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THEINDEPENDENTNEWSSOURCE ATTORNEY’S FEES IN CUSTOM FRAMERS COPYRIGHT DISCUSS EFFECTIVE INFRINGEMENT CASES SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Joshua Kaufman, a leading How does a frameshop attorney in art, copyright, make the most of social and licensing law, discusses media and how does that when a prevailing party in a translate into expanding Jack Rutberg Fine Arts, Los Angeles, in business 38 years. copyright infringement suit their marketing outreach may be entitled to attorney’s and sales? In an article fees. The Supreme Court beginning on page 22, IMPACT OF SHIFTS IN has provided some guide- we talk to custom framers lines in this area where the to see what strategies are waters have been muddy working for them. PURCHASING PATTERNS with conflicting standards. To begin the New Year, we invited leaders in the art and fram- Article begins on page 36. ing industry to identify what they see as the greatest business STEPPING IN TO DISNEY challenge for custom frameshops and galleries, as well as for ART WITH MATOUSEK suppliers, and where they see the path forward. They all agree DANIEL WINN’S NEW the industry is evolving and Ginger Hartford, key account man- WORK EXAMINES THE The decision for a gallery to ager at Larson-Juhl, says as the art and framing industry NATURE OF EXISTENCE add Disney Fine Art can be is changing, it’s important to understand how the current state made less challenging by of the business market is to purchase and why has Daniel Winn describes the introducing a Disney artist, challenged in three parts: greatly impacted art and philosophy that influences such as Tom Matousek, • Market is shifting. framing. Photo is king. his unique artistic style of whose work represents only • Consumer path to purchase Market Shift: The market for Existential Surrealism ex- a small departure from what is changing. Mobile and on- art and framing is shifting hibited in his new body of they already show on their line growth is skyrocketing. as social networking builds work. Turn to page 28. walls. Article is on page 18. • Personalization is key. greater consumer awareness What consumers choose continued on page 10
QUOTE OF THE MONTH: “The biggest word I see is omni- channel, which means brick- and-mortar stores are really focusing on their online presence. There is massive change in how people are buying.” John Chester, page 20. *Ad Template-revised_Layout 1 12/30/15 1:47 PM Page 1 *Ad Template-revised_Layout 1 12/30/15 1:48 PM Page 1 FullPageAdTemplate_Layout 1 10/17/16 11:16 AM Page 1 JAN17-TOC-final_Layout 1 1/16/17 12:50 PM Page 1
VOLUME XXII INSIDE THIS ISSUE ISSUE 1
DEPARTMENTS Fabienne Delacroix’s Verus Art Launches Path to Becoming New Collection Dealer Program A Great Artist ARTISTS & PUBLISHERS Page 8 Fabienne Delacroix’s new Verus Art is rolling out an There is a commonality be- collection of paintings of authorized dealer program tween the seven Russian FRAMING New York City scenes were for its re-creations of well- artists represented by Page 22 well received at Hugo Ga- known Master artworks Thomas Charles Editions: lerie in SoHo and show an that are made available as they are all graduates of ARTIST VITAE evolution in her work, ac- a result of a collaboration the most prestigious art Page 28 cording to the gallery’s with the National Gallery of academies in Moscow and founder Rico Sturgis. Canada. St. Petersburg.
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LEGAL ISSUES Page 36 Framers’ Effective Gallery Lights: What’s Hot in Social Media Posts Noteworthy Events Open Editions MARKETING Page 39 Most custom frameshop Art galleries, their owners, This month’s What’s Hot in owners know the power of directors, custom framers, Open Editions features a va- GALLERY LIGHTS social media in today’s mar- staff, clients, and collectors riety of the latest best sell- Page 41 ket, but what is the best way are featured celebrating ing open edition prints, to harness it to gain the most show openings where new some available as print-on- effect? In this article, custom work is debuted, as well as demand images from pub- WHAT’S HOT IN framers describe what works various events in this lishers, and includes contact OPEN EDITIONS for them. month’s Gallery Lights. information. Page 42 Page 22 Page 41 Page 42 OPEN EDITION PRINTS Page 44
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Artwork featured is Candace Christiansen’s “ Darkness Grows,” an acrylic on canvas measures 48 by 24 inches ($6,000). For details, send an e-mail to: christiansen.candace @gmail.com or visit: www. candacechristiansen.com.
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IN OUR OPINION
THE PRICE cause of the avalanche of price/ merchandising tools they use, OF FUTURE retailers have created the oppo- ART WORLD NEWS site effect. The message of their SUCCESS Editor in Chief Sarah Seamark promotions, and the tools they [email protected] use, have taken shoppers’ eye s industry sales seem- off the virtues of the product Managing Editor Koleen Kaffan ingly posted a small gain and service behind it, and have [email protected] Afor 2016 over the previ- turned them into shoppers on Production Manager Sue Bonaventura ous year, the foremost obstacle price scavenger hunts. Seasonal in managing art galleries, frame sales, in-store promotions, cou- Editor at Large Jo Yanow-Schwartz shops, online retailers, furniture poning, membership discounts, and accessory stores remains loyalty points, online pricing, etc. Columnists Todd Bingham pricing decisions. Well-above have conditioned buyers now, [email protected] the challenge of sourcing prod- more than ever to invest more Barney Davey ucts in demand and promoting time into price comparison as a [email protected] them in effective ways, the component to becoming a sat- Joshua Kaufman search for a pricing methodol- isfied customer. In many prod- [email protected] ogy that compels customers uct categories, the lowest price Contributing Writers Greg Perkins and is responsive to the profit is the only thing that matters. Cristi Smith needs of each business remains Zella Hannum elusive to many in our industry. In our industry, we still hold the keys to our success through how, Publisher John Haffey Pricing issues are largely at- when, and why we reveal pricing [email protected] tributed to the Internet and lack information to customers. Last Associate Publisher Brooks Male of numbers and diversity of re- year, more and more frameshops tailers. In many other retail cate- and galleries selectively revea- gories such as appliances, led pricing through promotions Information Technologist Joe Gardella vitamins, and apparel, prices in and over the Internet. This is a the marketplace are far more very important step in growing Editorial Advisory Board convoluted. In an interesting the value proposition we offer Phillip Gevik, Gallery Phillip, Toronto, Canada paradox, retailers try to leverage the public and the only path to- Steven Hartman, The Contessa Gallery, Cleveland, OH their brand by every conceivable ward sustained profitability. means to dilute their customers’ Jeff Jaffe, POP International Galleries, New York dependence on seeking rock John Haffey Heidi Leigh, AFA, SoHo, NY bottom pricing. However, be- Publisher Ruth-Ann Thorn, Exclusive Collections Gallery, San Diego, CA
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ARTISTS & PUBLISHERS
Fabienne Delacroix at Hugo Galerie PI Creative Art: Spirit of Sharing
The recently In the spirit of sharing opened Hugo with those in need, in lieu Galerie in SoHo of giving corporate gifts hosted a very during the Holiday sea- successful show son, PI Creative Art made of Fabienne donations to five chari- Delacroix’s work ties. The company is also in December enti- hosting a “Type 1-der- tled “Winter’s ful” cocktail party in Feb- Tale.” Collectors ruary at its 15,000-square of both Fabi- -foot showroom in Tor- enne’s and her fa- onto that is expected to ther Michel raise $30,000 for the Delacroix at- Juvenile Diabetes Re- tended the open- search Foundation ing, as well as through corporate spon- new clients, and “Déjà la Neige” by Fabienne Delacroix sorship, ticket sales, and sales continued is an acrylic on board 15 by 16 inches. silent auctions. In related Bianca Guna’s “Skylight Star,” 27 afterwards, ac- news, PI Creative co- by 36 inches, available as POD on cording to Hugo Galerie founder Rico Sturgis. Fabienne’s owner Andrew Cohen different mediums. paintings of New York City scenes, which show an evolution looks ahead to 2017 in her work, were particularly well received. For more infor- saying, “I believe that we will see a continued demand for more mation, call (212) 226-2262 or go to: www.hugogalerie.com. sophisticated contemporary artwork especially on print-on-de- mand, and today it is color that speaks to people just as much Royo at Cutter & Cutter Celebration as subject matter.” Visit: www.picreativeart.com. Spanish painter Royo Ed Cooley Unveils 2017 Collection was the featured artist for the official Ed Cooley grand opening of Cut- G a l l e r y , ter & Cutter Fine Art’s Rogers, AR, Ponte Vedra Beach, was the set- FL, gallery in Janu- ting for the ary. More than 40 of unveiling of Royo’s oil paintings Ed Cooley’s representing a mix of 2017 collec- figurative and land- tion of fine scapes from his na- art photog- tive homeland of raphy featur- Valencia, Spain, were ing images “Enchanted” by Ed Cooley. displayed, along with “Almendros” by Royo is an oil from around a large body of his painting with a 39- by 39-inch image. the world, including Belgium, Holland, China, the U.K., limited edition seri- and more. Shown is “Enchanted,” a photograph taken graphs ranging in price from $1,150 to $9,500. Royo’s originals in Northern Ireland, published as a giclée in an edition sell for $9,750 to $107,500. His work is exclusively repre- of 100, in customizable image sizes up to 120 inches. sented by Triad Art Group Inc., Cape Coral, FL, which can be Retail prices start at $114. For further information, call reached at (847) 590-9081 or via e-mail: hope@triadartgroup the gallery at (888) 217-0442 or go to the photographer’s .com. For Cutter & Cutter Fine Art: www.cutterandcutter.com. website located at: www.edcooleygallery.com.
