The Other Wright Brothers
Although they aren’t credited with having developed the first airplane, Magnus, Wilhelm, and Ferdinand von Wright were accomplished in their own right, each known as a great painter of portraits, landscapes, and nature subjects. A major exhibition of their creative accomplishments is currently on view here.
One to Watch: Tanya Atanasova
If you haven’t heard of artist Tanya Atanasova, it might be time.
OPA Western Winners, 2017
The Oil Painters of America are currently exhibiting an amazing selection of paintings in Saint George, Utah, for their 2017 Western Regional Exhibition. The organization also recently revealed who Juror William A. Schneider chose for several coveted awards.
Artists of the Outer Boroughs
Jason Patrick Voegele has curated a fantastic exhibition at the Lodge Gallery in New York City this fall featuring top realist painters Derek Buckner, Todd Gordon, Valeri Larko, and Tun Myaing, among others. What’s their unifying theme?
Raphael in 3D?
The first film adaptation detailing the life and work of Raphael Sanzio (1483-1520) — one of the most famous artists to ever live — will be screening nationwide this November.
Dialogues with the Florence Academy
The Florence Academy of Art U.S. (Jersey City) is proud to present a new panel-discussion series beginning this fall in New York City titled “FAA Dialogues.” Florence Academy of Art U.S.’s Academic Director Jordan Sokol and his faculty are partnering with the historic Salmagundi Club — which this year celebrates 100 years on Fifth Avenue — to offer this free educational series to the public.
This Painter’s Pilgrimage
The Reynolda House Museum of American Art recently announced its plans to mount a significant 2018 exhibition surrounding the travels of iconic painter Frederic Church.
A Beloved Victorian Receives Overdue Spotlight
In England, Watts Gallery will soon be the first gallery to publicly exhibit important works from the oeuvre of Helen Allingham — the first woman to be admitted to full membership in the Royal Watercolor Society in 1890.
Hundreds Gather for First Figure Painting Event
Hundreds of figure and portrait painters gathered this past week in Miami at the historic Biltmore Hotel for the first ever Figurative Art Convention & Expo (FACE). The event, designed to provide painters with an experience to develop their techniques, skills, philosophy, and marketing, was met with rave reviews by attendees.
Anderson’s “Object”
Dacia Gallery is the proud host of Erin Anderson’s latest solo exhibition, titled “Object.” Exploring modern paradigms of human relationships to one another and to the environment, there’s a lot here to see and ponder.