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A look at the Serenissima through the 55th edition of the Biennale
The Encyclopedic Palace (Il Palazzo Enciclopedico) is the title chosen by Massimiliano Gioni, the director of the event, for the 55th edition of the Venice Biennale. This title is not at all anecdotal: but reflects the main theme that he wanted for the Biennale. The Encyclopedic Palace is in fact the title of a work by artist Marino Auriti that was never completed. The artist wanted to create an imaginary museum to house all of the knowledge of the world. The notion of universality is a common desire, not only in art history, but for humanity as a whole. Artists in particular have always sought to capture variety and richness. As our modern world is sinking under waves of information, the 55th edition of the Venice Biennale aims to gather knowledge in a unique place, combining contemporary artworks with historical objects. What is the world of artists? is thus the question that can sum up the meaning of this edition.
From the celebration of a marriage to the birth of the most ancient international fair
Pawe Althamer Venetians, 2013 90 sculptures, plastic on metal construction 55th International Art Exhibition, Il Palazzo Enciclopedico, la Biennale di Venezia Photo By Francesco Galli Courtesy la Biennale di Venezia
The Venice Biennale was born in 1895, on the occasion of the celebration of Umberto I and Margherita of Savoys marriage jubilee. The Doges Palace at the time conceived the creation of an artistic event. This wish quickly evolved to become an international festival reflecting the trend of creating an event of this kind during the second half of the 19th century, a period that was namely marked by the appearance of the Salon des In-
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dpendants in France. Very soon, the pavilion system began and it is still used today, as well as the privilege given to the curators to direct their own participating countries. While the first eleven editions of the Biennale were essentially based on the discovery of European art for artists, not for the wider public, the event has now developed and has confirmed its international expansion. Furthermore, a section dedicated to architecture has been added to the event. Initially, the Biennale was held in the building located in the Giardini de Castello (the Gardens of the Castle). It was not until 1905 that regular participants were invited to build their own pavilions. Before this decision, all countries occupied a central pavilion. The French Pavilion was inaugurated in 1912. In 1999, the Biennale expanded to the Arsenal with the vast exhibition space having been offered to the Ministry of Culture by the Italian Marine. The Biennale has been presided by Paolo Baratta since 2008 and welcomed over 440,000 visitors in 2011, which represents an increase of 18% compared to the previous edition.
The 55th edition of the Venice Biennale at the service of universal knowledge
This years edition will take place from 1 June to 24 November 2013, with a preview from 29 to 31 May. Its director, Massimiliano Gioni, wants to place more emphasis than usual on the events historical roots. In fact, the Biennale will feature works from the beginning of the 20th century as well as some dating way back to the 19th century. Moreover, it will be possible to discover artists than have remained unknown until now. This choice is based on the new directors desire to portray a universality that cannot exclude the past and which can be understood only contemporary art and continually renewed vision of this art. According to Massimiliano Gioni, it is necessary to stress the fact that art has an existential and primary function that seems to lose its importance in the presence of greatly renowned artists, who are indeed becoming richer and more famous. Emphasis is therefore placed on this desire to convey newness, or whilst allowing this newness to continue to exist among the existing canon contemporary art. Universality is also portrayed by the number of countries present during this edition. In fact, no less than 88 countries have their own pavilions, and some will be participating for the very first time. Such is the case for Angola, Bahamas, Bahrain, the Ivory Coast, the Republic of Kosovo, Kuwait, the Maldives, Paraguay, Tuvalu and the Vatican. This increase in the number of participants reveals the importance that culture represents for these States, in spite of the current context of the economic crisis. In fact, the budget allocated to the national pavilions remains stable. Thus, the United Kingdom granted the sum of 250,000 for its pavilion, which will present the work of Jeremy Deller. Greece has reserved a budget of 350,000, 250,000 of which comes from the State. Italy is the only country that has reduced its budget to 600,000, while it amounted to 1.5m in 2011. In total, the budget of the Biennale (for the art section alone) represents 13m to 14m.
The organisation of the Venice Biennale
Giardini, Venezia 2010 Photo: Giorgio Zucchiatti Courtesy: la Biennale di Venezia
The Venice Biennale is also an occasion to reward the work of an artist. Thus, the Golden Lions ceremony will be held on 1 June. The jury will include Jessica Morgan from Tate Modern in London, Sofa Hernndez Chong Cuy (Mexico), Francesco Manacorda (Italy), Bisi Silva (Nigeria) and Ali Subotnick (United States). The prizes awarded are the Golden Lion for the best national participation, the Golden Lion for the best artist, as well as the Golden Lion for the
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best young artist. The awarding of these prizes allows the winning artists to gain visibility on the art market, but it is not synonymous to success or durability. Among the artists who managed to prolong their success, we might mention Henri Matisse (1950), Rauschenberg (1964), Daniel Buren (1986) and Jasper Johns (1990). The absence of famous names for the first part of the 20th century can be explained by the fact that the Biennale mainly awarded Italian artists. For the 55th edition of the Biennale, 150 artists will exhibit their works. Finally, the event will be accompanied by a number of conferences on art and its market. Therefore, Existence is elsewhere will help participants to reflect upon the anthropology of images and art history, and a series of conversations animated by Marco Paolini, titled Fen, will focus on the theme of the myth of self-taught artists.
France in Venice
Pavillion Russe Vanima Zakharov: Danae Vanima Zakharov 55th International Art Exhibition, Il Palazzo Enciclopedico, la Biennale di Venezia Photo by Italo Rondinella Courtesy by la Biennale di Venezia
This year, the curator of the French Pavilion is Christine Macel, the chief curator of French Heritage and director of the Contemporary Creation and Perspective Department of the Centre Pompidou. Universality is once again expressed here, since France and Germany have exchanged their pavilions for this edition. Anri Sala has been chosen to represent France and is thus the successor of Sophie Calle and Christian Boltanski. This artist is originally from Albania and his work is mostly based on video and installation. It is the second time he is participating at the Venice Biennale. Having received the Golden Lion in 2001 for his work Uomodomo (The Human Dome). Titled Ravel Ravel Unravel, the video installation that he will present is based on a play by Maurice Ravel, Concerto For the Left Hand, composed in 1930 upon the request of Paul Wittgenstein. The artist also filmed two artists playing the role of the characters with different tempos. The videos were shown on two screens, one on top of the other, at the German Pavilion. The effect created by these works was explicitly evoked in the title Ravel Ravel Unravel. The videos and their music were sometimes played separately, sometimes symbiotically, sometimes mixed, sometimes unmixed. In another room, a DJ made a remix out of the two interpretations. This year, seven French artists will present their works at the Biennale (eight did last year).
The coexistence of collateral events
The Venice Biennale is not limited to the exhibitions presented at the national pavilions, since several collateral events accompany the festival. Consequently, eleven other exhibitions are visible along with the Biennale. They are hosted by institutes, such as the Ramon Llull Institute, or by foundations such as the Global Art Center Foundation and the Van der Koelen Foundation for Arts and Science.
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The impact of the Venice Biennale on the art market
According to an article published by The Art Newspaper (The Venice Effect), the Venice Biennales original purpose was to create a new market for contemporary art. The commercial success of the event was its objective until the 1968 edition. That same year, liberal students and intellectuals marched against the capitalistic direction towards which the Biennale was turning. Since then, its curators have tried to minimise this commercial aspect in order to prevent the event from reflecting the trends of the art market, in terms of quotations. While this practice is honourable, it seems as though this objective is far from being accomplished. In fact, it is obvious that the presence of artists at the Biennale often represents a springboard for their sales and notoriety. For example, Anri Sala was present at the Biennale in 2001, and he will again be there to represent France. This has allowed him to reach the top of the French ranking established by Artindex in 2013. There are several reasons to explain this phenomenon of valorisation for certain artists. First of all, the works that are exhibited guarantee quality, not necessarily artistic but mostly symbolical. This phenomenon was put forward by sociologist Pierre Bourdieu. As a trend, ephemeral or not, the artists selected for the Biennale can eventually find their works composing some of the collections of the worlds greatest art lovers. Moreover, the directors of the event have reserved an important place for new artists. These artists benefit from great visibility which can eventually enable them to gain fame, even though it is mostly temporary. This year, Massimiliano Gioni once again confirmed the essential role of young contemporary artists in order to keep renewing the ideas of this art. Therefore, the Venice Biennale is not only a window, in terms of a venue for the exhibition and promotion of the works of artists, but it is also an ideal event to meet contacts in order to make contemporary innovation last. In other words, the Venice Biennale is a must-see event on the art market calendar, to the extent that it is not only an intermediary between art fairs, purely economic events and museums, (including noncommercial exhibition venues), but it also creates value in the sense that it plays a key role in the artists gaining recognition.
The increase of international events
Over the past years, the number of biennials and international fairs has increased considerably. A few years ago, only three events were organised to highlight the life of contemporary art: Venice, Paris and So Paulo. Today, about sixty of them are planned. Some of these new events have even presented themselves as references. It is the case for the Lyon and Istanbul biennials. This increase shows the momentum of the contemporary art market, but raises the question of exist whether or not these events are becoming excessive.
Marino Auriti Il Encyclopedico Palazzo del Mondo (or Enciclopedico) Kennett Square,Pennsylvania c. 1950s Wood, plastic, glass, metal, hair combs, and model kit parts 11 x 7 x 7 Courtesy: Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, gift of Colette Auriti Firmani in memory of Marino Auriti, 2002
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Focus on the Venice biennale
Paolo Barattas point of view In an interview for Le Figaro, the President of the Venice Biennale talked about the past and future projects, and explained the functioning of the exceptional contemporary art event, the Venice Biennale. Paolo Baratta, who has served as President from 1998 to 2000 and then again since 2008, comes back to his the construction field he embraced during his first tenure. In fact, in 1998, the Biennale had an old infrastructure and the events image suffered from it as well, according to Mr. Baratta, My input in order to recover the lost glow of the Biennale was in getting the spaces concession for a period of several years, in a form of a long lease in exchange for the spaces restoration. This sovereignty allowed us to retore the space, make projects and create. I got the Arsenal in five months. It was a cluttered, run down warehouse, dangerous for visitors. The President also explained the necessity of constantly expanding the space for the pavilions, because of the constant increase of the permanent pavilions needs. Since we got into this restoration policy, we have new demands from countries wishing to participate in the event, he said, precising the mode of the installation of the newcomers who have to finance the spaces restoration, rent for 20 years by paying around 2m. Ending on budgetary issues, Paolo Baratta estimated the Biennale budget between 13m and 14m () To our production we must add the productions of the invited countries that double the real budget of the art Biennale, not to mention all the events and foundations held in parallel Franois Pinault, Guggenheim or Prada that bet on the events wide influence, invest and make profits. Between the ticket office, sponsors, participating countries, the Biennale makes a total turnover that covers 90% of its expenses. It is worth mentioning that a two-day ticket for the 55th edition of the Biennale costs 30, and a permanent pass 80.
Paolo Baratta President of la Biennale di Venezia Photomovie / Antonello & Montesi
Permanent pavilion for the United Arab Emirates at the Venice Biennale The Venice Biennale announced that it has decided to offer a permanent
Pavilion for the United Arab Emirates Mohammed Kazem Walking on water 55 International Art Exhibition, Il Palazzo Enciclopedico, la Biennale di Venezia
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pavilion to the United Arab Emirates. As of now, among the 86 countries that participated in the Biennale in 2011, 30 are endowed with a permanent pavilion. Lamees Hamdam, the exhibition commissioner of the United Arab Emirates Pavilion, said: By securing a permanent pavilion for the UAE in Venice, we hope to ensure that the focus of the nations international artistic programming remains centred on promoting and empowering our local Emirati talent at the highest level possible. This year, the United Arab Emirates Pavilion will be organised under the commissioning of Reem Fadda and will present a solo show on artist Mohammed Kazem.
Photo by Italo Rondinella Courtesy by la Biennale di Venezia
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Focus on the Venice biennale
A work by a student artist selected for the 55th edition of the Venice Biennale Eiman Elgibreen, a student and researcher at the University of Sussex, has been selected to present her work at the Venice Biennale. The artist is currently studying for a Ph. D. in art history and is already famous in her homeland, Saudi Arabia, for having received a prize for her actions in journalism as well as for her research. In fact, she previously occupied a position as a lecturer at the Princess Norah University, located in Riyad. Her works include photographs, paintings and sculptures, which question the current stereotypes surrounding women who wear clothing in line with the Saudi culture. In her last exhibition entitled Out of Context, veiled women were represented in a way that surpassed any prejudiced pre-conceptions, instead allowing viewers to appreciate the talent and personal accomplishments of these figures. The artist said: Of course I feel proud to have been selected. The message of my current collection might seem shocking to some, as I portray veiled women in different and surprising contexts. These women have made their own choices and refuse to compromise, regardless of the context. I believe that I have an obligation to tell the other side of the story of what it means to be a Saudi woman After her studies, the artist plans to return to teaching in Saudi Arabia and create her own arts foundation, which will be devoted to the promotion of Saudi art and culture; her goal is to launch international partnerships and place a spotlight on emerging female artists. Ai Weiwei unveils new work in Venice Entitled S.A.C.R.E.D, Ai Weiweis newly unveiled work consists of six dioramas which reconstruct scenes of the artists illegal, 81-day detention in 2011, during which he was held in a secret prison in China and guarded by a paramilitary unit. Contained in iron boxes weighing 2.5 tonnes, the work depicts a half-sized Ai Weiwei engaging in daily activities under the observation of two guards in green uniforms. Discussing the piece from his home in Beijing, Weiwei said that his intention was to give people a clear understanding of the conditions in a period which he has cited as the most difficult of his life. The piece is installed in the Church of San Antonin, Venice, as part of Zuecca projects, and will be on display for the duration of the Biennale. It was constructed in China by the artist with the help of a sculptor and a team of approximately thirty people, before being shipped to its current location. A second space by Zuecca projects presents Straight, a new edition of a work originally created by Weiwei in 2008 in response to the Sichuan earthquake. Combining long steel bars salvaged from collapsed school buildings, the work is a critique of the poor construction methods which contributed to deaths during the disaster. Straight and S.A.C.R.E.D collectively form a single exhibition of works by Weiwei titled Disposition. Ai Weiweis work is also included in a group exhibition at this years German Pavilion; created in 2013, Bang features 800 wooden stools, joined to create a structure which the artist describes as monsterlike and completely dysfunctional. The exhibit is displayed in the French Pavilion as a symbolic acknowledgement of ties between the two countries. It is Weiweis first appearance at the Biennale since his debut in 1999.
Pavilion for Chili Alfredo Jaar, Venezia, Venezia 55th International Art Exhibition, Il Palazzo Enciclopedico, la Biennale di Venezia Photo by Italo Rondinella Courtesy by la Biennale di Venezia
Alfredo Jaars critical installation for the Chilean Pavilion Venezia, Venezia creates a visually arresting environment. Measuring 2.5 x 2.5m, the exhibit presents photographs produced by Italian artist Lucio Fontana (of Argentinian descent), taken at the moment of the artists return to his destroyed Milan workshop, after the ravages of the Second World War. Spectators are invited to climb the stairs of a structure similar to the emblematic bridges of Venice, in order to finally discover a sinister pool filled with dark water. Every three minutes, a perfect replica of the site of the Giardini (the venue of the biennale) emerges from the pool with its 28 foreign pavilions. The Giardini, a metaphor of the globalisation of art, then quickly returns to the bottom of the pool and disappears into the dark water. Jaars installation is aimed at re-considering the model of the Venice Biennale, and the archaic rigidity of pavilions which have lost their initial signification. www.artmediaagency.com
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Art Criticisms Popularity Diminishes On 9 May 2013, journalist and art critic Deborah Solomon stated through the waves of New Yorks public radio station, WNYC, that there are fewer than ten full-time art critics in the United States. The journalist mentioned the importance of the profession by highlighting the compliment of art critics during regular visits to museums and galleries. Culture is also the time we spend looking at art and talking about it. Thats where art critics come in. She even said that without them, New Yorkers would probably talk about nothing but real estate. Deborah Solomons observation concerns art critics who write their reviews on confirmed visual artists and benefit from an independence conferred by the editors of the media with which they collaborate. The journalist explained that What is disappearing is not the art criticyou could argue that, with the expansion of websites and social media, there are now more than ever beforebut the tradition of a regularly recurring voice in a widely circulated newspaper or magazine or even alternative paper: people who have the opportunity to expose a wide variety of art to a broad audience on a continual basis.
internationals relations
Restitution by the Israel Museum of a work wrongfully taken from its legitimate beneficiary The Israel Museum announced today that it has restored an impressionist masterpiece titled Garden in Wannsee, created in 1923 by Jewish-German artist Max Liebermann (1847-1935), to the beneficiary of its original owner, Max Cassirer. The painting was confiscated by the Nazis in 1941, along with other goods stolen from Cassirer. After the war, the painting was given to the Jewish Restitution Successor Organization (JRSO), that kept the work for conservation purposes in 1950 at the Bezalel National Museum, the precursory museum of the Israel Museum. Then in 2012, the work was identified by its legitimate beneficiary with the help of historian Marina Blumberg and the intervention of a study by Van Trott zu Solz Lammek in Berlin, after the discovery of a photograph showing the exhibition of the painting at Cassirers estate before it was confiscated. The Israel Museum quickly worked towards the restitution of the work and is now negotiating with its current owner concerning a potential acquisition of the painting for its permanent collection. Max Cassirer was a well-to-do businessman who lived in Berlin and was the heir of a renowned family of art traders. After being persecuted by the Nazis, he was forced to sell his business to a German company in 1935. Then in 1939, he migrated to Switzerland and later settled in England.
legal glossary
Street Art and copyrighting: between fair use and counterfeiting In a recent decision, French artist Thierry Guetta, better known as Mr Brainwash, was found guilty of counterfeiting by a Californian court because his work did not sufficiently transform that of Dennis Morris (see AMAs previous article dated 30 April 2013). This decision reinforces the significance of the protection offered by copyrighting and its differences in comparison with the protection offered by the droit dauteur (author right) in France. In its article 107, the Copyright Act introduces the notion of fair use. Fair use allows artists to borrow pre-existing works, in order to reuse them for their own works. The important factor here is thus the re-use, understood in terms of reappropriation, for the creation of a new work. The new work should contain an original expression, that is to say the personality of the artist, and if is that which is a necessary condition regarding the protection of copywriting. Four criteria are evoked in this article, in order to determine if a use can be qualified as fair or not. This means that the commercial use or not of the work borrowed, the nature of the protected work, the quantity borrowed, as well as any potential effects on the market should be taken into consideration. Dennis Morris thus based his defence on these points by arguing that Mr Brainwash only brought little creative value to the work, which he still used in its entirety. By condemning the French artist, the Californian judge explained the meaning of the notion of fair use: it does not only consist in making a few modifications to a pre-existing work, but the modifications should really transform it. Here, the reappropriation of an existing work is important in order to create a new work that could be qualified as an original. The notion of originality is thus at the centre of the protection granted by copyrighting. It allows limits to be drawn between the creations borrowed for original works, which are then protected, and the creations copied, which can be qualified as counterfeits. Originality also has an importance in French law: the expression of the personality of the author is enough to create protection. However, fair use does not apply in the French legislation. Even though the exception concerning short quotations allows short parts of a pre-existing work to be re-used under three conditions (short quotation, included in a work for scientific purposes, polemical or academic or indicating the source), it is however excluded in terms of artistic production.
Internet
20 new museums join the Google Art Project Googles project titled the Google Art Project recently welcomed 20 new mueums. Thus, it now gathers over 40,000 works issued from over 250 international institutions. The Google Art Project was launched in February 2011. It is an online platform allowing access to numerous artworks in high definition from all around the world. The presentation of the works is accompanied by relevant information about the piece. Among the museums participating in the project, we might mention the Muse du Quai dOrsay, the Frick Collection, the MoMA, the National Gallery, the Galerie des Offices and the Van Gogh Museum.
departure
Julien Anfruns leaves ICOM The director of The International Council of Museums, Julien Anfruns, announced that he is leaving the organisation in order to join the Ministry of Culture and Communication. The management of this non-governmental institution, which is associated with UNESCO, was headed by Hanna Pennock up to December 2013. The latter is a member of ICOMs executive council and worked in Dutch museums for 25 years. This change comes before the organisations general conference, which is scheduled to be held in August 2013 in Rio de Janeiro. ICOM was created in 1946 and is the only international organisation gathering museums. Its main aim is to protect cultural and natural heritage. ICOM is responsible for the code of ethics regarding the acquistition of art objects by museums. www.artmediaagency.com
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Kitaj
in the wake of Expressionism.
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Ronald Brooks Kitaj, born on 29 October 1932, is an American artist who promoted Figuration
Rather than going to College to study, 17-year-old Kitaj chose to sail on a merchant ship and travel for four years. He subsequently enrolled at the Cooper Institute of New York in 1950, where he met other artists who acquainted him with Surrealism and Symbolism. He also studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Knsten in Vienna from 1951 to 1954. Kitajs trips through Europe in the 1950s deeply influenced his work. He later explained that it was in Europe that he had realised his Jewishness, and that he had been brought up and determined by the fate of the Jews, even though he was not religious himself. He enrolled at the Ruskin School in Oxford, and then at the Royal College of Art (where he studied from 1959 to 1962). Kitaj was fascinated by London and self-identified with a long tradition of American artists working as expatriates in the United Kingdom, including James McNeil Whistler, John Singer Sargent, Jacob Epstein, Henry James, Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot.
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In 1963, his first solo show was held at the Marlborough Gallery in London. He then went to Los Angeles with his two children and worked as a teacher at UCLA during the academic year of 1970-1971. There, he met artist Sandra Fisher, who encouraged him to resume painting. At that time, he was particularly influenced by Degas and Ezra Pound, whom he called his favourite anti-Semite. Kitajs ambition was to incorporate the whole range of modernist culture whether literary, cultural, political or visual into painting. In 1976, the Arts Council of Great Britain asked him to organised an exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, which he named The Human Clay in reference to W.H. Audens poem. The exhibition featured paintings by 35 artists illustrating, Kitajs belief that figuration was as alive and relevant as ever. This event gave new life to the movement, which once again became the subject of severe criticism in the 1980s.
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In 1991, Kitaj was elected as a member of the prestigious Royal Academy. He was the first American to receive this honour since John Singer Sargent in 1897. The Tate Gallery in London offered to Kitaj the chance to organise his own retrospective, an immense honour for a non-British artist. He had three years to prepare the exhibition, responding by boosting his production and developing a more free and spontaneous style. The exhibition stressed Kitajs concerns regarding Jewish identity and also included commentaries on his own works, quoting various historical and literary references that had influenced him. The exhibition premiered in 1994 and received savage reviews from critics who seemed to attack the artist personally. The Daily Telegraph reported that he confused self-centered
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egocentricity with enlightment and the Independent called it a dispiriting, admonitory spectacle of an oeuvre ruined by fatal self-delusion. British critics ridiculed his references to Great Masters, such as Matisse and Czanne, as egotism. Kitaj called these reactions the Tate War. The virulent criticism was later attributed to cultural differences and to latent anti-Semitism in Britain. Though the retrospective earned a warmer welcome in the United States, where it was held at the Metropolitan Museum of New York and the Los Angeles County Museum, Kitaj left London for Los Angeles, embittered and grieving, in 1997. He spent his last ten years painting a series of works representing his wife and himself together, at last, in heaven, but also produced pieces directing his rage at art critics, including The Killer-Critic Assassinated by his Widower and The Critic Kills. He became increasingly reclusive, only rarely accepting to give interviews, preferring instead to be surrounded by his books and portraits of his wife. He committed suicide on 21 October 2007 by placing a plastic bag over his head.
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Though he proved to be a controversial figure, Kitajs contribution to the renewal of British figurative art cannot be denied. His uvre is now growing to be increasingly appreciated. Kitaj is a very influential figure in the British art world, a status amplified by his friendships with artists such as Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon. Kitaj invented the expression London School, which came to define the group of emerging artists. Exhibitions devoted to Ronald Brooks Kitaj have been held in museums and galleries across the globe. Since the beginning of 2000, the artist is regularly represented at around ten exhibitions per year, with the United Kingdom and the United States having jointly organised only half of these exhibitions.
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A Golden Lion, attributed to Kitaj on the occasion of the 1995 Venice Biennale, considerably increased the artists visibility in the media. After receiving this award, Kitaj has had over one hundred articles published about him annually, mostly in English, but also in other languages including German and Spanish. As for his presence on the public auction market, the total amount raised through the sale of Kitajs works to date is $6.77m, representing 482 lots sold. With an average price of$14,000, his three record-sales explain the peaks visible on the graphs representing the evolution of the artists sales, as well as the average price per work. His best-selling work is Marynka smoking (1980), a pastel drawing which was sold for 440,000 at Christies London on 7 February 2008. His second highest selling work, Greenwich Village (90-93), was sold for 240,000 at Christies London on 20 June 2007, whilst Value, Price and Profit (1963), was sold for 220,000 on 5 February 2004 at Sothebys London (having previously been sold on 5 February 1991 at Sothebys London for 210,000). Looking at Kitajs sales in more details, one realises that even though multiples represent 75% of sold works (362), with a $535 average price, this category barely accounts for 3% of the artists total turnover. His paintings reach an average price of $69,458 and account for 71% of the artists total turnover. Drawings by Kitaj have an average price of $33,192. Serving as the location of $6.2m of all total sales, the United Kingdom has seen some of Kitajs most This document is for the exclusive use of Art Media Agencys clients. do not distribute. www.artmediaagency.com
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significant transactions. About half of Kitajs total auction sales have been organised in London, whilst the rest have been held in Germany, France and the United States. Auction houses holding sales of Kitajs works are numerous. His most important works, however, have been sold by British market leaders Christies and Sothebys, who share the largest portion of the artists sales. Lastly, when it comes to the relation between creation periods and turnover, the graph clearly shows that the most sought-after works (and also the rarest) are those produced since the late 1980s.
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30 Mai 2013
Museums
Article of the week
Reopening of the European Paintings Department at the Met On 23 May, the Metropolitan Mu- gian, German and British paintings. seum in New York reopened its Sculptures, medallions and ceramdepartment devoted to European ics have been added alongside the paintings from 1250 to 1800. paintings. Some important works After some renovation works that al- were borrowed and added to the perlowed it to expand its surface area by manent collections of the museum almost 30%, the space now offers on the occasion of this reinstallation. more than 700 works in 45 galleries. As we mark the completion of the The new space is organised accord- new European Paintings Galleries, ing to chronology and geography, in we celebrate this collections reorder to enable visitors to appreciate markable legacy and significance to Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch, Bel- the Met, Thomas P. Campbell, the general manager of the Metropolitan Museum explained. By substantially increasing the space devoted to these works of art and integrating new scholarship in the galleries and online, Keith Christiansen and his team of curators now present the first comprehensive rethinking of these holdings in over four decades. The result is an extraordinary experience for our more than six million annual visitors from around the world.
acquisitions
Tate Britain acquires an important work by John Constable
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$15m Anonymously Donated to the Prez Art Museum, Miami The Prez Art Museum, Miami, has received an anonymous donation of $15m. Of the donations $15m total, $12m is monetary, whilst the remaining $3m represents donated art works. Commenting on the gift in The Miami Herald, director of The Prez Thom Collins stated: I can say almost nothing about it except that Im thrilled. Designed by architects Herzog & De Meuron, the Prez is expected to open in 2014, and has an estimated construction cost of $220. Of this, $100 m. has been funded by Miami Dade County, whilst over $60m. has been given by private donors. Notable gifts include $10 m., given by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in 2008, and a donation of $40 m. from long-time trustee Jorge M. Prez. Originally consisting of $20 m.in cash and art works valued at $15, Prezs donated pieces have since been re-appraised at $20m. His gift was recognised in the re-naming of the gallery, which became Prez Art Museum of Miami in 2011.
Tate Britain has acquired an important work by British painter John Constable for the sum of 23.1m. The purchase of The Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows (1831) could be carried out thanks to the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund of 15.8m, the biggest sum ever given by the fund in order to buy a painting. Another 1m was paid by the Art Fund. Since 1938, the work had been loaned by the National Gallery of Art in London but the owners family recently decided to sell it. The canvas depicts an impressive cathedral under the sky with a rainbow. 19thcentury landscapist John Constable explored themes of history, religion and portraiture throughout is career.
Getty Research Institute Acquire First Edition Work by Phillipp Otto Runge The Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles, has announced the acquisition of a first-edition work by German painter Phillipp Otto Runge (17771810). Entitled Times of Day, the work features four engravings which represent morning, evening, day and night. Originally published in 1805, it offers a significant insight into the practice of an artist widely considered to be one of the leading proponents of German Romanticism. Runges engravings join the GRIs Special Collections, an archive comprising almost 27,000 engravings dating from the Renaissance to present day.
adoption
Adoption of the project for the Munch Museum in Oslo After years of discord regarding the construction of a new building to house the Munch Museum, the councillors of the municipality of Oslo finally reached an agreement in May. The project, called Lambda, will take the form of a glass building with a slanting peak. Lambda saw the light of day in 2009 but was rejected in 2011, due to questions regarding its integration in the urban landscape, its impact on medieval vestiges and its cost- the project is estimated at about 215m. The new Munch Museum is scheduled to open in 2018.
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Arrt du Centre Pompidou Mobile
Two years and a half after its launch, Alain Seban, the director of the Centre Pompidou, has announced the termination of the Mobile Centre Pompidou. This project, destined to bring art to culturally inaccessible regions, seems to have difficulties finding candidate towns to receive the installation created by architect Patrick Bouchain. In fact, receiving this mobile museum comes with a cost of about 400,000. However, Alain Seban is not planning on putting a definitive term to the idea of an itinerant museum. This project could later be converted into a Temporary Centre Pompidou with an installation in France or abroad for three or four years.
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Newly-discovered work by Lichtenstein revealed at Masterpiece London An unknown work by Roy Lichtensten was displayed at the Geoffrey Diner Gallery, on the occasion of the art fair Masterpiece London. Entitled Puzzle Portrait (1978), the painting was purchased directly from the artist in 1983. The piece is offered on sale at the gallery and the buyer will also receive two letters signed by Lichtenstein. The 4th edition of Masterpiece London will be held from 27 June to 3 July 2013 at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. The fair presents artworks, antiques and design pieces. All objects on diplay are previously selected by the experts committee. www.artmediaagency.com
30 Mai 2013
whats on
From 22 May to 10 August 2013, the Ben Brown Fine Arts Gallery in Hong Kong will present the first Asian solo show of British artist Frank Auerbach. The event titled Portraits gathers paintings and drawings, the only mediums used by the artist since the 1970s. Auerbachs painting technique is based on layering acrylic or oil paint wich he then scratches. Marks left are covered with paint and in the end after several months or years of repeating this process a thick layer covers the canvas. Frank Auerbach has been exhibited at the Hayward Gallery in London, at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid.
Exhibition On Abstraction II at the Muse dArt Contemporain de Montral The Muse dArt Contemporain in Montreal is offering an exhibition dedicated to abstraction until 20 October 2013. Titled On Abstraction II, Remarks on colour, the event presents 16 works produced between 1967 and 2010 by Canadian and international artists. Several movements and techniques are represented, such as geometrical abstraction, minimal art, conceptual art, painting, sculpture, photography and installation. For this second presentation on the series On Abstraction, emphasis is placed on the role played by colours in each work. It is thus possible to discover the works of Daniel Buren, Kenneth Noland, Sol LeWitt as well as Pieter Laurens Mol. On Abstraction II follows the exhibition On Abstraction presented at the museum from April 2012 to March 2013. John Chamberlain expos dans les jardins du Rijksmuseum Sculptures created by the late John Chamberlain are to be displayed in the grounds of Amsterdams newly reopened Rijksmusem. The artists estate is represented by Gagosian Gallery, who announced the outdoor exhibition which is to run until 22 October. The display forms part of ArtZuid, an annual programme which sees sculptures temporarily installed in public locations across Amsterdams centre. Chamberlains four works are: Naughtynightcap (2008), Ritzfrolick (2010), Fiddlersfortune (2010) and Wishingwellwink (2010), each of which is exhibited publically for the first time. These sculptures were some of the last pieces to be created by Chamberlain at the end of his 60-year career. John Chamberlain (1927-2011) was born in Rochester, Indiana. He graduated from The Art Institute of Chicago and Black Mountain College. His works have been displayed at the Chinati Foundation, Texas, as part of the Menil Collection, Houston, at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, and Tate Modern, London. Frank Auerbach on show at Ben Brown Fine Arts in Hong Kong
whats on
Cildo Meireles at the Museo Reina Sofia The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in the Palacio Velzquez, Parque de El Retiro, Madrid is to present a solo exhibition of works by Cildo Meireles , open until 29 September 2013. The exhibition is organised in partnership with the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art in Porto, Portugal and HangarBiccocca in Milan, Italy. It is curated by director of the Museo Reina, Sofia, Joo Fernandes. Since the end of the 1960s, Cildo Meireles has produced works which aim to re-define conceptual art. His pieces seek to engage with the sensory capacities of his viewer, and examine themes including: the critical use of ideological systems, theories of economic circulation, and ethically-viable means of engaging with the world. The exhibition at Museo Reina Sofia presents a collection of new works, as well as some earlier, lesser-known pieces. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1948, Cildo Mereles has exhibited broadly at international art fairs including Documenta in Kassel and Venice, and the So Paulo Biennale. He received the Velzquez Prize in 2008, awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Culture in recognition of the work of a single fine artist. Original view of Lorraine during the Renaissance at the Muse Lorrain The event titled Un nouveau monde, Naissance de la Lorraine Moderne (A New World, Birth of Modern Lorraine) is being held from 4 May to 4 August 2013 at the Muse Lorrain, on the occasion of Nancy Renaissance 2013 organised by the city of Nancy and by the Urban Community of Grand Nancy. It features some 300 artworks and objects, mainly borrowed from museum institutions, from French and European collections, and 110 works, from the private collection of the Muse Lorrain. Among the masterpieces up for viewing, a major sculpture by Ligier Richier, La Pamoison de la Vierge, as well as an altarpiece by Philippe de Gueldre made out of polychrome sculpted wood and dated 1543, created in a Flemish workshop. The event organised under the general commissioning of Francine Roze, the chief heritage curator and director of the Muse Lorrain, assisted by Audrey Fischer, is geared to invite visitors to see the former world through the eyes of Lorraines former residents, and more generally to portray an innovative image of this Lorraine Renaissance by highlighting its profound originality.
The Moderna Museet, Stockholm, is to present a solo exhibition dedicated to artist Tala Madani, from 25 May to 27 October 2013. Entitled Rip Image, the show is the artists largest to date. Madani produces paintings and animations, using her works to examine political subjects- such as masculinity and the structure of power- in a manner which is at once serious and comical. By engaging with stereotypes in a humorous manner, the artist aims to produce works which open the eyes of her audience, making visitors to her exhibition aware both of their own values, and the motivations which lie behind them. Recent exhibitions by Tala Madani include the Venice Biennale 2011, where she was represented by the Danish Pavilion. The artists works have also formed part of group exhibitions, notably at PS1 MoMA, New York in 2010.
Tala Madani au Moderna Museet de Stockholm
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30 Mai 2013
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Moyra Davey la Tate Liverpool From 8 June to 6 October 2013, Tate Liverpool will organise an exhibition devoted to New York artist Moyra Davey. Titled Moyra Davey: Hangmen of England, the event will allow visitors to discover the works created with photographs taken during the artists trip to Liverpool and Manchester. These photographs are marked with personal stories as well as literary narrative threads. According to her usual artistic practice, Moyra Davey subsequently sends her works to the towns where they were created, the presence of the stamps on these works indicating where she travelled. Moyra Davey is a photographer, writer and film director. Her work is based on the exploration of complex films, thanks to her use of modest artistic means. Her photographs portray ordinary objects such as vinyl and empty bottles, the beauty of which is revealed to offer a peaceful vision of the world. She thus revisits daily life objects in a new and surprising way. The Honourable Ferdinand de Medici featured at the Uffizi Gallery On the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the death of Ferdinand de Medici, the Uffizi Gallery will dedicate an exhibition to the grand-duke from 25 June to 3 November 2013. The purpose of this event is to highlight the collection and confirmed patronage of this member of the Medici family. The exhibition will be split into seven sections, which will allow viewers to travel through the different periods of the collection and patronage activities of the prince. Thus, the beginning will be devoted to his first years at the Pratolino Villa, which will be followed by the renovation of the Palazzo Pitti and of the cathedral in Florence. The third section will highlight Ferdinand de Medicis increasing interest in figurative art. Finally, the last section will spotlight the impact of his patronage and collection activities. Forthcoming Exhibitions at Londons V&A Museum From 23 March to 11 August 2013, Londons Victoria and Albert Museum is to present David Bowie Is, the first retrospective of the singers career. Sponsored by Gucci and Sennheiser, the exhibition brings together more than 300 objects from the past five decades, including hand-written lyrics, original costumes, photographs, set designs, album art work, and rare performance material. Also featured are collaborative works between Bowie and designers in the fields of fashion, sound, graphics, theatre and film. Other forthcoming shows at the museum include Sky Arts Ignition: Memory Place, which is to run from 28 June- 20 October. Based on a work of fiction by author Hari Kunzru, the exhibition is composed of specially-commissioned interactive installations which offer an immersive reading of Kunzrus story. Closing on 14 July, the V&As current exhibition is Treasures of the Royal Courts: Tudors, Stuarts & the Russian Tsars. Featuring objects from the courts of Henry VIII- Charles II, Ivan IV (the Terrible) and the early Romanovs, the show examines the development of trade between the UK and Russia. Nathaniel Mellors & Jimmy Joe Roche at the Baltimore Museum of Art The Baltimore Museum of Art will present, from 3 July to 29 September, an event titled Front Room: Nathaniel Mellors & Jimmy Joe Roche. This exhibition will feature absurd and irreverent pieces, representing the questions asked by the artists concerning human behaviour once social norms are abolished. Visitors will discover photographs, sculptures and paintings. The event is curated by Kristen Hileman and supported by the Mondriaan Foundation. Nathaniel Mellors is a British artist born in 1974 who currently lives and works in Amsterdam and Los Angeles. He has had solos shows at South London Gallery, the Institute of Contmeporary Art in London and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. He has also participated in group exhibitions, namely at the Tate Britain and Venice Biennale in 2009 and 2011. Jimmy Joe Roche is an American artist born in 1981 who focuses on visual arts. His videos have been shown internationally, namely at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, at the Boston Institute of Contemporary Art, at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles and at the Incubate Arts Festival in the Netherlands.
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Maurizio Cattelan to Return from Retirement with a New Exhibition in Basel
Artist Maurizio Cattelan is to come out of retirement to present an exhibition of new works, held at The Beyler Foundation in Basel Switzerland from 8 June to 6 October. Entitled Kaputt, Cattelan stated that his new show will focus on a single old piece presented in a new way, and will seek to engage with a classic subject in art history. The title of the show is taken from a book by Curzio Malaparte, which gives an account of World War II from behind German lines. The show will take place in conjunction with both Art Basel and a retrospective of Max Ernsts works, also taking place at The Beyler Foundation. Speaking to the New York Times, director of The Beyler Foundation Samuel Keller described the timing as a deliberate decision, since so much of Ernsts work is about history, memory and translating it into his time. Cattelan had formerly announced his retirement in 2011, at the age of 50, on the eve of a retrospective of his works at The Guggenheim, New York. New installation by Hung Liu at the San Jose Museum of Art From 6 June to 29 September, the San Jose Museum of Art will present a new exhibition of an American artist with Chinese origins, Hung Liu. In the event Questions from the Sky: New Work by Hung Liu, comprising three videos titled Black Rain, Candle and Between Sky and Earth, the artist explores the cycles of life, death and memory. These works are accompanied by paintings and prints on aluminium, as well as a mural painting that will be finished on 20 June during a public performance. The videos are based on the photographs taken with an iPhone before the artists mothers death. Depicting candles, birds and dead deer, citrus fruits called the hand of the Buddha and cloud formations, they convey the contemplative mood of Liu at that precise moment of his life. According to the artist, the images allow us to remember the people who passed away.
30 Mai 2013
Galleries
Article of the week
Ryan McGinley represented by Perrotin American photographer Ryan McGinley is to be represented by the Perrotin Gallery, Paris. McGinley was named Photographer of the Year in 2003 by the American Photo Magazine, and was awarded the Young Photography Infinity Award by the International Center of Photography in 2007. The photographer was given a solo show at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 2003, when he was just 25 years old. With existing locations in Paris and Hong Kong, Perrotin Gallery is to open a third space in New York in 2013. Ryan McGinley will feature in a solo exhibition at Perrotin Gallery Paris from 13 November 2013- 11 January 2014.
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Hauser & Wirth open new galleries, announce Paul Schimmel as partner
Hauser & Wirth is to open new galleries in Somerset and Los Angeles, with Paul Schimmel joining the company as partner. Expected to open in 2014, Hauser & Wirth Somerset is a new exhibition space and outdoor art facility situated in the south-west of England. The gallery joins Hauser & Wirths existing locations in Zurich, London and New York. A second new gallery is to open in Los Angeles in 2015, with curator and scholar Paul Schimmel joining Iwan Wirth, Manuela Wirth and Marc Payot as a partner to the company, which was founded nearly twenty years ago. The Los Angeles space will be called Hauser, Wirth & Schimmel, and will place a special focus on public and educational programmes. It is envisaged that three to five major exhibitions will be held annually, and that both solo and rigorously organised historical shows will feature in the gallerys schedule. Hauser, Wirth & Schimmel will particularly endeavour to promote the contemporary art scene in Los Angeles, and will invite leading scholars, curators and writers to participate in community programmes. A former curator of Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) and recent co-director of Mike Kelleys Art Foundation, Schimmel is a strong advocate of Southern Californias contemporary art scene, and a specialist in art from the 1950s. Hauser & Wirth represents over 50 established and emerging contemporary artists, as well as the estates of artists including Eva Hesse, Allan Krapow, Lee Lozanc, Philippe Vandenberg & the Henry Moore Family Collection.
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Closing of the RH Gallery
The RH Gallery, which has been located in New Yorks Tribeca district since 2010, has announced its closure. Explaining the decision in an official e-mail, director Adam Taki stated : The circumstances required that I act quickly. Though disruptive and unfortunate, terminating operations was the best available option. The last show organised by the gallery was A Discourse on Plants, a group exhibition which transformed the gallerys space into a virtual arboretum. Though originally intended to run through 31 May, the show closed prematurely on 15 April. Artists represented by the gallery included Micah Ganske, Sandy Kim, Myeongsoo Kim, and Myla Dalbesio.
Reopening of the Guy Pieters gallery Guy Pieters has announced that its new gallery will open on 24 July. This inauguration will be accompanied by an exhibition gathering the works of three Belgian artists, Jan Fabre, Arne Quinze and Koen Vanmechelen. The artists will present original pieces and works specially created for the occasion. Moreover, the gallery owner announced his intention to collaborate with different museums in the region in order to get more involved in its cultural life. Guy Pieters closed his gallery at avenue Matignon in Paris in 2012. He is still the owner of three galleries in Belgium.
30 Mai 2013
whats on
Dennis Lee Mitchell at the C. Grimaldis Gallery From 23 May to 6 July 2013, the C. Grimaldis Gallery presents an event devoted to painter Dennis Lee Mitchell. Titled Smoke Drawings, the exhibition is the artists first solo show organised by the gallery. Dennis Lee Mitchells work is recognisible for its use of smoke as a drawing tool, with delicate applications of carbon issued from a burning flare. The results are images that, remaining abstract, bring to mind the human body and blur the border between representation and ephemeral. Dennis Lee Mitchells works have been exhibited internationally in museums and galleries such as the Ukranian Institute for Modern Art in Chicago and the Museum Boymans van Beuningen in Rotterdam. Coen Vunderink at Galerie Gabriel Rolt From 25 May 29 June 2013, Galerie Gabriel Rolt is to host an exhibition of works by Dutch artist Coen Vunderink, entitled Its not a house, its a home The paintings see Vunderink explore a fascination with MRI scans; often appearing mysterious to the untrained eyed, these scanned images of internal organs have the potential to betray devastating information. Using blank canvases to create the base of his works, Vunderink builds layers of photographic negatives, onto which he spray-paints everyday objects such as carpets, lace, flowers and doormats. The resulting works are at once abstract and domestic. Born in 1979, Groningen-based Vunderink recent exhibitions include Paradise Row Gallery, London (2012), the Royal Price of Painting, Amsterdam (2012) and Mondriaanfonds, Rotterdam (2013). Meticulous work of Paulo Laport at Edelman Arts From 29 May to 12 July, Edelman Arts Gallery, New York, is to exhibit works by Brazilian artist Paulo Laport. It is to be the first exhibition of the artists works to be held in the United States. Laports latest works see the artist explore a new technique, with Laport joining palimpsests manuscripts written on pre-used parchment paper -which he then polishes, creating works which reveal layer upon layer of changing colour. Known for a style that combines colours and texture, Laporte has been present in the collections of numerous museums across the world since his first exhibition was held in Rio in 1981. Shiranna Shahbazi at the Cardi Black Box The contemporary art gallery based in Milan is presenting an exhibition devoted to Shiranna Shahbazi from 27 May to 26 July 2013. The event gathers over sixty works produced at the beginning of the 2000s, as well as four new abstract compositions. The artist works mainly with photography but regularly intergrates other mediums such as painting and printing into her creations. Her major theme is still life but she occasionally produces portraits and landscapes. She is inspired by European painting, namely Flemish and Dutch 17th-century creations. Shiranna Shahbazis works have been exhibited at numerous international institutions, including the Barbican Art Gallery in London and the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. Mandy Martin exhibition at the Australian Galleries The event will be held from 6 to 23 June 2013 at the Australian Galleries located on Derby Street in Victoria. Titled Desert Lake, it will feature the works of one of the greatest environmental artists, depicting the diversity of Australian landscapes with knowledge and sensitivity. This event will be the third in which the artist mixes art, science and history in order to represent the vast deserts and navigable paths observed in Paruku, in the Tanami desert located in the west of Australia. Paruku is the name given to the aboriginal reserve protected by the Walmajarri people. Throughout the event, the natural pigments used by the artist will evoke sand storms and burnt lands in the countryside, most of which have been created in a panoramic format. The exhibition will also present the works of Alexandre Boynes, Laura Boynes, David Leece and David Taylor. Photographs by Nicholas Nixon at the Fraenkel Gallery From 30 May to 27 July 2013, the Fraenkel Gallery will present a series of new photographs by American photographer Nicholas Nixon. The exhibition is the fourteenth solo show of the photographers career, and will present around thirty works created by Nixon between 2012- 2013. For the first time, black and white photos by the photographer are to be shown in conjunction with works in colour, with both formats depicting subjects including elderly couples, the sick and the elderly. Other works included in the exhibition are portraits Nixons wife and his three sisters, who he began photographing in 1975, and landscape photography taken in both France and his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
30 Mai 2013
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Robert Capa exhibition at the Atlas Gallery On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the death of Robert Capa, the gallery in London will offer an exhibition devoted to the artist from 7 June to 6 July 2013. Titled Death in the Making, the gallery will present the artists photographs of war. It will thus be possible to discover very famous snapshots taking during conflicts such as the Spanish Civil War and the liberation of Paris, as well as photos belonging to the private collection of Ben Burdett, the owner of the gallery. Robert Capa is considered to be one of the greatest photographers of war and is the founder of the Magnum agency. Francisco Ziga at the Jack Rutberg Fine Arts From 1 June to 31 July 2013, the Jack Rutberg Fine Arts will present works by Mexican artist Francisco Ziga. The exhibition titled Francisco Ziga: A Centennial Tribute will feature bronzes, drawings, watercolours and a selection of printings on paper. The artist, who is famous for depicting women and inspired by pre-Columbian and classical art, is currently the most demanded Mexican artist on the market. This exhibition will allow visitors to appreciate the entirety of Zigas work and see the evolution of his creations. Among the pieces that will be on display, we might mention a stone sculpture from 1932 and rediscovered recently, as well as paintings from the 1930s. Apart from the show organised at the Jack Rutberg Fine Arts Gallery, the events held at the Ernst Barlach Stiftung de Gstrow in Germany and at the Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) in Mexico took place this year in order to celebrate the artists centenary as well. Nadja Frank at the Denny Gallery The Denny Gallery is currently hosting the first solo show to be given by artist Nadja Frank. Entitled Rock Shop, the exhibition features a series of new paintings which will be on display until 16 June 2013. An installation piece entitled Rock Shop features a mountain divided into four parts, which join to form a single summit. Visitors to the gallery are invited to enter the mountains interior to discover paintings by Frank. Franks work has been exhibited internationally, with recent notable exhibitions including 401contemporary, Berlin, and The Conradi Gallery, Hamburg. Jay DeFeo at the Eva Presenhuber Gallery An exhibition of works by artist Jay DeFeo (1929-1989) is scheduled to take place at the Eva Presenhuber Gallery, Zurich, from 9 June- 20 July 2013. It is the first exhibition of the artists works in Europe. The exhibition presents pieces which span the artists career, placing a special focus on her most productive period of work which began in the 1970s and continued to her death in the late 80s. Lesser known paintings, drawings and photographs will also be on display. All of the works exhibited date result from a period of production after The Rose, the artists most famous painting which is now held as part of a collection in the Whitney Museum, New York. Works by Jay DeFeo also form part of collections at MoMa, The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Mills College Museum of Art. The artist is currently the subject of a major retrospective at the Whitney Museum, which closes 2 June 2013. Exhibition at Robert Henry Contemporary Considers Time and Space From 13 June to 28 June 2013, New Yorks Robert Henry Contemporary Gallery will host an exhibition entitled Time Times Three featuring works by Pancho Westendarp, Victoria Burge and Tom Kotik. The artists works explore the relationship between time and space through a broad range of media. Drawings, videos and installation pieces by Pancho Westendarp analyse the assocation between time, space, memory and movement. Victoria Burge produces drawings and paintings using ancient maps, prints of cosmological systems and lunar tables, creating a new visual language which engages with themes of memory, absence, and the multiple dimensions of space. A sculptor and musician, Tom Kotik produces works which analyses the interaction between his two specialisms, giving concrete form to otherswise invisible waves of sound. Bill Viola repetition at Blain Southern From 5 June to 27 July 2013, the Blain Southern Gallery will present the work of video artist Bill Viola. The installation The Chapel of Frustrated Actions and Futile Gestures (2013) is named after this work and will feature a network of nine horizontal screens representing characters perpetually repenting their different activities. Among the scenes that were filmed, there is a man carrying a wheelbarrow up a hill, climbing back down after reaching the top. This work is a reference to the essay of philosopher Albert Camus, Le Mythe de Sisyphe, who questions the importance of daily actions. On another screen, spectators will be able to see a man digging a hole in the middle of the night. Each action is repeated in a ritual manner and makes the task seem as hard as it is unfruitful. The long trip of Invaders Space One to the Lazarides Gallery From 20 to 27 June 2013, the Lazarides Gallery in London will present the film ART4SPACE, created by French street artist Invader. After installing his works on the walls of 48 cities across the world in 2012, Invader decided to send one of his creations to space. His short film is based on this trip and will be screened at the Curzon Cinema in the district of Soho. The film retraces this project, which was conducted in Florida on the grounds of NASA. The artist used a stratospheric balloon to send his Space Invader to the infinite world and beyond, on a quest to space. He used the same type of balloon that allowed Felix Baumgartner to break the world record for freefalling. The balloon that sent Space One to space was equipped with a video, which allowed the artist to create the short film presented at the Lazarides Gallery.
30 May 2013
Interview
Animating the city through the eyes of OakOak
OakOak is a street artist whose artistic practice places a focus on the spaces and environments in which he works. Driven by a desire to bring sunshine on a daily basis, the artist not only wants to decorate the city, but to bring it to life in order to create a reconnection with passers-by. His art is not based on any aesthetic norms but rather on a concept, that of playing around with the potholes in the streets and transforming ordinary objects. His work does not aim to be provocative or imposing, but seeks to throw a wink at passers-by. Art Media Agency met with the street artist. Here is OakOaks interview.
Where are you from? What is your background? Did you study art? I am originally from Saint-Etienne. I did not at all study art. In fact, I would say the contrary I am actually a self-taught artist and I only started working in the streets in 2006. When did you become interested in Street Art? I think it all started on the day when I said to myself that, by adding eyes and a mouth to a fire hydrant, I could make it look way funnier and make it human. Then, with time, I looked for new projects, new ways to transform the objects I found in the city. Can you name some artists whose work you admire? I really like artists who play with urban spaces, like Varini, SPY and Fra Biancoshock. Thinking about other genres, I also like artists like Monsieur Chat, Ella and Pitr, Ghyslain Berholon. As for more classical pieces, I very much appreciate Modigliani and Tamara de Lempicka. What inspires you? I am greatly inspired by my childhood, mostly by the video games of the 1980s and 1990s, by the humour of certain series like The Simpsons and Futurama, and of course by comics, Calvin and Hobbes for example. How do you go about creating your works? It all depends on the work I plan to do. I do not practice a particular technique, I just work according to what is best for a setting at the time. For instance, I sometimes work with stencils on the ground, with collages on walls I even use markers and chalk in my creations. Do you create works for public events or do you follow your own interests? No, I always create on my own. I work anonymously so public events are not really my preferred field. I walk a lot in the streets when I visit a city. I always look up and down for the flaws of the urban setting. Thats why I love travelling. I do it as often as possible to discover new cities, since all of them have a strong urban identity, composed of different elements. However, I must admit that I have a preference for industrial and port cities, since they always seem to have an incredible architectural heritage. Do you consider your works as ephemeral or perennial? I think they are ephemeral. No matter what techniques I use, they will vanish in some way or the other with time. I like this principle and I think that it forces me to constantly renew my work, my offers, in order to find new things to do in new places. The fact that I created a blog allows me to keep track of my works, even though they disappear.
Bender OakOak Title: OAKOAK Author: OAKOAK Edition: Edition Populaire 16 x 19 cm, 80 pages EAN: 9782917409084
30 May 2013
Interview
Animating the city through the eyes of OakOak
Have you ever been arrested while creating a work? Does this influence your practice? As of now, never Once I was surprised by a policeman in England, at the top of a ladder, while I was creating a small stencil. But he only greeted me. I hope that it will work that way in France Do you work during the day or during the night? I try to work with as less people around as possible. At night or in the early morning are the best times to work, as far as Im concerned. But it all depends on the location. For example, in England, I found it easier to work during the day without having to hide. Do you mark the places you tag on a map? No, I just remember where they are. How do you choose your spots? I walk a lot. And, if Im struck by inspiration at any point, I will find something to do with an element of the street. What I like is the fact that I can pass by something over thirty times, without having any ideas, and then one day it just comes to me. What is your opinion on the Street Art scene, in France in particular? On its professionals? It is a very trendy phenomenon and, because of this, you can find all sorts of things: the good, the bad and the ugly. But the advantage of this practice is that the streets are more and more colourful, and a new work can be discovered on the corner of every road. I am more a fan of small works than of enormous frescoes, but thats just my humble opinion. Do you see a commercial market for your works, apart from the book you published? Exhibitions of photographed works in galleries could allow me to make some profit. I held my first exhibition at Lazarides (Banksy, JR, Invader) in England in 2012. I also exhibit my works at Ophite (clet) in Paris (transforming road signs). But is it something that you wish to develop? I am not really looking to develop it but it is a very interesting exercise. It is new for me because I am used to the streets. Exhibitions could also allow me to collect some funds to buy materials- spray paints, markers, etc. In your opinion, is staying anonymous that important in Street Art? I dont know about others. We all do what we feel like. But for me, it is obviously important because it gives me a certain liberty and allows me to easily separate my work from my artistic activity.
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30 Mai 2013
Artists
Article of the week
Death of Austrian artist Otto Muehl Austrian artist Otto Muehl passed away on Sunday 26 May at the age of 87. Known as the cofounder of Viennese Actionism (Wiener Aktionismus), Muehl fell sick some years ago. In his paintings, the provocative artist always sought to overcome easel painting by representing its destruction process. His work attracted a larger audience when he started creating sculptures with garbage, blood and corporal materials. In 1991, he created portraits of public figures whose postures were considered to be shocking. His works for instance represent Hitler with a genital nose or Mother Teresa in love. Their exhibitions were banned in 1998. In 1971, Muehl established a counter-society reuniting artists and intellectuals and aiming to promote common property and sexual liberty until 1986. This adventure was terminated by his conviction of paedophilia and incarceration in prison.
laureates
Mark di Suvero awarded by the American Academy of Arts and Letters
Sculptor Mark di Suvero received a gold medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters on the occasion of a ceremony that was held at the venue of the academy on the night of 15 May 2013. He was surrounded by prominent figures such as writer and novelist E. L. Doctorow, who also received a gold medal, and by three new members of this elite group, Richard Tuttle, Terry Winters and Ward Just. During the ceremony, Bob Dylan was also named as an honorary member. But according to Rolling Stone, Dylan did not show up to receive his distinction.
Steeve Luncker named laureate of the Prix Photo at the Musum National dHistoire Naturelle de Paris 2013
On the occasion of its third edition, the Prix Photo of the Musum National dHistoire Naturelle de Paris, presided this year by the Yves Rocher and Volia Environnement Foundations, awarded Steeve Luncker of the Vu agency for his project titled Villes Extrmes (Extreme Cities). The artist thus received a grant of 10,000 to create his prized project and exhibit it later in 2014 at the Jardin des Plantes. The goal of the project Villes Extrmes is to make an overview of extreme cities, from the coldest to the most polluted, as well as the highest in the world. It thus answers the following question: how do these extremes affect men?
Margaret Harrison wins Northern Art Prize 2013

