay, some folk artists rely on natural dyes for their wool or thread. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.
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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans
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APRIL 24, 2024
From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Beyond wood and clay, some folk artists rely on natural dyes for their wool or thread. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.
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The Art of Intarsia: Exploring the Intricate Craftsmanship of Wood Inlay
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
It was during the fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic boom that defined the Renaissance that really established the art of intarsia though. Napoleon’s favourite cabinet- maker Giuseppe Maria Bonzanigo was one of the most appreciated ebonist in the world, who used a variety of woods, including pear tree.
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Collecting the Illustrious Works of Artist Bob Peak
WorthPoint
AUGUST 14, 2024
One artist who particularly excelled at this was illustrator Bob Peak, known for his bright colors and sharp graphics on posters and magazine covers. Peak’s work immediately attracted attention, and in 1961 , the Society of Illustrators, a prestigious New York City artists’ organization, named him “Artist of the Year.”
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Batman vs. Art Star
Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
AUGUST 26, 2024
Top dollar in Greg’s case is very much below top dollar for works by important contemporary artists, but collecting principles should remain the same. A recent front-page article in The New York Times detailed the woes of some artists in their 20’s who had the misfortune to become very hot. Hit a paywall on the NYT article?
Christopher Cardozo’s artisanal reproduction of Curtis’ ‘North American Indian’ set for Santa Fe Art Auction April 10
Auction Central News
APRIL 8, 2024
Christopher Cardozo (1948-2021) was the world’s leading expert on Edward S. SANTA FE, N.M. Curtis (1868-1952), whose The North American Indian was the first scholarly presentation documenting and preserving information about Native Americans.
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Shaker Design: An Enduring Legacy of Simplicity and Serenity
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JULY 15, 2024
Rocking Chair A prime example of Shaker design from the Midwestern commune of Union Village, this maple rocking chair features a similar use of back slats as seen on the pine bench, however, the horizontal orientation reflects the “Ladder Back” style of furniture popularized by Shaker makers. Trestle Table Cherry Trestle Table.
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Call for Art - Form and Shape: The Figure in Contemporary Art
Michael Rose Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021
Call for Art Form and Shape: The Figure in Contemporary Art An International Virtual Exhibition The figure has provided inspiration for artists for centuries. One artist will receive a future solo virtual feature. Sales will be handled via the artists, who will retain 100% of the proceeds. Works should be recent and original.
8 Famous Color Field Paintings that Define the Genre
Invaluable
JULY 10, 2024
As the 1940s came to a close, a number of artists were looking for something new. During the style’s second wave, artists including Helen Frankenthaler , Morris Louis , Kenneth Noland and Jules Olitski also harnessed the spirit of non-figurative painting but embraced the idea of form as more important than any mythical content.
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What To Do With Norman?
Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
AUGUST 1, 2024
Pop Art had brought back the figure, albeit in an ironic fashion, with artists such as Andy Warhol and James Rosenquist using images and painting techniques derived directly from what had hitherto been dismissed as “commercial art.” How many other museums devoted to the work of a single artist draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year?
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The Essential Guide to Minimalist Art: 10 Artists Who Mastered the Art of Simplicity
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APRIL 14, 2024
Challenging traditional notions of artistic expression, Minimalism pushed the boundaries of what art can be – and its concentrated form of beauty would leave a lasting legacy. Kelly wanted to eliminate any trace of the artist so that his works were, as he put it, “objects, unsigned, anonymous”.
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In New Bedford, a Rare and Wonderful Exhibition of Albert Pinkham Ryder
Michael Rose Fine Art
JULY 19, 2021
Inspired by European counterparts, such artists often sought to create poetic and romantic imagery defined by particularly moody palettes. The show pairs a wonderful range of the title artist’s paintings with works by later makers who similarly broke boundaries and reconsidered the potential of expression.
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WorthPoint Indices: Concert T-Shirts
WorthPoint
AUGUST 2, 2024
Still, some vintage examples featuring well-known musical artists and bands can be resold for high figures, like these Tupac T-shirts we came across in an episode of This Week in Thrifting. Artists or bands with enduring reputations and fame have tees that are more highly sought after. percent, respectively.
