Everson Museum of Art announces new acquisitions
Courtney Leonard, Breach #2, 2016. Ceramic on wood pallet, 36 x 36 x 48 inches. Everson Museum of Art; Museum purchase, Deaccession Fund, 2020.15.
SYRACUSE, NY
.- The Everson Museum of Art announced today that it has purchased seven new works by contemporary artists for its growing collection of 21st century art.
Spanning a variety of media, the new acquisitions reflect the Eversons commitment to refining and diversifying its collection by adding works by artists of color, women artists, and other under-represented emerging and mid-career artists. The works are by artists who hail from across the country, but also include two artists who have lived and worked in Syracuse for decades: Ellen Blalock and Sharif Bey. Blalock previously exhibited her work at the Everson during 2012s The Other New York and Bey will have a major solo exhibition at the Everson in 2022. Its truly an honor to have my work represented in the permane
Hindman Auctions in 2020: Unprecedented online engagement & exceeding expectations
Earl Biss (Apsaalooke, 1947-1998), Ritual Dance of the Moon Hunters, 1986. Oil on canvas, signed Biss (upper right), 72 x 96 inches. Property from a Corporate Art Collection. Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000. Price Realized: 75,000.
CHICAGO, IL
.-Hindman reflects on an exciting 2020 despite the unmatched environment and challenges presented. The year included over 100 auctions and $64.9 million in sales, and the auction house saw exceptional participation from online bidders throughout the world. More than 55 percent of successful bids were a result of online bidding activity, and the firm saw an increase in online engagement by over 10 percent. The company consistently exceeded expectations throughout the year with the majority of sales surpassing presale estimates.
Times Square Arts presents Daniel Crooks The Subtle Knife for January Midnight Moment
In The Subtle Knife, Daniel Crooks explores the relationship between transportation and the moving image, while taking the viewer on a contemplative journey through time and space.
NEW YORK, NY
.-Times Square Arts, the largest public platform for contemporary performance and visual arts, is presenting The Subtle Knife by Daniel Crooks for the month of January as part of the organizations signature Midnight Moment series. Midnight Moment is the worlds largest, longest-running digital art exhibition, synchronized on electronic billboards throughout Times Square nightly from 11:57pm to midnight.
The Force (and a lenient Disney) is with Star Wars fan filmmakers
Crew on the set of Kenobi, a fan-made Star Wars live-action short that has more than 5.7 million views on YouTube. From left, Clark Weldon on sound, Marc Deckart on steadicam, cinematographer Jac Cheairs, a Sandtrooper played by Gary Howe and cameraman Garrett Gaston. Adam Kay via The New York Times.
by Ian Prasad Philbrick
(NYT NEWS SERVICE)
.- For the first time in half a decade, a year has gone by without a new Star Wars film, a planned pause that happened to coincide with the pandemic. But across YouTube, there are plenty of movies set in a galaxy far, far away: those made by fans. Instead of the sci-fi sagas familiar title crawl and brassy score, though, their work usually begins with notices affirming that rights to the story belong to Lucasfilm.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts acquires enameled choker by Belgian jeweler Philippe Wolfers
Philippe Wolfers (Belgium), Wisteria Glycines Choker, 19001902.
RICHMOND, VA
.-The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts announced their recent acquisition of the Wisteria Glycines Choker designed by Philippe Wolfers (18581929). The choker is one of only 131 unique pieces designed by the renowned Belgian jeweler.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has the finest collection of European Art Nouveau decorative arts in the United States, said Alex Nyerges, VMFAs Director and CEO. This is one of the most exquisite examples of Art Nouveau jewelry in the museums collection a rare find amongst Wolfers existing creations.