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WEST COAST ART & FRAME EXPO HIGHLIGHTS EFFECTS OF SHIFTING BUYING TRENDS
LAS VEGAS—With over 180 continued from page 1 to purchase while in-store. anthropology, essentially, exhibitors of art and framing- and more online art and Receive: 70% of consumers how we use mobile photog- related products, the 18th framing entities emerge, have used buy-online and raphy to document our lives, edition of the West Coast Art notes Ms. Hartford. Accord- pick-up-in-store services, is building a larger content & Frame Expo takes place ing to the Hiscox Online Art setting new overall service platform for custom framing January 23–25 at the Paris Trade Report 2016, the on- expectations. services yet also greatly im- Hotel & Casino. The National line art and framing market is Buy: 50% of consumers use pacts the base, says Ms. Conference, offering over 100 projected to hit $12.64 bil- social media to get con- Hartford. It’s important to seminars and workshops, be- lion by 2020 fueled by more sumer service help. note that consumers are gins a day earlier, on Sunday, prolific art marketplace ag- highly active January 22. The WCAF Expo, gregators, high social activ- with their de- produced by Hobby Pubco, is ity, and investment strength vices and cre- also the setting for the PPFA in Web platform develop- ating massive Annual Convention. ment with strategic digital archives of marketing campaigns. user-generated Sunday: content in pho- 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. “Accessibility to amazing tography. The PPFA Keynote Luncheon: The artists from around the world sheer activity Inspiration Behind the Design. with affordable original art is in this space 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. more commonplace than every minute, PPFA Welcome to Vegas ever before,” says Ms. Hart- day, and month Reception. ford. Online ventures with is astounding App engagement, such as and can be Monday: Framebridge, Artfinder, and leveraged to 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Shutterfly, have also found custom frame Design Star: Framing Edition success tapping into mobile, those special awards ceremony hosted by social, and online platforms. An example of artwork from Wild Apple m e m o r i e s . Larson-Juhl. “In the eyes of many con- targeted toward millennials is “Bold Ad- “The opportu- sumers, they have set a new ventures V” by Laura Marshall, available nity here is to Tuesday: bar for the industry in terms as print-on-demand in sizes from 6 by 6 focus on that 8:15 a.m.–10 a.m. of simplifying the art, fram- to 54 by 54 inches: www.wildapple.com. content, by Art Copyright Coalition meeting: ing, and service experience way of technol- Bally’s Las Vegas 3 Ballroom. via modern forms of engage- “This research tells us ogy and digital/social mar- 5 p.m.–6 p.m. ment,” she says. that art and framing busi- keting initiatives. Innovative Tru Vue celebrates its 70th nesses must recognize how brands are looking to culti- anniversary: Winners announ- Consumer Path to Pur- their customers are now pur- vate this activity into sales ced of Tru Frameable Mom- chase: In-store custom chasing, how they prefer to opportunities for conversion ents competition. Booth 605. framing traffic is flat, path to engage and then build prod- to commerce,” she states. 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. purchase trends are chang- ucts and marketing pro- PPFA cocktail reception cele- ing, yet mobile and online grams to align innovation Because personalization brating winners of PPFA Inter- growth is skyrocketing. The with online, social, and mo- is so important to con- national Framing Competition. traditional custom framing bile growth strategies,” says sumers, more often, they demographic is also shifting, Ms. Hartford. “By integrat- opt to decorate their homes Wednesday: she says, while millennials ing tools and services on- with original art and photog- 8 a.m.–10 a.m. build growth in purchasing line, and merchandising in- raphy, curated and personal- Successful Retailing: A Panel with mobile and ecommerce store for a complete omni ized to tell their own story. Discussion led by Jay Goltz. trends. The industry is greatly channel consumer experi- This more authentic and cre- impacted as consumers are ence, businesses can fuel ative way of designing has Show hours: shopping differently: sales growth to attract new led to scalable business op- Monday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Research: Nearly 80% of customers, retain their cur- portunities in developing Tuesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. consumers interact with rent customers, and reen- photo-to-product selections, Wednesday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. brands or products through gage older customers.” she notes. “We also see a digital devices before even strong emergence in per- To access an exhibitor list and entering a store. Personalization and sonalized framed art with National Conference and Purchase: 49% of con- Photo are Key: Most in- more online options such as PPFA schedule of seminars, sumers would use smart- spiring is the impact of visit: www.wcafshow.com. phones and smartwatches photo. 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KEN KEELEY’S LATEST BUYING TRENDS pating trends, re-interpreting Mr. Roe also questions how COLLECTION OF continued from page 10 those trends into something artificial intelligence will im- PAINTINGS DEBUTS original, constantly quizzing pact our lives. Painted Portraits via Fine Art customers about their needs, America, Custom Art Prints brainstorming with artists, “But, to return to the in- via Minted, and Photos[to] tracking what’s working— dustry, I am very optimistic at Art via Art.com. (Ms. Har- there is a lot involved in get- all levels,” he says. “Indeed, ford is presenting a Market- ting the right art to market.” Rosenstiel’s is positive about ing & Social Media seminar Despite having to execute on the future of the industry al- at the WCAF Expo on Tues- marketing, sales, and opera- beit that it may look nothing day, January 24, entitled tions in a constantly changing like what we have been used “Trend Forward: Influencing world, “the artwork remains to in the past.” the Path to Purchase in at the heart of it all.” Today’s Digital Age.”) In a similar vein to Mr. JACKSONVILLE, FL—Ken David Roe, executive Chester, George Leeson, Keeley, known for his paint- John Chester, co-owner chairman of Rosenstiel’s in owner of Image Conscious, ings of newsstands, has with his wife Laurie of Wild San Francisco- created a new body of work of Apple, Woodstock, VT, con- based open edition New York scenes including curs, saying it is a conflu- print publisher, Brooklyn, for which he has a ence of challenges that the says it is the art it- passion since he was born industry faces. “From the self that is at the there. Two of these paintings standpoint of an art pub- heart of it all. “The are aerial scenes of the entire lisher trying to make attrac- greatest problem? city. “This new work is a cul- tive artwork accessible and We have lost pric- mination of the super realist affordable for everyone, the ing control,” he detail for which I am known,” biggest challenge in the art says. “Today, the he says. “And when people and framing industry is that public sees a see them, I hope they say, everything is evolving at framed open edi- ‘Wow!’” Keeley, who repre- once!” As well as con- tion artwork selling sents his own work through sumers’ desire for personal- for $60 or less in Ken Keeley Studios Inc., ization and customization, many Big Box creates his paintings in acrylic wall decor channels increas- stores. That would with oil applied on top to ingly tilted to online and mo- have been unheard make them “pop.” He says he bile, he instances the new of a generation also has learned how to paint millennial aesthetic. Not only ago. For this we needlepoint, which gives an are people finding product “Allies Day, May 1917” by Frederick can thank cheap almost three-dimensional through social media, but Childe Hassam is published by Rosen- foreign labor. But look. Two of these paintings they are influenced by other stiel’s as a giclée print with a 16- by against this compe- are in the new collection, consumers’ reviews and 20-inch image retailing for $36. It is tition, framers have along with two newsstands, have the attitude of, “We available in multiple sizes. For more a ‘hidden edge.’ one of which is shown above, don’t want to be sold.” Eas- information, visit: www.felixr.com. Technically it’s “2010–2016,” measuring 60 ier, faster print-on-demand called, ‘Inelasticity by 48 inches. technology is also a factor. London, England, observes, of price demand.’ Transla- “As a world, we live in turbu- tion: If a person loves an All of this work will be pre- “There isn’t one answer lent and rapidly changing image, they will pay more for sented by the artist at Artexpo to how to deal with all of the times.” He cites the British it. And if they don’t, you New York, April 21– 24, at Pier industry changes,” he says, decision in referendum to can’t give it away. Any art 94. Keeley is a veteran of “but fortunately there is a leave the European Union; publisher knows that. Art is the show, and has been fundamental guiding concept the choice for U.S. president not simply a functional prod- exhibiting at it since the early that keeps us going: ‘It’s all of Donald Trump; the discord uct, like an envelope or a ’80s. During the ’90s his work about the art,’ (alternatively, in many parts of the world ex- bolt. It appeals to the heart. was featured in a number of ‘It’s the art, stupid!’). No emplified by Syria at this So it is up to the framer to television shows, such as matter how or where art is present moment but being pick popular imagery, then Seinfeld and Mad About You. sold, the demand for new, repeated with little publicity in frame it beautifully, imagina- His work is also in major cor- fresh, relevant artwork never many other areas. “Looking tively, uniquely. poration collections including seems to slow down. from the outside, your Presi- Macy’s, Forbes Inc., and dent-elect will shake up many “‘Winning the heart, with NBC. For more information, “‘It’s all about the art’ of the conventions and only art.’ That’s our motto at Image visit: www.kenkeeley.com or sounds simple, but it’s not. time will tell if this is a good call (904) 751-6419. Keeping up with and antici- thing or if it is unsettling.” continued on page 20 PAGE 12 ART WORLD NEWS FullPageAdTemplate1.17_Layout 1 1/13/17 7:21 AM Page 1
