It had been over 30 years since I last visited the Norman Rockwell Museum, which moved into its brand spanking new Robert A.M. Stern designed building on 36 acres in 1993. My father and I stopped in during one of the countless father and son art dealer road trips we took in our 32 yearsContinue reading “Norman Rockwell…Rockstar?”
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Escaping the Kitchen, Creatively…
An intriguing exhibit at The Clark Museum in Williamstown explores the “escape” of women from domestic strictures, and into the creative realm. A Room of Her Own: Women Artist-Activists in Britain, 1875–1945 is on view until September 15, 2025. Well worth a trip just for this exhibition, but with The Clark the regularly scheduled permanentContinue reading “Escaping the Kitchen, Creatively…”
Pivoting into 2025
Seasons change. The sands of time march on. Perhaps Alice Walker said it best when she wrote the following simple but prescient six word sentence: “Time moves slowly but passes quickly.” With the altruisms above in mind, my 2024 winds down with the closing of a rewarding chapter as the prospects of embarking on anContinue reading “Pivoting into 2025”
Meandering Madrid’s Magnificent Museum Maelstrom in March
Spain has been on my I need to travel to list for at least three decades. One late afternoon this past February my inbox pinged with promotional email from an airline touting “amazing frequent flyer mile deals to Europe!” My interest piqued, I clicked. By bedtime myself and my better half had our flights andContinue reading “Meandering Madrid’s Magnificent Museum Maelstrom in March”
Golden Opportunities
A Legacy of Artist Driven Innovation, Collaboration and Philanthropy Turns 90 Nearly a decade ago, I was given a behind the scenes tour of the Golden Artists Colors factory headquarters, located in lovely rural upstate NY, by Barbara Golden. It was like finding one of Willy Wonka’s Golden Tickets, but instead of entering a wonderfulContinue reading “Golden Opportunities”
Another Upstate Gem
If you ever find yourself near the Flower City of Rochester, NY, then a stop at the Memorial Art Gallery at University of Rochester is well worth the trip. Greatness sometimes comes in small yet mighty packages. Plus you won’t be stumbling over hordes of shuffling art sheep as you enjoy spending quality time viewingContinue reading “Another Upstate Gem”
Epic Public Art & Empire State Plaza
The architecturally controversial seat of New York State’s government is still one of the world’s great showcases of monumental public art. Yet to this day, most state residents and visitors have no idea it even exists, much less have they taken the time to stop and visit the true wonder which is the Empire StateContinue reading “Epic Public Art & Empire State Plaza”
A Trifecta of Baltimore Museums
A Hot & Humid August Trip to Charm City Delivered the Goods! Founded in 1914, the Baltimore Museum of Art has evolved to deploy a simple vision statement: The belief that access to art and ideas is integral to a vibrant and healthy civic life. This viewpoint is at the heart of the BMA, andContinue reading “A Trifecta of Baltimore Museums”
Clark Art Institute
Often there are gems in your own backyard which merit revisiting again and again. The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts is a place that checks all the boxes (and then some) you could want for a museum. Incredible art holdings? Check. World class art research library and teaching programs which churnContinue reading “Clark Art Institute”
Custodianship – The Art of Owning Art
In our previous Collector Series posts I discussed how to start an art collection, and how to buy art wisely. Once you’ve started your fine art collection you become a custodian. Custodianship is where the joys of collecting art meet the responsibilities of owning art. Here are four core strategies to help you both enjoyContinue reading “Custodianship – The Art of Owning Art”
The Art of Dealing Art 