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Jewish Museum Plans Art Spiegelman Retrospective
Jewish Museum Plans Art Spiegelman Retrospective

Jewish Museum Plans Art Spiegelman Retrospective

Jewish Museum Plans Art Spiegelman Retrospective – Art Spiegelman’s Co-Mix will run from November 8 through March 23.  

Artfully using stained glass to capture solar energy
Artfully using stained glass to capture solar energy

Artfully using stained glass to capture solar energy

For years now, I’ve been telling my father that he should install solar panels on the roof of our home. His response has always been, “I would, but they look so ugly.” Now I personally think the positives far outweigh … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – George S. Knowles’ “In the Park”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – George S. Knowles’ “In the Park”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – George S. Knowles’ “In the Park”

In the Park.  A pretty 19th century British Victorian painting by George Sheridan Knowles (1863-1931) that we sold many years ago.  

What Should Detroit Do With Its Art?: The Sequel
What Should Detroit Do With Its Art?: The Sequel

What Should Detroit Do With Its Art?: The Sequel

What Should Detroit Do With Its Art?: The Sequel – and the same writers ‘rethinking’ of his first thoughts!  

Should Detroit Sell Its Art? : The New Yorker
Should Detroit Sell Its Art? : The New Yorker

Should Detroit Sell Its Art? : The New Yorker

Should Detroit Sell Its Art? : The New Yorker.  Another opinion on the potential sale of DIA’s art.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Eugene Boudin’s “Le Havre, le bassin du commerce”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Eugene Boudin’s “Le Havre, le bassin du commerce”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Eugene Boudin’s “Le Havre, le bassin du commerce”

Le Havre, le bassin du commerce.  A wonderful painting by the 19th century French Impressionist artist Eugene Boudin (1824-1898) that we currently have for sale … you can also see it today in our booth at the Newport Show.   … More…

Ronnie Cutrone, a Warhol Assistant, Dies at 65
Ronnie Cutrone, a Warhol Assistant, Dies at 65

Ronnie Cutrone, a Warhol Assistant, Dies at 65

Ronnie Cutrone, a Warhol Assistant, Dies at 65 – One of the more colorful characters from the 60s and 70s art scene.  

Healing Newtown: Local Artists, Supporters Seek Permanent Home
Healing Newtown: Local Artists, Supporters Seek Permanent Home

Healing Newtown: Local Artists, Supporters Seek Permanent Home

Healing Newtown: Local Artists, Supporters Seek Permanent Home – here is a wonderful story about the power of art to help heal.

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Lai Fong’s “The Barque Lancashire”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Lai Fong’s “The Barque Lancashire”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Lai Fong’s “The Barque Lancashire”

The Barque Lancashire.  Since we are in Newport, here is a nice 19th century marine painting by Lai Fong that we sold many years ago.  

Francis Bacon’s paintbrushes expected to fetch £25,000 at London auction
Francis Bacon’s paintbrushes expected to fetch £25,000 at London auction

Francis Bacon’s paintbrushes expected to fetch £25,000 at London auction

Francis Bacon’s paintbrushes expected to fetch £25,000 at London auction – it is amazing to think that some used paint brushes might be worth this sort of money — it will be interesting to see what they actually bring.  

In an uncertain Egypt, street artists rein in their outrage
In an uncertain Egypt, street artists rein in their outrage

In an uncertain Egypt, street artists rein in their outrage

In an uncertain Egypt, street artists rein in their outrage – it seems that even the artist (painters, sculptors, musicians, etc.) have toned down their messages … at least for the time being.      

Newport Show – After Shots
Newport Show – After Shots

Newport Show – After Shots

Here are a few images of our booth after set up.  

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Charles Hunt’s “Detention”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Charles Hunt’s “Detention”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives) – Charles Hunt’s “Detention”

Detention.  Another from that gallery’s sold archives — a wonderful 19th century British Victorian painting by Charles Hunt (1829-1900) … sold back in the 1980s — about 100 years after it was painted.  

Dreams and the Renaissance – in Florence & Paris
Dreams and the Renaissance – in Florence & Paris

Dreams and the Renaissance – in Florence & Paris

Dreams and the Renaissance –  a review of Dreams in the Renaissance at the Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Through Sept. 15 and then on to the Musée de Luxembourg, Paris from Oct. 9 through Jan. 26.  

Burned Paintings Found in Stove Ashes of Suspect’s Mother
Burned Paintings Found in Stove Ashes of Suspect’s Mother

Burned Paintings Found in Stove Ashes of Suspect’s Mother

Burned Paintings Found in Stove Ashes of Suspect’s Mother – I guess that is one to get rid of the evidence … a really sad story for the art world.  

Newport Show – Before Setting Up
Newport Show – Before Setting Up

Newport Show – Before Setting Up

Here are a few photos of our booth before setting up (will post finished photos later today):