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One of the most iconic and interesting pieces in the famous Whitney Museum in New York City is Jay DeFeo’s The Rose. The Whitney will be unveiling a new exhibit to this winter to honor the gifted artist whose works inspired modern audiences for more than 40 years. The Rose as well as 150 of her… [Read More]
There are few images in this world more iconic and haunting than the tortured figure in Edvard Munch’s “The Scream.” Whether it is the anguish, emptiness or fright that the modern world sometimes inspires – Munch’s masterpiece resonates for many. Now people can see the masterpiece up close and person as it will be shown… [Read More]
The Morgan Library & Museum current exhibition, Drawing Surrealism, on view through April 25, 2013 features more than 165 works on paper by 70 artists from 15 countries. The exhibition is in two rooms off the main entryway in the ’old’ part of the building. The exhibits that are usually there are mostly the real old-timers…think… [Read More]
Over $200 million of some of the world’s greatest modern art changed hands in Sotheby’s Impressionist & Modern Art evening sale last Fall. The auction was one of the most successful on record despite the distractions of a tight U.S. Presidential election and a shaky global economy. “(The Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sales) had… [Read More]
If you are an art student the exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, called In Search of True Painting is the very best piece of instruction you will ever get. If you are a contemporary art collector or a lover of modern art this exhibition will also be the very best instruction… [Read More]
Christie’s, the world’s leading auction house, realized $205 million at its annual fall auction in late 2012, led by impressionist and modern art works from Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinksy and Constantin Brancusi. According to Christies, customers from around the globe participated in the sale, “…which achieved a sell-through rates of 70% by lot and 80%… [Read More]
“NYC modern art galleries are an important part of the contemporary art scene in the city that never sleeps,” says Nate Orr, a frequent tourist and art collector from Denver, Colorado. And he is not alone, according to CBS-TV, NYC has some of the best galleries with the most eclectic and unique works by famous… [Read More]
The New York City contemporary art world has so much to offer. New York is probably the capital of great modern art in the United States. Movies, books, television shows have all at one time explored how modern art has affected both the city and the passions of its residents. So let’s say you have… [Read More]
A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, called “An Exploration of Matisse’s Painting Process” opened recently in New York City and dares to do the impossible — provide insight into the methods and practices of Henri Matisse – a contemporary painter (as well as sculptor) known for his masterful use… [Read More]
The gritty, realistic art of George Bellows, depicting the agony and hope of people in the early 20th century New York, helped the artist become one of the most important painters in America. His early death at age 42 in 1925 from a burst appendix leaves many to ponder what this great artist might have… [Read More]
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New York City contemporary artist Gloria Garfinkel has seen her vibrant, colorful abstract work included in modern art museums, galleries and private collections all over the world... [Read More]
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