Roy Lichtenstein and the Rise of Pop Art
Roy Lichtenstein was a prominent American pop artist who was famous for creating works of art inspired by old-fashioned comic-strips. Lichtenstein’s work grew in popularity throughout the 1960′s and 70′s when his work was displayed in galleries alongside other leading figures of the pop-art movement such as Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns and James Rosenquist. The [...]
The Art of Leon Kroll
Leon Kroll was an American painter, lithographer, art critic and teacher who lived a full and interesting life, evidenced by an amazing body of work. Over the course of his 50 years as a professional artist, Kroll produced a prolific number of paintings and drawings. Born in New York in 1884, Kroll knew from a very [...]
Artist Colony Leaves Legacy of Art at The Oregon Public Library
Aren’t libraries just the most wonderful institutions? They provide books and other resources to the public for free, give people a place to meet and study, and represent a community’s collective commitment to education. One of the most interesting things about libraries is that they often take on a life and story of their own. [...]
Art & Travel in 20th Century Europe
In the mid 1900’s, tourism, like art, was alive and well in Europe. The end of WWII swept a wave of military members, travel enthusiasts and diplomats across the region, exposing people from all walks of life to all kinds of art. Advances in technology and transportation made the 20th Century a wonderful time for [...]
Determining the Worth of Prints & Reproductions
For art collectors there is nothing more infuriating than finding a piece of art that you’ve been looking for, only to find out that it’s a reproduction. Consulting a qualified appraiser is the surest way to determine whether or not your treasure is a reproduction. However, here are a few quick ways to spot a [...]
Prints & Reproductions: What’s the Difference?
Are all fine art reproductions and prints worthless? Unsure if you own an original or reproduction? A print of value or a valueless print? Most art collectors are less enthusiastic when it comes to purchasing unoriginal artwork. However, reproductions and prints can be highly valuable, not just inexpensive décor. Print Vs. Reproduction Prints are hand-pulled by [...]
World’s Columbian Exposition: A Souvenier to Remember
1893 marked a great year in history for our great city of Chicago. After three years of planning, the World Columbian Exposition was finally ready to be opened to the public. 46 nations participated in the fair and Chicago welcomed 26 million visitors to the fair grounds between May and October of that year. Towards [...]
COBRA: Avant Garde Art Movement
What is CoBrA The movement was put together during a 1948 conference at the International Center for the Documentation of Avant Garde Art in Paris. During the convention Ager Jorn, Joseph Noiret, Christian Dotremont, Corneille, Constant and Karel Appel met to discuss their views on the current state and future of the art world. It [...]
The Laws Behind Collecting Ivory
This past July it was reported that a well known arts & antiques dealer as arrested on the charge of smuggling ivory into the United States. His agent had purchased large amounts of raw ivory, carved them and stained them to make the pieces appear antique. If the dealer is convicted, he will receive a [...]
Father of the Modern Poster: Jules Cheret
The beginning of 19th century France was seeded in political unrest. With the constant struggles over the throne and the direction of the nation, it is no wonder that the poor continued to create a majority of France’s population. A few years after a middle class revolt on the throne, an impoverished family of artisans [...]
