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”
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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”
Brooding Brangwyn in Bruge
Recap/throwback to Summer 2018 in Belgium where I visited an exceptional small exhibit by an under-appreciated and misunderstood art world giant: Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956). Born in Bruge, Brangwyn was an artistic jack of all trades: painter, muralist, ceramist, stain glass artist, lithographer, book illustrator, furniture and interior designer. His paintings are what separates this self-taughtContinue reading “Brooding Brangwyn in Bruge”
Gabriele Münter (1867-1962)
A Women’s History Month reminiscence from an incredible day and exhibition at the Louisiana Museum of Art in Denmark, July 2018. My thirty -five years in the art business have brought me to museums across a fairly wide swath of the planet. In the Summer of 2018, the last of five countries on a majorContinue reading “Gabriele Münter (1867-1962)”
Seeking Balance in a Challenging Year
2020 has been a year none of us could have anticipated. A global pandemic. Business shutdowns. Working and schooling at home. A surreal presidential election. Through it all a we suffered a lack of coherent information and leadership which would allow us to feel confident there was light at the end of the tunnel. EvenContinue reading “Seeking Balance in a Challenging Year”
The Art of Buying Art
In a previous post I discussed three core elements of how someone can start an art collection. In this post, I’d like to talk dollars and sense. I’ve broken down the basics into the following streamlined principles of art collecting: Three do’s & don’ts, and three golden rules. It’s easy to spend money on art.Continue reading “The Art of Buying Art”
The Art of Dealing Art 