Fine Art Today

It’s arguably the most prestigious, competitive, and exciting art competition for contemporary realism in the world. Now in it’s 12th year, the Art Renewal Center recently announced its newest Salon winners. Who took home the hardware?

Part of the allure of art museums and galleries is their mission to give the public access to cultural heritage and the beautiful creative products that come from bygone eras and individuals. However, there remains an entire world of private collecting, which – together – could easily rival any public institution. A unique opportunity to see works from the private collections of many distinguished figures is almost here. Where?

It’s that time of year when some of the nation’s top galleries mount stunning exhibitions in which the skill is large but the format is small. Check out these miniature masterpieces from Evergreen Fine Art in Colorado.

Milan’s Brera Museum of Painting is currently at the center of a vexing debate surrounding the authenticity of a 400-year-old painting discovered in a French attic in 2014. Although the museum has stated it does not wish to take part in the debate, its display of the work might suggest otherwise.

We here at Fine Art Connoisseur love seeing traditional ateliers achieve success and grow in popularity. Even better is the establishment of a new program, this time in the Bronx!

Artist Jesse Lane of RJD Gallery has been adding a number of feathers to his cap during 2016. For collectors interested in a quickly ascending star in the art world, Lane is one surely to watch.

Contemporary realist William Oberst will showcase several of his newest pictures this fall in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Take a glimpse of life and relationships through his unique artistic vision here.

Inspired by the work of American traditional painters such as George Inness and Albert Bierstadt, Sergio Roffo is an accomplished painter internationally known for his stunning landscapes that evoke moods of calm and serenity.

The Clark Hulings Fund for Visual Artists (CHF) recently announced a unique artistic and philanthropic collaboration with master sculptor Glenna Goodacre. Collectors and major donors should look at this opportunity. What is it? Find out here!

Although Bombay Sapphire is a company known for producing high-quality gin, it also sponsors an “Artisan Series” in which awards are given to regional and online artists. Who are the recent winners?