Art Basel Miami Beach 2015
Everyone seemed to be a VIP at Art Basel Miami Beach 2015. Besides the stabbing, the rain, the floods, and traffic jams, collectors said they had a great time at the fair because the art was fantastic. In fact, there was so much material for sale, I wondered how it would all be absorbed?The […]
Turin: A City of Art Surprises
My first surprise as we drove to Turin was a stop at La Reggia di Venaria Palace. Their magnificent gardens host bronze tree sculptures by Giuseppe Penone and dancing water fountains in the courtyard. Once we got to Turin, we toured the Foundation Sandretto Re Rebaudengo. Located in a streamlined contemporary building by […]
Art Viewing in Connecticut and New York
Our Connecticut art tour started with lunch in Salisbury at Chaiwalla, known for their tomato pies and coconut cake. It was an auspicious and delicious start to our tour. After lunch, we visited The Granary, which was high on my art “to do” list. The Granary was built as a gallery space for Melva […]
Museum Hopping in Boston
At the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Maurizio Nannucci’s powerful neon work states “All Art Has Been Contemporary.” Nannuccci’s neon sign summarizes what historical and contemporary art viewing of today represents, and in Boston, there is no shortage of art experiences. The Museum of Fine Arts Boston The Museum of Fine Arts Boston is […]
Mana Contemporary
Mana Contemporary is a hotbed of artistic energy and unlimited possibilities. This arts center is based in New Jersey and named after the man who started Moishe’s Moving Systems. As you approach the facility, you are greeted by a knockout red outdoor sculpture, and then large hanging white sculptures made of styrofoam in the foyer, […]
A Weekend in Cuba
Arriving at the airport for our trip to Cuba, the first big surprise was noticing that there were 7 flights from Miami to Havana – all in one afternoon. While we checked in, we were amazed at the assortment of luggage that passengers were bringing with them: cartons, boxes and suitcases wrapped in plastic. We […]
@Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz
@Large, the Alcatraz installation of Ai Weiwei’s work, is not easy to access. One must first book a ferry trip to the abandoned island where the former prison is located. Now under the auspices of the National Park Service, the Pacific Ocean island has breathtaking views of San Francisco and the Bay Area. In the […]
Pattern and Decoration: A Trend on the Horizon
Pattern and decorative art seem to be quietly seeping into the art world. The Museum of Modern Art’s widely successful show of Matisse’s “The Cut Outs” is drawing hundreds of people, even on the coldest days in New York City. This colorful exhibition embraces the work Matisse did when he was bedridden and he […]
Art Basel Miami: A Week of Great Art and Parties
With all the fairs, installations and art openings, art collectors complained that it was impossible to see everything. Below is what Art Privée felt were the top ten exceptional art experiences. The Best of ABMB 20014: 1. The Rubells’ 50th Anniversary celebration: Black tie and bites of cake at 9:00 in the morning. […]
Modern & Contemporary Auction Week in New York
We started the modern and contemporary auction week by visiting Sotheby’s and viewing the Mrs. Paul Mellon sale. We then went on to Christie’s and Phillips, and were amazed at how much excellent material was for sale. We were right: Christie’s and Sotheby’s sold more than $1.78 billion worth of art in one week. […]
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