Phillis Auction On line of Photographs, Pop, Fashion and celebrities, by Terry O'Neill, and others.

Phillips Presents SPOTLIGHT: Photographs from A Private London Collection Online Auction from 7 to 14 July 2023   Featuring an Exclusive Curation of Iconic Works Including those by Terry O’Neill, David Bailey, Bruce Weber, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Martin Parr, and Mick Rock                                         A Selection of highlights from across the sale   LONDON – 29 June 2023 – Phillips is proud to unveil its latest offering, an online auction dedicated to SPOTLIGHT: A Private London Collection. Following the success of SPOTLIGHT in the recent May Photographs live auction in London, Phillips are delighted to present an online auction featuring further SPOTLIGHT highlights. From portraits of fashion and pop celebrities such as Terry O’Neill’s 1970 rendition of Brigitte Bardot, to Martin Parr’s 2014 iconic image of Queen Elizabeth II, the works featured in this sale explore the major generation-defining moments of the last century. This remarkable curation of iconic photographs will go on view from 7 to 13 July in Phillips’ London galleries on Berkeley Square and will be presented in a dedicated online auction from 7 to 14 July on Phillips.com.    Yuka Yamaji, Head of Photographs, Europe, and Rachel Peart, Head of Department, London, said: “We are thrilled to present our online auction dedicated to SPOTLIGHT: A Private London Collection, the next iteration of this expansive and remarkable collection. The first iteration of this collection was offered in our live auction in May and received enthusiastic international bidding with five works from the collection featuring in the top ten results. We look forward to presenting this latest SPOTLIGHT offering of timeless and instantly-recognisable photographs in July.”   Auction: 7 - 14 July 2023 Location: https://www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/UK040223  Please click here for images

ABOUT PHILLIPS Phillips is a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century art and design. With dedicated expertise in the areas of 20th Century and Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewelry, Phillips offers professional services and advice on all aspects of collecting. Auctions and exhibitions are held at salerooms in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, while clients are further served through representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. Phillips also offers an online auction platform accessible anywhere in the world.  In addition to providing selling and buying opportunities through auction, Phillips brokers private sales and offers assistance with appraisals, valuations, and other financial services. Visit www.phillips.com for further information.   *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium; prices achieved include the hammer price plus buyer’s premium.   #phillispauctionhous#fineartmagazine#fineartfun

Gerald Peters Gallery Santa Fe , Cowboy Stories

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Eco Artventure, Sclupture NetWork, July 3, 2023

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THE ONLINE CLUB: ECO ARTVENTURE

MONDAY 3 JULY 2023    As a prelude to Sculpture Network's XV. International Forum Sculpture & Climate Emergency in Malaga, 5 – 7 October, we present two extraordinary sculpture venues, dedicated to recycling, bio art and our relation with the soil.  Tineke Schuurmans NL is curator at the Verbeke Foundation BE which was founded 15 years ago by private collector Geert Verbeke. Discarded materials get a new life in collages and recycle art. Bio art is left to transform. Located in Kemzeke, at the outskirts of Antwerp, the Verbeke Foundation, is a cabinet of wonders, which happily marries art, biology, ecology and science.  Director and curator Mieke Conijn NL founded the international IJsselbiennial NLto question the tension between man and nature in times of climate change. This years edition is dedicated to the earth, soil and ground. Grab your bike, and discover 27 monumental installations in a 120 km biking trail along the beautiful IJsselriver in the east of the Netherlands.  Join our Zoom Meeting on Monday, 3 July, 20.00 CEST. After the lectures get together and networking in smaller groups. Curating and moderation by curator Anne Berk. The event will be held in English. Participation is free of charge, all you need is a PC, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection. Please register with the button "Register Now" to receive the link to the Zoom meeting. Tineke Schuurmans NL is curator at the Verbeke Foundation BE which was founded 15 years ago by private collector Geert Verbeke. Wandering around the in and outdoor spaces of 12.000 square meter, in Kemzeke, at the outskirts of Antwerp, is an unforgettable experience. Materials are reused in collages and installations, ranging from elephants from driftwood, to discarded cranes. Bio art from living materials is subject to change. A dead cow in glass boxes, illuminates the process of decay and transformation. Things start to move.Everything is in a state of flux.The Verbeke Foundation is a cabinet of wonders, which happily marries art, biology, ecology and science.  Director and curator Mieke Conijn NL founded the international IJsselbiennial NLto question the tension between man and nature, in the manmade landscape of the Netherlands, in times of climate change. This years edition Ground Tones invites you to experience the earth, soil and ground. Grab your bike, and discover 27 monumental installations and other art works, in a 120 biking trail along the beautiful IJsselriver in the east of the Netherlands. The IJsselbiennial cooperates with over 100 partners in the region, connected by the river, ranging from cultural partners to developers, engineering firms and governmental organisations, to actively participate and exchange knowledge in the IJsselcongres. 17 June – 17 September, 2023, along the IJssel River, NL.

