NEW YORK CITY. With only 11 well-established dealers showing at The American Art Fair and a who's who of American art collectors sipping champagne at the gala opening, it was clearly an insider event. The offerings were spectacular, with many new-to-the-market paintings gracing the dealers' walls. That, I suppose, is the endowment of the recession. … Continue reading Report from Opening Night at the National Academy Art Fair
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A Pomegranate You Can’t Afford
I took it as a comfort that even a museum with the fourth largest collection of American art is on the hunt (perhaps through donation) of a George Hall's still life. On the second thought: I can't afford it, but whoever owns it can't eat it. That is a real comfort.
The World of Margrieta Van Varick and Figure Painting Lecture
On Sept 18, coinciding with the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s sail into the New York bay, a special exhibition at Bard Graduate Center explores the life and times of a fascinating woman, her family, and possessions. Born in theNetherlands, textile merchant Margrieta van Varick lived in Malaysia with her family before moving to Flatbush … Continue reading The World of Margrieta Van Varick and Figure Painting Lecture
Urban Art & Antiques 