Category Archives: Art

Can Young Art Collectors Save Museum Collections?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Jennifer Hamblett

Back in 2005, Forbes writer Liz Tunick started seeing a trend in the art world.  Groups and clubs were emerging for young art enthusiasts that could not only afford the time and money to visit museums and galleries but who … Continue reading →

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Smack Mellon Provides Artists With a Room of Their Own

Posted on March 17, 2011 by melissa.nicolardi

For one weekend in early March, the artists-in-residence at DUMBO’s Smack Mellon Gallery opened their studio doors, showcasing work they’ve produced during the gallery’s eleven-month Artist Studio Program. The program was established in 2000 in response to the severe lack … Continue reading →

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Super Mario Meets Chairman Mao at PS1

Posted on March 3, 2011 by melissa.nicolardi

One hears the 8-bit sound effects of Feng Mengbo’s Long March: Restart well before entering the cavernous hall of MoMA-PS1 where the piece is currently on exhibit. Completed in 2008 by the Beijing based artist and purchased by the MoMA … Continue reading →

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