The work of 24 internationally recognized and emerging artists will be presented in New York this November in 1001 colors: Contemporary Art from Iran. Held in a temporary exhibition space on the Bowery from November 2 to November 22, 2009, the exhibition [Read More]
Yearly Archives: 2009
The Nicole Fiacco Gallery is pleased to announce Synaptic Katharsis, a solo show of recent paintings by the artist Ieva Mediodia (Lithuanian b. 1968), marking the artist’s first exhibition with the gallery. Ieva Mediodia’s exuberant paintings speak to the presence of the [Read More]
The Cape Ann Museum presents an exhibition,in painting and in words, created by Gordon Goetemann and inspired by the conductor and composer Gustav Mahler (1860-1911). A Narrative of Life and Glory is Goetemann’s exploration, indeed his celebration, of Mahler’s 2nd Symphony, one [Read More]
We all struggle with inner contradictions – this also applies to Peter Feiler (1981, Halle an der Saale, Germany). The artist uniquely demonstrates this in his third solo exhibition titled “Gruppenausstellung” (group exhibition). Mostly, his works inhabit the borderline between wit and [Read More]
Zach Feuer Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of work by the Pop artist, teacher and nun, Sister Mary Corita (1918-1986). Drawn to the power of the word, Sister Corita incorporated fragments of text, slogans and signs taken from billboards, street [Read More]
Michael Werner Gallery presents an exhibition of Jörg Immendorff’s Maoist Paintings from the early nineteen seventies. This historical exhibition is a rare occasion to see an important body of work by the late German artist. In 1970 Jörg Immendorff joined the League [Read More]
Robert Crumb, otherwise known as R. Crumb, is one of the leading figures of the 1966/67 hippy underground comic movement. Philadelphia-born Crumb exploded onto the scene in the late 60’s, heralding a renaissance of underground sex and drug comics. His LSD-inspired characters [Read More]
On November 10th collectors of fine photography will have the opportunity to bid on an exceptional selection of work to be presented at the New York galleries of Bonhams. Amongst the 151 lots to be offered will be work by artists including [Read More]
An ambitious overview of the work of innovative Algerian/French artist Philippe Parreno opens to the public at the Irish Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday 4 November 2009. Philippe Parreno: November is a major solo exhibition comprising some 15 mixed-media works ranging [Read More]
Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, announced the launch of Christie’s Insurance Services, a unique insurance service for the sophisticated collector. Bringing together the very best expertise in art and insurance, Christie’s Insurance Services will partner in the UK with Heath Lambert, [Read More]
artnet Auctions is now featuring the Modern + Contemporary Sale, an online auction featuring 70 artworks by 50 artists representing some of the most important artistic movements from the 20th century to the present. Leading the sale is a group of early [Read More]
A pair of gorgeous marine oil paintings by the noted British artist Thomas Buttersworth (1768-1842) sold for a combined $33,925 at a multi-estate sale held Oct. 21 by Gordon S. Converse & Co. The paintings were the top achievers in a two-session [Read More]
Bonhams 20th Century British Art department in London is delighted to announce that as a highlight of the 18th November auction they will be offering for sale an important Frank Auerbach oil painting, dating to 1976. Frank Auerbach (German, born 1931) Portrait [Read More]
The Storm King Art Center, in Mountainville, New York, Shows Storm King Wavefield, the largest site-specific earthwork created to date by acclaimed artist and environmentalist Maya Lin. Open through November 15, 2009. Occupying an eleven-acre site that was a gravel pit until [Read More]