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Gallery 32 Fine Arts Newsletter
September 2010/ Number 51
GALLERY NEWS
Happy September from Brigitte Saint-Ouen and the team of gallery 32 Fine Arts! We are offering a variety of works at great prices ranging from $200 - $40,000 for those wishing to begin their investment in art, or for individuals looking to find additions to their existing collection.
Consignment
Gallery 32 Fine Arts is currently accepting works on consignment for a future exhibition featuring post impressionist and nineteenth century paintings, as well as collectible objects. The gallery is actively looking for Dominique Guillemard paintings original only.
In a consignment arrangement, the collector entrusts his/her artwork to our Gallery for a determined period of time giving us the opportunity to exhibit and sell the work. It is a truly practical way to satisfy changing tastes and preferences. Please contact the gallery at 212-780-0932 or info@32finearts.com for more information.
Photo of the Month:
Brigitte Saint-Ouen and daughter Caroline with artist Arianna Caroli at Gallery 32 Fine Arts standing beside Caroli’s Flying Buddha.
The gallery was honored to receive the visit of Ariana Caroli before the gallery’s break for the summer. Works of Arianna Caroli can be acquired at the Wally Findlay Gallery on the third floor. Also visit her personal website at www.ariannacaroli.com.
Opportunity:
Ritter Von Kasper Clemens Zumbusch
Monument to Beethoven
Height: 31.5 in.
Bronze and Marble
Estimation: $50k
To make an offer now:
Contact Brigitte at 212-780-0932
Picture of the Month:
Nicola Simbari
Title: La Parisienne
Dimensions: 23 x 31.5 in.
Dimensions Framed: 30 x 38 in.
Nicola Simbari, a semiabstract impressionist, is considered by many to be Italy's most important living artist. His works are lively and breathtaking, and very understated.
Artists of the Month:
Ghyslaine and Sylvain Staelens first became an artistic team in 1996. The two are fascinated and influenced by Latin American and African tribal art, and produce oeuvres of an astonishing visceral power. The passion, combativeness, and even rage that go into the work of this couple are plainly visible in the quality of their creations.
Title: La Cavaliere
Medium: Mixes media
Dimensions: 21 x 21 inches - 55 x 55 cm
Provenance: Artist's Studio
Title: Les Allies
Medium: Wood, Roots, Rusted metal
Dimensions: 23 x 23.5 in (58 x 59 cm)
Provenance: Artist's Studio
Price: $2300
Learn more about art collecting from Bloomberg Markets Magazine
“The Art of Buying Art” By Katya Kazakina
A recent article points to galleries like 32 Fine Arts to enhance a collector’s acquirements. While in rough economic times auction houses may not be feasible, it is smart to make other investments in rising artists at galleries. Finding your investment is a personal decision that relies on one’s own research. The article advises collectors to self educate by talking to dealers about the art rather than the accomplishable profit. Having strong commitments and gravitations for something are the real points to striving for the right work. Click http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-07/the-art-of-buying-art.html for the full article.
New York Happenings in September
Met Rooftop Bar, Big Bambu
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 100028
Doug and Mike Starn created a 40-foot high experience that is sure to please. While it is an occasion just to walk about in the forest of bamboo, this exhibit takes walking tours up the magnificent work. Guided tours run twice a day throughout the week and three times a day during the weekend, weather permitting. Proper shoes are required. Tickets can be acquired at the museum entrance. If you prefer to stay grounded, try the Big Bambu Martini with its tea and ginger serenity.
Le Parisien, 163 E. 33rd St., 212-889-5489
This new French Bistro located in Murray Hill is both affordable and lively. Patrons can choose from standard French fare, or special menu items like Moroccan-spiced calamari or Thai mussels. Parisian owner Christian Veranda brings more visitors downtown with upscale , cozy and affordable restaurant.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center, September 9-16, 2010
See the Spring 2011 collections of designers like Michael Kors, Anna Sui, Cynthia Rowley, and more at the inaugural season at Lincoln Center.
