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Global Art Calendar : January – March 2012

by Deborah E on December 28, 2011

The following is a list of Art events for the first quarter of 2012 (January-March). This list will contain some of the same events as earlier calendars, when the event is still ongoing.

The goal is to be as diversified as possible, different regions, different cultures, different mediums and media. So, please, send over any events that you may know of, so they can be considered for the next calendar.

Note: The following events are listed in order of “end date.”

Global Art Calendar : January - March 2012

The Forbidden City at the Louvre – Emperors of China and Kings of France
September 29, 2011 – January 9, 2012
The Louvre (Richelieu Wing), Paris, France
The Louvre will be exhibiting treasures from the Yuan Dynasty in China, art collections of the Emperors, as well as art related to the history between France and China. Should be an interesting opportunity to view the discovered art of The Forbidden City Palace.

Fabled Journeys in Asian Art: East Asia
July 16, 2011 – January 22, 2012
The Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection, Dallas, TX, USA
In keeping with the other exhibitions at this venue, the East Asia exhibit displays art inspired by Chinese culture, as well as a look into the expressions of women, and the cultural influences of Japan.
Click here to read more and view the listing of some of the artists featured.

Glenn Ligon: America
October 23, 2011 – January 22, 2012
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
This exhibit displays the artistic talents of Glenn Ligon, an artist who currently resides in New York and is a student of history, known for his expressions representing race, sexuality, and cultural impact.
Click here to read about Glenn Ligon on Wikipedia.

Old Master & 19th Century European Art, Including Property from the Forbes Collection: The Panorama of the Battle of Champigny
January 27, 2012
Sotheby’s * New York, NY, US
This exhibit and auction will display fine art of the 19th century, stirring up the love of the romantic era in all of us. Click here to read more.

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Contested Visions in the Spanish Colonial World
November 6, 2011 – January 29, 2012
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
This exhibit will demonstrate the art of the Spanish empire represented in Mexico and Peru and offer aspects of art from the period of 15th-19th, including the Aztec and Inca art prior to the visit by Columbus. Click here to read more about the exhibit.

Contemporary Art Day Auction
February 16, 2012
Sotheby’s * London, UK
If you are interested in contemporary art, during the era defined as post-ward era, this exhibit may be of interest to you. You will see the likes of artists such as Andy Warhol, as well as his peers.
Click here to read more and find about some of the featured artists.

As always, if you have an art show or art event that you would like to share, please let us know. Feel free to comment on this post for consideration for the global art calendar.

Deborah E is a smooth and sultry summer night on Bourbon Street… Classy with a dash of sass… Proof that the jazz greats have not been sacrificed to processed pop. ladyD.info. For more information, including other blogs, visit her main site at deborah.info.

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Art Show Etiquette – The Way It *Should* Be

by Deborah E on December 14, 2011

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Recently, I attended an art show. Actually, it was an art auction. For the sake of decency, I will refrain from mentioning names. What I will say, is, that I am struggling with whether or not I want to purchase any future art from this gallery.

You see, this isn’t an article about how YOU should behave when you attend an art show, but rather, my opinion, humble or not, on how the Gallery or Promoter should behave.

I prepared for this show, excitedly, a little bummed that I was not able to attend all of the artist sessions because of other commitments and obligations, but ready to experience the art, through the eyes of the artists, themselves, and learn more about art, and, hey, you already know how much I LOVE art! One of my favorite artists was going to be speaking and I would also get the opportunity to meet a couple other artists, while there. And, I was looking forward to telling you all, here on the blog, about how wonderful the event was, promoting the gallery and recommending that you buy your art from them, you know, the whole enchilada.

Let's keep it simple. Attend art shows of the yet-to-be-known wonderfully-talented art its, like those I feature on this site. Admire them, support them, and love them. For, I'm sure that they will truly appreciate it and treat you in a kind manner.

Well, I will say this, as a positive note… The resort and the artists and the other art collectors and enthusiasts were absolutely wonderful! For that, I would go again, and again, but the promoter? Well… maybe not. Oh, wait this, was the positive paragraph, wasn’t it! Seriously, the staff at the resort were very courteous and (don’t tell anybody), they concurred that not all of the people who attend these shows are “happy campers” at the end when they check out. You didn’t hear that from me, ok?