British artist Margaret Harrison has been awarded the Northern Art Prize 2013. The prize of 16, 500 was awarded to the artist during a ceremony held at Leeds Art Gallery. Other finalists in the competition included Rosalind Nashashibi, Emily Speed, Joanne Tatham and Tom OSullivan, each of whom were awarded prizes of 1,500. Winners were selected by a jury comprising James Lingwood, co-director of Artangel, Jennifer Higgie, co-editor of Frieze, Margot Heller, director of South London Gallery, artist Tomma Abts and Sarah Brown, curator of Leeds Art Gallery. Founded in 2007, the Northern Art Prize recognises the work of contemporary artists based in the North of England.
Annie Leibovitz chosen laureate of the Prince of Asturias Prize American photographer Annie Leibovitz has won the Prince of Asturias Prize. The artist became famous for her portrait work, namely thanks to her portraits of naked John Lennon and pregnant Demi Moore. The Spanish prize saluted the work of Annie Leibovitz as one of the driving forces of the world of photojournalism. The Prince of Asturias Prize rewards works in the field of art, science and technology, communication, social sciences as well as international cooperation. Annie Leibovitz also won the Wexner Prize in September 2012.
The Discoveries Prize Art Basel Hong Kong goes to Navid Nuur and Adrian Ghenie
covering
El Anatsui covers the facade of the Royal Academy
From 10 June to 18 August, on the occasion of the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy in London, Ghanaian artist El Anatsui is to have a monumental wall hanging hung across the facade of the institutions building. Measuring 23 m 15 m, it is one of the biggest scultpures produced by the artist, who specialises in this medium. The work, entitled TSIATSIA searching for connection, is composed of a variety of materials, including aluminium, bottle corks and metal sheets. El Anatsui was born in 1944 in Ghana and has lived in Nigeria since 1978. His works are exhibited in a large number of contemporary art institutions worldwide including, the Met, Centre Pompidou, MoMA and the De Young Museum, San Francisco. www.artmediaagency.com
Navid Nuur and Adrian Ghenie have been announced as winners of The Discoveries Prize, awarded on the occasion of the first Art Basel Hong Kong. The discovery prize rewards solo and collaborative pieces created by emerging artists internationally. The artists, who are represented by Plan B gallery, were selected by a jury including: Cosmin Costinas, Outset Curator of Contemporary Art and Executive Director of Para/Site Art Space, HK; Alexandra Munroe, Samsung Senior Curator of Asian Art at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NY; and Elaine Ng, Editor and Publisher of ArtAsiaPacific Magazine. Entitled The Possibility of Purple Nuur and Ghenies collaborative project examines the dematerialisation of painting through a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Navid Nuur adapts his conceptual practice in approaching traditional painting and representation, while Adrian Ghenie researches abstract elements of the figurative. Both use the colours red and blue as their starting points, using their work to explore the phenomenology of colour.