An intriguing new artist’s residency in the making
Chatham, NY
In this small town in upstate New York, art dealer Sean Kelly has turned the former opera house and vaudeville venue, called Cady Hall, into a gallery space. In the past the hall has functioned as a studio space by Ellsworth Kelly in the 1970’s, a roller rink, and a miniature golf course. Sean Kelly renovated the historical building a few years ago and British conceptual artist Peter Liversidge was the first to be invited this summer for this informal residency. Kelly hopes to bring more artists to the quaint town.
For the first time 32 Fine Arts presents a book review column
Redeeming Features by Nicholas Haslam
Alfred A. Knopf
Review by Johnnie Kling
Detailed and intricate like his designs, Haslam’s personal memoir is a perfect reflection of his decades of work. His stories fill the pages with the musings that have shaped his life. Sheer Opulence, Haslam’s first published work, led us into the extraordinary lavish design of his interiors and Redeeming Features gives us the glimpse into the mind in which these expanses were created. The read weaves in the likes of Francis Bacon, Greta Garbo, Lucian Freud, David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Truman Capote, Marilyn Monroe and Jack Kennedy.
September Sightings in London and Paris
Centre Pompidou, Musée & Compagnie, 49, rue Etienne Marcel, 75001 Paris, France, +33 (0)1 40 13 49 13
ELLES@Centrepompidou, Closing February 2011
See the feminine side of the Pompidou in the museum’s first large-scale display of women artists. This new presentation of the Centre Pompidou's collections is entirely dedicated to female artists of the 20th century to the present. Some of the artists included aew Frida Kahlo, Dorothea Tanning, Joan Mitchell and Maria-Elena Vieira da Silva, and Louise Bourgeois.
Grand Palais, 3, avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 PARIS
Claude Monet, September 22, 2010 - January 24, 2011
See Monet's rich and eventful career in 200 works. The renovation to the Grand Palais is absolutely magical.
Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL, Tel. +44 (0)20 7942
Diaghilev and the Golden Age of the Ballets Russes, 1909 – 1929, 25 September 2010- 9 January 2011
A Russian Ballet photography exhibition suited for the thoroughly modern and
choreographic heart.
Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG, +44 (0)20 7887 8888
Gauguin, 30 September 2010- 16 January 2011
“Be prepared for stunning impressionism, brilliant symbolism, inventive sculpture and pioneering ceramics.” – The Sunday Times
Each month 32 Fine Arts Gallery will feature a new state to visit. For September, Brigitte suggests a trip to Maine!
Maine –a place abundant in natural wonder, and a great refuge for anyone wishing to escape city life.
Black Point Inn, 510 Black Point Road, Scarborough, (207) 883-2500
Only a short drive away from the city of Portland, this seaside resort is a tranquil sanctuary for lodgers. Visitors can go on strolls around the emerald compound, or bask in the bay views. The area was immortalized in Winslow Homer’s Proust Neck paintings.
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Perfect for couples or families, this coastal town has activities for everyone. Tourists can have fun at the beach, visit the local lighthouse, have a picnic at Fort Williams park, or go to the Lobster Shack. Every Labor Day weekend the town hosts an annual art fair featuring over 100 artists.
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, (207) 288-3338
One of the greatest treasures of Maine, Acadia is the only National Park located in New England. Visitors can see over 200 species of wildlife, engage in various outdoor activities, or camp with their loved ones. The lovely town of Bar Harbor is also nearby.
Go on a college tour and see some remarkable museums:
Bates College Museum of Art, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston, 207-786-6158
Home to the Marsden Hartley Collection and Archive, the Bates Museum of Art is the youngest of the three college museums. Still, the museum boasts a collection of over 5,000 objects, including works by Ansel Adams, Alice Neel, Wenda Gu and Walker Evans.
Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, 207-859-5600
Out of all three museums, the museum at Colby College is a must for any contemporary art lover. Their large-scale Alex Katz collection is phenomenal, and the museum’s collection also includes pieces by Julie Mehretu, Louis Bourgeois, James McNeill Whistler, and Richard Serra.
Bowdoin College Museum of Art · 9400 College Station, Brunswick, 207-725-3275
The Bowdoin College Museum, designed by McKim, Mead and White in 1894, houses an impressive array of objects that includes works by Winslow Homer, Reginald Marsh, Sol LeWitt, Rosa Bonheur, and many more celebrated artists.
For parents with young children
Need ideas for what to do with your kids for the rest of summer?