So, let me, briefly, indicate what *NOT* to do if you are a gallery or promoter. If I make it anything other than brief, it will turn into a rant.

  1. If you represent the gallery, DO NOT get so stinkin’ drunk that you do not know what you are saying and falling on the floor. It it is hilarious in a bar, but really makes me wonder when I am handing over this amount of money for the art you are representing. It is not like you are some eccentric celebrity that I am paying money to see make a fool of themselves!
  2. While I understand that you pay for our weekend and would like us to buy art, and I understand the “guilt trip” presentation, getting two inches from my face and basically accusing me of being a louse, is not the way to get me to pull out my credit card. Oh, maybe that was the alcohol talking? Refer back to #1, above.
  3. Please, gallery, if I, as only a lowly art enthusiast, know more about one of your featured artists than you do, then why are you representing this artist? I am happy to educate other art collectors, but maybe you should pay me the commission instead of the drunk agent. Just a thought.
  4. When I am asking you about another artist and you are looking up their information on your laptop, learn how to say, “Excuse me,” before cutting off our conversation abruptly. It is just common decency and doesn’t cost anything, but again, it does affect my desire on whether or not to purchase that piece of artwork that you are looking up, now, or, uh, never.

It is evident that all I was was a potential cash cow. And, you know what, I had a feeling that that may be the case and was determined to see if this gallery could muster up the character to actually treat me like a human being regardless of pulling out the pocketbook. You see, I don’t pay for a lack of class, and, in this case, you could be in need of a shower, living in the slums, and if you say a simple, “Please” and “Thank you” from the heart, treating me as a human being, well, then the pocketbook starts to see the light of day.

Let’s keep it simple. Attend art shows of the yet-to-be-known wonderfully talented art its, like those I feature on this site. Admire them, support them, and love them. For, I’m sure that they will truly appreciate it and treat you in a kind manner, with or WITHOUT that pocketbook or credit card.

As for the unnamed gallery? Too bad, you lost the sale for the simple reason that you forgot how to be kind….

Deborah E is a smooth and sultry summer night on Bourbon Street… Classy with a dash of sass… Proof that the jazz greats have not been sacrificed to processed pop. ladyD.info. For more information, including other blogs, visit her main site at deborah.info.

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Global Art Calendar : October – December 2011

by Deborah E on September 28, 2011

The following is a list of Art events for the fourth quarter of 2011 (October-December). This list will contain some of the same events as earlier calendars, when the event is still ongoing.

The goal is to be as diversified as possible, different regions, different cultures, different mediums and media. So, please, send over any events that you may know of, so they can be considered for the next calendar.

Note: The following events are listed in order of “end date.”

Global Art Calendar : October

Impressionist & Modern Art Including Russian Art
October 6 – 11, 2011
Sotheby’s * New York, NY, US
This exhibit and auction includes modern art, impressionist, as well as Russian art. One of the artists that will be featured is Marc Chagall. One of his pieces is shown below (not necessarily exhibited at this event).

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Beyond Limits
September 16 – October 30, 2011
Sotheby’s at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, UK
The beautiful grounds of the Chatsworth House in Derbyshire serve as the backdrop for modern sculpture, of grand scale, artistically created by artists who have not been featured previously.
Click here to read more and find out about some of the featured artists.

Art In The Square
October 29 – 30, 2011
Delray Beach, FL, US
This fine art show includes works by local artists, as well as national artists, and benefits charity(ies), as well as helping to increase awareness of art and the art education of youth.

Tim Burton Exhibit
May 29 – October 31, 2011
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
This exhibit displays the artistic talents of Tim Burton, drawings, paintings, photographs, storyboards, moving images, and more!
Click here to visit Tim Burton’s website.