30 May 2013
Interview
Expertissim, the new face of the middle-market?
Expertissim neednt worry about the crisis. The
company is celebrating its 5th anniversary in 2013 and is doing incredibly well with an increase of 100% per year since its creation. In December 2012, the e-commerce company celebrated its 5,000th transaction and, according to its directors, Expertissim does not plan on pausing its development, having already made a name for itself as the middle-market leader for the online sales of art objects. Art Media Agency was eager to meet Gauthier de Vanssay, the president and founder of Expertissim, to find out about the key to its success.
What is your background and how did you come up with Expertissim? My background is quite simple. I wanted to become an auctioneer, but my studies are far from the profession. As a matter of fact, I graduated with a diploma in theology and philosophy. After assessing my skills in 2008, I was drawn towards the market that I love and which attracted from the start: the art market. Having never worked in the field before, I started by having meetings with art professionals, one by one, to try to understand every detail. I contacted my acquaintances then my friends friends, who helped me to get other contacts. This went on for three months and I was able to understand the difficulties of the market from another perspective. After meeting upon meeting, Expertissim began to take shape. What fears and difficulties did the art professionals face at the time? I first noticed that experts were very reluctant and felt that they were left aside. Auction houses called upon independent experts less often. Antique dealers made me realise that, in 2000, eBay and Le Bon Coin killed bric-a-brac traders and the antiques market started to suffer. They lost their ability to buy and sell objects as fast as they did before. Today, antique dealers work well during temporary events but, on a day-to-day level, they lack stability. It is Expertissm and other competing websites that are now attracting this middle-market. How do you define the middle-market? The middle-market starts where eBay stops, at 300, and then ends with the market that Sothebys and Christies disdain, with objects worth less than 15,000. We thus share the market that now belongs to auctioneers, but this market suffers a lot since high-end objects are the only ones that are favoured, catalogued, and studied with expertise. For the rest, we can minimise the costs. Expertissim therefore offers a new facet to this middle market and gives value to objects left out by other professionals. This value offers the trust needed for transactions. On that note, how do you inspire trust on the Internet? The first thing to do is to act as an intermediary by physically withholding the objects. Today, no professional offers this sale model on the art market. By stocking objects, we manage expertise, photos, delivery as well as payments. Our trust resides in these five points, which are necessary for the sale of artworks on the internet. If these five points are not included, then nothing works. Artprice did not succeed, Sothebys did not succeed in 2000, and eBay is not succeeding either. What is the best piece that you have ever sold? 62,498 for a postimpressionist oil on canvas, which was sold in June 2012.
Our unsold rate is only 3 %
Igor Montouss, expert at expertissim Photo : DR
30 May 2013
Interview
Expertissim, the new face of the middle-market?
What is Expertissims sale model? We do not host auction sales at all. Since the very beginning, we have been working with a singular mechanism and lower prices, while experts make high estimates and low estimates on objects for two months and their prices decrease between both their high and low values. After these two months, sellers are free to take back their objects or leave them at their low prices, or even change their sale prices. One of Expertissims miracles is that we sell almost everything and that our unsold rate is only 3%. What dont you host online auctions? Auction sales do not match the immediacy of the Web. On Expertissim, people can buy works immediately and have them delivered in 48 hours. There is another technical reason regarding Internet referencing. It is very complicated and even impossible to reference an Internet page to match an auction. When you look back in time, do you think that you made some mistakes? We have been experiencing an increase of 100% per year since our first year, but I think that we could have done much better. We progressed slowly. We could have done things faster with a better initial investment. My reluctance was a mistake. What advice would you give to young businesses on the art market that are launching their projects on the Internet? In France, we are lucky to have good ideas- Anglo-Saxons have demonstrated their belief in this by funcing them. Therefore, we should not hesitate to trust our ideas and try to at least keep control of our companies before letting others buy them from us. Afterwards, we have to think about the size of the market and ask ourselves whether we really want to become world leaders. You have to think big straight away, not aim at little things.
Gauthier de Vanssay, funder of Expertissim Expertissim s storgae Photos: DR
What is your turnover today? In 2012, we gained a turnover of 5m, and in 2013 we are expecting it to reach 7m to 8m. What are your sale fees? The two concerned parties have to pay fees. The buyer has to add 25%, taxes included, which is the price of the market. As for the seller, we request 5% to 10% according to the price of the object. Any development projects? We have lots of projects! First of all, we will soon open a storage space in the Parisian area, measuring 3,000sqm to 4,000sqm, where we will store 80% of our objects. Our Parisian space will be our showroom. We also want to expand towards foreign markets, namely China. As a matter of fact, we have already started a major translation work. Who are your clients at the moment? Between 20% and 25% of our buyers are foreigners. They are mainly American, British and Chinese. 90% of our sellers are individuals. How do you see the art market today? It is a market with a lot of inertia. There are lots of traditional professionals who are not interested in reinventing it. However, the market needs fresh and modern ideas!
30 Mai 2013
Auctions
Article of the week
Sarah Goulet leaves Pace Gallery to join Paddle8 Sarah Goulet, head of public relations at refining itself over the last few years. Pace Gallery for the past three years, has Now its exclusively an online auction joined the online auction house Paddle8. house, and through that process I think Goulet will be responsible for commu- they distinguished themselves in what nications at the auction house, which was a very crowded field of people tryopened in 2011. Speaking to Galler- ing to do everything. Dealers, collecist NY she stated: Paddle8 has been tors and artists have really responded to this model. Its very artist-friendly. The new PR manager adds There have been some fissures in the gallery system. I think it is still figuring out how to move into the 21st century. A place like Paddle8 seems to be getting there.
results
Results of Art Sale at Bonhams New York A sale at Bonhams New York on 22 May saw strong interest from buyers across categories, with 19th-century painting and sculpture attracting the highest bids. The sale was directed by Kayla Carlsen, Bonhams senior specialist and head of the American Art sector. The highest-selling work was Indian Family by Eastman Johnson (1856-57), an oil painting offered directly by the artists family, which sold for $422,500. Other highlights of the sale included: Snow in Yosemite Valley, Sentinel Rock, by Ambert Bierstadt, sold at $338,500; Homestead at Night, by Geore William Scotter, sold at $47,500; Study of a Bighorn Ram, also by Ambert Bierstadt, sold at $47,500. Several works exceeded their pre-sale estimates, with New York Harbour by Theodore Earl Butler reaching $86,500, and A Catskill Brook by Worthington Whittredge quadrupling its low pre-sale estimate at $40,000. All lots included in the sculpture category were sold, with the bronze Flight of Night, by Paul Howard Manship achieving the highest price in the genre at $116,500. Nearly $7m worth of American Art has been sold at Bonhams since the beginning of 2013. The auction houses next sale of American works will take place in New York in December.
Results of the Marc-Arthur Kohn Sale

