As one of the leading masters of the Italian High Renaissance and the preeminent sculptor of the 16th century, Michelangelo Buonarrotti will always be an exciting draw for museum-goers.
On October 7, the Loveland Museum in Colorado will open a blockbuster exhibition featuring bronze casts of six of Michelangelo’s bossetti — small sculptural models made of clay, wax, and wood. Titled “Touched By The Hands of God: Michelangelo’s Models,” the exhibition provides “crucial insights into the complex technical methods and aesthetic concepts followed by Michelangelo in executing such monumental carved works as the ‘David’ and the ‘Captive Slaves,’” the museum writes. “The creation of bronze casts allows for Michelangelo’s sculptural designs to be made available to a wider viewing public and the durable nature of bronze permits a unique interactive museum experience in which visitors can touch and explore the artistry of Michelangelo’s creations.”
A free Artist-To-Artist Exhibit tour will be hosted at the museum on Friday, October 13 at 3:30 p.m. with Loveland sculptor Jack Kreutzer. On Thursday, November 16, at 5:30 p.m. the museum will host a Gallery Talk with Jim Richerson, CEO of the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center.
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Fine Art Connoisseur magazine has set up a temporary website for artists, galleries, museums, and auction houses to register and tell their stories about Hurricanes Harvey & Irma (and Maria was still dangerous as this was being written). In addition, we’re offering them a chance to participate in a free ad spread that we hope will get spaces reopened and collectors buying.
A message from Eric Rhoads, Publisher of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine:
Dear Friends,
As publisher of various art magazines and newsletters, I feel that we have a responsibility to help artists, galleries, and museums impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
When Katrina hit New Orleans, many galleries there were in trouble. Tourism fell way off, and locals were consumed with things other than buying art.
At that time we stepped in and offered free advertising to help some of those galleries survive, and we later learned that it helped a lot. Thankfully, collectors with good hearts looked at the websites, found art they liked, and did some purchasing.
We feel an obligation to give back during this storm as well. We know of one gallery in Texas whose building collapsed. We also know that there are galleries that will be impacted by a lack of traffic and tourism, and galleries affected by flooding in their space or simply the distraction of storm-related issues in their communities, keeping people from visiting and buying.
We have set up a quick temporary website for people affected by the storm to register and tell us their stories.
We will reach out to these galleries, artists, and museums, and offer them a chance to participate in an ad spread to try to get people to visit and buy from them, to help sustain them during this difficult time.
We are not charging them for this special ad space, which will be in the next issues of PleinAir and Fine Art Connoisseur magazines, and promoted on the magazines’ websites as well.
We know there’s a long road to recovery even as flood waters recede, so please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers.
This is a time when we, as a community of artists, galleries, collectors, museums, and auction houses, can come to their rescue. I encourage you, particularly if you were going to buy art anyway, to consider visiting these people online and making purchases.
Yours truly,
Eric Rhoads
Publisher
PS: This is not a time for competitive differences. Therefore I encourage all of my sisters and brothers in the arts community to come together, and for local galleries and artists not affected to help those who are. I also call on all other art magazines and websites to step up and offer a similar program.
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Leaving Home is available through the Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, VT at the Artists For the New Century exhibit, September 9 – December 27, 2017. To learn more, go to http://www.thebennington.org.
In this painting, a young woman is leaving her home and family, the surroundings where she has found security and comfort, to venture out and explore new possibilities for her future. She is hesitant yet confident, anxious yet excited. Ultimately she knows it is time.
Egg tempera is a delicate medium made from egg yolks and powdered pigments. It is a water soluble mixture that builds form through layers and layers of thin paint strokes that have an intrinsically transparent nature. Light penetrates down and bounces back up capturing color in a way that is unlike any other medium.
Jason Drake is an American realist painter whose work is focused on the landscape, the figure, and the objects that stir our memories. His style elevates uniqueness over the banal, the deep spark over the quick flash. He believes that his art should lift you up, elevate your perspective and help you hold onto things that have meaning.
Paintings in oil have comprised most of Jason’s body of work but a recent focus on egg tempera has produced his most exciting pieces yet. Studying Andrew Wyeth’s accomplished handling of the medium drew him to it and its unique ability to render light through layers of color. Egg tempera has now become a mainstay in Drake’s repertoire.
Gallery owner Tim Miller wrote, “The depth and emotion of his paintings captures the attention of every client who enters the gallery and he’s quickly become a sought after name amongst our patrons. Jason’s work is as stimulating as it is mature, as beautiful as it is timeless.”
Regarding a recently sold egg tempera piece, one collector wrote, “at age 67, I welcome all the pauses I can come by and I am sure that I will spend many hours enjoying this painting. You have obviously done something special here.”
