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Benito Quinquela Martin - The Artist of La Boca
Benito Quinquela Martin was born in Buenos Aires (La Boca - the Port of Buenos Aires) in 1890 and was left at an Orphanage at 20 days of his birth. Adopted at the age of 6, he grew up in the district of La Boca. At 14, he began drawing although his adoptive father discouraged him. He entered school but had to leave at the age of 9 to help his stepfather in the coal business. At 15, he began delivering coal to the ships. By the time he was 17 he began studying drawing at a local school. His work depicted the port scenes. In his lifetime he explored all the art media including printmaking and ceramics. His most striking work involves "Heroic Worker" scenes both in oil on canvas and on printed works. He specialized in etching and aquatint. His first exhibit was in 1918 at the Witcomb Gallery in Buenos Aires to great reviews! in 1921 he exhibited in Rio de Janeiro and then Between 1923 and 1929 he exhibited in Madrid, Paris and all over the Continent including Italy. His philanthropic work in providing support to the arts and to children in La Boca are legendary. Founder of Cafe Tortoni in Buenos Aires where all the artists of the time formed a Salon. Today his work hangs at St. James Palace in London, among many other museums and private collections.
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American Art Deco Furniture By Ric Emmett Valentines Price
American Art Deco Furniture by Ric Emmett After FOUR years of research and writing this book has become a REALITY!!! It has become a part of the permanent collection in the Art & Design Libraries in many museums and universities. 200 copies were sold in the pre-publication offer!!! The book; Five hundred and sixty-nine pages of color pictures (none previously published), descriptions and period research has become the "bible" on the subject. It has chapters on Paul Frankl, Donald Deskey, Gilbert Rohde, Kem Weber and nineteen other American designers of the Art Deco period. The book includes chapters on manufacturers, a useful bibliography and a chapter showing tags, marks and labels. American Art Deco Furniture is published in an edition of only 1000. Each book is numbered. There will be NO second edition or any other printing or e-book publication. The book price is $ 150.00 plus local sales taxes if applicable. You may also send a check for $ 150.00 (add 7 % if located in Florida) along with your address to: Art Deco Pros., Inc. 7125 SW 47 # 303 Miami, FL 33155. Shipping included. Iza Emmett (305) 798-0308
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American Art Deco Furniture Book
American Art Deco Furniture Book on Modern Magazine
download a great article in the summer issue of Modern Magazine.
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AMERICAN ART DECO FURNITURE
WOODS OF THE WORLD - AS USED IN AMERICAN ART DECO FURNITURE AND DESIGN
WOODS OF THE WORLD – AS USED IN AMERICAN ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN & MANUFACTURE In his book, American Art Deco Furniture, Ric Emmett describes the use of exotic woods in the design of furniture by the great American Designers. This guide was published in the Home Furnishing Arts magazine’s Spring & Summer issue of 1935.
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Eugene Schoen is Included in American Art Deco Furniture by Ric Emmett
Eugene Schoen (1880 - 1957) was one of American Art Deco's top design names. The following is an excerpt from Ric Emmett's new book, American Art Deco Furniture: " Eugene Schoen (1880-1957) was born in New York City. He attended Colum¬bia University, graduating in 1901 with a degree in architecture. The Paris Exposition of 1925 inspired him to open an interior decorating business specializing in the new modern movement. He designed furniture, rugs, and occasional items for his cli¬ents. His work was exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s two exhibits of industrial design. Schoen had a wealthy clientele and his combination of the best of New York, Paris, and Vienna with the quality of craftsmanship of his furniture, mostly executed by Schmieg, Hungate, and Kotzian, brought him ample commissions through the depression. He maintained his exclusivity by selling through other decorators or to his own clients."
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SUBSCRIBEArthur Dupagne's Black Masy Marble Sculpture at James Infante's Booth
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by: Ric posted: April 07, 2008
ARTHUR DUPAGNE - FEMME LULUA SYLISEE AT JAMES INFANTE'S BOOTH! We had a really difficult time deciding which of the many great things at the show was our favorite....but here it is! This is a black Masy marble sculpture by Arthur Dupagne (1895 - 1961), Belgian. This sculpture is dated 1932. Measures 81 cm. high. Details email: [email protected] or visit his website at www.jamesinfante.com. We were impressed by the quality of the show and really loved the display area (nice idea, an ivory rug!). Congratulations Fusco & Four!!!! Look forward to your November art show.
