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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Owning a business is one thing. Owning a start-up bike business because the bikes wont perform as needed is a journey few understand. That is unless you are Mat Hoffman, the original founder of Hoffman Bicycles out of Oklahoma originally. At it’s inception, Hoffman (known as the Condor) needed a bicycle that could withstand his [...]
Heads are turning again for Sophia Loren as she co-stars in the new movie (releasing this week), NINE. Daniel Day-Lewis is the male lead and co-stars with Loren, Fergie, Kate Hudson, Judi Dench, Nicole Kidman, and Penelope Cruz. Based on Fellini’s 8 1/2 and directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago), Loren is the only Italian in [...]
Living a simple, elegant lifestyle is inclusive with the fine arts. The latest edition of The Art Quarterly is now available for download. Features include: “America in All Her Grandeur – The Solo Exhibit of Jay Wolf Schlossberg-Cohen“; Photographers Joshua Barash and Howard Schatz’s exploration with emerging techniques; and holiday options and MARKET TWO opportunities.
It’s been exactly 2 years since The Art Quarterly added the blog format. Some great comments abound while access is easier, whether on a blackberry or stuck at your desk. In our upcoming edition online, additional features are highlighted as well as what we find so compelling in the arts today. Video installations take energy [...]
http://youtube.com/v/d1hekrMheGkWhen 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 [...]