A sale held on 22 May 2013 by Marc-Arthur Kohn at the Bristol Hotel, Paris, raised a total of 1.7m. Over 100 lots were available, and included Medieval, Renaissance and Contemporary Art works, as well as objects and furnishings from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Notable works included: Avant de sendormir by Lonor Fini, sold for 140,000; Storck by Paul Delvaux, sold at 115,000; Jeune Garon Chevauchant un Dauphin, a bronze by Taddeo Landini dating from the end of the 16thcentury, which sold for 130,000; a Parisian poster from the beginning of the 17th century attributed to Andr-Charles Boulle, sold for 110, 000; and a pair of bronze torches attributed to Robert - Joseph Auguste, sold for 102,000. The next Marc-Arthur Kohn sale will be held at the Bristol on 2 July 2013. Results of 20th-century Asian Art and Contemporary Art sale at Christies Hong Kong The sale of the 20th-century Asian art and Contemporary Art organised on 25 May 2013 at Christies Hong Kong made a total turnover of $53.7m, with 90% of sold lots and 91% of its estimated value. This sale welcomed some new records: Nudes on Horseback by Chinese-American artist, Yun Gee (Zhu Yuanzhi), was sold for $1.48m; Still Life with Tropical Fruits by an artist from Singapore, Georgette Chen, was purchased for $656,565; La marchande de riz (The Rice Seller) by Vietnamese artist Nguyen Phan Chanh was sold for $392,385 while PixCell-Coyote#3 by Japanese artist Kohei Nawa was purchased for $361,305. Among other important sales, we might mention: Two Standing Nudes by Sanyu (Chang Yu, 1901-1966), sold for $5.78m; Water Music by Zao Wou-Ki (Zhao Wuji, 1920-2013), purchased for $4.26m; and Society by Zeng Fanzhi, (1964) sold for $3.9m. Successful Sale of Negatives at Ivoire A photography sale, held on 25 May 2013 at Ivoire, raised a total of 986,400. The auction was marked by a record sale for an original negative, with Flix Teynards DAKKEH Groupe de Dattiers, purchased for 186,000 (155,000 excluding fees). Bought by a European collector, the work sold for thirty times its pre-sale estimate. Other notable sales included 40 original negatives, taken by Teynard in Egypt between 1851-52, which sold for 888,000. Two pieces were acquired by the BNF (French National Library). www.artmediaagency.com
New Record for Edward Hopper at Christies American Art Sale Painter Edward Hopper dominated the American Art Sale held on 23 May at Christies in New York. The session made a total of $50.8m, with 99 of the 135 lots available selling (73% in volume and 85% in value). The result is the most significant for the department since 2008. Hoppers Blackwells Island (1928) was amongst the major lots on sale, selling for a total of $19.1 m (est. $15 - 20m) and setting a new world record for a work produced by the modernist painter. This surpassed the price achieved by Kelly Jenness House (1932), also by Hopper, which sold for $4.1 m (est. $2 - 3m) . Other major sales included: Starstruck by Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) at $2.027 m (est. $800,000 - $1.2 m); My Back Yard by Georgia OKeeffe, for $1.8m (est. $1 - 1.5 m); and George Washington by John Trumbull (1756-1843) sold for $1.3 m (est. $700,000 - 1m). Several of the works on sale presented depictions of their artists home landscapes, including New Mexico by OKeeffe, the Maine coast by Wyeth, the buildings of New York by Hopper, the Hudson River by Gifford Hudson, and the farms of New Hampshire by Parrish.

