Enjoyed an awesome exhibit yesterday, and the second best I have seen in two years.
The Radcliffe Bailey at the McNay is not to be missed.
"Bring a pitcher of beer every 7 minutes until someone passes out. Then bring one every 10 minutes." is a better quote from the movie for sure.
The only local art thing we have going on is the battle over TK's will,which makes a Rodney Dangerfield movie seem like a high class event.
The only local art thing we have going on is the battle over TK's will,which makes a Rodney Dangerfield movie seem like a high class event.
quote:Originally posted by Stefania Wine:
"Bring a pitcher of beer every 7 minutes until someone passes out. Then bring one every 10 minutes." is a better quote from the movie for sure.
The only local art thing we have going on is the battle over TK's will,which makes a Rodney Dangerfield movie seem like a high class event.
VinT & Jabe11, where did you boys go?
DO NOT tell me you stopped buying art!
DO NOT tell me you stopped buying art!
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
VinT & Jabe11, where did you boys go?
DO NOT tell me you stopped buying art!
Stayed at my cousins house in Queens, but made it in to downtown a couple of times. We saw the MoMA, Nat'l history (the 3 year old is big time into dinos) and Guggenheim. Didn't make the gagosian, unfortunately.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Jabe11:
Klimt exhibit at the Museo Correr
I attended this as well.
What did you think?
Enjoy Venice.
Its Klimt; I love the guy. But it was a festa day and extremely crowded. I believe a big museum in Vienna has loaned out a lot of his work for a major remodel. I am hoping to get another trip to Vienna before we leave europe to see the kiss.
Jabe11,
If you have an opportunity to attend a Radcliffe Bailey exhibit, do not pass.
If you have an opportunity to attend a Radcliffe Bailey exhibit, do not pass.
Jabe11,
Have you attended the International Contemporary Art Exhibition in Assisi?
Have you attended the International Contemporary Art Exhibition in Assisi?
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
VinT & Jabe11, where did you boys go?
DO NOT tell me you stopped buying art!
Au contraire, mon ami...we picked up another original from Toronto artist Kate Domina last week. My better half absolutely loves that whimsical-yet-slightly-creepy vibe.
And we are patiently awaiting our next (and much larger) Hoffman commission.
Lastly, we are much looking forward to our visit with Picassso at the AGO sometime in the next few weeks.
quote:Originally posted by VinT:
Lastly, we are much looking forward to our visit with Picassso at the AGO sometime in the next few weeks.
Ah, I'm envious.
Picasso is the only true genius since the High Renaissance.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Jabe11,
Have you attended the International Contemporary Art Exhibition in Assisi?
We haven't yet made it to Assisi, but if we do, the Giotto fresco's will be first on the list. Close second is the one famous chocolate factory in Perugia.
I have to say contemporary art frustrates me at times. The recent rothko i saw is a case in point...without identifiable objects and no descriptive title, anyone who views it is only guessing at a meaning, if any exists. Painting by feeling is commendable i suppose, but its meaning and/or purpose is exclusive to the artist.
quote:Originally posted by Jabe11:
The recent rothko i saw is a case in point...without identifiable objects and no descriptive title, anyone who views it is only guessing at a meaning, if any exists. Painting by feeling is commendable i suppose, but its meaning and/or purpose is exclusive to the artist.
Oh my, we need to have a little wine talk over a bottle or two of wine.
I just received an email that Ivan Karp died Thursday in NY. (86)
Ivan was a giant, GIANT in art world for over 50 years. He made a name for himself working at the Leo Castelli gallery before opening his SoHo gallery which is still going strong after 40+ years.
Karp often contributed for Newsweek, The New Yorker, Village Voice and many others including being a guest often with Johnny Carson offering his keen insight and passion for art.
I met him years ago, and was a client of his. I will look at the piece we have from his gallery today and think fondly of him.
Godspeed to the mayor of SoHo.
Ivan was a giant, GIANT in art world for over 50 years. He made a name for himself working at the Leo Castelli gallery before opening his SoHo gallery which is still going strong after 40+ years.
Karp often contributed for Newsweek, The New Yorker, Village Voice and many others including being a guest often with Johnny Carson offering his keen insight and passion for art.
I met him years ago, and was a client of his. I will look at the piece we have from his gallery today and think fondly of him.
Godspeed to the mayor of SoHo.
I have always said, leave your contact information with the gallery even if you did not come to terms on a piece of art you were interested in. Things often change. 
I was interested in a piece on our trip to Italy in June. The owner of the gallery was not flexible on the price, shipping cost and insurance. I received an email yesterday wanting to open up the conversation again.
Timing is so important when buying art, and I'm not sure everyone truly understands this.
We shall see...
I was interested in a piece on our trip to Italy in June. The owner of the gallery was not flexible on the price, shipping cost and insurance. I received an email yesterday wanting to open up the conversation again.
Timing is so important when buying art, and I'm not sure everyone truly understands this.