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DA VINCI HORSE AND RIDER SCULPTURE VERUS ART LAUNCHES DEALER PROGRAM RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS Verus Art, provider of re-cre- and culture in our society.” and suggest they drive over ations of Master artworks, is Other galleries participating and have a look.” Facebook, rolling out its authorized in the roll out are Max Black Instagram, YouTube, and dealer program with Google are among the plat- select galleries show- forms. He adds, “You have to casing the collection communicate your product to of seven limited edi- people who are interested in tion 3-D fine art it.” Mario Mazzone, business prints. These prints development manager at Lar- LAS VEGAS—A sculpture are being made avail- son-Juhl, points out, “The that is considered to be the able as a result of a number of people who fre- only one to exist today from collaboration with quent museums in the U.S. is the hand of Leonardo da Vinci the National Gallery more than all major league has been returned to its Las of Canada. Verus Art sporting events and theme Vegas home after a success- re-creations are of parks com- ful showing in Milan. The Master works by bined.” bronze work, dubbed “Horse Cézanne, Gauguin, The Verus Art re-creation of and Rider,” finished a 30-day Degas, Monet, and Monet’s “La Mer Agitée,” A m o n g exhibit at the Palazzo delle van Gogh, as well as above; at right, a close-up of the new Stelline. “It was exciting to Group of Seven the re-creation showing the d e v e l o p - publicly display ‘Horse and Canadian artist Tom brushstrokes and texture. Fram- ments in Rider’ for only the third time Thomson. ing is from Larson-Juhl’s watergilded Senelar Collection. the Verus since its unveiling in 2012,” Art prog- says Rod Maly, CEO of Art The Verus Art re-creations Fine Art & Custom Framing, ram will be collaborations with encounter, Las Vegas, and are the result of a collabora- Granger, IN; Gallery 505, more museums. A museum co-owner with Jim Petty of tion between Larson-Juhl, Milwaukee; and The Art in Europe is expected to the work. “For this artistic the Atlanta-headquartered Shop, Greensboro, NC. The come on board shortly. There achievement to be preserved moulding supplier; Océ, a dealer program not only pro- will also be the addition of for centuries is remarkable,” Canon company; and Arius vides exclusive territories, contemporary artists to the adds Mr. Petty. “To think, a Technology, a leader in laser- but is supported by social program. “We will be working work like this could have based optical scanning sys- media marketing initiatives with regional artists,” says easily disappeared from exis- tems for 3-D digitization. to drive qualified traffic to Mr. Lindahl. The first will be tence.” Among the works With detail that ensures ac- Amanda Dunbar of bequeathed by da Vinci upon curacy within 10 microns, Dallas whose re-cre- his death was a beeswax Verus Art’s re-creations of ations will be avail- model created in 1508 for these Master artworks, that able in small editions what is believed was meant are accompanied by a certifi- within the next few to be a monument to Charles cate of authenticity from the months. D’Amboise. This passed museum, enables art afi- through many hands over cionados and museum pa- Verus Art re-cre- the years, and slowly deterio- trons alike to experience the ations of Master rated. In 1985, a mould was visual and tactile sensation of works are released made, and 25 years later an artist’s original brushwork. in editions of 950, the bronze was cast which selling for $500– Mr. Maly and Mr. Petty LaMantia Gallery, North- $5,050, including subsequently purchased. port, NY, is among the first Verus Art re-creation of van Gogh’s framing and ship- Future plans to publicly dis- galleries to showcase the “Bowl of Zinnias and Other Flowers.” ping. For more infor- play the work have not been prints. James LaMantia, mation on the dealer disclosed at this time. “The gallery president, says, “The the individual participating program, e-mail Mario Mazz- sculpture has been placed in partnership between Verus galleries. Paul Lindahl, CEO one at: mmazzone@larson a bank vault for safe keeping Art and LaMantia Gallery of Arius Technology, says, juhl.com; call him at (905) until we can determine how marks the beginning of a “We are able to pinpoint 890-1234, ext. 2244; or go best to share ‘Horse and new era in art appreciation people within a reasonable to: www.verusart.com. Art- Rider’ with the world,” says and collection. By making re- distance of a gallery who ists interested in joining Mr. Petty. Visit: www.davinci creations of the classic mas- have an interest in art and let Verus Art, and whose art- horseandrider.com or call terpieces accessible, we can them know there is a new work is highly textured, can (702) 227-0220 for details. really foster the love of art collection of art at the gallery inquire through the website. PAGE 14 ART WORLD NEWS *Ad Template-revised_Layout 1 5/24/16 9:40 AM Page 1 JAN17-News-Thomas Charles page 1-S_Layout 1 1/13/17 3:52 PM Page 1
NEW GENERATION OF WEALTHY YOUNG PEOPLE ONE PATH TO BECOMING A GREAT ARTIST DISCOVER THE WORLD OF ART AUCTIONS There is a commonality be- do not make it beyond the or don’t. This “culling” pro- tween the seven Russian high school level. Only the cess continues each year for LONDON, England—While artists represented by the next three years. the traditional auction room is Thomas Charles Editions— still very much alive, they are all graduates of the “At this point, it is ap- Barnebys, the art auction most prestigious art acade- propriate to introduce you search engine covering 1,600 mies in Moscow and St. Pe- to Anastasiya Matveeva, a auction houses globally, is tersburg. This, says, Tom recent graduate (2015) seeing huge growth in online Barnes, owner of Phoenix- from the Repin Academy bidding by wealthy young based Thomas Charles Edi- of Art in St. Petersburg people. tions, means that these Russia. One of the require- artists have pursued one par- ments to graduate from According to Barnebys’ recent ticular path to becoming a this academy is to com- Online Auction Report, great artist. They are Alexei plete a monumental paint- “Today, more than 50% of Buttinski, whom the com- ing with some degree of auction browsers and bidders pany has represented for 15 social, political, religious, aged 18–24 years use their years; Alexander Akov, or military subject matter, mobile devices—phones, Alexei Alexandropolis, Anas- typically with historical sig- tablets, laptops, to browse, tasiya Matveeva, Constantin nificance. In contrast to compared with only 5% five Lvovich, Dmitri Annenkov, this, Anastasiya chose to years ago. This shift in atti- and Evgeniy Monahov. represent a moment in the tude has opened up the auc- process of selecting the tion room to a wider Mr. Barnes observes that Anastasiya Matveeva created exact subject to paint for audience. One of the most in the sense that the world of this painting, “The Studio,” her diploma.” challenging problems facing art is vast in the materials measuring over 120 inches tall, auction houses—how to get a used, subject matters, and in defense of her diploma from Her painting, entitled new generation to walk styles employed, the training the Repin Academy of Art in “The Studio,” is shown through their imposing front of an artist can be just as var- St. Petersburg, Russia, above left. Portrayed is the doors has been solved. They ied, if not more so. “At one artist, along with her advi- walk in now online.” extreme, some artists are best of the best are invited to sors/professors discussing trained at the finest acade- move on to the next level at the merits of the various Pontus Silfverstolpe, one of mies in the world, for dura- the finest academies, like sketches she has prepared the founders of Barnebys tions of time equaling that of the Surikov for their con- which holds auctions online in a medical doctor, while oth- Academy of sideration and the U.S. and Europe, as well ers take their God-given tal- Painting in direction. Also as in the U.K., says, “For ent and refine it on their own. Moscow and shown are decades auction houses have A good many artists fall the Repin other students been concerned about the somewhere in between.” Academy of and professors growing age profile of their Art in St. Pe- who were im- clients and the problem of In discussing the training tersburg.” portant to her getting younger people into offered at prestigious acade- during her aca- their premises that are seen mies of art around the world, It takes six demic years. as not very welcoming to Mr. Barnes says, “Only the years of in- younger people. But now that most gifted are accepted to tense study to “This paint- problem is solved thanks to high-level art schools, and for graduate from ing tells an IT, and the whole profile of the fortunate few who can these institu- extremely im- auction buyers and sellers pass the rigid entrance tions of higher portant story has changed. The millennial exams, the finest education learning. After about a prod- generation has discovered is offered, most often tuition the first three Anastasiya Matveeva’s ess that has auctions big time. And they free. In order to progress to years, stu- “Ana Sofia” is an oil on continued, love the hunt, the stock, the the next level, however, the dents continue linen, 27 1/2 by 39 1/4 basically un- fact that buying at auction student must continue to into their fourth inches, ($9,500). changed, for is another form of recycling, excel in all areas and thus year by invita- over 250 years so very green and finally, qualify for advancement. tion of their instructors only. (longer than the existence of that the buying process is It requires a consensus of the the U.S.). Beyond the fact so transparent.” Visit the web- “In Russia, for example, professors, who either ex- site at: www.barnebys.com. the majority of art students tend an invitation to continue continued on page 32 PAGE 16 ART WORLD NEWS FullPageAdTemplate_Layout 1 1/10/17 1:03 PM Page 1 JAN17-News-DisneyFineArt-KS_Layout 1 1/13/17 3:24 PM Page 1