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LOS ANGELES MODERNISM SHOW - MAY 2 - 4, 2008
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LAS VEGAS MODERNISM - OCT 3 - 5, 2008
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Las Vegas Modernism Show & Sale October 4 - 5, 2008 Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. Admission $15 Preview Early-buying preview gala benefiting the Atomic Age Alliance Friday, October 3, 2008 7 to 10 p.m. $50 per person/$80 per couple Advance tickets at www.atomicage.org or 888-Mid-Mod1 MORE INFO: www.lasvegasmodernism.com
SAN FRANCISCO 20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN SHOW SEPT 10-14, 2008
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Another Dolphin Fairs Show and it promises to be great!
MODERNISM BY THE BAY SAN FRANCISCO JUNE 7 & 8, 2008
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SAN FRANCISCO MODERNISM BY THE BAY JUNE 7 & 8, 2008
CHICAGO MODERNISM SHOW & SALE APRIL 25 26 & 27 2008
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Preview GalaFriday, April 25, 2008 • 6pm – 9pm Benefiting AIA Chicago Foundation Tickets are $80 advance or $100 door For tickets call 954-563-6747 or [email protected] Chicago Modernism Show & Sale April 26-27, 2008 Saturday: 10am – 7pm • Sunday: noon – 5pm Weekend admission $10 Lecture sponsored by Chicago Art Deco Society: Jeni Sandberg from Christie's New York speaking on "Art Deco At Auction -- What's Hot, What's Not!" Saturday, April 26, 1:30-3:30pm, Free (register by fax or phone 312-280-9097) Lecture sponsored by Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond: Sarah Giller Nelson -- Designing the Good Life Sunday, April 27, 2pm, Free (click on press for more info.) For more details go to: http://www.dolphinfairs.com/chicagomodernism/
MICHIGAN MODERNISM EXPOSITION APRIL 18 19 & 20, 2008
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All of this info from the Detroit Art Deco Society (DAADS) website at www.daads.org. The Detroit Area Art Deco Society (DAADS) opens the year's Michigan Modernism Exposition on Friday, April 18 - Preview Party 7 - 10 pm $ 50.00 in advance of $ 65.00 at the door. Go to www.daads.org for tickets and more information. The website also has a list of local retailers where you can purchase tickets. Proceeds from the preview party benefit DAADS Scholaship, Restoration and Preservation programs. Dates & Times Preview Party: Friday April 18, 7pm - 10pm Modernism Expo: Saturday April 19 11am-9pm Sunday April 20, 12pm - 5pm Tickets available at: Antiques on Main, 115 S. Main, Royal Oak, 248-705-9665 Knightsbridge Antique Mall, 42305 West 7 Mile, Northville, 248-344-7200 Triola's Objects as Art, 1114 East Mount Hope Road, Lansing, 517-484-5414 Hersh's at the Boardwalk, 6901 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, 248-626-7776 David Klein Gallery, 163 Townsend, Birmingham, 248-433-3700 Deco Doug, 106 W. 4th Street, Royal Oak, 248-547-3330 Lemberg Gallery, 23241 Woodward, Ferndale, 248-591-6623 Artspace, 305 E Maple, Birmingham, 248-258-1540 Livingston Antique Mall, 1825 N. Burkhart Rd, Howell, 517-548-5116,
MODERNISM SHOWS IN 2008
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It's amazing how many Modernism / Moderne / Design Shows are available around the USA. We will try to list all the shows as we find out about them. If there are any we are missing, please let us know. We are trying to visit as many of the shows as we can and will continue with our "Best of Show" selections. Please bear in mind that these are OUR opinions. We welcome comments etc.
AD 20/21 SHOW IN BOSTON APRIL 3 - 6, 2008
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This is what we received from Tony Fusco for this show that promises to be great! We'll be there on April 5th checking everything out and will report back with our favorite! April 3 – 6, 2008 The Cyclorama At The Boston Center for The Arts 539 Tremont Street, in the South End 40 Select Exhibitors From the U.S. & Europe Discover 108 years of paintings, sculpture, fine prints and photography, as well as furniture, glass, ceramics, decorative arts and jewelry representing major design movements from Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern to today’s Avant Garde. More details at: www.ad2021.com Gala Preview Thursday April 3rd, 5:30-9:30pm To Benefit Boston Architectural College
BEST OF SHOW - NY GRAMERCY PARK MODERN - GERHARD SCHLIEPSTEIN CABINET & MIRROR
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Ric flew up to visit with everyone at the Gramercy Park Modern Show and to take the picture of the thing he liked best at the show. This is his pick (and his photo): A Red Lacquer Cabinet & Mirror by Gerhard Schliepstein (1886 - 1963), German worked in Vienna, Austria. The cabinet was in the booth belonging to Andy and Chery Lin, who own MIX GALLERY in Lambertville, NJ. Their website is: www.mixgallery.com The cabinet and mirror are from their personal collection and the cabinet is similar to one of the same color being exhibited in the Wolfsonian Museum in Miami Beach, Florida.