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Louis Stern Fine Arts, Raymonf Jonson, May 13-July 38, 2023

Raymond Jonson (1891-1982) Polymer No. 20, 1974     acrylic on Masonite 30 x 27 inches;  76.2 x 68.6 centimeters Raymond Jonson: Medium and Message has been extended through July 8. Beginning in the late 1930s, New Mexico-based Modernist painter Raymond Jonson abandoned highly abstracted figures, landscapes, and architectural forms for purely nonobjective explorations of color and mood. In removing all references to the physical world, these works – “absolute” paintings, as Jonson preferred to designate them – transcend political, economic, or social concerns, providing a direct conduit to the artist’s spirit. This transition coincided with his co-founding of the Transcendental Painting Group, a coterie of artists who sought to create non-representational artwork as an instrument for understanding the self and communicating spiritual concerns. Inspired by the Bauhaus artists, Jonson adopted innovative airbrush techniques beginning in 1938, which allowed for a greater range of subtle effects and an immediacy in the act of painting. Unencumbered by the intermediary mechanics of a brush, Jonson could apply paint quickly and seamlessly in a manner that eliminated all traces of his hand in the making. The purity of color and form possible with this approach reduces sensations associated with objective experience, enabling a deeper and more refined transmission of the artist’s spiritual awareness and insight. View Exhibition Louis Stern Fine Arts 9002 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood, CA  90069 Contact 310-276-0147 info@louissternfinearts.com  www.louissternfinearts.com Follow us on Instagram (@louissternfinearts) and Twitter (@lsternfinearts) for updates and additional material. #louissternfineart#fineartmagazine#finesatfun

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS

 National Museum of Women in the Arts 

Presents The Sky’s the Limit Exhibition
On View October 21, 2023, to February 25, 2024 

Inaugural Exhibition of Monumental and Large-Scale Sculpture 
Follows a Transformative Museum Renovation

WASHINGTON—When the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) opens its doors on October 21, 2023, after a two-year, top-to-bottom building renovation, a dramatic inaugural exhibition will highlight the new space. The Sky’s the Limit, featuring contemporary sculpture and immersive installations by 13 international and U.S.-based artists, is a rare survey of large-scale work by women from the last two decades. On view through February 25, 2024, the exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue. 

The Sky’s the Limit showcases 31 sculptures dating from 2003 to 2023 by artists Rina Banerjee (b. 1963), Sonya Clark (b. 1967), Petah Coyne (b. 1953), Beatriz Milhazes (b. 1960), Cornelia Parker (b. 1956), Mariah Robertson (b. 1975), Alison Saar (b. 1956), Davina Semo (b. 1981), Shinique Smith (b. 1971), Johanna Unzueta (b. 1974), Joana Vasconcelos (b. 1971), Ursula von Rydingsvard (b. 1942) and Yuriko Yamaguchi (b. 1948). The works dangle from the ceiling, cascade down walls and extend far beyond their footprint on the gallery floor. Monumental scale and a bold approach to materiality are combined with handwork, repetition and unconventional materials to achieve maximum impact.