Browse the Central Park website http://www.centralpark.com/events, or view the Summer in the Square events at Union Square http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/unionsquarepark/events/2010/07/22/summer-in-the-square6
Check out this great program for kids who need school supplies:
First Day New York, 347.640.3369, info@firstdayny.org
You and your family can give at-risk children the chance to have a positive first day of school by donating school supplies and clothing. You can also volunteer to help out with the organization. For more information please contact First Day New York.
Having problems photographing your kids?
Brigitte likes some of the suggestions given by photographer Michael Crouser, courtesy of Kodak.com:
1. Let the kids be themselves
2. Photograph the eldest child first
3. Use a prop – a cherished toy, or perhaps the family pet!
If you’re still having a difficult time, Brigitte recommends a young and talented photographer, Harry Fayt, Harry recently moved to New York City and is opening a studio here. If you are looking to capture your most precious moments in life for your baby and family, he is definitely the only photographer you will need.
Visit the web www.harryfayt.com or phone at 646.712.3298 and make your reservation today.
Brigitte Is Your Personal Shopper
This new section is all about style and shopping. All recommendations come straight from Brigitte and are a reflection of her taste and opinion.
PARIS Fabulous Floral Arrangements
Fleurs d'Auteuil has opened a new shop in Boulogne-Billancourt (near Roland Garros stadium, Paris 16th ). Frédéric Denery manages this new point of sale with a team of 5 talented and creative flower specialists. It creates customized compositions for all your private and professional events. Visit the store to discover amazing and fragrant flowers.
Contact Information: 71 Av JB Clement 92100 Boulogne Billancourt, Tel 33 (0)149 091 286 Ref: Brigitte Saint-Ouen
NEW YORK Need a new, great haircut? Visit the Cristiano Cora salon which is all about style. Cristiano is a stylist trained in London who quickly moved to the top at Vidal Sassoon. He has since moved to New York and opened his own salon. His hair philosophy is to allow each person’s identity and personality to shine through their hair. If you want to look good, visit Cristiano Cora!
Brigitte Saint-Ouen
Founder & Director
Art Gallery (212) 780-0932
Gallery 32 Fine Arts Newsletter
Summer 2010/ Number 50GALLERY NEWS
Happy Summer from Brigitte Saint-Ouen and the team of the gallery 32 Fine Arts! We are offering a variety of works at great prices ranging from $200 - $40,000 for those wishing to begin their investment in art, or for individuals looking to find additions to their existing collection.
Consignment
Gallery 32 Fine Arts is currently accepting works on consignment for our post impressionist and our collectible objects and paintings exhibition. The gallery is actively looking for Dominique Guillemard paintings original only.
In a consignment arrangement, the collector entrusts his/her artwork to our Gallery for a determined period of time giving us the opportunity to exhibit and sell the work. It is a truly practical way to satisfy changing tastes and preferences. Please contact the gallery at 212-780-0932 or info@32finearts.com for more information.
Photo of the Month
Brigitte Saint-Ouen and her twins had the pleasure of meeting world-renowned journalist, author and television personality Anderson Cooper. Mr. Cooper was quite lovely and friendly when he stopped to take a picture with Brigitte and her girls!
Artist of the Month
Danielle LeBricquir
Born in Paris, 1941 exhibits around the world achieving the highest of honors and awards in France. Her work is playful, highly imaginative, and seeks to capture dreamscapes. Ms. LeBricquir lives between Paris and her atelier in Brittany.
Title: Jazz at Dublin
Medium: oil on canvas with wood
Dimensions: 20x24in 50x61cm
For more information on an upcoming jazz festival look under what to do in Virginia!
Title: Reflet IX
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 25.5 x 39.5 inches / 65 x100cm
Provenance: Artist Studio
Price $2,500
32 Fine Arts Gallery is excited to introduce, for the first time, a video featuring the work of Danielle Le Bricquir created by her son.
Painting of the Month
Claude Cambour
Title: Giverny
Dimensions: 58.5 x 78
Price $ 17,000
Dimensions Framed: 65 x 84.5
All of Mr. Cambour's paintings feature a romantic glow and an appreciation for nineteenth century impressionism.