MD ABRAMOWITZ TO EXPLORE NEW STEPPING INTO DISNEY ART WITH MATOUSEK AVENUES WITH HER ART The decision for a gallery to selves. Regardless of the add Disney Fine Art to its of- figure they form, the ferings can be made less viewer is initially captured challenging by introducing a by Tom’s sophisticated Disney artist whose work use of shapes and colors, represents only a small de- and this will act as a gate- parture from what they al- way between your gallery ready show on their walls. and the exciting world of Tom Matousek is one such Disney Fine Art.” artist. It is the abstract form of his artwork that primarily The San Francisco- From left, Kris Baines, her KEYPORT, NJ—MD speaks to the viewer, rather based artist says, “From husband, artist Tom Matousek; Abramowitz, who has pub- than the Disney character he the time I was a kid it was singer, songwriter Pat Benatar, lished her work through is portraying. “It is my de- my dream to be a Disney and her husband, guitar player Abramowitz Fine Arts for the sire,” he says, “to create ab- artist.” As a child, he Neil Giraldo, with a commis- past two decades, is looking stract work that is would spend hours creat- sioned portrait by Matousek. to broaden her reach in 2017. understandable to all who ing his own cartoons. It “I am looking at new possibili- view it, while at the same was his rise as a prominent a sales person’s assurance ties,” she says, “and exploring mural painter that landed that his work is not only an the potential of exhibiting my his artwork in the homes elegant addition to a room, work in more galleries this of professional athletes, but a collectible piece of art year.” Recently the artist high-end restaurants, and to be cherished for years.” introduced a new collection of at AT&T Park, home of the The artist is available to at- paintings that embrace tran- San Francisco Giants. tend gallery shows and quility, including “Contemplat- demonstrate his technique. ing Peony Tree Blossoms,” “Everything about Tom As Mr. Estes says, “This is a shown above. The oil on Matousek’s artwork says great way for clients to wit- Belgian linen from the Mudra ‘high-end sophistication.’ ness the painstaking detail in- series has a 40- by 30-inch And this is true for his volved in creating his works.” image. Abramowitz’s oil paint- clientele, as well,” ob- ings retail for $1,500 to serves Kurtis Estes, oper- Matousek’s work is avail- $25,000 and her limited Tom Matousek’s “The Deal ations manager at able from Disney Fine Art as edition serigraphs and hand- Maker” is an oil on canvas Collectors Editions. The gallery-wrapped Treasures on pulled lithographs, mostly with a 24- by 24-inch image. artist has created com- Canvas in editions of 1,500 in editions of 20–25, sell for missions for Softbank retailing for $125; Silver Se- around $650. time provoking thought, cu- CEO Nikesh Arora and ries, custom framed limited riosity, imagination, inspira- TOMS Shoes founder Blake editions of 500 ($250); hand- In related news, more than 30 tion, and conversation.” collectors of the artist’s work celebrated the Holidays at an Michael Young, co-owner exhibition of her work at with Tim Dickson of Collec- Abramowitz’s 1870s Victorian tors Editions in Canoga Park, home in the New Jersey sea- CA, publisher of Disney Fine port town of Keyport. It is Art, says, “We understand here that the coastal scenes the hard work galleries put inspire much of her work that into branding their locations. “Lucky Mouse” by Matousek, oil on canvas, 36 by 12 inches. frequently features dream-like And we also understand that scenarios of shore scenes. even though Disney attracts MyCoskie, as well as singer, signed limiteds in small The artist has lived a life of new business, sometimes songwriter Pat Benatar and editions, retailing for $395– adventure and the experience the idea of animated charac- her husband, guitar player $695; and oil on canvas orig- of different cultures evoking ters in your gallery might be Neil Giraldo. These are peo- inals that sell for $4,000 to emotions and inspirations that a difficult pill to swallow at ple with refined tastes, who $16,000, depending on size come to the fore in her paint- first. However, artists like in many cases have sophisti- and complexity. For more in- ings. To reach MD Tom Matousek help bridge cated art collections. Their formation on the Disney Fine Abramowitz, call (732) 335- that divide. It is more his decision to collect Tom’s Art collection, e-mail: sales@ 0380 or visit her website at: technique on display than the work is a testament to his disneyfineart.com or visit: www.abramowitzfinearts.com. Disney characters them- craft and adds credibility to www.disneyfineart.com. PAGE 18 ART WORLD NEWS FullPageAdTemplate_Layout 1 12/22/16 3:58 PM Page 1 JAN17-News-CoverStory-page3-KKK_Layout 1 1/13/17 3:44 PM Page 1
ROLINDA STOTTS’ HANDS- BUYING TRENDS the customer needs to be Tony Gareri, CEO of ON PAINTING EXPERIENCE continued from page 12 wowed not only in-store but Roma Moulding, Wood- FOR GALLERIES DEBUTS with that store’s message. bridge, Ontario, says he Conscious, because once a sees opportunities every buyer loves a framed piece The fact that consumers where. “I don’t look at the of art, they will pay more for are looking to make person- challenges,” he says. I think it. That’s the way to regain alized and customized pur- there are always going to be pricing power.” chases also plays well challenges. I think the prob- for custom framers. “Cus- lem in the industry is that Returning to the discus- tomers are looking for local- everybody constantly looks sion of changing buying ized and personalized art at the challenges and thinks p a t t e r n s , Mr. Chester Framing says, “The Fabrics b i g g e s t presents two word I see is lines of new omni-chan- colors: NORTHPORT, NY—Painter nel, which Dublin, left, Rolinda Stotts, whose work m e a n s is a linen is represented by Lyrical b r i c k - a n d - line, and Fine Art, is presenting a m o r t a r Catamaran hands-on painting experience stores are is cotton. in various cities throughout really focus- They each the year as an add-on event ing on their offer 20 for gallery shows. Clients can online pres- hues of new participate alongside the artist ence. Then, colors: www. in creating work and learning other com- framing more about the artist’s unique panies like fabrics.com. Bella Rotta technique. “We Amazon are would love to do three or four adding physical stores. That and you can merchandise we are doomed. There are of these events this year,” is small, but growing. There to that with beautiful custom so many opportunities, and James LaMantia, owner of is massive change in how framing.” they far exceed the chal- Lyrical Fine Art, says. “The people are buying. They lenges.” However, he says only requirement on the might order it (their pur- She states, “It is a fact change is happening faster gallery’s part is to have a col- chase) online and pick it the industry is changing but than ever before. “And the lection of Rolinda’s work as up in stores. that is becom- it is opening up new possibil- company that adapts to they would for any exhibition. ing a huge way of doing change will What makes this event business.” be here in 10 unique is that the Painting Ex- or 15 years perience works best when it’s Ms. Hartford of Larson- time, and in conjunction with a show to Juhl adds that from this those who help build excitement.” Stotts perspective, the in-store don’t will looks forward to having a experience is vital. “Cus- die.” one-on-one experience with tomers want to shop when, people. “The most important where, and how they want A m o n g thing for me is to connect per- to, and the in-store experi- the opportu- sonally with collectors,” she ence is a part of it—it is a nities that he says. “What better way to critical piece and very per- sees for cus- bond than with oil paint and sonal piece of the pur- tom framers the endorphins that come chase.” In considering their “Norton Moses” by Susan Sabo is available is in the serv- from sharing and creating to- own stores, questions art from Image Conscious as print-on-demand ice and de- gether? Offering an ‘experi- and framing retailers can ask in image sizes from 8 by 6 to 48 by 36 sign area. ence’ allows a gallery to open themselves are: Is my store inches on paper, cotton rag, canvas, acrylic, Big Boxes its doors to provide a new fresh? Is it modern? Is it metal, and wood. For more information, visit: offer prices service to its patrons.” Shown dated or on-trend? “Before www.imageconscious.com. that inde- is “Family Ties,” oil on panel, she (the purchaser) even pendent re- 72 by 56 inches ($11,088). gets into the store she is ities, and I think we have the tailers can’t beat, but For more details, phone Lyri- making a choice to purchase potential for a stronger mar- custom framers can excel cal Fine Art at (631) 787-8585 at a specific place of busi- ketplace because of the or: www.lyricalfineart.com. ness, says Ms. Hartford. So changes.” continued on page 34 PAGE 20 ART WORLD NEWS FullPageAdTemplate_Layout 1 1/11/17 9:44 AM Page 1 JAN17-News-Framing-Pg1-final_Layout 1 1/13/17 3:26 PM Page 1
