Archive for February, 2008

Left Bank Art League remodels, expands hours

Friday, February 29th, 2008

The Left Bank Art League (LBAL) Gallery, has undergone a huge transformation in the last few months. Thanks to the generous volunteers who make-up the League, the walls have been covered, paint has been applied and new artwork is moving-in.
Not only does the Gallery have a new appearance, the new hours are more visitor friendly. [...]

Artist Pension Trust Launches Bespoke Advisory Service for Art Collectors and Investors

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Artist Pension Trust® (APT), a long-term financial planning program for emerging and mid-career artists, is pleased to announce today the launch of APT Intelligence, a unique advisory service aimed at assisting art collectors and investors in making informed art purchases and investments. APT Intelligence, through one-on-one phone consultations and customized tours, provides clients with access [...]

First exhibition of work by seven Shanghai artists in the UK The Catto Gallery 5th – 24th April 2008

Monday, February 25th, 2008

The Catto Gallery, London is proud to announce the debut exhibition of seven Contemporary Chinese artists from the Shanghai School. These artists, although established in China, have never been seen in London. Their works range from traditional, satirical, to political, tender and sexual – all topics which have had a difficult journey in China’s political [...]

One Million Visitors Drawn to New Greek and Roman Galleries at Metropolitan Museum

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

New York - February 22, 2008 - The Metropolitan Museum of Art tallied the one millionth visitor to its acclaimed New Greek and Roman Galleries on February 21. In the ten months since the galleries opened (on April 20, 2007), they have attracted an average of some 3700 people per day. This is approximately 27% [...]

Jay Koka to Showcase Paintings of Vintage and New at the 2008 Amelia Island Concours

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Amelia Island, Fla. - February 20, 2008 - Popular Automotive Fine Arts Society artist Jay Koka will showcase two unique paintings featuring vintage and new models during the annual AFAS art show at the 2008 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on March 7-9, 2008, in Amelia Island, Fla. Both paintings, “Rolls at the Ritz,” and [...]