Galleries
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Collecting Design: Sebastian and Barquet
Sebastian & Barquet are Design Dealers who are quite well known for focusing on and bringing back to the public eye the impressive work of renowned artists such as Buckminster Fuller, Charlotte Perriand, George Nakashima, Gio Ponti, Isamu Noguchi, Johnny Swing, Paul Evans, Joe Colombo, Vladimir Kagan, Le Corbusier and others. The gallery, located in the trendy high line district of Manhattan, offers an impressive collection of 20th Century Design.
A client of mine was interested in their 1984 Michelle de Lucchi’s sidetables, so I took a trip there a few months ago, only to find that not only did they carry this important piece, the gallery was a temple of design savoir faire. We were impressed with their Carlo Bugatti’s collection which was featured on its own special section. This artist’s work was beautifully curated so that one can truly appreciate the furniture and art in their true sense and form. I noticed that some of Buggatti’s art work consisted of inlaid bronze and pewter, materials which I am drawn to since they offer such a striking finish. The main gallery is a mecca for collecting great design. They have an excellent collection from one of my favorite artist, Prouvé. I’ve always emphasize to you, dear readers, the importance of an artist like Jean Prouvé. He was a brilliant creator and a totally committed citizen, craftsman, workman, industrial constructor, architect, and designer. If you are serious about collecting, this is one of the trusted dealers that are worth your time and resources because of their expertise and commitment in their respective specialities.
Gio Ponti, a rare and important secretaire and chair, circa 1930
Sofa and chair by Vladimir Kagan
George Nakashima Walnut dining room table and chairs. Background painting from Julio Galan,The Black Pear, 1990
From Left: Charlotte Perriand, Sconce Collection – Set of 12 from the Galerie Steph Simon, France, circa 1962. A Gio Ponti armchair from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Rome, circa 1964. Right: Le Corbusier, a partially painted wood wardrobe/room divider, 1949
Ko and Luisa Parisi Sof, circa 1946, and Guilermo Ulrich, Grand Console. corca 1940, in the background
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The show brings together five examples of Swing’s iconic coin furniture, and will serve as the debut of his most recent and ambitious work to date, Murmuration. A fully illustrated catalogue showcasing each of the works from the series, with essays by David Collens, Judd Tully and James Zemaitis, will accompany the exhibition.Johnny Swing, Murmuration, 2012May 3, 2012 – June 29, 2012Opening Reception hosted by Geoffrey Bradfield
The opening reception hosted by Geoffrey Bradfield. Monday May 07, 2012. 6:30 – 8:30pm. Sebastian + Barquet – 601 West 26th Street, 3rd flr. New York NY 10001.Born in Connecticut in 1961, Johnny Swing lives and works in rural Vermont, though set up his first studio in 1986 in an abandoned gas station on the corner of 2nd street and Avenue B on New York’s Lower East Side. Space 2B served as both workshop and showcase for his and other artists and designers work, and was the venue for his initial experiments with repurposed found objects and furniture. Central to his practice is the importance of his materials, exposing their inherent nature with a witty detachment from their intended utility. Nothing is taken at face value.
Todd Burris, Corso Sienna, 1989The opening reception for the spellbinding photographs of Todd Burris will take place on Wednesday, May 9th, from 5:30-8:30pm at the Robin Rice Gallery. The exhibition will be at the gallery until June 17th. This is the second collaboration between the artist and Robin Rice, so expect to see a series of beautiful photography which are like a visual dance of contractions. The exhibition is from May 9th to June 17th, 2012. Robin Rice – 325 West 11th Street, New York, NY 10014.
Liz O’Brien, Editions – Vintage-inspired FurnitureAntiques dealer Liz O’Brien debuts her first collection of newly designed, vintage-inspired furniture, lighting and accessories at 1stdibs on Wednesday, May 9th. The pop-up shop opens with a reception at NYDC from 6 to 8 PM. The collection will be on view and for sale from Wednesday, May 9th until Monday, June 4, 2012 at 1stdibs at the New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor.The Editions Collection offers a sophisticated, refreshing alternative at exceptional value featuring thoughtfully selected designs inspired by Liz O’Brien’s keen eye and passion for 20th Century art and design. These unique pieces are priced competitively to attract those seeking high style at an accessible price. With her ability to bridge the gap between historical design and contemporary interiors, Editions captures the essence of the great designers of the past with an updated, elegant and practical interpretation. Liz O’Brien is considered one of America’s leading experts in modern design and has forged her reputation as a premier furniture dealer catering to the most respected architects, interior designers, museum curators, and private collectors.