Human Currents
July 22 – November 13, 2011
The Rubin Museum of Art, New York City, NY, USA
In the early 21st century, there was a pilgrimage in India which amassed the largest group of people in one place. Talented photographer, Hannes Schmid, captured images and this exhibition is a presentation of these images of the greatest form of art, humans.
Click here to visit Hannes Schmid’s website.

The Forbidden City at the Louvre – Emperors of China and Kings of France
September 29, 2011 – January 9, 2012
The Louvre (Richelieu Wing), Paris, France
The Louvre will be exhibiting treasures from the Yuan Dynasty in China, art collections of the Emperors, as well as art related to the history between France and China. Should be an interesting opportunity to view the discovered art of The Forbidden City Palace.

Fabled Journeys in Asian Art: East Asia
July 16, 2011 – January 22, 2012
The Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection, Dallas, TX, USA
In keeping with the other exhibitions at this venue, the East Asia exhibit displays art inspired by Chinese culture, as well as a look into the expressions of women, and the cultural influences of Japan.
Click here to read more and find the listing of some of the artists featured.

As always, if you have an art show or art event that you would like to share, please let us know. Feel free to comment on this post for consideration for the global art calendar.

Deborah E is a smooth and sultry summer night on Bourbon Street… Classy with a dash of sass… Proof that the jazz greats have not been sacrificed to processed pop. ladyD.info. For more information, including other blogs, visit her main site at deborah.info.

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Global Art Calendar : September 2011

by Deborah E on August 31, 2011

The following is a list of Art events for the month of September 2011. This list will contain some of the same events as last month, as they are ongoing.

The goal is to be as diversified as possible, different regions, different cultures, different mediums and media. So, please, send over any events that you may know of, so they can be considered for the next calendar.

Note: The following events are listed in order of “end date.”

Global Art Calendar : September

Pascale Marthine Tayou
June 18 – September 11, 2011
Mudam Luxembourg Museum, Luxembourg
This is an exhibit of the art of Pascale Marthine Tayou. Mr. Tayou comes to us from Cameroon, Africa, and creates the expressions of his life as “an explorer” (his words). There is an interesting article about him in “Art in America.” Also, check out samples of his art at his web site.

The Art Books of Henri Matisse
May 26 – September 25, 2011
Chester Beatty Library * Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland
The multi-talented Henri Matisse has also given the world some expressions in the form of art books. This event exhibits four of his most infamous books.
Click here to visit Henri Matisse’s website.

Material Worlds
July 28 – September 30, 2011
Sotheby’s at Sudeley Castle, London, Great Britain
This outdoor exhibition displays the artistic excellence of about eleven talented artists and their creations made out of unique materials.
Click here to read more and find the listing of some of the artists featured.

Tim Burton Exhibit
May 29 – October 31, 2011
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
This exhibit displays the artistic talents of Tim Burton, drawings, paintings, photographs, storyboards, moving images, and more!
Click here to visit Tim Burton’s website.

Human Currents
July 22 – November 13, 2011
The Rubin Museum of Art, New York City, NY, USA
In the early 21st century, there was a pilgrimage in India which amassed the largest group of people in one place. Talented photographer, Hannes Schmid, captured images and this exhibition is a presentation of these images of the greatest form of art, humans.
Click here to visit Hannes Schmid’s website.

The Forbidden City at the Louvre – Emperors of China and Kings of France
September 29, 2011 – January 9, 2012
The Louvre (Richelieu Wing), Paris, France
The Louvre will be exhibiting treasures from the Yuan Dynasty in China, art collections of the Emperors, as well as art related to the history between France and China. Should be an interesting opportunity to view the discovered art of The Forbidden City Palace.

Fabled Journeys in Asian Art: East Asia
July 16, 2011 – January 22, 2012
The Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection, Dallas, TX, USA
In keeping with the other exhibitions at this venue, the East Asia exhibit displays art inspired by Chinese culture, as well as a look into the expressions of women, and the cultural influences of Japan.
Click here to read more and find the listing of some of the artists featured.

As always, if you have an art show or art event that you would like to share, please let us know. Feel free to comment on this post for consideration for the global art calendar.