LARSON-JUHL DEBUTS HAVANA AT WCAF EXPO EFFECTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
by Koleen Kaffan business to those on the lists tional marketing. That’s what Most custom frameshop own- of the galleries and/or artist. is awesome about social ers know the power of social media marketing—the oppor- media in today’s market and, Trinity Framing utilizes tunity to connect with artists as a small business, appreci- Facebook, Instagram, Pinter- and customers not just locally ate the low cost involved in est, Twitter, and Flickr. On but around the world and put marketing that it provides. these platforms, images over those advertising dollars back Having an updated website just text are king. “I think it’s into the community that we and active social media pres- more important these days to live and work in.” ence online is how many con- show people examples of our nect with consumers. Surveys work instead of writing about Hillary Gore, owner of also show that consumers it,” he says. “Whenever new Lucky Rabbet Custom Fram- look for these online entities customers come into the ing & Artistry, Seattle, agrees ATLANTA—Larson-Juhl is first when searching out a busi- shop we ask how they found that social media helps to keep launching its Havana Collec- ness. No presence equals out about us. The answer is the relationship with one’s tion of subtly textured poplar missed opportunities for usually a referral or ‘we saw community strong. She also burls in lustrous tones of sales. But how does a frame- your images online.’ Even ex- says that as a professional, it toffee and cocoa. Modern and shop make the most is her job to inform and transitional profiles expand of social media and try to keep the view- the applications for these how does that trans- point of the frameshop updated burls. From a late into expanding their at the forefront. “I think traditional study to a rustic marketing outreach it’s fairly important to lodge—Havana is designed to and bring in sales? have images with in- hit just the right note. formative content on- Visit: www.larsonjuhl.com. Butch Sullivan, co- line and it can certainly owner with Jason be helpful to have high Clouser and Fred quality images. In this SECURE HANG VALUE Hunter of Trinity day and age though, PACK INTRODUCED Framing in Philadel- many social media plat- phia, says that keep- forms support conver- ing your social media sations back-and-forth posts up-to-date and and with client-posted visually appealing is images, quality of pho- key. Posting new im- tographs can’t be con- ages often makes a trolled.” Because of greater impact and Trinity Framing is located in the Queen Village this, Ms. Gore makes lets people know all of section of Philadelphia. an effort to photograph the good work being her work herself and done at your establishment. isting customers come in and with permission of the cus- pull out their phone and say tomer, will post it online. “I will “We post images that are that they want their framing to ask clients whose projects as good as we can make look like something that we embody my business and de- them but the most important featured on Facebook. That sign philosophies the most for part of the equation is that lets us know that we are on their permission to use an they get put online immedi- the right track.” image of their artwork for mar- ately,” he says. “Social media keting. For touch-up work or NORWALK, CT—MFCF En- allows us to keep our name Mr. Sullivan notes that a re- unique pieces, I may include a terprises, supplier of Secure and brand fresh in people’s cent post featuring an image ‘Before’ image as well.” Hang, an installation solution minds on a daily basis. There- of the business garnered pos- for securely, quickly, and ac- fore, we try to post images itive attention from customers. Active social media also curately hanging picture daily of art and framing that “I think the reason that people helps customers find Ms. frames without the need for we are working on while pro- were so responsive to the Gore’s business. “I have a wires or measuring, debuts moting artists or galleries that image is because it has more unique location that can be dif- Value Pack. For more details, support us at the same time.” to do with being part of the ficult to find, so I’ve tried to visit: www.securehang.com, This allows Mr. Sullivan to community. For us, we would include images that reference e-mail: info@securehang. reach out past his own rather spend money on the com, or call (203) 325-6510. Friends’ List and expose his local school playbill than tradi- continued on page 24 PAGE 22 ART WORLD NEWS HalfPageAdTemplate1.17_Layout 1 1/13/17 4:16 PM Page 1
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FRAMERICA’S AMERICAN EFFECTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA create the perfect image. Penny Safane, owner of CONTEMPORARY continued from page 22 “Not only is the setting of the Saframes Custom Framing, picture important, but proper located in Wanaque, NJ, says the area and give visual cues lighting is vital. The ability to that there are so many simple- to spot when people are look- have bright vibrant photographs to-use resources that can ing for my shop. Good images and using good equipment are make images look their best make an impact. I think they huge to displaying quality im- and will attract the most atten- stick in the memory longer ages. I try to be very descrip- tion. “Some of the basic rules and with more clarity, or at tive with my images—maybe that I try to follow are to use least help recall the text more not so much with social media original, clear, eye-catching quickly and with better reten- but I use multiple angles and images,” she says. “Don’t tion overall. When first-time shots with my online store to use boring, blurry images be- clients come into the shop, if show details, contours, and fea- cause they will not portray you, the topic can be naturally tures of my products. For social your business, or your prod- broached in conversation, I will media, I try uct in the best YAPHANK, NY—Framerica’s ask how they found out about to keep my light. As a American Contemporary my business. Most answer posts short frameshop, we Collection of muted golds Google, Facebook, and Yelp. and sweet. strive to get and silvers with clean back- They allow for a text heavy The ability every detail ground embellishing, is a platform that also combines to show right and we modern bent on historic fin- well with imagery.” details to want our im- ishing. “We’ve perfected our customers ages to reflect own unique finishing pro- With this, Ms. Gore feels who ask that.” Ms. Saf- cess,” notes Josh Eichner, that the combi- rane touts the executive vice president. “It is nation of imagery importance of hugely popular in our Ameri- with text gets the using natural can Renaissance Collection, best response. light when you and so we’ve utilized that “Twitter leans can and Photo- same design and technology toward text and On the Saframes Shop to cor- to entice a more contempo- Instagram to im- Facebook page, the rect imper- rary palette.” Call (800) 372- agery—neither image to the left began fections. “We 6422 or: www.framerica.com. of which allow a contest that brought try to have the for a balanced much attention to the image tell the representation frameshop. The image story, adding PRESTO FRAME & necessary for above was a follow-up text to supple- MOULDING’S JULIET conveying the that helped to keep the ment. It’s re- details of custom conversation going. ally true that framing, and the a picture is specifics that set me apart questions is always an option worth a thousand words. from the competition.” and is a great way to keep the conversation going.” “We like Instagram, Pinter- At Framed Effect Custom est, and Facebook and have Frame Shop, Corning, NY, Mr. Hammond uses Face- found that people go to these owner Eric Hammond feels book, etsy, Twitter, Instagram, applications for visual informa- that presenting the best im- and Pinterest—all of which tion and inspiration,” she ages that he can provide, along are easy to use the image/ says. “Creating interactions is with a conversational descrip- text combination. “Images the main goal of our social tion, leads to more people and text definitely work media marketing. Social reading his posts and liking hand-in-hand and compliment media has transformed the BETHEL, CT—Juliet, classic them. “Great images of prod- each other very well,” he way we market to our cus- yet contemporary, is intro- ucts are essential in my opin- says. “However, I think im- tomers. It can be very time duced by Presto in three fin- ion to selling anything online ages are more attention- consuming on the one hand, ishes and two profiles. The and with social media plat- grabbing to customers in but less expensive on the warm gold and silver are ac- forms because it is your rep- this day in age. I like to use other, as much of it is free. I cented with red rub and the resentation of the products,” the tools that social media also think it is more satisfying piano satin black with white he says. “Since customers can- platforms provide to you, because you really can build a rub. The profile, in 7/8- or 1 3/4- not touch and feel the product, however sales and timely relationship with your audi- inch sizes, slopes inward to a images are the only things they customer service/responses ence, and you have to think of step at the lip. Call (800) 431- have to go on.” Mr. Hammond are still the ultimate way to creative ways to reach out to 1622, www.prestoframe.com. uses a set of guidelines to bring in more sales.” your market.” PAGE 24 ART WORLD NEWS HalfPageAdTemplate1.17_Layout 1 1/13/17 4:18 PM Page 1