30 Mai 2013
coming soon
Recovered Marine Paintings at Bonhams New York Paintings thought to have been lost forever after Liverpools blitz have surfaced at Bonhams New York. Works, including a canvas by famous British artist Thomas Jacques Somerscales, will be put on sale on 5 June during an event entitled Bonhams Fine Paintings & Decorative Arts. Somerscales painting dates from 1916, and has an estimated value of $12,000-$18,000. It depicts the S.S. Ortega entering the straits of the Nelson pursued by the S.S. Dresden. The work was thought to have been destroyed- an idea upheld in Alex Hursts study Thomas Somerscales Marine Artist but was found in a private American collection. The sale will also feature works by other masters of marine painting, notably three canvases by James Edward Buttersworth, including American Frigate in a Storm, estimated to fetch between $60,000 and $80,000. Another masterpiece on offer is The Goelet Prize for Sloop Yachts with Gracie in the Lead by William Bradford, dated from 1883 and expected to reach between $60,000 and $80,000. The sale will also present works by Montague Dawson, George Webster, Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen and Samuel Walters. Light and Geometry at Artcurial On 4 June 2013, auction house Artcurial is to hold a sale featuring over a hundred major works by artists of Op Art, Lumino-Cintisme, GRAV and Geometric Abstraction. The sale will also include work by contemporary artists. Notable lots featured in the auction include works by Latin-American artists Julio Le Parc, Gregorio Vardanega and Horcaio Garcia Rossi, from the Mr and Mrs Alexandre de Gouyon Matignon Collection, and a selection of works spanning the career of artist Victor Vaasarely (1928-1977) from the Mr S Collection. Works in the genre of Geometric Abstraction include Study for Homage to the Square : Fall Gleam by Josef Albers (est. 220,000-320,000). Four works by Pol Bury produced between 1959 and 1988, demonstrate the artists pre-occupation with the depiction of movement. Lumino-Kinetic art and GRAV are represented by works from Martha Boto, Gregorio Verdanega, Nicolas Schffer, Yvaral and Franois Morellet. Lots by Morellet include a grid, produced by the artist in 1971 (est. 60,000-80,000) and a piece from his neon lights series, produced in 2004 (est. 45,000-65,000). The auction is to close with a sale of works exploring contemporary artists approaches to the depiction of movement and light. Featured in this section of the sale is Extended Neon Cube 20/40/60/80/100/, produced by Jeppe Hein in 2005 (est. 50,000- 80,000). This work also features on the cover of the auction catalogue. Annual Auction at Beurret & Bailly Auktionen Sale of Orientalist paintings at Artcurial-Briest-Poulain-Tajan
The event directed by Olivier Berman is scheduled for 19 June 2013. The public exhibition of the works will itself be held from 15 to 18 June at the roundabout of the Champs-Elyses. Among the works offered during this session, Fantasia by Victor Huguet, estimated between 200,000 and 250000, Un Fumeur by Rudolf Ernst, estimated between 100,000 and 150,000, as well as an oil on canvas by Etienne Dinet, Caravane Laghouat, estimated between 200,000 and 300,000. A part of the sale will also be devoted to Tunisia, with some 25 works on offer issued from three original collections. Among the pieces are namely Manoubla by Alexandre Roubtzoff, an oil on canvas estimated between 120,000 and 180,000, as well as La place de Bab-Souka et la Mosque Sidi Mahrez, Tunis, an oil on canvas by Max Moreau, estimated between 30,000 and 40,000. Phillips New York announces highlights from forthcoming design auction Phillips have released details of their forthcoming Spring design auction, to be held in New York on 11 June 2013. The sale will feature 115 lots, which have a total estimated value of $4,000,000 and $5,100,000. Designers represented include Franois Xavier Lalanne, Marc Newson, Ron Arad, Charlotte Perriand, Jean-Michel Frank, Jean Royre, Jean Prouv and Alberto Giacometti. Pre-sale estimates give Singe Avise (Grand) (c.2005), by Franoise Xavier Lalanne, the highest predicted value, with the work expected to reach between $400,000 and $600,000. Other works expected to attract significant bids at auction include: Orgone Chair by Marc Newson, c. 1993, estimated at $280,000 - $380,000; Bibliothque by Charlotte Perriand, c.1960, estimated at $200,000- $300,000; Rare Daybed by Jean-Michel Frank, c.1930, estimated at $200,000 - $300,000; Important unique Afterthoughtchair by Marc Newson, c. 1993, estimated at $280,000 - $380,000. The sale is directed by Meaghan Roddy, head of sales at the New York design department. Presentation of the Impressionist and Modern Sale at Sothebys London On 19 June 2013, Sothebys is to organise a sale dedicated to Impressionist and Modern Art. Notable amongst the available lots are, Composition With Red, Yellow And Blue (1927) by Piet Mondrian (est. 4.5m-6.5 m), Le Pont De Bois by Claude Monet (est. 4m-6m), La Bonne Aventure (1937) by Ren Magritte (est. 1m-1.5m), and Geflecht (Woven) (1927) by Wassily Kandinsky (est. 700,000-1m). The major works will be presented at Sothebys Hong Kong from 29 to 31 May.
Beurret & Bailly Auktionen is to hold its annual sale on 15 June, during Art Basel. Amongst the major lots offered in Basel is Bleu et Gris Bleu, a painting by Serge Poliakoff, and 18991179, a painting by Franois Morellet featuring a network of interwoven black parallel lines, layered in a pre-defined order dictated by the artist. A work by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot is also on sale, along with an oil painting by Jean-Joseph-Xavier Bidauld. Swiss artists with works featured in the sale include Ernest Biler, whose work Angle son Miroir is estimated at 300,000- 500,000 CHF (240,000-400,000). A watercolour by Ernest Biler is also included in the sale: entitled Tte Dcorative. Les Boules de Neige (1909), the work shows the head of a female figure against a floral background. Le Portrait dune Jeune Fille by Albert Anker is to be shown publicly for the first time, and has an estimated value of 500,000 to 700,000 CHF (400,000560,000). Other major lots include a watercolour by Emil Nolde, created during the artists voyage to China in the autumn of 1913, a bronze by Auguste Rodin, a drawing by Paul Czanne, and an oil on canvas work by Andr Lhote.