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Textile Art & Racial Identity
MIR Appraisal
MARCH 5, 2021
Bisa Butler Bisa Butler is an artist whose quilted portraiture exploded onto the scene this past summer of 2020 as a direct result of the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd and the push for racial justice, a movement which emphasized shining a light on contemporary Black artists.
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Call for Art: Urban Life: Cities in Art
Michael Rose Fine Art
APRIL 6, 2022
Call for Art Urban Life: Cities in Art An International Virtual Exhibition curated by Michael Rose The excitement of cities and urban spaces has inspired thousands of artists. One artist will receive a future solo virtual feature. Sales will be handled via the artists, who will retain 100% of the proceeds.
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From Stage to Canvas (and vice versa): Theatre and Opera in Fine Art
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FEBRUARY 24, 2025
From Pablo Picasso to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, douard Manet, Henri Matisse, and Edgar Degas, the stage has both inspired and been shaped by some of historys greatest artists. Sold for $1,950,000 via Christie’s (November 2021). Sold forCHF 425 via TGP Auction (June 2021). Edgar Degas – Danseuse sur une pointe.
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Print or Poster?
MIR Appraisal
AUGUST 11, 2022
Etching as a means of printmaking was most prominent during the sixteenth century, utilized by such artists as Albrecht Dürer, Lucas van Leyden, and Pieter Bruegel the Elder. The medium was later mastered by artists like Rembrandt during the seventeenth century. link] “Lithograph.” Metmuseum.org. link] “Poster | MoMA.” link] “Woodcut.”
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Winter Warmth: The Craft of Handmade Heirloom Quilts
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FEBRUARY 3, 2025
These luxurious quilts could be used to keep the most elite members of society warm, but they could also at times serve as wall coverings to serve the dual role of insulation and artistic display. Sold for $90 USD via District Auction (August 2021). Tristan quilt showing a noble and a herald. Public domain image via Wikimedia Commons.
"Inside Art" Column Premiers on GoLocalProv
Michael Rose Fine Art
JULY 2, 2021
My column, which premiered in early June, will focus on local exhibitions and artists and will contextualize local art for a broad audience. Below, I have included the announcement about this new feature as well as my first three articles from June, 2021.
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Great Discoveries: Degas Art Found for $1 May Be Worth $13M
WorthPoint
JUNE 7, 2024
The Éloge du maquillage drawing produced by French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. Image Source: Juan Arjona via Artnet Legendary French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas produced pastel drawings and many other masterpieces in the 19th century. At least one was recently sold online for $1,000, but it could be worth millions.
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Bob Newhart Leaves a Legacy of Laughs and Collectibles
WorthPoint
JULY 23, 2024
Newhart also won a third Grammy for Best New Artist, completing his hat trick of three Grammy Awards in the same year. Fun fact : Bob Newhart is the only comedian to win a Grammy for Best New Artist, and his first album is one of only two comedy albums to win Album of the Year. This signed album went for nearly $200 in 2021.
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Rae Dunn Pottery: Love It or Leave It?
WorthPoint
APRIL 25, 2024
I’m talking about Rae Dunn, the California ceramic artist whose work has provoked reactions as black and white as her deceptively uncomplicated collections. It was also a time when Etsy focused on the makers who produced each piece by hand, ensuring every purchase was indeed one of a kind. in January 2024. Who Is Rae Dunn?
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Troika Pottery Buyer’s Guide: The Artistry of British Ceramics
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JUNE 24, 2024
Troika was born into a time of artistic flourish within the southwest, fresh off the back of the St Ives School – a British postwar art movement taking root in the small, coastal town. A beacon for abstract artists, the scene had been set for creative innovation on a different level, with new approaches and ideas coming to the fore.
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Art and Mythology: Gods, Heroes, and Monsters in Ancient Narratives
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Embodying complex human experiences and themes, artists have drawn upon dark folk tales, scenes from ancient mythology, and imagined scenarios to immortalize gods, monsters, and heroes that continue to inspire wonder and reflection in modern audiences. Sold for $3,350 via Artemis Gallery (June 2021).