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DANIEL WINN: EXISTENTIAL SURREALISM
by Sarah Seamark Visually, Existential Surre- “Fortuity” is an s a d n e s s , The artistic style known as alism uses a surrealistic style oil painting, 40 was very sig- Existential Surrealism has and subject matter to en- by 72 inches, in nificant to me been developed courage the which Daniel and opened by artist and in- viewer to exam- Winn portrays a my eyes as ternational cura- ine the nature of prone man, blind- an adult. As tor Daniel Winn. existence. The folded with wings a child, I had Known for his frequent use of rising, cupping not fully un- roles as CEO partially translu- his hands for- derstood the and president of cent figures is a ward to receive meaning of Masterpiece metaphor for the the blessings of suffering and Publishing and physical/spiritual the universe. His loss. But at Winn-Slavin Fine duality which is blindfold requires the age of Art, Winn is at the core of him to uncondi- 45, I under- presently intro- the style. Fields tionally accept stood. When ducing his large Daniel Winn. of abstract and those gifts while his wings give him the someone so body of work in surreal back- freedom to engage with the universe. close pas- this unique style to the grounds represent the con- ses away, worldwide market through trasts that define existence. arrive in what to him was the you understand the meaning participation in art fairs, as Nonrepresentational ele- unknown of the U.S., has of life and death. It was then well as gallery and museum ments and depictions of greatly influenced the devel- that I began to think about representation. The artwork water flowing down from opment of his artistic style, what is the reason behind is available only as original above illustrate a non-de- indeed his philosophy of life. pain and sadness. I had oils on canvas painted abstract with no limited and figurative editions. works and also sculpted when I Philosophi- was 25.” He cally, the style has a total recall involves con- of anatomy be- trasts and coun- cause at one terpoints, while time he was in it examines the medical school physical and studying to be- spiritual dicho- “Her Clarity,” shown above, along with acts of others or are restrained by our come a doctor tomy of exis- its companion piece “His Clarity,” shown own self-perceived limitations. The origi- and had the tence. It juxta- above right, are symbolic of our ability to nal oil on canvas paintings both have knowledge to poses the idea prevail whether we are constrained by the images that measure 79 by 51 inches. portray the of a universal beauty of the creative divinity against the nominational view of univer- “My existence has been human body. In pre-med he concept of free will and self- sal divinity. somewhat surreal—from minored in philosophy, and is determination by recogniz- leaving war-torn Vietnam, to an admirer of Plato, René ing divinity as the genesis Winn’s own life experience coming to California. More Descartes, and Immanuel of autonomy and acknowl- as a child being airlifted from recently, the passing of my Kant. They influence the edging mankind’s responsi- Vietnam just hours before mother six years ago and thought process in his paint- bility for universally con- the fall of Saigon, and with watching my father and fam- structive action. only a few of his relatives, to ily going through the pain and continued on page 30
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DANIEL WINN The chaos and horror that transposed it “Renewed” continued from page 28 Winn witnessed as a child into my reality, shows a man refugee leaving Vietnam is which is posi- sitting, head ings. “But at age 25, my evidenced in his paintings. tive.” He wants bowed, seem- work was more ‘art for the “There was a lot of scream- to incorporate ingly over- sake of art.’ It did fairly well, ing, a lot of tears, and there beauty into his come by but I didn’t have a full under- is emotion that comes out paintings, and the circum- standing of why I created it.” when I talk about it. Watch- purity and inno- stances of his Now, at 50, he has a cohe- ing people being pummeled cence in con- life. Behind sive body of work in his own to death or run over—you trast to the him, red fire style of Existential Surreal- can’t get that out of your horror and ugli- clears the ism. It portrays his philoso- memory. It scars you for life. ness he saw. remnants of phy on free will and You can see it in my art— It’s not easy his old life providence that he says goes the abstract rawness that for him to make while white hand-in-hand with these paint- rain pours light and shadow, ings. It de- down to nourish new growth. Fire and birth and death. mands energy rain are gifts of the universe, and both and soul sear- are necessary for rebirth and renewal. “These,” he ching. It may The oil painting measures 40 by 55 inches. says, “are pre-set take him two and can’t be hours to reach the emotional temples and does a lot of changed. In life, you state he needs to paint. He charity work. “This gives me have to embrace meditates, listens to music, the inspiration to create.” what you are given. and practices yoga to pre- You can’t change pare himself. For more information on birth or death, they “Introspection:” In this painting, a Daniel Winn’s artwork, con- are pre-set. That man returns to the infant pose to He has a studio in South- tact Winn-Slavin Fine Art at being said, neither renew, restore, and re-center his ern California and also in (949) 376-2645, send an e- of those states is being. In the background a swath of Vietnam. Sometimes he will mail to: [email protected] good or bad. Some red abstract brings new life, while shut himself away for a or visit: www.winnslavin.com. could look at birth white rain pours forth replenishment w e e k e n d as a curse, and and universal blessing. The oil on and paint all “Replenish” death a blessing to canvas measures 58 by 39 inches. day and illustrates how get away from the night. What our lives are in- pain—and vice versa.” represents my emotional he likes best tertwined with However, he says through a reckoning with what hap- is to paint in others, often person’s existence they pened. And as a viewer (of V i e t n a m not fully aware have the ability to create my paintings), how you where he of the extent of their own path in life through interpret the art is who you s p e n d s our entangle- use of free will within the are. It is a fact that the raw- about two ment. It is in pre-determined constric- ness of life and how you months of this absence of tions. Of this new body of perceive it is up to you— each year consciousness work, he says, “If you un- they (the viewer) can create and it is that relation- derstand death, you appre- in their own mind what they quiet in the ships stagnate ciate life. In the same way, want to.” home there and falter, says you can’t appreciate joy if by the river Daniel Winn. you don’t understand sad- Although the sights Winn that he built “We must avail ness. I want to embrace witnessed are etched in his for his fa- ourselves of the blessings both, and accept both, and memory, he has brought it to ther. He of the universe to replenish our affiliations.” make the best of them.” a different interpretation. “I goes to the Oil on canvas with a 47- by 67-inch image.
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PATH TO A GREAT ARTIST that lies retail for $1,500 to continued from page 16 ahead for $2,200. Butirskiy’s Anastasiya. oil paintings today that this painting is incredibly We also ex- sell for $50,000 to well done, it is equally impor- pect that her $60,000; 15 years tant to note that Anastasiya drive and cre- ago when he was chose to venture beyond the ativity will as- first represented by norm previously established. sure her a the company, they By doing so, she makes it well-deserved retailed for $5,000 clear that she does not want place in the to $6,000. to be bound by the limita- history of art. tions of social acceptability How exciting For more infor- and previous restricting stan- that we can “On the Beach” by Constantin Lvovich is published mation on the work dards. It is this kind of think- watch and by Thomas Charles Editions as a giclée on canvas, of Thomas Charles ing and courage that participate in edition of 100, 34 by 20 inches, retailing for $2,175. Editions’ Russian distinguishes those who are Anastasiya’s artists, call (623) confident enough to ques- developing career, and what the paintings of the five other 582-4500; send an e-mail tion established morays, a great opportunity to be in- Russian artists recently to: info@thomascharles from those who cannot. volved in the process!” added to Thomas Charles editions.com, or visit the Editions’ portfolio. Their gi- company’s website that is “We have the highest of Her oil paintings sell for clées on canvas that are located at: www.thomas expectations for the success $4,000 to $10,000, as do published in small editions, charleseditions.com. CALENDAR
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HENRIETTA MILAN
Creations of Monet’s Pond, 30 by 48 inches
Milan Gallery, in business for five decades, presents Henrietta Milan’s original oil on canvas paintings. At this time, Milan Gallery is seeking two new gallery locations to represent her original artworks. Call us to represent this premier, and proven, Impressionist painter’s work whose palette jumps off the canvas to catch the viewer’s eye.