30 May 2013
Interview
Four Questions for William Vonthron, President of the carr rive gauche
Jean-Auguste Ingres, Jacques Lacan or Serge Gains-
bourg, they all lived in the area of the Quai Voltaire, rue de Saints- Pres, rue de l Universit and rue du Bac. Situated in front of the Louvre, this district has attracted antiques dealers and gallery owners for a very long time, making the area a must-see spot on every connoisseurs map. In order to keep the districts momentum, the art dealers of the area established an association that gathers around 120 antique shops and galleries: Le Carr Rive Gauche. The association organises numerous events, such as the upcoming one held from 31 May to 1 June 2013. Art Media Agency met with Willian Vonthron, the President of the Carr Rive Gauche to find out more about this Parisian institution.
William Vonthron President of the Carr Rive gauche Photo: reserved right
What is the Carr Rive Gauche and what is its main aim?
During the 1970s, there were over fifty galleries in the area. Under the influence of Madame Delvaille (still based at rue de Beaune), we decided to organise a celebration to spotlight the galleries of the district. This event was called Les Cinq Jours de lObjet Extraordinaire (The Five Days of an Extraordinary Object). The aim was for everyone to cherish the areas momentum and attract new clients, as well as to bring all the galleries together so that they can better communicate and thus reinforce the districts position on the Parisian, national and international scale. This annual meeting established itself and became institutionalised under the form of an association gathering antique shops and galleries. Throughout the years, the Carr expanded in terms of the number of its members and its reputation. Currently, there are over one hundred galleries that participate in the Carr Rive Gauche. Thanks to the association, the district is very dynamic and the spaces are very expensive. The best proof is that the boutiques put on sale never stay empty for long; the Carr Rive Gauche has become a label of quality and trust.
Could you present the 2013 edition titled Carrment Audacieux ?
Gilt bronze inlaid agates and turquoise China, Han Dynasty II -I century B.C. 6cm Gallerie Cristina Ortega
One of the main strengths of the Carr Rive Gauche is its eclecticism. Antique shops and galleries comprise art dating from Antiquity to contemporary creations. A large number of fields are represented here.
30 May 2013
Interview
Four Questions for William Vonthron, President of the carr rive gauche
The initial theme was The extraordinary object but we later felt like changing and we broached many different topics such as colours, the wild world This year, we wanted to get off the beaten track and we tried to push gallery owners towards reflection. Boldness is possible on different levels and this topic will allow galleries to put out of the ordinary pieces on display. One 100 participating galleries will try and surprise visitors with their choices or their daring ways of presentation.
What are the commercial consequences of such an event?
In my opinion, it is more about communication rather than commercial effects. The events organised by the Carr Rive Gauche serves as a districts promotion, but some galleries will undoubtedly make a profit the very same evening. Generally, the commercial profits are subsequent, people come back to buy. I think it also depends on the field. My domain is light lamps and I work a lot with decorators; so-called impulsive shopping is very rare.
One last question: do you plan on crossing over the geographical borders of the Carr Rive Gauche district?
This issue is broached very often. Personally, I am against it for the reason that I like the feeling of proximity inside the district. Instead, we could organise a system of invitations that would allow other galleries to join us in the framework of the events organised by the Carr.!
Specialities of the Carr Rive Gauche : Archeology, Architectural Antiquities, Carpets, Tapestries, Textiles, Ceramics, Collectors Watches, Contemporary Art, Curiosits, Decoration and Lifestyle, Embroidery, Far East Art, Furniture, Sculpture and Works of Art from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Furniture, Works of Art and Designs from the XXth century, Furniture, Works of Art from the XIXth century, Furniture, Works of Art from the XVIIIth century, Glassware, Hand Wallpaper, Harpsichord Maker, Haute Couture and Vintage Accessories, Italian Art, Jewellery, Lighting, Mirrors and and Decorative Objects, Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures, Primitive Arts, Restaurateur, Russian Art, Silverwork
30 Mai 2013
Fairs & Festivals