Deborah E is a smooth and sultry summer night on Bourbon Street… Classy with a dash of sass… Proof that the jazz greats have not been sacrificed to processed pop. ladyD.info. For more information, including other blogs, visit her main site at deborah.info.

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Global Art Calendar : August 2011

by Deborah E on July 27, 2011

The following is a list of Art events for the month of August 2011. This list doesn’t even begin to be considered for the label, “exhaustive.” It is intended to be a starting point for a monthly listing of events around the world. In many cases, these events are ongoing showings, and in some cases there are more than one event at the same venue, and I have only posted one random event from the venue, to get you going.

Please feel free to send me event notifications from your area to be considered for the next list.

I have to say, in my attempt to find art shows or events around-the-world, I was very pleased to find some interesting shows that crossed global regions. I look forward to finding more gems like this in future posts!

Note: The following events are listed in order of “end date.”

Global Art Calendar : August

Uptown Art Fair
August 5 – 7, 2011
Uptown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN USA
Diversified collection of art from around the world in this city, in the area named after its urban appeal, “Uptown” Minneapolis.
Click here to read more and find the listing of some of the artists featured.

Diego Rivera: Murals Under The Stars
August 7, 2011
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CA USA
This exhibition is part of the “Murals Under the Stars” series and features the artistic talents of Diego Rivera.
Click here to visit Diego Rivera’s website.

The Drawings of Jules Feiffer
July 9 – August 14, 2011
World Financial Center Courtyard Gallery, New York City, NY, USA
The Pulitzer price-winning cartoonist, Jules Feiffer, is featured in this exhibition, with samples of his cartoons, watercolors, and more, focusing, in this exhibition, on the “Dancer” cartoons.
Click here to visit Jules Feiffer website.

Jose Clemente Orozco: Murals Under The Stars
August 14, 2011
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CA USA
This exhibition is part of the “Murals Under the Stars” series and features the artistic talents of Jose Clemente Orozco.
Click here to visit Jose Clemente Orozco’s website.

JAPANCONGO
July 8 – August 20, 2011
Garage Center for Contemporary Culture, Moscow, Russia
This is an exhibition of art from Africa and Japan, in a unique, artistic presentation by Carsten Höller. The pieces for this exhibit are part of the collection belonging to Jean Pigozzi.
Click here to read more and find the listing of some of the artists featured.

The Art Books of Henri Matisse
May 26 – September 25, 2011
Chester Beatty Library * Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland
The multi-talented Henri Matisse has also given the world some expressions in the form of art books. This event exhibits four of his most infamous books.
Click here to visit Henri Matisse’s website.

Material Worlds
July 28 – September 30, 2011
Sotheby’s at Sudeley Castle, London, Great Britain
This outdoor exhibition displays the artistic excellence of about eleven talented artists and their creations made out of unique materials.
Click here to read more and find the listing of some of the artists featured.

Tim Burton Exhibit
May 29 – October 31, 2011
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
This exhibit displays the artistic talents of Tim Burton, drawings, paintings, photographs, storyboards, moving images, and more!
Click here to visit Tim Burton’s website.

Human Currents
July 22 – November 13, 2011
The Rubin Museum of Art, New York City, NY, USA
In the early 21st century, there was a pilgrimage in India which amassed the largest group of people in one place. Talented photographer, Hannes Schmid, captured images and this exhibition is a presentation of these images of the greatest form of art, humans.
Click here to visit Hannes Schmid’s website.

Fabled Journeys in Asian Art: East Asia
July 16, 2011 – January 22, 2012
The Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection, Dallas, TX, USA
In keeping with the other exhibitions at this venue, the East Asia exhibit displays art inspired by Chinese culture, as well as a look into the expressions of women, and the cultural influences of Japan.
Click here to read more and find the listing of some of the artists featured.

As always, if you have an art show or art event that you would like to share, please let us know. Feel free to comment on this post for consideration for the global art calendar.

Deborah E is a smooth and sultry summer night on Bourbon Street… Classy with a dash of sass… Proof that the jazz greats have not been sacrificed to processed pop. ladyD.info. For more information, including other blogs, visit her main site at deborah.info.

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