European Countryside, 36 by 36 inches A Zeal for Nature, 30 by 40 inches
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BUYING TRENDS get something framed. My ise to handle the stock mar- instruments that yield inter- continued from page 20 grandmother does, but she ket. “There has been a huge est, he surmises. is not buying framing.” movement of people to buy with their design expertise What is necessary in and in servicing their clients, Yet, as Larry business today, he says, is he says. Mr. Gareri has also Neuberg, president to diversity. “For instance, noticed a resurgence of the of Framing Fabrics, at Framing Fabrics we are corner store, such as barber a Los Angeles- investing in the Internet. shops opening in swanky based company I think that is where my upscale areas offering a specializing in fab- growth is going to come range of services beyond a rics for making from—in sales over the regular haircut. “They build hand-wrapped Internet.” a great community out of mats and liners, ob- the barber shops. And there serves,frameshops Another challenge faced are more small coffee shops and galleries are by art and framing retailers coming back, offering serv- under pressure. is cost of freight, he says. ice and ambience.” This he “This has become a big says, can be translated into “The biggest issue for small shops that custom framing stores. challenge that I see have to bring in the glazing, presently, and it moulding, fabric, matboard, “A frameshop could build has been so for a and nuts and bolts. It has that same community around while that concerns gone up drastically and it. They could showcase an independent gal- Roma Moulding’s Lavo moulding col- that has raised the cost of artist and create a buzz leries and frame- lection is designed to bring old-world a frame going out the through social media. When shops is the rising French design to its most modern door.” Thus, he says, it done right, it leverages into cost of rent. We edge. Lavo represents a fusion of tra- becomes ever more impor- real dollars in the bank.” A see more small ditional carvings on finger-joined tant to offer perceived value key to this, is making sure shops falling away pine, enveloped in high gloss lacquer by enhancing the framing that photos posted are of as a direct result in various colors that are blended and treatment with products good quality, he says, and of not being able applied by Italian master craftsmen. such as fabric mats. there is a need for an to do enough busi- Visit: www.romamoulding.com. understanding of how to ness to cover the All this being said, Mr. post on the various different higher rents. He believes property who have not Neuberg is optimistic. “I platforms. attrition was higher in owned it before. They pay am anticipating a better 2016 than previously in the large amounts for it, and year in 2017.” He thinks It is a younger demo- industry. then charge equally large the change in government graphic, the 32- to 45-year- rents in order to pay for the could be good for small olds that is the optimal In the old days, he says, building.” business. “There might be target, he says. “Those rent for commercial real es- a resurgence of new people have a lot of money tate would tend to either With the Federal Reserve people in the industry, —disposable money—so I stay the same or go up by increasing its key interest and people may come think understanding their gradual increments. “Now rate by 0.25% in December, back into the business. I customers represents an landlords are making it im- citing the strengthening hope that happens. I think opportunity. What are their possible for small retailers economy, Mr. Neuberg the WCAF Expo (in January needs and wants? For in- to stay in business.” The hopes this may thwart the in Las Vegas) will be an stance, when should the reason for this, he thinks, is acceleration of money flow- indicator.” shop be open? Some don’t that there has been no ing into commercial real es- stay open after 6 p.m., but money to be made any- tate. There may be a move for me and my wife, we where else, except for back to banks, triple A Sarah Seamark is Editor in don’t have time in the day to those who have the expert- bonds, and other financial Chief of Art World News.
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LEGAL ISSUES
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT: ATTORNEY’S FEES
by Joshua Kaufman right registration (or at a min- was selling the books that he “objectively reasonable,” When are you entitled to at- imum in some jurisdictions got when he went home to then the prevailing party torney’s fees in a copyright applied for one). Second, Thailand for vacation to his could not get attorney’s fees. infringement case? The even if you had filed for a friends back on campus in Supreme Court provides registration, some courts the U.S. for less than the In Kirtsaeng II, the the answer (kind have said it was bookstore to help cover Supreme Court held that of). In the Supreme within the court’s his tuition costs (textbook “objective reasonableness” Court’s second- discretion as to arbitrage). should be the principal guid- round reviewing of whether or not to ing element, but not the only the Kirtsaeng v. award fees. Other The issues in Kirtsaeng I factor to consider. Rather, it John Wiley case jurisdictions have were very complicated be- held that courts, in addition (“Kirtsaeng II”), the said an award of at- cause the Copyright Act to the principal factor of court was ex- torney’s fees was had an internal conflict, “objective reasonableness,” pected to clarify presumptive for a specifically between the must look at other factors. It when a prevailing prevailing plaintiff. “First Sale Doctrine,” which said they should look at party in a copyright Joshua Kaufman. On the other hand, states that you are entitled things such as a party’s liti- infringement suit is if you are the one to resell a copy of a work gation misconduct, for in- entitled to attorney’s fees. being sued for copyright in- after you have legitimately stance, no matter how The waters were muddy with fringement, even if you pre- purchased it, and on the reasonable the party’s conflicting standards set in vail in defeating the claim, an other side there is the right claims. The trial court may different jurisdictions. The award is still within the dis- of a copyright owner to look to deter repeated in- court, while moving the ball cretion of a trial court—and control the importation of stances of copyright infringe- forward, did not provide any you could potentially be lim- copies of its works into the ment or over-aggressive bright lines and still leaves it assertions of copyright primarily up to the trial court’s claims, even if the losing po- discretion with a few added If you go out and sue somebody for sition was reasonable in a guidelines as to when attor- infringement and you did not have particular case. Ultimately, ney’s fees are proper. a copyright registration prior to the Supreme Court reman- ded the case under review By way of background, the infringement, you are at a back to the trial court to re- generally speaking in the distinct disadvantage. consider its decision in view U.S., a party is not entitled to of all the factors that it cited get its attorney’s fees paid in the opinion, giving strong by the opposing side even if ited to a prorated amount if U.S. The Supreme Court in indications that it was not it wins, except if the remedy the copyright claim was only Kirtsaeng I ruled that the looking for a reversal of the is specifically provided for by one of the asserted claims. first sale doctrine prevailed original decision. statute. A number of statutes and, as a result, the student have such provisions for pre- In Kirtsaeng I, a Thai stu- won. As the prevailing party, Many commentators be- vailing parties. The Copyright dent got into a dispute with a he then asked the court for lieve that this decision has Act is one of them, but not U.S. publisher, John Wiley, about $2 million dollars in at- brought clarity to the issue; without limitation. First, if you over whether or not the Thai torney’s fees from the pub- personally, I do not as it has are the plaintiff, or the party student was allowed to ex- lisher, John Wiley. The trial simply added more factors to suing for copyright infringe- port from Thailand, author- court in New York denied the fees analysis. What it ment, you can only get attor- ized non-infringing textbooks, the request and the Second does appear to mean is that, ney’s fees if, prior to the to sell in the United States. Circuit upheld the ruling. The in most instances, if a party commencement of the in- The same books sell for Second Circuit rule was that, fringement, you had a copy- much less in Thailand, and he if a claim or defense was continued on page 38
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ATTORNEY’S FEES copyrights, because if you attorney’s fees, those rea- and licensing group. Based in continued from page 36 are the copyright owner and sons ring hollow. So regis- Washington, DC, he special- you do not have the regis- ter, register, register. izes in technology/online has a legitimate defense to tration in place prior to the matters, anti-counterfeiting, an infringement claim and infringement, you are not With the e-filing fee of art, media, publishing, enter- acts reasonably in defending even in the game. So if you $55, and the completion of tainment, copyright, licensing the claim, it is not going to go out and sue somebody a relatively simple applica- and trademark law, with have to pay attorney’s fees for infringement and you did tion, there is no excuse clients throughout the U.S., even if it loses. On the other not have a registration prior for all works not to be Europe and Asia. He assists hand, if someone does not to infringement, you are at a registered with the Copyright clients in transactions, as have a legitimate defense, it distinct disadvantage be- Office in a timely manner. well as litigation. He is an ad- is just stalling and trying to cause you, as the aggrieved If you care about your copy- junct professor at American run up attorney’s fees, then party, will never get your rights and you want to University Law School. He it will be hit with an award of attorney’s fees. However, protect them, registering successfully argued a land- attorney’s fees. Also, if the defendant could still get them prior to publication is a mark copyright/artist rights someone files a frivolous or its attorney’s fees if it pre- must. The Web address is: case before the U.S. vexatious claim, it will get hit vails in the suit. There are www.copyright.gov. If you Supreme Court; is a frequent with fees. many reasons why copy- need any help, let us know. speaker on IP topics and has right owners do not register, published over 150 articles The other takeaway reaf- but at the end of the Joshua Kaufman is a partner on legal and technology is- firmed by this case is that day, when they cannot in the law firm of Venable sues. He can be reached at: you have to register your get statutory damages or LLP, and chair of its copyright [email protected].