NYC Tribal Art Week® 2012Traditional arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas take center stage in New York City during the 3rd Annual NYC Tribal Art Week®. Historically, New Yorkers have been among the foremost collectors of tribal art. New York politicians, artists, business leaders, professionals, fashion moguls and celebrities such as Helena Rubinstein, Nelson Rockefeller, Andy Warhol, John Friede, Armand Arman and Robert Mapplethorpe have solidified the international tribal art market rumored to now only exist in Paris. This year NYC Tribal Art Week® has reached a pinnacle and features three major tribal art auctions at Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams as well as a wealth of gallery exhibitions and events focused on tribal art. NYC Tribal Art Week will take place from Thursday, May 7 until Wednesday, May 13, 2012 in New York City.Participating Galleries include: Cassera Arts Premiers, La Conner, Throckmorton Fine Art, Luz Miriam Toro, Corso Gallery, David Norden African Art, Antwerp Belgium, Oumar Kiende, Wormhole to the Past Gallery, Hemingway African Art. Regular Show Hours – Friday, May 11th, Saturday, May 12th, from 11am – 6:30pm. Sunday, May 13th, from 11am-4:30pm. NYC Tribal Art show VIP Preview To Benefit Miracle House is on Thursday, May 10th from 5:00 -9:00pm at The Bohemian National Hall: 321 E 73rd St New York, NY 10021. Tickets available through Eventbrite. The Official NYC Tribal Art Week and Art Week and After Sotheby’s Auction Roof Terrace Celebration is on Friday 11th May Open 4:00PM – 12:00AM at the Bohemian National Hall, Roof Terrace, 321 E 73rd St New York, NY 10021 (3 blocks from Sotheby’s). Tickets available through Eventbrite.
Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations, The Metropolitan Museum of ArtLeft: Elsa Schiaparelli. Right: Miuccia Prada, photographed by Guido Harari in 1999.Photos: Hoyningen-Huené/Vogue/Condé Nast Archive and Guido Harari/Contrasto/Redux“Fashion is instant language,” Miuccia Prada has said. That gives curators Harold Koda andAndrew Bolton plenty of material for the conversations they’ll imagine between Prada and Elsa Schiaparelli (1890–1973) for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 2012 Costume Institute exhibition. Opening in May, “Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada: On Fashion” will explore the affinities between the two Italian designers from different eras. “Given the role Surrealism and other art movements play in the designs of both Schiaparelli and Prada, it seems only fitting that their inventive creations be explored here at the Met,” said museum director Thomas Campbell in a statement announcing the exhibition. “Schiaparelli’s collaborations with Dalí and Cocteau as well as Prada’s current Fondazione Prada push art and fashion ever closer, in a direct, synergistic, and culturally redefining relationship.” From Media Bistro. Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations at The Metropolitan Museum is on view from Thursday, May 10 through Sunday, August 19, 2012. -
Asia Week New York: March 16 – 24, 2012
“Asia Week New York provides an astonishing showcase for the strength and breath of material that this city offers in all disciplines of Asian art” said Howard-Sneyd, Sotherby’s Vice-Chairman Asian Art, Americas. “In a few short years, New York has become an essential destination for international collectors, curators, scholars, and Asian art enthusiasts alike.”Yue Minjun*The Grassland Series Woodcut – 200846 1/4 x 33 5/8 inches. Edition of 80Photo courtesy: Pace PrintsJudging from the impressive list of dealers, I was delighted to see that this year show promises to reach even greater heights. The week-long celebration will be filled with non-stop schedule of simultaneous gallery open houses, Asian art auctions, as well as myriads of museums and galleries exhibitions, lectures, and my personal favorite: special events. Right now, you can visit, www.AsiaWeekNewYork.com, in order to navigate through a detailed, 88-page guide, complete with maps. This guide is also available at the participating galleries, and auction houses (Christie’s, Doyle, iGavel, and Sotherby’s).A couple of prominent players will be entering the scene, this year. They include Chambers Fine Art, Erik Thomsen, Littleton & Hennessy Aisan Art, and Pace Prints, from New York; Francesca Galloway, Jonathan Tucker Antonia Tozer Asian Art, both from London, and Michael Woerner Oriental Art, from Bangkok.* Regarding Yue Minjun
Born in Daquing, China in 1962, Yue Minjun was lauded as one of the leading contemporary artists from China. He is an accomplished painter, sculptor and print maker whose signature motif of gleefully laughing figures as caricatures that reflect the contradictions and absurdities of contemporary life. The artist is often listed as a member of the cynical realism movement that emerged in China in the 1090s, which came of age in the wake of the socio-political upheaval created by the Tiananmen Square demonstrations in Beijing.
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Gallery of The Month: Friedman & Vallois
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Undoubtedly one of the finest exhibition for the month of May. The Kota Ancestors will reign supreme at the elegant, art deco gallery of Freidman & Vallois from May 11 to June 11, 2011.
We will have an exciting coverage, and will present a blow by blow account of the story behind this much anticipated show that is rightly aligned with the Africa Oceania Americas Tribal Art of New York. Stay tuned.