Living with his wife Holly and his dog Max in the Appalachian Mountains near Boone, North Carolina, Jason paints the wonder of nature that surrounds him and finds beauty in ordinary things and close friends. He is committed to producing works that reflect the glory of God and the dignity of Man.
Alfredo Rodriguez, “Unaware,” oil on linen, 20 x 30 inches (Trailside Galleries)
The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival is currently in full swing with auctions, exhibitions, luncheons, dinners, musical entertainment, and more. Whether you’re in attendance or not, we’ve got some details you’ll want to consider.
The 33rd annual Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival opened on September 6 and will continue through the 17th at the base of the Teton Mountains in Wyoming. Thousands of art enthusiasts are drawn each year to experience the diverse artwork and breathtaking natural surroundings that make Jackson Hole a leading cultural center in the United States.
Randal Dutra, “Winter Getaway,” oil on board, 50 x 36 inches (Western Visions Show & Sale)
There’s an incredible range of significant events that can be enjoyed in 2017, including the Western Visions Show & Sale at the National Museum of Wildlife Art (NMWA), which includes over 100 of the top wildlife artists in the world. On the slate this year are several exciting events, including a Sculptor Panel Discussion with renowned sculptor Walter Matia, who will lecture on the history of animal sculpture from 1831 to 1975. Also hosted in 2017 will be a Benefactor Welcome Cocktail Party, an Artist Party, a Conversation with the Museum’s Curators Past & Present, and of course the Show & Sale. “In honor of our 30th anniversary, the Show & Sale features artists whose work is in the Museum’s permanent collection,” the NMWA writes.
Glenn Dean, “She Gazed Upon the Setting Sun,” oil, 24 x 16 inches (Legacy Gallery)
All of the events will culminate in the Jackson Hole Art Auction on Friday, September 15. The auction is recognized as one of the premier art events in the country, defined by the high standard of works offered in a variety of genres including wildlife, sporting, figurative, landscape, and Western art by both renowned past masters and contemporary artists.
Mark Eberhard, “Red Tail Hawk,” oil, 40 x 40 inches (Astoria Fine Art)
Exciting for collectors is the fact that phone and absentee bidding is accepted. Registration for the auction is still open and may be found here.
Dustin van Wechel, “Winter Bonds,” oil on linen, 12 x 16 inches (Trailside Galleries)
There are also several significant exhibitions taking place at numerous world-class galleries in Jackson Hole. On September 15, Legacy Gallery will open a three-man exhibition of works by Josh Elliott, Glenn Dean, and Kyle Polzin. From September 8 through 18, Astoria Fine Art will present works by Mark Eberhard and Joshua Tobey. Through October, Trio Fine Art will be showcasing works by Michelle Decker. Running through September 30, Trailside Galleries will be showing works by Dustin Van Wechel, Bonnie Marris, Mian Situ, Alfredo Rodriguez, and John DeMott.
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Howard Post, “Double Yellow,” 2017, oil, 24 x 48 inches (2017 Quest for the West Artist of Distinction Award)
Almost 400 collectors and art enthusiasts met 49 leading Western artists last weekend for the 12th annual Quest for the West show and sale in Indianapolis.
$968,415 was the grand total for last weekend’s Quest for the West show and sale at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. The exhibition, which presents 162 artworks, is now open to the general public with regular museum admission and will continue through October 8.
A new feature in 2017 was a miniature art sale in which artists offered burgeoning collectors the chance to acquire smaller, more affordable paintings. Enthusiastic buyers snapped up almost all of them on September 8.
John Moyers, “The Way to Sacred Water,” 2017, oil, 36 x 36 inches (Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award)
“As one of the Eiteljorg’s key fund-raising events, Quest for the West provides an opportunity to support Western artists by connecting them with collectors who make it possible for them to pursue their creative visions,” said museum President John Vanausdall. “We are inspired by the Western artworks that beautifully convey the complexity of the American West, past and present, and are looking forward to museum visitors enjoying the exhibit over the next month. We are very pleased that the first ever Quest miniature art sale was enthusiastically embraced by artists and collectors alike.”
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They don’t make ‘em like they used to. That’s certainly the case with a lot of things, especially cars, trucks, and motorcycles from the mid- to late 20th century. Contemporary realist Shannon Fannin loves capturing these delightful designs in her paintings, which feature during a solo exhibition here.
The Link & Pin Art Gallery in Austin, Texas, is proud to be currently showcasing new works by award-winning vehicle painter Shannon (Shan) Fannin. Opened on September 1 and continuing through October 1, “Chrome to Canvas” is a remarkable display of realism through subjects not typically seen in the field.