We shall see...
An article on line about some new Caravaggios. This would be exciting to me, but one of the comments made it sound like the works are all known works but someone is now attributing them to Caravaggio.
Caravaggio may be my favorite painter. Someone should make a movie about his trainwreck ^h^h^h^h life.
Caravaggio may be my favorite painter. Someone should make a movie about his trainwreck ^h^h^h^h life.
Aphilla, are you a fan of Baroque work in general.
Who would you suggest to play his part in said movie?
I will try to find an article I read recently about all of the art hitting the market from this time period. Many families have had a lot of art within their family for centuries that has never been seen publicly.
Who would you suggest to play his part in said movie?
I will try to find an article I read recently about all of the art hitting the market from this time period. Many families have had a lot of art within their family for centuries that has never been seen publicly.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Aphilla, are you a fan of Baroque work in general.
I'm not attracted to periods in art as far as i know. The works of individuals catch my attention, but not necessarily any of their contemporaries.
Caravaggio's paintings grab me. I'd like to have a massive print of the calling of Levi.
Michelangelo's sculptures grab me.
I'm pretty impressed by Rubens.
quote:
Who would you suggest to play his part in said movie?
I like Johnny Depp for his ability to disappear into a role and someone like C. might intrigue Depp. But now I guess that would make it a big time movie, but maybe not.
The guy that plays Dr Watson in the new Sherlock Masterpiece series might be interesting. We'll see how he does as Bilbo Baggins....
quote:
I will try to find an article I read recently about all of the art hitting the market from this time period. Many families have had a lot of art within their family for centuries that has never been seen publicly.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I have always said, leave your contact information with the gallery even if you did not come to terms on a piece of art you were interested in. Things often change.
.....
Timing is so important when buying art, and I'm not sure everyone truly understands this.
We shall see...
This is so true, and such great advice. I've had calls offering to let a piece 'live with me' for a time after not coming to a price for instance.
In my price range, and shopping strategy (suffering through loads of kitty and puppy art to find something good), jumping in fast can also be key. I have many pieces in our home that are way out of my price range now, but I bought them when the artist was just starting out.
quote:Originally posted by Stefania Wine:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I have always said, leave your contact information with the gallery even if you did not come to terms on a piece of art you were interested in. Things often change.
.....
Timing is so important when buying art, and I'm not sure everyone truly understands this.
We shall see...
This is so true, and such great advice. I've had calls offering to let a piece 'live with me' for a time after not coming to a price for instance.... Ah yes, I know this trick as well. ( it also works with my wife & cars.)
I have many pieces in our home that are way out of my price range now, but I bought them when the artist was just starting out. that is always nice indeed, assuming you still love the work.
quote:Originally posted by aphilla:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Aphilla, are you a fan of Baroque work in general.
I'm not attracted to periods in art as far as i know. The works of individuals catch my attention, but not necessarily any of their contemporaries.
Caravaggio's paintings grab me. I'd like to have a massive print of the calling of Levi.
Michelangelo's sculptures grab me.
I'm pretty impressed by Rubens.quote:
Who would you suggest to play his part in said movie?
I like Johnny Depp for his ability to disappear into a role and someone like C. might intrigue Depp. But now I guess that would make it a big time movie, but maybe not.
The guy that plays Dr Watson in the new Sherlock Masterpiece series might be interesting. We'll see how he does as Bilbo Baggins....quote:
I will try to find an article I read recently about all of the art hitting the market from this time period. Many families have had a lot of art within their family for centuries that has never been seen publicly.
I like the unknown actor in the role as well. If a well known actor was to play the role, my vote would be for Javier Bardem.
They have made a movie of Caravaggio's life, a quasi-biopic. It is from the early 80s, i believe is forgetable. Lots of period props included in the movie ( an early digital calculator, for instance, some news print) similar to what he would include in pieces. I think we loaned it from a library.
brilliant in Vicky Cristina Barcelonaquote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by aphilla:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Aphilla, are you a fan of Baroque work in general.
I'm not attracted to periods in art as far as i know. The works of individuals catch my attention, but not necessarily any of their contemporaries.
Caravaggio's paintings grab me. I'd like to have a massive print of the calling of Levi.
Michelangelo's sculptures grab me.
I'm pretty impressed by Rubens.quote:
Who would you suggest to play his part in said movie?
I like Johnny Depp for his ability to disappear into a role and someone like C. might intrigue Depp. But now I guess that would make it a big time movie, but maybe not.
The guy that plays Dr Watson in the new Sherlock Masterpiece series might be interesting. We'll see how he does as Bilbo Baggins....quote:
I will try to find an article I read recently about all of the art hitting the market from this time period. Many families have had a lot of art within their family for centuries that has never been seen publicly.