Other Exciting News from New York
This summer take a trip down to Broadway for these two critically acclaimed and thought-provoking musicals.
Fela!, Eugene O'Neill Theater, 230 W 49th St., 212-239-6200
Inspired by the life of controversial Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti, the Tony-winning Fela! celebrates the national hero who defied social conventions to become one of the most celebrated artists of his era. Blending African rhythms and inspired choreography by the legendary Bill T. Jones, Fela! is passionate, courageous, and sure to leave a lasting impression.
Billy Elliot, Imperial Theater, 249 W 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Ave), 212-239-6200
>>> Based on the celebrated film of the same name, Billy Elliot is the story of young boy whose unexpected talent for ballet creates a sensation in his small community. Called by Time Magazine as the “Best Musical of the Decade,” Billy Elliot features an enthusiastic large cast, electrifying choreography, and a satisfying score written by Elton John.
An assortment of fascinating exhibitions to see in NYC
Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53rd Street, (212) 708-9400
Shaping Modernity: Design 1880-1980, ongoing
An entire exhibition devoted to modernist design over a century, Shaping Modernity showcases furniture, art pieces, and even machines to demonstrate the versatility of artistic practice over the course of one hundred years.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Costume Institute, 1000 5th Avenue, (212) 535-7710
American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity, May 5, 2010–August 15, 2010
Using pieces from the collections of famed designers, this exhibition both challenges and embraces established notions of femininity while paying homage to style revolutions of the past.
Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave at 75th Street, 212-570-3600, www.whitney.org
Christian Marclay: Festival, July 1 – September 26, 2010
Whitney visitors are graced with the presence of graffiti composer Christian Marclay, 55, who strives to transform sound and music into visual and physical states. He has been featured at the White Cube Gallery in London and studied at the Massachusetts College of Art. Film and collage inhabit the exhibit, which also features daily live performances.The artist’s mix of transformative sounds and visuals are sure to evoke thoughts of the relativity of sounds in daily life.
Take a break from the humidity and stop by these places in NYC
Sahag Workshop, 425 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor, 212-750-7772 www.johnsahag.com
Visiting the Sahag Workshop on Madison Avenue is the perfect summer get-away when you can’t reach the Hamptons fast enough. At Sahag Workshop you exit the “concrete jungle” to find yourself in an oasis none like anywhere else in New York. Fountains emerge from all around you and serenity can be found. Cut and color turns into therapy. Call Wendy or Christina today to make your appointment.
The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Ave, New York, 212-685-0008
Experience romantic vistas and lush gardens at the landscape design exhibit on Italian architecture.
The Frick Museum,1 East 70th Street, 212-288-0700
See the world of nineteenth century art collector Henry Frick in his lovely restored mansion. Filled with works by Titan and eighteenth century French furniture, The Frick is quite the experience.
Discovery Times Square Exposition, 226 West 44th Street, 888.988.8692,
Returning to New York for the first time in thirty years, the tomb of King Tut has arrived in Times Square. Visitors can learn new scientific discoveries and roam through ten different galleries. On view until January 2, 2011.
Movie Spotlight - See this film before it closes
Coco & Igor, directed by Jan Kounen
The secrets behind everyone’s Chanel suiting can be viewed in the silver screen’s return of the couturiere. Her affair with composer Igor Stravinsky is brought to life with the utmost of realism making you feel like the fly on the wall of the chateau.
New Restaurants to try in New York
Aria, 117 Perry Street, 212-242-4233
A wine bar and restaurant with a simplistic pallet and surroundings, Aria shines like a beacon in the night. The candles in the window are the perfect inviting factor to guide you directly to the bar for a respite. The light fare Italian menu is a perfect component to any pinot grigio.
Mari Vanna, 41 East 20th Street, 212-777-1955 www.marivanna.ru/
New Russian restaurant featuring cuisine to indulge your taste buds opened near Gramercy Park South. They emphasize their commitment to hospitality and the endless ordeal of feeding hungry New Yorkers!
Each month 32 Fine Arts Gallery will feature a new state to visit. For July and August, Brigitte suggests a trip to Virginia or Ohio!