Indeed, Fannin has established a national reputation for her dynamic and colorful realist acrylic paintings, which offer viewers tightly cropped scenes of chromed-out bumpers of vintage and luxury cars. They are often executed in large scale, and Fannin has mastered the mirror-reflected distortion and warped effects of light seen on the surfaces of highly-polished vehicles. In fact, while her paintings are pure realism, her subjects naturally imbue a strong sense of abstraction as well that keeps audiences continually engaged.
Curator and Publisher Didi Menendez has suggested that “Shan Fannin’s bright paintings of vintage vehicles ignite our memories when everything was shiny and new and America was still a place for discovery. When we could stretch out our legs and feel time stand still.” Les Kiser, an international motor sports commentator, said, “Shannon’s approach to realism consistently captures the passions of not only her own talent, but also those of automotive designers and in many of the reflections, the admiration of spectators. Never have I seen such depth captured in a painting.”
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The Anna Held Audette Collection recently opened its fall exhibition at the New Haven Lawn Club in Connecticut, drawing focus to three distinct phases of the artist’s career when she experienced significant shifts in approach and interest.
On view from September 6 through October 28 at the New Haven Lawn Club are remarkable selections from the Anna Held Audette Collection. Among the artworks included are delicate, subtle drawings and prints on paper, in addition to lively, colorful oils on canvas.
Anna Held Audette, “Old New Haven,” oil on canvas
“This exhibition explores three distinct phases of Anna’s artistic career,” said curator Renee A. Santhouse. “Each of these phases is in a separate, adjacent room in the exhibition area. Moving from room to room, the viewer experiences the shift in the artist’s thinking and interests over time. Some of Anna’s artworks are premiering at this exhibition; they have never been on display in the past.”
Anna Held Audette, “Gold Tractor,” oil on canvas
Via the exhibition press release, “Anna was born in 1938, the daughter of Julius Held, an eminent art historian, and Ingrid Marta Held, the Conservator for the New York Historical Society. Since 1962, Anna Held Audette was a student, exhibiting artist and educator in New Haven. She met her future husband, Louis Audette, while they were both students at Yale University. Anna maintained her house and art studio in New Haven, with her husband and two daughters. Her artwork is in numerous public and private collections worldwide. An artist to the core, she painted and drew for many more years, almost every day of her life, until her demise in 2013.”
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Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, “Les Laveuses du Paillon,” circa 1854, graphite, charcoal and white chalk on tan paper, Georgia Museum of Art
The Georgia Museum of Art in Athens is proud to be showcasing selected works from the significant collection of Giuliano Ceseri.
Born in Italy and the son of a tenant farmer, Giuliano Ceseri was exposed to a range of great artworks from a young age, purchasing his first engraving at the age of 11. That engraving was only the beginning of what would become a massive private collection of prints and drawings that today numbers in the thousands. In 1995, the collector placed about 1,500 of those works on long-term loan to the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens, and selections from among them compose a current exhibition titled “Modern Masters from the Giuliano Ceseri Collection,” on view through November 12.
“Previous exhibitions of Ceseri’s collection have focused more often on the Renaissance-era drawings that make up a large portion of the works he owns,” the museum suggests. “This exhibition, on the other hand, consists of drawings by 19th- and 20th-century artists, both American and European, including one of the earliest Ceseri bought, at the age of 14. That drawing is by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, a highly regarded 19th-century French muralist. Although it is unsigned, the sketch of a washerwoman has writing on it that resembles that on other studies by the artist.
“While still a child, Ceseri worked in a factory that made nightlights, then as a waiter, buying drawings and prints as he was able to in antiques shops. He eventually parlayed his sharp eye into a career as a gallerist and moved to the United States in the 1970s.
“The works on display, selected by former Pierre Daura Curator of European Art Lynn Boland, show a wide range of styles, subjects, and purposes. Some are studies for finished works, some come from sketchbooks, and others appear to have been made as more finished works. Media are equally varied. Peggy Bacon’s caricature of her fellow artists uses lithographic crayon, a drawing by Giorgio de Chirico uses red chalk and watercolor, and Robert Henri’s two works in the show both make use of charcoal.
“Even as they differ, each work has an immediacy that sets it apart from paintings or prints by the same artists. Collectively, they offer an opportunity to study widely disparate approaches to making marks on paper. They also serve as an inspiration. Often, we think of collecting art as only for the wealthy, but Ceseri’s story shows that persistence and education are just as important as financial means.”
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An award-winning lineup of faculty from the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery in Tequesta, Florida, are currently showcasing their recent works for all to see. After battling Hurricane Irma, the Sunshine state could use some beauty.