I like the unknown actor in the role as well. If a well known actor was to play the role, my vote would be for Javier Bardem.
quote:Originally posted by Pilot Mouse:brilliant in Vicky Cristina Barcelonaquote:Originally posted by wine+art:
If a well known actor was to play the role, my vote would be for Javier Bardem.
Brilliant in just about every movie he's played in
Agree!quote:Originally posted by KSC02:quote:Originally posted by Pilot Mouse:brilliant in Vicky Cristina Barcelonaquote:Originally posted by wine+art:
If a well known actor was to play the role, my vote would be for Javier Bardem.
Brilliant in just about every movie he's played in
I have a new work, and I'm a happy man, indeed.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I have a new work, and I'm a happy man, indeed.
Oh?
quote:Originally posted by VinT:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I have a new work, and I'm a happy man, indeed.
Oh?
Indeed.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by VinT:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I have a new work, and I'm a happy man, indeed.
Oh?
Indeed.
A long-awaited sculpture, perhaps?
quote:Originally posted by VinT:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by VinT:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I have a new work, and I'm a happy man, indeed.
Oh?
Indeed.
A long-awaited sculpture, perhaps?
Still only one outdoor sculpture, but still looking.
I emailed you a shot of the new work.
VinT,
I thought you had a post here. I must be dreaming.
Anyway, I emailed you today.
Be well.
I thought you had a post here. I must be dreaming.
Anyway, I emailed you today.
Be well.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
VinT,
I thought you had a post here. I must be dreaming.
Anyway, I emailed you today.
Be well.
You weren't dreaming. I posted a note about your newest piece, then you answered my question in your email. So I deleted the post. All is well! The piece is amazing, by the way. BRAVO!
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc...l-valued-at-15k.html
Wine + Art, when you get to the intended purpose of the find, tell me you don't laugh and think of me suffering at 'kitty art' shows.
Wine + Art, when you get to the intended purpose of the find, tell me you don't laugh and think of me suffering at 'kitty art' shows.
quote:Originally posted by Stefania Wine:
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc...l-valued-at-15k.html
Wine + Art, when you get to the intended purpose of the find, tell me you don't laugh and think of me suffering at 'kitty art' shows.
Spent the afternoon on Dragon Street discussing the monoprints of Tracey Eminc with a friend, which causes one to seek out a Philip Roth novel and the music of Dylan and Cohen while hoping for a rainstorm.
I need a great bottle of wine.
I need a great bottle of wine.
I saw that Herbert Vogel died this past week at 89.
An everyday man with an honest passion for art along with his wife collected over 4700 works of art, all from his very very modest salary from the post office. If you do not know of Vogel, and love art, you should read about him and his wife.
I know they transferred their excellent collection over to the National Gallery of Art years ago. I hope they pay tribute to this true art lover while his wife can be part of it.
An everyday man with an honest passion for art along with his wife collected over 4700 works of art, all from his very very modest salary from the post office. If you do not know of Vogel, and love art, you should read about him and his wife.
I know they transferred their excellent collection over to the National Gallery of Art years ago. I hope they pay tribute to this true art lover while his wife can be part of it.
Looking for gallery and museum recommendations for Edinburgh and London. We have 6 days in each city, some of which are already booked for other events. We should have a good 3 days in each specifically for exploring the culture and art.
The Tate Modern and Victoria & Albert are clear must-sees for us. What else would you suggest? Our interests generally lie toward the more recent end of the art spectrum ("not so interested in the religious stuff" as she says.)
The Tate Modern and Victoria & Albert are clear must-sees for us. What else would you suggest? Our interests generally lie toward the more recent end of the art spectrum ("not so interested in the religious stuff" as she says
.)
VinT, let's chat off-line.
You MUST hit the better galleries, and perhaps the Contemporary Key gallery crawl based on your schedule.
Will write more soon, off to a meeting, but I will spend some of your money while there!
You MUST hit the better galleries, and perhaps the Contemporary Key gallery crawl based on your schedule.
Will write more soon, off to a meeting, but I will spend some of your money while there!
I picked up a signed print from Montreal artist Sarah Gersovitz (I believe she's deceased) entitled 'Secret Windows'. I don't have an art collection per se, but I can certainly see getting the bug.
quote:Originally posted by theweb:
but I can certainly see getting the bug.
theweb, be very VERY careful, and do not say I did not warn you.
It makes wine look like the cheapest passion you have.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by theweb:
but I can certainly see getting the bug.
theweb, be very VERY careful, and do not say I did not warn you.
It makes wine look like the cheapest passion you have.
Not to worry, I'm definitely not in that snack bracket. I'll stick with finding lost gems at the Goodwill. Seriously, you wouldn't believe some of the stuff I've found in last 12 months. Stumbled upon 2 giant lithographs from Roy Lichenstein from an art exhibition in Tel Aviv from 1973. I love them -
http://www.friendsofart.net/en...lichtenstein/m-maybe
I paid $20 each and I'm told they're worth a 100x that
My dream is to find a Group of Seven or even a Modigliani