From its opening in 1987, NMWA committed to collecting and exhibiting visionary sculpture by women. As the museum prepares to reopen the doors of its revitalized building, The Sky’s the Limit expresses the museum’s dedication to illuminating artists’ profound impact and ongoing influence.

“This inaugural exhibition offers an opportunity to engage audiences with powerful, large-scale works,” says Kathryn Wat, Deputy Director for Art, Programs and Public Engagement/Chief Curator. “Presented in our transformed space, the artworks convey an energy and dynamism that dovetails with the urgency of the museum’s mission to oppose historic and contemporary gender inequality. The pieces reach out to directly engage audiences and evoke a precariousness that is exciting.”

Presented in the museum’s redesigned 6,500-square-foot special exhibition galleries, the layout of The Sky’s the Limit subtly demonstrates new possibilities offered by the renovated space—from reinforced interior supports that greatly expand the potential size and weight of installations to movable walls that are adaptable to each exhibition. NMWA’s architectural team and staff collaborated to create intimate niches and open spaces that alternate throughout the museum’s entire second floor. This configuration allows each artist’s work to be presented individually, while inviting visitors to experience connections between adjacent artworks. 

Beatriz Milhazes, Marola, 2010-2015; Acrylic, hand-painted enamel on aluminum, stainless steel, and polyester flowers, 100 x 72 x 56; Gift of the Tony Podesta Collection; Photo by Ben Westoby, Courtesy White Cube Gallery 2018; © Beatriz Milhazes Studio

Highlights of The Sky’s the Limit include recent acquisitions and works never before exhibited at NMWA by Sonya Clark, Beatriz Milhazes, Cornelia Parker, Mariah Robertson, Davina Semo, Shinique Smith and Joana Vasconcelos. In addition, Petah Coyne, Alison Saar, Ursula von Rydingsvard and Yuriko Yamaguchi shared new work from their studios or rarely seen loans from private collections. 

Sculptures on view incorporate an array of found objects, including silver-plated vessels, T-shirts, wooden spools, hair combs, faux flowers, glass bottles, parasols and a wooden rhinoceros, each imbued with social and cultural associations that the artists recontextualize. For example, Rina Banerjee’s sensuous, large-scale assemblages are comprised of materials ranging from glass and feathers to bird cages and bones. They conjure the sometimes-dark nature of cultural exchange and the formation of identity within diasporic communities.

Other works on view are composed from materials that bear strong associations to the natural world, industry and the built environment, such as wool, paper, wire, resin, cedar wood and aluminum. Cedar wood sculptures by Ursula von Rydingsvard sweep out from the walls and push deep into gallery space or flare out high above viewers’ heads. These rough-hewn, imposing constructions resemble real-world objects—vessels, bowls and tools—but they are most essentially the product of the artist’s hands, mind and spirit. Johanna Unzueta’s textile-based sculptures often route through gallery walls and hug corners. They act as stand-ins for her own body and handwork while paying homage to hidden industrial labor and the unthinking use and waste of natural resources.

Among the featured works on view from NMWA’s collection are Mariah Robertson’s 164-foot-long abstract photograph 9 (2011), which cascades from the ceiling and speaks to the psychological impact of extreme scale; Rubra (2016), a functional and flamboyant illuminated chandelier by Joana Vasconcelos made from crocheted wool and Murano glass; and Daisies up your butterfly (2013) by Shinique Smith, a hanging bundle crafted from reclaimed clothing tightly bound by ribbon, brimming with the energy of both secrecy and discovery.   

Publication
The Sky’s the Limit features an accompanying publication with images of the work on view in the exhibition, as well as additional related works by each artist. The large-format, 128-page, full-color publication reveals the rich intricacies of each artist’s techniques, materials and approaches. The catalogue includes a comprehensive essay by Wat and a special composition about NMWA’s support for large-scale sculpture in public space. Short essays and verse commissioned from each participating artist illuminate the inspiration and intent that shape their work.

