Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Park West Gallery sued by customers

This is an important notice to customers who purchased Park West Gallery pieces. Please read the Art Newspaper article for details.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Artist of "Obama Hope" Arrested for Tagging

Shepard Fairey, the artist whose poster "Hope" features an image of President Barack Obama, originally produced as a photograph, has been arrested in Boston for tagging property with graffiti, as reported in the Los Angeles Times. Mr. Fairey is currently in dispute with the Associated Press on copyright use violations for the Obama "Hope" poster.

Art Podcasts on Authentic Art

I came across this valuable podcast resource, Authentic Art Visions: The Artcasts. The online broadcasts feature commentary by some of our nation's most influential art critics, market observers and practioners (appraisers), art historians, curators, artists, and gallerists. Authentic Art Visions: The Artcasts is a worthy find. You can also subscribe via iTunes. Enjoy.

Brandeis University Rose Art Museum Closing


As the Facebook community of Save the Rose Art Museum advances past 7,000 members, the President of Brandeis University, Jehuda Reinharz, admits a misstep in announcing the museum's closing: Brandeis President Issues an Apology.