Article of the week
The Contemporary Art Biennial in So Paulo faces its debts The president of the Contemporary Art event, now has to face a debt of about Biennial in So Paulo, Luis Terepins, has 1.4m. The payment is scheduled to signed an agreement with the Ministry take place period of 60 months. Elected of Culture, recognising its debt and the in 2009 to head the foundation, Luis conditions of its payment. In fact, after Terepins had to face the need to stathe establishment of illicit contracts bilise the accounts of the establishfrom 1999 to 2007, the So Paulo Bi- ment, as the organisation of the bienennial Foundation, which organises the nial in 2014 is subject to this condition. The Contemporary Art Biennial in So Paulo is in fact one of the oldest in the world, after the Venice Biennale. In 2008, it was called the empty biennial because of the embezzlements that prevented the organisers from receiving grants, forcing them to present a more reduced edition of the event.
controversy
Controversy over the first edition of the Panama Contemporary Art Biennial
The first edition of the Panama Contemporary Art Biennial, which is scheduled to run from 15 April to 30 May, is now faced with a number of questions, including criticisms, just as it is preparing to close. Titled Bienal del Sur and directed by Luz Botero, the event became the object of controversy, boycotts, and even involved the expulsion of a participating artist before its opening. Despite its ambitious programming, which includes the participation of more than 250 artists from 65 countries, with about 800 works displayed throughout its 16 exhibition spaces, the Bienal del Sur has attracted a lot of criticism. In fact, the name chosen for the event was subject to debate and led several Panamanian artists to withdraw their participation. Another problem came with the resignation of some Cuban curators. There were also some technical problems with the installation of certain works, which were finally left aside. While Luz Botero is trying to water down the series of problems, the website of the Bienal del Sur appears to announce that a second edition of the event is not scheduled in the meantime.
Convincing results for the Asia Contemporary Art Show
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Positive Responses to First Edition of Art Basel Hong Kong
The first edition of the Art Basel Hong Kong came to an end on 27 May 2013, having attracted over 60,000 visitors. Organisers of the event welcomed 245 galleries from 35 countries, 50% of which held existing exhibition space in Asia. Commenting on Art Basel Hong Kong, Bruno Nrunnet, director of Contemporary Fine Art Berlin, said Weve made good sales to new collectors from Australia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong and mainland China. We would love to return in 2014! The new edition of the fair also saw new trends in buyers behaviours. Director of the Gmurzynska Gallery, Mathis Rastorfer, explained to the New York Times : At Basel in Miami, the big sales are done in the first three hours. Theres this hyper energy. Its crazy. But thats not the case in Hong Kong. Buyers are seeing works, thinking, researching, and then coming back. Its like a medieval market you go from stall to stall and compare the oranges. Though opinions regarding the fair were generally positive, Anne-Claudie Coric, director of the Daniel Templon Gallery, Paris, said that the gallery had sold only nine paintings. We were expecting more this year because last year, we sold more. Despite this, Coric stated that visitors were nevertheless curious,and that the fair is excellent and the attendance is great. Speaking to the New York Times, Begum Yasar, associate director of Dominique Lvy Gallery, New York, said: People come and look first, and then they go home to research. Its not the same as other fairs. At Basel, its very transactional. Here, its quiet and elegant, and theres space. Thats nice. Sales are not as high as we expected them to be, but interest is high.

