Archive for July, 2009
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Useful Art Gallery Terms
Posted in TAC forum by a member yesterday, this is one of the funniest takes on the art world we’ve encountered recently. A must read! Useful art gallery terms.
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Nine Ways to Lose Money in the Art Market
Artnet has published this insightful piece by Richard Polsky, and while even novice collectors may find some of these tips fairly obvious, there are several worthwhile insights here. Besides, even a refresher in these uncertain times can’t hurt.
For those who like Polsky’s market analysis, listen to his recent three-part audio interview with ArtTactic’s Podcast here, here and here, and check out his forthcoming book, I Sold Andy Warhol (too soon), out in September from Other Press.
NINE WAYS TO LOSE MONEY IN THE ART MARKET
by Richard Polsky via Artnet
With collectors being more selective than ever, it stands to reason that anyone left in the game is watching his or her cash more carefully than ever. While no one is certain how to make money in this environment, I guarantee the following examples are nine sure-fire ways to lose money.
1. Buy a mediocre painting instead of a great print. Or for that matter buy a mediocre painting rather than a great drawing. Too often collectors get caught up in art’s snob appeal. The objective is always to buy the best within your budget, regardless of medium. As wonderful a draughtsman as Jasper Johns is, not all of his drawings are up to snuff. It’s much better, from an investment standpoint, to buy one of his great prints, such as Ale Cans. There’s no doubt that it will appreciate at a faster rate than one of Johns’ murky ink-on-vellum drawings.
Read on for the rest. Read the rest of this entry »
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
In the Studio with Robert Longo
Image: Todd Selby/The Selby
As usual, the always crucial The Selby has posted another beautifully composed series of photographs intimately capturing creative individuals in their private and personal spaces, this time focusing on Robert Longo in his New York City studio. Check out the rest now.
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Stages Premieres, Artist Contributions Revealed
KAWS – Stages Portraits by LaMJC
After much anticipation, Lance Armstrong Foundation and Nike’s charitable Stages exhibit premiered last week at Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris. Just in is this interview with participating artist, KAWS, conducted by our friends at LaMJC. Aside from discussing his contribution to the exhibit, KAWS clues us in to his next solo gallery show, slated for February in Madrid.
Want to see the other artists’ contributions? Images of the entire event have begun to surface on the Internet. Read on for our photo gallery, complied from the official Stages website, LaMJC, and selfservice.
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
National Portrait Gallery Claims Copyright Violation Against Wikipedia User
A 1544 portrait of Mary I housed on Wikipedia and credited to the National Portrait Gallery.
The Independent reports that The National Portrait Gallery of London is taking action against a Wikipedia user for violating copyright laws. In question are some 3000+ images owned by the state-funded gallery that were uploaded to Wikipedia by Derrick Coetzee, a Seattle based PhD student. Several issues complicate matters. First, the centuries old portraits in question are long out of copyright and within the public domain, while the Portrait Gallery claims they retain the rights to the reproduced images of them and are entitled to licensing fees. Second, with Coetzee in the U.S. and the NPG in England, there is dispute concerning jurisdiction and conflicting international copyright laws. As if all this wasn’t enoug, the gallery argues that Wikipedia’s servers are housed in the UK and therefor fall under their nation’s jurisdiction. Yet, upon investigation of its own Wiki entry, we report that the non-profit parent Wikimedia Foundation is located in California, organized under Florida law where it was initially based, and holds servers across three nations – 300 in Florida, 26 in Amsterdam, and another 23 in South Korea. None, according to the company, are in the UK.
Monday, July 20th, 2009
Zevs HK Arrest Update
Image: Art Statements Gallery
Our friends over at Wooster Collective clued us in to a South China Morning Post video news report (below) concerning the arrest of French artist Zevs in Hong Kong last week, after he and two others decorated the exterior of an Armani store with a signature liquidated Chanel logo. Upon further investigation, we report that SCMP now confirms Zevs’ has pleaded guilty and is out on $HK500 bail. More critical is news that his passport is being held until the case is called to court next month, possibly causing the cancellation of a project planned for New York. Zevs’ Liquidated Logos exhibit at Hong Kong based Art Statements Gallery is still running smoothly and continues through Sept 30.
Video: SCMP
Monday, July 20th, 2009
Barry McGee Monograph Coming Soon
Image: Alleged Press
Does anyone know how to fast forward time? Not too much, just a few months is all we’re asking. Waiting for this is going to be a tough one.
Barry McGee by McGee, Barry
Publisher: Damiani / Alleged Press
SBN: 9788862080965
Format:Hardcover
Pages:176
Publish Date: 10/31/2009
Image: Alleged Press
Monday, July 20th, 2009
Dime Bag’s a Hit at GRNY
Eric White. All Images: Jeff Newman/TheArtCollectors
Dime Bag 3 opened this past Saturday at Giant Robot NY. Curated by participating artists Jordin Isip and Rodger Stevens, the show brings together a tremendous list of artists, each filling a dime bag (actually they are somewhat larger) with whatever they choose. There are some real gems here, all at very affordable prices ranging from a few dollars to a few hundred, with the majority under $100. As expected, a crowd of eager collectors gathered early on opening night to grab works by notable artists including Eric White, Brendan Monroe, Rich Jacobs, Jeff Soto, Andy Kehoe, Cynthia Connolly, Gary Taxali, Taylor McKimens, Adam Wallacavage, Matt Leines, Edward del Rosario, Misaki Kawai and countless others.
Read on for our pics from opening night. Read the rest of this entry »
Monday, July 20th, 2009
Elizabeth Peyton Photography Book Signing
For those in NYC, Elizabeth Peyton will sign copies of her recent book Portrait of an Artist this Tuesday, July 22nd at 6pm at Dashwood Books, located at 33 Bond St. Peyton’s new publication focuses on her photographic portraits, first seen in the artist’s 2008 exhibition at the Adrich Contemporary Art Museum.
Not in New York? Live Forever, Peyton’s exhibit which premiered at the New Museum last year, is currently on view at Whitechapel Gallery in London and will travel to the Bonnefantenmuseum, in Maastricht, Netherlands this October.
Saturday, July 18th, 2009
Marion Peck Print Release
Sloan Fine Art has just announced the release of a new giclee print by Marion Peck. F*ck You is a signed and numbered edition of 40, measuring 25 x 20 inches, and printed on Enhanced Somerset Velvet archival cotton rag paper. The price is $500 and we expect to see these move quickly. Contact alix@sloanfineart to reserve yours now.