The Lightouse ArtCenter Gallery and School of Art opened the doors on its fall exhibition on September 5, and it features outstanding works by its award-winning lineup of faculty members. On view through October 28, the show features a range of mediums by the represented artists, including alcohol inks, oil, encaustic, pastels, and watercolors. Stylistically, the show displays plein air, surrealism, abstraction, expressionism, and realism.
Curator Janeen Mason remarked, “This is an exciting launch to the 2017-2018 season. Our faculty members are all well-known, award-winning professional artists creating art with their own unique sensibilities and styles. This show is certain to inspire the imagination and engage all the senses.” Executive Director Nancy Politsch added “The Lighthouse ArtCenter has a gifted group of 35 faculty members with extraordinary talents, many of whom are included in public and private collections throughout the country. We are so proud to put their creativity on display to launch our new season.”
Danuta Rothschild, “Balloons 2,” mixed media
Represented artists include Chad R. Steve, Chris Kling, Manon Sander, Karen Leffel-Massengill, Ralph Papa, Jim Rigg, and Danuta Rothschild. To learn more, visit the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery.
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Rusty Frentner, “Home On the Range,” 15 1/2 x 28 inches
A world-class display of oil and acrylic paintings is just around the corner at Castle Gallery in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Who’s included?
Melanie O’Keefe, “Quiet Place,” 30 x 30 inchesLee Alban, “Navajo Mother and Child,” 24 x 18 inchesAlbert Handell, “At Water’s Edge,” 18 x 24 inches
Fine art collectors will surely want to attend the NOAPS (National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society) “Best of America” exhibition this fall. As its titled suggests, the show features juried paintings from across the country submitted by members of the prestigious organization. Represented artists in 2017 include Priya Ahlawat, Lee Alban, Tom Altenburg, Del-Bourree Bach, Suzie Baker, Victor Blakey, Andrea Bojrab, Liz Bonham, JM Brodrick, Hebe Brooks, Charlene Brown, Karne Budan, Karen Cahill, Juan Cantavella, Mitch Caster, Victoria Castillo, Jane Chapin, Marc Chatov, Adam Clague, Steven Creighton, Matthew Cutter, Tony Damico, Mary Ann Davis, Fred Doloresco, Glen Edwards, Barbara Edwards, Shirley Fachilla, Alison Fang, Shannon Fannin, Karolyn Farrell, Nicole Finger, Rusty Frentner, Berry Fritz, Hans Guerin, Masoud Habibyan, Diann Haist, Nancy Haley, Albert Handell, Randall Harden, Linda Lucas Hardy, Anne Harkness, Diana Harvey, Ray Hassard, Dennis Heckler, Kim Hill, Samuel Hoffman, Paula Holtzclaw, Al Hopkins, Ellen Howard, Brenda Howell, Frankie Johnson, Barbara Jones, Steven Jordan, Andrew Knez Jr., Sheryl Knight, Steve Ko, Linda Kollacks, Sandra Kuck, Christina Kuo, David Larkins, Tom LaRock, Krik Larsen, Christopher Leeper, Shana Levenson, Cheng Lian, Tai Meng Lim, Ober-Rae Livingstone, CJ Lukacsik, Dale Macafee, Miguel Malagon, Will Maller, Catherine Marchand, Steve McCoy, Patrick Meehan, Rosa Montante, Walter Mosley, Michelle Murray, Farshid Namei, Linda Nearon, Pamela Newell, Barbara Nuss, Sivananda Nyayapathi, Dr. Terry Nybo, Melanie O’Keefe, Frances Pampeyan, Jose Pardo, Lyn Phariss, Sharon Pomales, Barron Postmus, Craig Pursley, Igor Raikhline, Christina Ramos, Diane Reeves, Michael Reibel, Scott Royston, Lawrence Rudolech, Monique Sakellarios, Trish Savides, John Schisler, William Schneider, Ming-Mei Sheeh, Sandhyaa Shetty, Pamela Shumway, Jerry Smith, Cindy Sorley-Keichinger, Ken Spencer, Ann Stevenson, Thalia Stratton, Shawn Sullivan, James Swanson, Stephanie Paige Thomson, Patricia Tribastone, Cecy Turner, David Tutwiler, J Russell Wells, Robin Williamson, Simon Winegar, Natalie Wiseman, Kay Witherspoon, James Wolford, Jenny Wu, Jian Wu, and Jie Zhuang.
Tony Damico, “An Early Winter,” 11 x 14 inchesShana Levenson, “Wendell,” 20 x 20 inchesSamuel Hoffman, “River Man,” 18 x 24 inchesBrenda Howell, “El Matador Beach,’” 24 x 36 inches
The exhibition opens on October 16 and will continue through November 11. To learn more, visit Castle Gallery.
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