The Asian Contemporary Art Show, which was held from 23 to 26 May 2013 at the Mariott Hotel in Hong Kong, gathered around 8,000 visitors. The sales reached a record level with an approximate total turnover of $2.34m for the sales of original works, limited editions, sculptures and photographs. The fairs director, Mark Saunderson, stated in a press release that the fair welcomed lots of visitors and a great number of collectors who stayed long and purchased numerous artworks. The 75 participants left satisfied, thanks to numerous sales and a lot of interest in the exhibited artworks that is likely to concretise in forthcoming weeks. Likewise, the autumn fair scheduled from 3 to 6 October 2013 already sold over 70% of its artworks.
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PAD Expands to the United States
Patrick Perrin, director of the Pavilion of Arts and Design (PAD), has revealed the names of participants who will take part in PAD London, to be held in the capitals Berkeley Square from 16 20 October 2013. As in 2012, this years PAD takes place in conjunction with Frieze Masters; this year, however, a shuttle system will connect the venues, allowing visitors to easily attend both events. Notable participants of PAD London will include 88-Gallery, Galerie Matthieu Richard, Robin Katz Fine Art and Pearl Lam Design. Perrin also indicated PADs expansion, stating that a version of the fair celebrating Californian design will premiere in Los Angeles in April 2014. This event will run at the same time as Paris Photo LA.

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A look at the Serenissima through the 55th edition of the Biennale

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A look at the Serenissima through the 55th edition of the Biennale

Giardini, Venezia 2010 Photo: Giorgio Zucchiatti Courtesy: la Biennale di Venezia

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A look at the Serenissima through the 55th edition of the Biennale

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A look at the Serenissima through the 55th edition of the Biennale

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Paolo Baratta President of la Biennale di Venezia Photomovie / Antonello & Montesi

Photo by Italo Rondinella Courtesy by la Biennale di Venezia

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Average exhibition duration per venue type in number of days

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Evolution of the number of exhibition per type of venue

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Repartition per number of articles per languages

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Evolution of the number of articles published on the artist

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Evolution of the unsold ratio

Number presented lots and revenue per creation year

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Auction results from Artprice.com

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Tala Madani au Moderna Museet de Stockholm

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Margaret Harrison wins Northern Art Prize 2013

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Our unsold rate is only 3 %

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Results of the Marc-Arthur Kohn Sale

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Jean-Auguste Ingres, Jacques Lacan or Serge Gains-

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Fairs & Festivals

Convincing results for the Asia Contemporary Art Show

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