Jack Beal, Optimistic New Realist Painter, Dies at 82
Jack Beal, Optimistic New Realist Painter, Dies at 82 – a leading member of a young group of artist from the 1960s and 70s who rejected the Abstract Expressionist movement in favor of Realism. Beal was known for his minutely … More…
Richard Avedon Portraits Go to Israel Museum & Koons Up For Sale
Richard Avedon Portraits Go to Israel Museum – here are two interesting stories. The first is about a series of Richard Avedon photographs that are being donated to the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. The second discusses Balloon Dog (Orange); a Jeff … More…
Shows at Asia Society and N.Y.U. Grey Art Gallery
Shows at Asia Society and N.Y.U. Grey Art Gallery – Two shows in New York show that Modernism was a global movement. “Iran Modern” runs through Jan. 5 at Asia Society Museum, 725 Park Avenue, at 70th Street and “Modern Iranian … More…
Capturing Realism: Biennial art exhibit features work of local , global artists
Broad strokes: Biennial art exhibit features work of local , global artists – This amazing exhibition will open at Misericordia University’s Pauly Freedman Art Gallery this Saturday – the opening reception will run from 5 – 8 pm. The show’s general … More…
Small Painting Found In Cupboard Revealed To Be $400,000 Masterpiece
Bought over a decade ago for around 30 pounds this postcard sized painting now has an estimate worth of $400,000. Rob Darvell has kept his small painting in a cupboard for years and is now being described as a “lost … More…
Challenge to De Chirico authentication board
Surrealist artist, De Chirico, would date his works earlier then they were truly painted. Why? Simply because his earlier works were in greater demand. Now, the De Chirico authentication board dealing with collectors challenging the works. Challenge to De … More…