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Biopic to Open--"Pollock," the biographical film about abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock, will open nationwide in February. Ed Harris makes his directorial debut and also stars in the film, described in a New York Times review as "admirable."
Restoration/Museum Planned--A foundation intends to raise $2.7 million to restore the Westcott House in Springfield, Ohio. Built in 1904, it was among Frank Lloyd Wright's early works and included 12 rooms. The site was sculpted to create a platform upon which to put the house, which will be restored as closely as possible to its original state and opened to the public.
Gifts Given--Renowned photographer Richard Avedon has given the Metropolitan Museum of Art 115 of his portraits, including that of Willem de Kooning. These will form the core of "Avedon's Portraits," an exhibition that is scheduled to open in the fall of 2002.
Auction Results--Phillips recently sold 95 percent of its offerings at a recent sale of contemporary art. Andy Warhol's "Flowers" received the high bid of $1.8 million. Christie's first auction of postwar art saw six records set when 46 of 54 works offered for sale were sold. At Christie's contemporary art sale, 53 of 62 works found buyers, and Charles Ray's sculpture, "Male Mannequin," received the highest bid of $2.2 million. And Sotheby's auction of contemporary art sold 50 of 62 lots and brought 11 record prices.
Acquisitions Made--The Hudson River Museum in Yonkers, N.Y., has acquired two new works for its permanent collection: a landscape by Asher B. Durand and a view of the Hudson near Peekskill by Frank Anderson. The museum's collection also includes works by Hudson River School painters Cropsey, Brevoort, and others.
The International Bead Expo 2001/Miami will be held May 23-27 at the Miami Convention Center. Featured are The International Bead Bazaar; workshops; The Symposium: Beads, Culture, & Costumes; What's New in Bead Research; and Bead Knowledgebase Session. Info: 800-732-6881; or register on-line at www.beadexpo.com.
Memories Expo, the Scrapbook & Stamping Show, will sponsor five shows in 2001: Los Angeles, March 2-3; Chicago, April 6-7; Philadelphia, May 4-5; Denver, September 28-29; and Orlando, November 2-3. Info: 888-878-8728, Ext. 3141.
The Society of Craft Designers (SCD) will hold its annual educational seminar September 5-8 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix in Arizona. The SCD is an international, nonprofit organization serving designers in the consumer craft industry. Info: 740-452-4541.
The Art Methods & Materials Show will be held October 12-14, with classes beginning on the 11th. Sponsored by American Artist magazine, this popular event includes myriad workshop offerings by renowned artists/instructors as well as a trade show featuring the latest in art materials. Info: 646-654-5600.
Exhibitions:
National Gallery of Art Washington, D.C. "Art Nouveau, 1890-1914" is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition ever presented on this innovative and exuberant style of modern art and includes more than 350 masterpieces in painting, sculpture, graphics, glass, ceramics, textiles, furniture, jewelry and architecture. Through Jan. 28.
Aspen Art Museum, Aspen, CO "De Kooning in Context: Abstract Expressionism from Area Collections" places de Kooning's work in the larger context of post-War American art and includes examples by nearly all of the major "first generation" Abstract Expressionists. "Willem de Kooning: In Process" features the later work of the artist and focuses on the wide variety of processes that he employed. Through Feb. 4.
First USA Riverfront Arts Center, Wilmington, DE "Faberge" is the largest and most stunning Faberge exhibition ever, and this world premiere presentation includes over 1,000 masterpieces from more than 30 of the world's most prestigious private collections and museums. See a brief intro at www.faberge-exhibition.com. Through Feb. 18.
Smithsonian American Art Museum-Renwick Gallery, Washington, D.C. "Star-Spangled Presidents: Portraits by Liza Lou." The artist uses beads to create a likeness of each of the 42 American presidents that resembles historic B/W photos. Also included are ceremonial objects that suggest the trappings of the office. Through Feb. 19.
January Birthdays:
1 Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Paul Revere
5 Yves Tanguy
28 Jackson Pollock
29 Barnett Newman
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2001!
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Copyright ARTtalk Vol. 11 No. 3 -- January 2001