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Welcome to the May/June issue of American Fine Art Magazine! We are proud to announce our new Collector’s Focus: The Modernist Perspective. Historic modernism is fascinating. It opens the doors to some truly exciting artwork that stretches throughout much of the 20th century, including exciting forms of modern art that emerged after World War II. This includes artists like Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, Mark Rothko, Andrew Wyeth and many more. There are so many artists that shaped this movement that we felt compelled to shine a spotlight on this unique genre for our collectors. There are a few reasons for this. First, our historic art galleries are increasingly incorporating these genres into their shows and exhibitions. As a reader of the magazine, you know we have focused on all kinds…
As is clear in every issue of American Fine Art Magazine, the past is very much alive in the present. In terms of art, it’s more than alive, it’s growing. Even though the art we feature has been created by artists no longer with us, by no means are we dealing with a finite trove of treasures. In this issue, you will hear from multiple galleries and dealers committed to bringing artists overlooked during their lifetimes out of obscurity into the public eye to receive the recognition they deserve. In doing so, they continue to reinfuse the market with fresh, exceptional art for collectors—examples of which you will find in these pages. We are very proud to introduce the May/June issue of American Fine Art Magazine. The following pages are…
ONGOING At the Dawn of a New Age: Early Twentieth-Century American Modernism Norton Museum of Art • West Palm Beach, FL The Norton hosts a series of modern art exhibitions with a special and diverse collection of 58 pieces on loan from the Whitney Museum of American Art. www.norton.org ONGOING Georgia O’Keeffe: To See Takes Time The Museum of Modern Art • New York, NY An exhibition of Georgia O’Keeffe’s drawings record the artist’s rigorous training to align her vision and then capture it, first on paper and eventually on canvas. www.moma.org ONGOING Andrew Wyeth: Home Places The Brandywine Museum of Art • Chadds Ford, PA This exhibition presents nearly 50 paintings and drawings of local buildings that inspired Wyeth time and again over seven decades of his career. www.brandywine.org/museum…
APRIL 27 Fine Art Auction Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers • Milford, CT www.shannons.com MAY (DATES TBA) American Art Sotheby’s • New York, NY www.sothebys.com MAY 9 California & American Fine Art John Moran Auctioneers • Monrovia, CA www.johnmoran.com MAY 12 American Art Signature Auction Heritage Auctions • Dallas, TX www.ha.com MAY 17-18 Art of the West Santa Fe Art Auction • Santa Fe, NM www.santafeartauction.com MAY 19 American Art Hindman Auctions • Chicago, IL www.hindmanauctions.com MAY 25 American Art Bonhams • New York, NY www.bonhams.com…
Diego Rivera’s America On view through July 31, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art presents Diego Rivera’s America, the first major exhibition focused solely on the iconic Mexican artist in more than two decades. The exhibition explores Rivera’s career through more than 130 works, including his drawings, easel paintings, frescoes and more. “The rare presentation reveals the broad range of Rivera’s creativity through a series of thematic sections that bring together more works from this period than have been seen together since the artist’s lifetime,” the museum notes. Diego Rivera’s America is co-organized by Crystal Bridges and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Collection-sharing partnership The result of a $2 million grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art will share works of art…
The Dallas Museum of Art has announced two key curatorial appointments as part of a newly restructured curatorial and research department. Interim chief curator Nicole R. Myers (pictured) has been promoted to the inaugural position of chief curatorial and research officer. Anabelle Gambert-Jouan has been named the Lillian and James H. Clark Assistant Curator of European Art. Anne-Marie Russell was recently appointed executive director and CEO of the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. Russell joined the MFA in September of last year as interim executive director. Phoenix Art Museum has selected Giovana Aviles to serve as the museum’s inaugural Men’s Arts Council Curator of Engagement. The position is endowed by the Men’s Arts Council, a non-profit member organization of Valley philanthropists dedicated to supporting the museum’s community outreach programs…
