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View from the Rocking Chair : What is art? By Lawrence Klepper
Art can roughly be divided into two categories: art that you think you could have done yourself, and art you definitely know you could never have done yourself. You reach a point with some art where you say to yourself why didn’t I think of doing that? All artists must come to the realization that […]
For or Against – Artist’s Resale Right, Raising the Threshold…
Dear Colleagues Many of you might be aware of Art Dealer Niall Fairhead ‘s battle over the course of the past year and a half to persuade the British Government to raise the start threshold of Artist’s Resale Right from 1000 euros to 3000 euros. This increase in the threshold would bring the UK’s implementation […]
The Risk That Paid Off – Tate brings Choucair to London..by Chloé Nelkin
We normally expect Tate Modern to put on blockbuster shows from exceptionally well-known artists who pull in the punters. Lichtenstein is the perfect example but just a couple of floors above this popular current exhibition is a retrospective by an artist that I doubt many people have actually heard of. You’d be forgiven for not […]
The Mercer’s role in the silk industry….but a tidbit by Mary Helen McCoy
Today, I listened to a design story from a colleague about a lady who was concerned with finding the right fabrics for her antique American furniture seating in a beautiful historic home in Charleston, South Carolina. She was not satisfied with any of the local designer’s ability to select the correct document fabrics for her […]
Only in America, or maybe not? By Howard Rehs
Our gallery started participating in art and antique shows more than 25 years ago and over that time, I have heard some of the most amazing (sometimes humorous and at other times ‘hard to believe’) comments from people visiting our booth. I am delighted to be contributing to AAD for the first time and I […]
NEWS – The Mary Tudor Pearl Unveiled at Masterpiece London for the first time…
This year, jewellery exhibitor Symbolic & Chase will be showcasing an extraordinary jewel from European Royal history– The Mary Tudor Pearl. The Renaissance pearl surfaced in 2004, having been lost since the late 16th century, and can be dated back to 1526. It measures 258.12 grains (64.5 carats, 69.8 carats with its diamond cap) making […]
Frieze Art Fair NYC – ALWAYS arrive in style…..
It’s all about a stylish arrival. Hire a vintage car and driver, a private rail carriage – turn a few heads as you step onto the platform. A water arrival is certainly high up on this list and one of the completely fun transportation options for this year’s Frieze Art Fair on Randall’s Island: May […]
FRIEZE NY – How to get to Randall’s Island…
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View from the rocking chair: Mediocre Art… by Lawrence Klepper
A must see exhibition … It was touted to be a must see exhibition. The local art writer (critic) was on the record for one thousand words of praise and excitement. According to the local newspaper the show had reached the pinnacle of Art as we know it. So I went, or better my wife, […]
May 19, 2013 by Editors
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