New Drawings
Woman Resting at Last. 4x20 inches. Charcoal on Paper, c. 2011
Woman Resting at Last. Detail
Swinger: The Lifestyle. 36 x 8 inches. Charcoal on Paper, c. 2011
Swinger: The Lifestyle (detail).
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Back Cover
Here is the back cover of my 100 Artists of Washington, DC book.
I am told that Amazon has been telling all those of you who pre-ordered the book that it will arrive to you either (1) this weekend or (2) mid August. Not sure what the deal is, but it is available now directly from the publisher and they ship it right away.
I will have 20 copies that I've ordered (and received right away) for sale at the book opening party (July 23rd from 3-5 at Conner Contemporary, RSVP required), and some of those have already been reserved, so if you'd like me to reserve one for you for the opening so that you can get it signed by the attending artists, send me an an email.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Things we see in Ebay
This seller has lucked out in discovering a trove of "after" unknown works by most dead blue chip artists on the planet.
He does state in bold words:
SELLER DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LEGAL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUTHENTICITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR USEFULNESS OF ANY ITEMI know what Richard Pryor would have said...
Goldstein on (e)merge
This city long recognized for art that is old and historic is, it appears, becoming a hub for art that is bold and new.The WaPo's Jessica Goldstein writes about (e)merge; read it here.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Why D.C. Needs an Emerging Art Fair?
Why start a new fair for emerging art in Washington, D.C.? As collector Mera Rubell puts it, "Politics is not the only game in D.C., just like Hollywood isn't the only game in L.A. Washington spends more money on art than any other place on earth. Culture is a monster industry here, and D.C. is poised to become a powerful art destination. This city is a diamond in the rough."Read the whole article in ArtInfo here.
As the creators of the (e)merge art fair, which will debut in D.C. this September 22-25, we believe that the nation's capital is a burgeoning market for contemporary art. In recent years, D.C.'s art community has grown and diversified, while strengthening its interconnections and forging new relationships with the business community. Along with artistic advancement, the region's private business and tech sectors have expanded. The mutually reinforcing factors of creative artistic energy, entrepreneurial innovation, and economic growth provide a stimulating environment for emerging art. With enthusiastic support from D.C.'s museums, galleries, collectors, nonprofit spaces, city officials, and residents, this event is positioned to tap directly into the region's evolution.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Come to this opening
As I've noted before, Susana Raab, Tim Tate and I have been mentoring some exceptional young artists as part of the Fine Artists in Residence program at Strathmore.
I've had a preview of the final exhibition and I can tell you that these four young artists have left me speechless with what they have created for this final show. Come and visit and prepare to be impressed!
The opening is Friday July 22, 2011 from 7-9PM. I have a brand new video drawing in the exhibition.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Opportunity for Artists
Are you an artist who would like to exhibit your outdoor sculpture work or other installation for an entire month? Are you a homeowner who would be interested in hosting a beautiful work of art in your front yard throughout August? If so, then the North Capitol Main Street Art + Music Walk wants to hear from you!
Now in its third year, the annual North Capitol Main Street Art + Music Walk (formerly known as “First On 1st”) brings together residents of DC’s North Capitol neighborhoods with local businesses, artists and other creatives, and showcases the area as a whole to the entire District. Homeowners in Bloomingdale, Eckington, and Truxton Circle graciously offer up their lawns to serve as pop-up installation spaces throughout the month of August, as the neighborhood celebrates its culture of community – and its community of culture – by showcasing live music, great art, and fine foods from area restaurants.Details here.
This year, we have a goal of including twenty (20) artists and homes to display art, and there will be four stages set up to feature live performances during the kick-off celebration on Saturday, August 6.
If you’re interested in taking part, please e-mail josef@pinklineproject.com to get involved — and we`ll see you at this year’s North Capitol Main Street Art + Music Walk!
Peter Anton
Click on the image below to get a better view of the curious case of American artist Peter Anton and his former German dealer.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Artomatic @ Frederick Announces Dates!
Artomatic @ Frederick will take place this fall from September 28 - November 6, 2011.
Tours of the space at 115 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701 will take place on the following days in July:
July 16 at 9,10 and 11 AM
July 23 at 9,10 and 11 AM
July 24 at 10 and 11 AM
July 30 at 9,10 and 11 AM
July 31 at 10 and 11 AM
Artist Registration begins August 1st.
