FINE ART

Interview: Creating Meaningful Sculptures with Award-Winning Artist Spar Street

Spar Street believes that there is a fine art to living life. As a painter, sculptor, and humanitarian, he has garnered international acclaim for both his artwork and his commitment to helping others live meaningful lives. His inspiring pieces have attracted the attention of Fortune-500 CEOs and spiritual leaders alike. In an art world increasingly dominated by cynicism, banality, and the infamous reverberations of an “airless echo chamber,” his open-hearted worldview is a breath of fresh air.

Christie's Expects to Get Over $100M for Defining Modigliani Nude

The current sales record for a work by Amedeo Modigliani is $70.7 million, but Christie’s is hoping to smash that at The Artist’s Muse: A Curate Evening Sale of 20th Century Art on November 9. The specific work that is expected to do the trick is Nu couché (Reclining Nude), which was painted in 1917-18 and is estimated to fetch at least $100M at the New York auction.

“This is quite simply one of the most important paintings I have handled in my long career at Christie’s,” says Jussi Pylkkänen, Christie’s Global President and Chief Auctioneer. “There are a very small number of masterpieces that we dream of handling: this magnificent Modigliani has always been one of them.”

Sotheby's & Christie's Record-Breaking Auctions Total $654.5 Million

The luxury art world had an astounding week, with Sotheby’s and Christie’s in New York auctioning big name works. On Wednesday Sotheby’s accrued a total of 266 million dollars for the sale of Francis Bacon’s Figure Writing Reflected in a Mirror, Andy Warhol’s Double Elvis, and Roy Lichtenstein’s Sleeping Girl. The works sold for $44.9, $37, and again, $44.9 million, respectively.... Read More

A Vetting (Or Vexing) Problem at the American International Fine Art Fair

This past month we participated in the American International Fine Art Fair; one of the best in the U.S. Setup was a rather long, tedious and an almost deadly endeavor — I added deadly because at one point the workers were installing a ceiling in our booth and dropped a 10 foot long 2x4 that grazed my wife’s back; another inch or two and it would have been all over! Thankfully she was only a little shaken up.... Read More

KULT Studio | Fine Art and Pop Culture in One

Here is a slice of arts and culture that is both artistic and fun. The KULT is a club and an online art gallery that provides original and limited edition fine art selections that originate from animation, comics, and pop culture.... Read More

Trusting the Dealers at Art Shows | Advice From an Insider

I was asked to comment on this topic almost two years ago and have been thinking about it ever since. Bob, the individual who posed the topic, is a very good friend and client of ours.... Read More

Fine Art Photography by Rock Paper Photo Online Gallery

Great moments in music, sports, fashion, Hollywood, and the performing arts are on display at the online, fine art photography gallery of Rock Paper Photo. "David Bowie" by Andrew Kent is currently the featured collection of the online gallery.... Read More

Art Market Support: Determining an Artist's Value

Have no fear; I am not going to talk about stocks. What I am referring to is overall market support for specific artists. People often ask us for an opinion on an artist's work and if they are a good investment. The conversation usually turns to the number of works available.... Read More

Grand Wailea Resort & Spa on Maui: Five-Star Hawaiian Hotel

Located on the island of Maui, Grand Wailea is a testament to luxury resorts worldwide. With 780 rooms, including 52 suites, nine pools, easy beach access, phenomenal shopping at The Shops of Wailea, a world-class spa, and a wide variety of dining options, Grand Wailea is a premier resort destination for celebrities and families alike.... Read More

Grand Wailea Home to Largest Art Collection in Hawaii

Grand Wailea has a reputation for being one of the premier luxury resorts in Hawaii. With powder-fine sand beaches, 780 rooms, and nine pools, guests feel they are in a vacation fairy tale. What visitors may not know is the Grand Wailea Resort is home to the largest art collection in the state of Hawaii.... Read More

SeaFair 2011: Fine Art Exhibition and Luxury Yacht in One

The East Coast fine art fair circuit in the past few years has been greatly enhanced by SeaFair, a waterborne exhibition yacht designed by Luiz de Basto and custom-constructed for a $40 million price tag.