Virginia – a state full of wonder with a culture all its own
Virginia is full of art, notable academic institutions, striking architecture, famed beaches, and much more. There is something for everyone: history enthusiasts, lovers of southern cuisine, admirers of American art, cyclers, and even kids! Take a retreat and visit the birthplace of several U.S. presidents.
28th Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival At Tidewater and Hampton Roads, July 23-24, (757) 441-2345
Summer is the time for music festivals, and the annual Norfolk Jazz Festival is a treat for lovers of jazz vacationing in Virginia. Visitors can also enjoy the beaches of Hampton Roads, or visit the Norfolk Botanical Garden nearby.
Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434 984-9822
A relic of eighteenth century southern life, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello provides its’ visitors with an idyllic picture of home and hearth. One can enjoy high tea at nearby Keswick Hall, go wine tasting at the vineyard, or visit one of the various gardens and archaeological sites.
The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia, 400 Worrell Drive, Peter Jefferson Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434.244.0234
One of the preeminent Aboriginal Art collections in the United States, the Kluge-Ruhe’s collection has is over 1600 objects ranging from works on canvas to paintings on bark.
Inn at Little Washington, Middle and Main Street, Washington, VA 22747, 540.675.3800
Charming and superb, the Inn at Little Washington, which is owned by Relais & Châteaux, is a much sought after destination. The inn boasts eighteen separate rooms filled with European furniture, and a five star restaurant. Amenities include afternoon tea, wireless Internet, pressing services, and much more.
Natural Bridge, 15 Appledore Lane, Natural Bridge, Virginia 24578, 800-533-1410
Perfect for nineteenth century American landscape aficionados, this geological formation is a natural wonder. Visit the historical landmark that inspired Frederick Edwin Church’s enchanting painting, and enjoy the tranquil walking trails and living Native American village nearby.
Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776, 757-229-1000
The largest living history museum, located in southeast Virginia, is a gateway to early American life. Once you’ve finished touring the site, enjoy a colonial herbal spa treatment, play golf, learn an eighteenth century dance, or enjoy the cuisine of the colonial era at one of the various taverns.
Delfosse Vineyard & Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, Virginia 22938, 434.263.6100
One of the best kept secrets of Virginia, Delfosse’s vineyard is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Wine lovers can choose from several award-winning wines, then relax and enjoy the picturesque view on the terrace. Fans of the outdoors can enjoy a nice bike ride, or stroll around the nearby lake.
Ohio
Ohio - the heartland of it all.
This month we explore Southern Ohio by visiting Dayton
Ridgeleigh Terrace, 3535 Southern Blvd, Kettering, Ohio, 937-298-4331Residential air conditioning was first used in the home of inventor Charles F. Kettering, of Dayton,Ohio. His estate at Ridgeleigh Terrace would have been a haven for those suffering the heat in such weather as that in New York this week. The home is occasionally open for tours.
Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North Dayton, Ohio 45405, 937-223-5277 www.daytonartinstitute.org
If you happen to be making a jaunt to Ohio, do stop in to see the historic sight that is occasionally open for the public. Also at the Institute: a Modern Master’s show opening July 24 through October 10.
L’Auberge, 4120 Far Hills Avenue Dayton, Ohio 45429, 937-299-5536
If you are parched after the activities above, hop into L’Auberge, the cities fine French restaurant that boasts a phenomenal back bar with perfect cocktails to ease your thirst.
A new and cutting edge gallery coming to an offshore island in Canada
Merging Contemporary Art…and Fish!
Shorefast Foundation, Shorefast.org, Anthony Cobb, 416-657-4229, contactus@shorfast.org
In 2008 Businesswoman Zita Cobb invested her own funds to create the Shorefast Foundation in her childhood community of Fogo Island, Newfoundland. The foundation seeks to increase tourism and promote both the local and international contemporary art scene. In 2010 an artist-in-residency program was initiated, encouraging artists from all over the world to come and share their talents. Cobb, along with the Todd Saunders architectural firm, built art studios that are highly modern with artistic nods to the costal community. Artists can also stay in old fishing cabins that have been renovated to suit their needs. Along with the studios, Cobb is planning to open a boutique hotel with a contemporary art gallery and restaurant featuring local cuisine.
On behalf of Brigitte Saint-Ouen and the team of the gallery 32 Fine Arts, enjoy the rest of summer!
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