contemporary art

Art Auctions Watched For Economic Fall-Out

NPR: Arts & Culture  Tue, 11/11/2008 - 06:15

Two big contemporary art auctions in New York City this week are being closely watched to see how much the financial crisis will affect the high-end art market.

Sarah Thornton, author of the new book Seven Days in the Art World discusses what's happening, money-wise, in the art world.

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Jean-Pierre Hébert - Drawing with the Mind

French Culture  Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:00

The Contemporary Art Forum will feature never before seen artwork created especially for the exhibition by artist Jean-Pierre Hébert, who has lived in Santa Barbara since 1984.

This exhibition offers audiences an extraordinary opportunity to experience an accomplished body of artwork that beg


 

The Florence & Daniel Guerlain Collection: Select Drawings in Ne...

French Culture  Sat, 02/16/2008 - 16:21

Florence and Daniel Guerlain have agreed to exhibit 140 drawings from their collections at the Cultural Services of the French Embassy during the Armory Show (March 26-30) and beyond.

Every year, private collectors in New York briefly open their doors to visitors during the Armory Show, one of the most prestigious contemporary art shows in the world.

But never before has a collection from overseas made the trip expressly for this occasion.