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“Remember That What We Do is Bigger Than Ourselves" - Jessica Silverman on Building Relationships, Collaboration, and Strategically Navigating the Art World
Art Dealers Association of America
APRIL 6, 2022
Since then, she has built a roster of local and international artists, created strong relationships with curators and collectors in San Francisco and beyond, and most recently, moved into a new, expanded space in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Artists are cool.” You had originally started out as an artist yourself?
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Folk Art Traditions of Mexico
MIR Appraisal
MAY 5, 2021
The artists then push small, colorful glass beads into the wax, meticulously working to create bright, complex patterns. Some contemporary artists have injected a bit of humor into the medium, creating retablos for fake, outlandish scenarios such as surviving an alien abduction. link] Accessed 3 May 2021. Southwest Folklore.
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WorthPoint Indices: Concert Tickets
WorthPoint
AUGUST 2, 2024
Collectors acquire concert tickets to connect personally with artists they admire, for their historic and nostalgic value, and for their monetary potential. Some tickets can fetch tens of thousands of dollars, especially if the artists sign them.
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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art
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APRIL 3, 2024
Sold for $650,000 HKD via Bonhams (Dec 2021). Much like the majority of artwork, a Chinese painting’s monetary value will align with its time period, rarity and condition – and of course, the artist. A set of ink-brush paintings by Chinese artist Qi Baishi set a record in 2017 for Chinese paintings sold at auction.
Antique Pie Crimpers Are Fanciful Slices of History
WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
This example sold for $16,250 in 2021. MULTI-USE TOOLS IN ARTISTIC FORMS While generally thought of as pie-baking tools, crimpers could be used for making any pastries. Many surviving pie crimpers were carved in the form of mythical creatures, including unicorns, which are rare and desirable.
Perth Mint's 3D 'Jewelled' Coin Features Turtle Adorned With 112 Pink Diamonds
Jewelry Judge
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Priced at $171,220 (AUD $269,000), The Jewelled Turtle of 2024 represents the seventh in a series of highly collectible coins that have included the 2018 Jewelled Phoenix, 2019 Jewelled Dragon, 2020 Jewelled Tiger, 2021 Jewelled Horse, 2022 Jewelled Koi and 2023 Jewelled Snake.
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Exploring American Art in New Britain
Michael Rose Fine Art
JUNE 26, 2023
American artists in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were newly emboldened to create artworks that were in their own voice and reflective of their own concerns. A contemporary painting by Titus Kaphar (far right) reflects on an earlier piece by artist Ralph Earl. The entire complex hugs Walnut Hill Park.
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Collecting Bob Dylan: A Poetry Perspective
WorthPoint
OCTOBER 23, 2024
This copy sold for $6,000 in 2021. There’s no other artist like Dylan, and while some of his verses might be genuine head-scratchers, they’re good altogether. In this article, we’ll dive into collecting Bob Dylan’s poetry and how you can appreciate it too. A signed edition of The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan reprint from 2010.
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Assemblage and Collage: From Found Objects to Fine Art
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JULY 1, 2024
Upending the fine-art world, Collage and Assemblage subverted the very fabric of art, as artists like Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp elevated everyday items into high art, broke boundaries, and challenged traditional notions of what constitutes art, leaving an indelible print on the art world in their wake.
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Gertrud Arndt: Exploring the Bauhaus Visionary
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JULY 3, 2024
Arndt refused to attach any deep artistic meaning to her photographs, but they were imaginative, provocative, and would prove to have a lasting legacy… once they were rediscovered by the public half a century later. Sold for €122,500 via Christie’s (May 2021). Joost Schmidt – Poster for Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923.
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Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration
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MAY 29, 2024
Following his death, his work was displayed in his museum in Sussex, England, but after it closed in the 1970s some of his collection found its way to auction in 2003, where it generated considerable interest, most notably from postmodern artist Damien Hirst , who is renowned for his own interpretation of taxidermy.
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Paintings of Paris: Capturing the City of Light on Canvas
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JUNE 12, 2024
Immortalized by artists for centuries, the streets of Paris have provided the perfect canvas for some of some of the world’s most renowned artists, who have re-shaped and re-imagined the eternal muse through the perspectives and styles of The Grand Tradition, Impressionism, Modernism, and Surrealism to capture the city’s timeless allure.
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