The National Museum of Women in the Arts   
The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is the first museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts. With its collections, exhibitions, programs and online content, the museum inspires dynamic exchanges about art and ideas. NMWA advocates for better representation of women artists and serves as a vital center for thought leadership, community engagement and social change. NMWA addresses the gender imbalance in the presentation of art by bringing to light important women artists of the past while promoting great women artists working today. The collection highlights a wide range of works in a variety of mediums by artists including Rosa Bonheur, Louise Bourgeois, Lalla Essaydi, Lavinia Fontana, Frida Kahlo, Hung Liu, Zanele Muholi, Faith Ringgold, Niki de Saint Phalle and Amy Sherald. 

The museum building is currently closed for a major renovation, reopening on October 21. Visit nmwa.org/renovation for more information about the building project, and nmwa.org/exhibitions for details about additional inaugural exhibitions.

During the building closure, NMWA continues its mission-based work and engages supporters and friends through a dynamic slate of online programs and events, off-site and virtual exhibitions, and digital content. For information, call 202-783-5000, visit nmwa.org, Broad Strokes blog, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Media Contacts 
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Amy Mannarino, amannarino@nmwa.org 
Emma Filar, efilar@nmwa.org  

Michael Cartellone's tribute to Gary Rossington comint this summer

 

Love Thy Neighbor by James Reyes

 

Please Join Us for the Grand Opening of     Love Thy Neighbor   by James Reyes   &   Below Constructions   by Capucine Bourcart, Jingyao Huang, Silvia Muleo, Yissho Oh, Al Svoboda 06/03/23 (6:00-9:00PM)

Love Thy Neighbor   James Reyes   Ki Smith Gallery is thrilled to present Love Thy Neighbor by James Reyes. The works in this exhibition are complex amalgams of memory, imagination and fantasy, depicted through rich oil paintings that move between loose gestural abstraction and intricately rendered and stylized figuration. Reyes’s process is reactive and intuitive using broad action packed gestures as a cryptic map to pull out subject matter, conger memory, and allow the abstraction of the under painting to act as a portal in to the subconscious. The push and pull between the layers of the work mirrors memory and imagination, where some moments are crystal clear while others fade into swirls of abstraction. Reyes’s works depict a range of subjects and archetypes often intermingling figures with animals that suggest hidden desire, emotions and the unconscious.

Below Constructions   Capucine Bourcart, Silvia Muleo, Al Svoboda, Jingyao Huang, Yissho Oh   Affected by the rawness of the walk down an unfinished staircase featuring the original plaster walls, exposed and weathered concrete floors, Below Constructions is a presentation of works by five artists who allow surfaces to act as their medium– exploring the “here and now” of art making materials. When completion doesn’t involve a conventional finishing or framing of the art object, but rather an affirmation of the reality of the object itself, the studio’s tool box becomes evident, and a glimpse of the worktable made visible.   Using canvas cut intuitively into map-like shapes, Capucine Bourcart adorns her cotton or jean surfaces with coded lines and astute, playful constellations drawn using commonly discarded materials such as dryer lint or wadded-up cat hair. Also exposing grounds, Yissho Oh pours silicone on burlap and canvas to construct topographic pools of the elastic medium while the coarse surface remains exposed in careful moments, all interwoven with marks made by an electric tattoo machine. Using light itself as ground, Silvia Muleo rubs paint into the forms and depths of the image where light does not pass, creating an illusory effect with a thoughtful entanglement of reflection, distortion and place. Jingyao Huang employs light in a different mode, curling and interweaving strips of photo paper with abstracted landscapes, considering light passing through form. Using unfinished wood made either hastily or slowly into shape, Al Svoboda inserts small paintings into the wood form works to affirm painting as an object on-the-move, and delineate their space on the wall.   The works in Below Constructions are seemingly waiting; they sit, full of potential energy grown from a conscious decision by the artists to stop just before their ground is concealed, edges are hemmed, light is blocked out, or paper succumbs to gravity. Surfacing under, from the basement level of Ki Smith Gallery, raw signifiers point to surface as medium, transmuting matter and unveiling grounds.

