As Valentines hits us in full swing, Hollywood and Lincoln Center are revving up their own Superbowls. This weekend’s Superbowl demonstrated how one extremely dedicated, provocative and sensational person, Madonna, can almost steal the show. From the urban beats of Tebows’ Cherry Creek North to the 50 yard line at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, [...]
This summer has been a world wind tour of where and who has sold the most at an art fair. Yet the “bubble” mania that entities like Forbes seem to watch really are not in a bubble at all. Here is why: Consider Art and Stock investments. You invest in stocks or bonds with a [...]
As the East Coast of the United States rocked under the pressure of a 5.8 earthquake centered in Virginia, Colorado is rocking in the thunder of world-class cyclist in the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. Major riders from around the world have converged in this wildly beautiful state. Today the 99.3 mile ride went from the [...]
This summer the fine art collector has a group of destinations deserving a visit. From West to East, galleries gather with some compelling works in photography, sculpture, paintings and new media. Along the way you will find a few notable craft, glass and “caravan” shows to gather ideas too. The first to check off is [...]
The grand celebration continues in the art world for Marilyn Monroe. In her absence, the starlet and pretty face permeates to the youngest of fans and connoisseurs alike. How one image becomes more important to a social dialogue over another depends on a host of factors, one of which is visibility. In 2011, artists have [...]
Collecting great photographs requires an understanding of multiple factors. Condition quality obviously plays an instrumental role in the current and future value of each acquired print. Honor your preference of learning from the past to create the future with a poignant modern photograph printed from the original source or a vintage print developed at the [...]
The art world shifts to its winter home – Miami – at the start of December. The group of shows including Art Basel Miami Beach, Art Miami, NADA, ASIA and others will follow two precarious years for the art world. What time’s like these do for the arts though is nothing short of insightful. The [...]
With the abundance of content online, knowing what is a great way to spend your time often comes down to the 140 characters used by film makers – the trailer. There is no questioning that high end resources can yield a smashing intro to a compelling, film worthy of your ticket or rental dollars. Too [...]
The demise of Miramax may now be over. Yesterday, Disney finalized it’s sale of Miramax to Filmyard Holdings. The same day that Blockbuster filed bankruptcy, the new ownership acknowledges the “open” playing field for future delivery of independent films. Miramax, recognized for it’s ability to bring great independents to the main stream – Tarantino’s films [...]
Wrongful imprisonment, the influence of lawless internationalism, and preventing the social injustice to children because of human slavery – these are the elements driving the release of Redlight – The Movie. The film, supported by corporate sponsor LexisNexis, tells a message typically found in photojournalism. In the past, Pulitzer Prize photographs would tell a news [...]
