The melody of Christmas - Jazz

With the rhythms of the holidays, Christmas and all, images of note should ring from your walls. Known for his good cheer and holiday clicks, Ted Williams photographed America’s Jazz greats performing and at rest. From Mahalia to Miles, Count to the Duke, Williams saw to it that few were left out. As the last minute rings before Santa comes prancing, Ted Williams' soulful jazz photographs can keep 'em dancin. Whatever your fancy, we wish you our best and leave you a hummin’ with Count Basie and the rest. Happy Holidays from The Art Quarterly.

The advantage of being first in art

When Yoko Ono decided to venture as an artist, she did it in ways that pressed the societal norm. Her pioneering spirit set the stage for later antics by she and Beatle star John Lennon. As an artist, Ono exuded confidence matched with a clever spirit - as this video reveals. Not to say that today's artists lack any of the same "chutzpah", "balls" or "guts" - most have it once a "voice" visually is found.

MARKET TWO offers service where others fail

There are many options to market and sell fine art, photography and sculpture today. GALLERY M's MARKET TWO service involves dedicated professionals who work with every buyer and seller to ensure an effective acquisition. While a monthly plan is required the quality of the service and effectiveness is hands down superior to go at it alone processes online be it Ebay, where the average art sale is currently $52 (Smartmoney.com, August) or sites that claim success in numbers and allow you to error online without knowing it. Here is an example of a seller trying to prove ownership of an original painting but forgot to block one important detail

Is controversy captured in sports photographs

The tie in for fine art with sports has been long lasting. As the 72nd Heisman winner is announced tonight (December 9), our team went to the photograph archives at GALLERY M and found a few greats that make sport legendary. Yesterday we discussed Ralph Morse's works. His job as a staff photographer for LIFE was to get the story - or come up with a story that America could relate too. One such photograph was "The Top NFL Quarterbacks." With some QBs making it to the Superbowl and others just at the top of their game, this photograph took each off the field and let them practice a few times at hitting Ralph with a fast one. Actually Morse was protected by a big sheet of plexiglass that he used between the camera and Unitis, Y.A. Tittle and gang.

Tomorrow's call is for Ohio State's QB to win the Heisman. The question is who will get the best, longterm pose of the Heisman winner before reaching the NFL?

Speed, agility and grace

In 2002, Howard Schatz compiled over 125 athletes at the top of their game and released individual, signed photographs and his book Athlete".
Shawn Crawford (Sprint 200 M).

From football greats to cycling's best, Howard's studies elevate the athlete beyond previous photographers and sports photojournalists attempts to capture a story. While a different setting than classics by Ralph Morse and his Babe Ruth or Jackie Robinson images, Schatz shows how graceful the human body in it's fittest form can be. As a photography collector, one should find inspiration from each work. Schatz's focus on not just his skill but that of athletes makes his an excellent addition to an established collection or for the sports memorabilia fan interested in the men and women behind the scenes.