The World’s Second Greatest Private Art Collection

The princely art treasures of Liechtenstein have finally gone on show, for the first time since they were hidden away when the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938. Containing masterpieces by Hals, Raphael, Rembrandt and Van Dyck, the collection was built up over four centuries and comprises 1,600 paintings, sculpture, and other works of art. The Liechtenstein princely family has spent €23 million ($27.4 million) on … Continue reading The World’s Second Greatest Private Art Collection

Quemar las naves…

Por RoxanaM. Bermejo ‘’El hoy fugaz es tenue y es eterno; otro cielo no esperes, ni otro infierno’’. Jorge Luis Borges (El Instante) Creo pertinente mencionar un hecho: hace solo unos meses que vivo en Miami. Lo creo pertinente porque así algunos podrán entender el asombro que provoca en mí todavía el encontrarme en cada esquina un letrero en español o un cafecito cubano. Amén de … Continue reading Quemar las naves…

Acerca del concepto de Arte y el coleccionismo en los nuevos tiempos

  by Roxana M. Bermejo. Llevo varios años intentando atrapar “el Arte” en la totalidad de su concepto. Nunca he podido. Existen siempre áreas que se me escapan, ideas inteligibles que exceden el límite de mi pesquisa por amplia que esta sea. Quizás por ello, he tenido que aceptar, de a poco, lo que otros ya antes habían acuñado: “una imagen vale más que mil … Continue reading Acerca del concepto de Arte y el coleccionismo en los nuevos tiempos

Owen Morrel; Monumental way of seeing

Owen Morrel is one of an important group of monumental sculptors who came of age in the early seventies and whose early work naturally enough reflected their interest in their innovative sixties precursors – artists such as Smithson, Christo, and Oldenburg- who changed previous definitions of both “scupture,” and “monumental” as well. The later qualification lost forever any lingering tainted associations with the likes of … Continue reading Owen Morrel; Monumental way of seeing

Carlos Alfonzo: Painting at Fredric Snitzer Gallery

Carlos Alfonzo: Painting Opening Reception: Thursday, June 7,  7pm – 9pm Carlos Alfonzo (b. 1950, Havana-d.1991, Miami): a painter who emigrated from Cuba to the United States during the Mariel boatlift in 1980 and earned recognition here as a major artist. Alfonzo “made expressionistic canvases; passionate, colorful works, with strong black outlines and Cuban Santerian symbols. Much of his work was autobiographical. His work was represented … Continue reading Carlos Alfonzo: Painting at Fredric Snitzer Gallery

COLLAGE by Clement Greenberg

Collage was a major turning point in the evolution of Cubism, and therefore a major turning point in the whole evolution of modernist art in this century. Who invented collage–Braque or Picasso–and when is still not settled. Both artists left most of the work they did between I907 and 1914 undated as well as unsigned; and each claims, or implies the claim, that his was … Continue reading COLLAGE by Clement Greenberg

Perfiles de Astrid Alcayaga 

El pasado Junio 03 de 2017, se inauguró la Exposición “Perfiles” de Astrid Alcayaga, artista de la plástica, la muestra estará hasta  el día Junio 30 de 2017, en la galería Art Emporium, ubicada en 710 SW 13 Avenida, Miami, Florida 33135. Astrid Alcayaga pintora Contemporánea, reside en Miami desde el año 2005. Digna heredera de una familia de intelectuales y artistas, vive el arte como una experiencia vital, … Continue reading Perfiles de Astrid Alcayaga 

Kendall Art Center celebra su primer aniversario con Reynerio Tamayo

Kendall Art Center (KAC) celebra su primer aniversario. Esta ha sido una experiencia maravillosa, pero también un gran desafío. La curva de aprendizaje es empinada, pero para este trayecto hemos contado con la colaboración de la comunidad artística. A resultas esta ha sido una experiencia creciente y educativa. Nos hemos convertido en una gran familia creativa, de la que forman parte los diferentes miembros que … Continue reading Kendall Art Center celebra su primer aniversario con Reynerio Tamayo

The Privilege of Adventure: An Indomitable Artist

by Piter Ortega FOLEY GALLERY is proud to present “HAVANA – NEW YORK: From Cuban Art to a Multicultural Experience” an exhibition by Cuban artist José Joaquín Ávila Rodríguez.   The work of young Cuban artist José Joaquín Ávila Rodríguez is markedly self-referential. His life experiences between Guantanamo, Havana, and New York became the cornerstone of his reflections. This makes his work as multicultural, diverse and complex … Continue reading The Privilege of Adventure: An Indomitable Artist