Information: www.artomaticfrederick.org
Questions: aom21701@gmail.com
Phone: 240-285-3758
Saturday, July 09, 2011
New space for Cross MacKenzie
Join them at their gorgeous new space. Their first show there is "Summer Selections". Join them for summer cocktails in their new gallery space on July 14th 6-8pm.
Friday, July 08, 2011
Gorgeous drawing up for auction
A British art dealer has this gorgeous charcoal drawing of mine, circa 2000 up for auction here and it's going for a steal!
Hurry, the auction ends in less than 2 days!
Thursday, July 07, 2011
But is it Art? Art Fair
The WCP's Kriston Capps has a very interesting article on a new and fresh concept on a DC satellite art fair to the (e)merge art fair - read it here.
When artists Alex Ventura and Victoria Milko host the But Is It Art? fair from Sept. 22 to Sept. 25, they won’t be putting that question to their artists or audience. They know what they’re doing is art. Their DIY fair is asking a pointed question about another art fair taking place over the same weekend: the inaugural (e)merge art fair.This is a first heard for me - check out their website here. When Art Basel Miami Beach started in Florida less than a decade ago, it was just them (Art Miami had been around for years, but at a different time). The idea proved so good, that now there are 25 satellite art fairs around the ABMB magnet and even the original art fair (Art Miami) changed their schedule to align with ABMB week in December.
“We can show as strong a contemporary art show without the development,” Ventura says. “I’m not judging, but it’s sort of a friendly ‘fuck you.’ Contemporary art doesn’t need that setting.”
“These people have not contacted us,” Conner says, “but I think it’s fantastic.” She says that (e)merge aims to be inclusive and to broadcast other arts events within the city, including, potentially, But Is It Art? “Casting things as mainstream versus alternative—I’m not sure those are the right terms. If like the Armory, if like Art Basel, if what (e)merge is doing is inspiring others, we’re happy that a satellite is happening.”
Good Pre-Pub Sales (so far!)...
The announcement of the first volume of the three set compendium (100 Washington, DC Artists) caused quite a bit of stir further fueled by my re-write of a drive-by article on the subject.
One of the commenters in one of those articles noted something along the line of "who cares, only 100 copies will sell".
And yet, the pre-orders for the book have been so unexpectedly high that now the book shows out of stock on Amazon until they get their orders fulfilled! in their distribution center.
By the way, for those of you who ordered the book online (including whoever apparently ordered 100 copies!), the publisher tells me that because of the fact that the book just arrived in the publisher's warehouse in PA just last week, it will take anywhere from 3-6 weeks for all distribution centers (both online and brick and mortar bookstores) to receive their stock and replace it in their inventory.
So the book will be back in stock at Amazon as soon as they receive their current orders and their additional orders.
By the way number two: Pencil in 23 July from 3-5PM for the book release party in DC - more details here.
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
The place to be this Saturday is...
Mark this down on your calendar: Saturday, July 9, 2011 for three "not to miss" art events at Conner Contemporary:
- (e)merge panel discussion - 5pm
- ACADEMY 2011 opening + (e)merge party: 6-8pm.
First: Saturday, July 9th - the panel at 5pm; party 6 to 8pm. Conner Contemporary Art and (e)merge art fair will host a panel discussion: Collecting and Emerging Art. Panelists include: Robert Shapiro, collector, Henry Thaggert, collector, Melissa Ichiuji, artist, Alberto Gaitan, artist, Victoria Reis, Director, Transformer Gallery. The panel will be moderated by Helen Allen, co-director of the (e)merge art fair.
The (e)merge panel discussion begins at 5pm; directly followed by (e)merge art fair party and Academy 2011 opening.
ACADEMY 2011, is Conner's 11th annual invitational survey of outstanding work by MFA/BFA students from the Washington/Baltimore area.
Exhibition founder and curator, Jamie Smith, Ph.D. invited the following artists to participate:
Artists: Sarah Allison, Forest Allread, Emily Biondo, Woojin Chang, Caroline Covington, Michael Dotson, Dan Gioia, Ginny Huo, Adam Junior, Libby Landauer, Linling Lu, Jon Malis, Jonathan Monaghan, Elle Perez, Melissa Prentki, Camilo Sanin, Samuel Scharf, Sierra Suris, Virginia Wagner. That's Linling Lu, One Hundred Melodies of Solitude - Lighthouse II, acrylic on canvas, c. 2011 on the left.
Representing institutions: American University, Corcoran College of Art and Design, George Washington University, Maryland Institute College of Art, and University of Maryland.
Check out the exhibition online here.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Monday, July 04, 2011
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