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MARKETING
THE ART OF REACHING MILLENNIALS
by Maria Bereket manding schedules. So represent a perfect way to strong reputation online. So- There is a lot of fuss about while you can (and should) position yourself as an indus- cial media marketing is all getting retailers to market to offer in-store events several try thought leader for the art math: the more fans you millennials. This generation times a year, why not build community. have, the more sales you will of buyers, born between your list of potential cus- ultimately get. Remember 1980 and 2000, are esti- tomers with another more Targeting millennials re- that marketing hasn’t cha- mated to be spending about schedule friendly type of quires a huge net, but fortu- nged, only the means. Out of $600 billion dollars annually. event: the webinar. nately with social media 100 people who subscribe to That spending is expected advertising you have the abil- your list, only 20% to 30% to increase to $1.4 trillion You see, millennials pre- ity to narrow the focus to re- will open your e-mail; 20% of over the next four years, ac- fer researching things them- gion, age, net worth, and those folks will sign up, and cording to FutureCast, a selves and, as you probably interests. Thus targeting and only 12% to 15% will actually company that specializes in already know, they prefer promoting go hand-in-hand. show up and listen. To make marketing to millennials. In matters worse, of those who other words, for brick-and- do stay and listen, only about mortar retailers that pro- Your goal as you begin this webinar 15% of them will actually jected number represents journey should be to grow a qualified take action. But keep in mind about 30% of all sales. list of potential customers and this is about leads. Once you have captured their e- So what are millennials develop your thought leadership mail addresses you are sit- looking for? These elusive, role in the market place. ting on a gold mine of digital natives put a high This is key for millennials. prospects for other webi- value on life experiences. nars, in-store events, and They appreciate collective special promotions. The for- opportunities to share their being online. Add because Measuring success is all tune is in the follow-up! world with friends—some- they want to experience about pinpointing the right thing ideal for the arts com- things “collectively,” you goals. Webinars do best Promoting your webinar munity with its rich, visual have in the webinar an ideal when they offer relevant in- will require a series of e- content that offers many op- place to bring together your formation in an interesting mails to your existing list portunities for this genera- perfect customers. way. There are webinars that and leads from Facebook or tion to engage with you and sell products and services, Instagram ads. No matter each other. But be careful Webinars but your main goal as you how big your e-mail list is, not to lump this “experi- begin this webinar journey you will need to have pre- ence” into the old wine and When planning your webi- should be to grow a qualified pared a series of e-mails cheese event. Millennials nar start with your audience list of potential customers that are ready and sched- want to expand their hori- in mind. Know what is impor- and develop your thought uled to go out. First, you an- zons and learn from experi- tant to them, including things leadership role in the market nounce the webinar and ences. In the information they worry about or common place. This is key for millenni- then you post several re- age, these folks want not questions they ask. The als. They want lots of infor- minders that include new only a chance to socialize more applicable the informa- mation and also want to align pieces of information to en- with their friends and then tion, the more people will at- themselves with companies tice and continue to offer a share it on social media, but tend and share your event. I that value what they value— fun experience. In order to they have a voracious ap- cannot stress this next point by offering interesting, enter- maximize registrations, you petite for learning. The prob- enough: webinars are not taining, and free information want to be sure to direct lem is they also are meant to sell things. Webi- in a format millennials love people to a “landing page.” concerned that arts events nars fill a need for informa- you can grow your customer are hard to fit into their de- tion, experiences, and they base ten-fold by building a continued on page 40
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MILLENNIALS hop on board. Just 10 Face- als want information that is in- Make sure that you follow continued from page 39 book registrations can con- teresting, entertaining, and up with each and every per- ceivably expose you to an relevant to them. They are son who registered, showed Landing pages are regis- additional 3,000 similar po- highly skeptical of the bait- up, or asked questions. Ac- tration pages that live online tential customers, for free! and-switch, therefore do not cording to webinar service for the sole purpose of cap- offer an “Artist Speaks” se- provider On24: “87% of turing people’s information. When putting together ries and then not have an pre-registrants only view the These one-page, colorful, the sign-up form keep it sim- artist as part of the webinar. webinar on demand while clear, and precise Web ple. Use a short form name Your main marketing goal in a 13% view both the live pages offer sign up forms— and e-mail address only webinar is to offer informa- broadcast and the on de- and often a time clock indi- process. If you get too tion that will either make peo- mand webinar.” That means cating how much time is left greedy and want to know ple aware of an artist’s work, you need to offer this before you go live. All the their city, job title, and educate them on the value of recording to anyone who technical stuff is handled by phone number, you will lose owning art, or just give them gives you their name and companies like Lead Pages email address. It becomes a or Wix (www.leadpages.net living breathing marketing or www.wix.com). They not Webinars are intended to get you leads tool that can be shared and only have hundreds of tem- and give you a public voice to educate offered by you, the ultimate plates that are ready to use, authority on art information. but they offer excellent ana- people about the process of owning art. lytics. Online paid advertis- ing is your best tool for Maria Bereket is a social promotion. Facebook now people. A good idea is to the experience of being a media and branding strategist has the ability for you to de- have a Share link as soon as part of an art community. who works with small busi- fine a very specific audience the form is submitted so ness owners. Her mission is that will see your ads. You that these group-friendly The important thing is to to educate everyone on the can even upload your exist- participants can start invit- follow up. Webinars are in- importance and fun of living ing e-mail lists and let their ing their entire network to tended to get you more in a socially connected world. computers define a similar your online event. leads and give you a public Send her an e-mail: mbear88 audience for you. Don’t be voice to educate people @gmail.com for information, penny wise and pound fool- Stay on topic. I cannot about art, artists, and the or visit her website: www. ish here. Your goal is to stress this enough. Millenni- process of owning art. designbearmarketing.com. grow your potential client base, not to make actual sales from the webinar. ART BASEL GOES BEYOND FAIRS TO WORK WITH CITIES Art Basel Cities is a new ini- ner cities the opportunity to designed to be mutually en- Don’t overlook the regis- tiative that expands Art engage with Art Basel’s inter- riching in the sense that it will tration process. Keep in Basel’s engagement in the national audience. bring world-class program- mind that each potential reg- art world, going beyond stag- ming to Buenos Aires and istrant from a Facebook ad ing art fairs and into working Art Basel recently an- spotlight the city’s rich cul- has on average 300 per- directly with cities and gov- nounced it is to partner with tural scene for the interna- sonal Facebook friends that ernment bodies. Art Basel Buenos Aires and, together tional art world. Buenos Aires they can share your webinar Cities is intended to develop with the city, will develop and is committed to further estab- with. Millennials like to do high-profile cultural events host vibrant and content- lishing itself internationally as things together, so with this with international resonance. driven programs that are in- a leading arts destination, audience you are pretty In addition to hosting art pro- tended to build lasting and the partnership will en- much guaranteed that they grams in the partner cities, relationships between the able the city to draw upon Art will share and re-share their this initiative will bring proj- city and the international art Basel’s knowledge and net- registration with others hop- ects from the city to the Art world. The program, which work. For more on Art Basel, ing to get their friends to Basel shows, affording part- commences in late 2017, is visit: www.artbasel.com.
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GALLERY LIGHTS
Gallery owner Madelyn Jordon, far right, is shown with artist At Saper Galleries, East Lansing, MI, are, from left, owner Roy Michelle Sakhai during the opening of the artist’s solo Saper, gallery manager Jennifer Cuthbert, and artist Lou Heiser, exhibition entitled “Treasured Elements” at Madelyn Jordon at the opening of “Vistas of Michigan,” an exhibition of oil paint- Fine Art, located in Scarsdale, NY. ings by Michigan and Arizona artist Heiser.
Artist Lyudmila Agrich is flanked by collectors from left, Portland, OR-based Wolff Gallery co-owners Zemie Barr, left, Marie and Chuck Sonnen at Mirada Fine Art in Indian Hills, and Shannon O’Connor, far right, are shown with artist Jo Lund- CO, during the “citySCAPES” exhibition’s opening reception berg during her show “Sentient Spaces,” a series of portraits of for the artwork of Larisa Aukon and Agrich. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5.
Pictured at Rossetti Fine Art, Wilton Manors, FL, is artist Pictured at Bowersock Gallery, located in Provincetown, MA, John Patrick Kelly, far right, along with collectors, from left, artist Jayne Adams is seen celebrating at the opening of her Joe D’Onofrio and Jim Bennett in front of their recent show featuring her newest collection of portrait work in oil purchase of Kelly’s “Wizard Humming,” an oil on canvas. and mixed media on wood panel.
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