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Beavis Frank Gallery Reopens: A Celebration of Legacy, Renewal, and the Unveiling of 'Dance of the Untamed'

06 June 2023

KITTERY, ME – June 6, 2023: The Beavis Frank Gallery (BFG) is pleased to announce the highly anticipated grand reopening on Saturday, June 10th at 4:00pm ET, marking a momentous occasion of artistic evolution, renewed inspiration, and the introduction of the newly appointed artist-in-residence, Carson Jackson.

In celebration of the reopening, Jackson will unveil his latest captivating series, Dance of the Untamed. This extraordinary collection delves into the innate human yearning for freedom and exploration and presents a striking display of multi-dimensional abstraction, where vibrant shades of yellow harmonize with an interplay of captivating shapes and textures.

As the son of a Cuban refugee, Jackson has embarked on an exceptional journey, transitioning from a thriving career in Interventional Radiology to the realm of artistry, emerging as a source of inspiration. Renowned for his distinctive style and creative expression, Jackson brings a unique fusion of personal history, worldly exploration, and medical precision to his art. His creative process stands as a testament to the transformative power of art, skillfully interlacing a vibrant tapestry of human experiences that deeply resonate with each viewer.

“Carson Jackson's artistry perfectly embodies the ethos of the Beavis Frank Gallery,” said Hanna Frank, “His work truly stands at the intersection of technique, storytelling, and profound human emotion.”

This celebration pays homage to the enduring artistic brilliance of the late Tim Beavis, honoring his remarkable talent and profound influence on the local arts community. The reopening ceremony will serve as a heartfelt tribute to Beavis, his extensive body of work, and his significant contributions to the art world.

The grand reopening of the Beavis Frank Gallery will take place on June 10th at 4:00 PM ET. The event will feature live music from local talents, including Peter Whitehead, Helen Stratford, and Casey McBrien.

All art enthusiasts are invited to join in this celebration and explore the showcase that continues Tim Beavis' artistic legacy and introduces the promising artistry of Carson Jackson.

To learn more about Beavis Frank Gallery, please visit www.beavisfrankgallery.com

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About Beavis Frank Gallery:

The Beavis Frank gallery was founded by the "Dutch sisters," seasoned art dealer Marjan Frank and gallery owner Hanna Frank, wife of Tim Beavis. Drawing from Marjan's past experiences managing the esteemed Hollander & Co. in York Harbor and the Blackthorne Gallery in Portsmouth, she infuses a rich art tradition into the newly reopened gallery. The sisters merge the past and present, demonstrating a profound understanding of the dynamic art world.

The gallery made its official debut in the summer of 1996, hosting an exhibition that featured six distinguished artists: Michael Culver, Rosalind Fedeli, John Laurent, Harlow Carpenter, John Knapp, and Gary Haven Smith. The inaugural exhibition left an indelible mark on those in attendance, setting a high bar that the gallery has consistently met ever since, earning recognition and critical acclaim from major art magazines and other publications. The gallery's influence reached far beyond Maine and carved a unique niche in the NYC art landscape and beyond.

The Beavis Frank Gallery has emerged as a distinct figure on the American art scene, known for its dedication to exhibiting a blend of contemporary abstract art and thought-provoking sculpture

Martos Gallery, Show closes Sat. June 3rd.

From left to right: Giulia Messina, Cherry Jello Cheesecake, 2022, Marker and ink on paper, 19 x 14 inches (48.3 x 35.6 cm) framed, Giulia Messina, Red Boy Checking Homemade Pickles, 2022, Marker and ink on paper, 19 x 14 inches (48.3 x 35.6 cm) framed   Martos After Dark Presents Giulia Messina: Narcissus Abduction May 11 - June 3, 2023  Closing this Saturday, June 3rd.

Martos Gallery  41 Elizabeth Street New York, NY 10013 ------ +1 212 560 0670  martosgallery.com shootthelobster.com Martos Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10AM - 6PM #martosgalleryart#fineartmagazine#fineartfun