Pablo Picasso's painting of his mistress and model Marie Therese Walter entitled "La Lecture" brought an impressive 25.2 million pounds or $40.7 million US at a Sotheby's auction last week. I believe this demonstrates that there is a very large market for the works of contemporary artists such as Picasso and others. It is a shame that works of artists such as Picasso are not fully appreciated until their passing.
What's your take?
James Gage
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Last Week in Contemporary Art
A Pablo Picasso painting of his mistress and model Marie-Therese Walter titled "La Lecture" fetched 25.2 million pounds or $40.7 million US at a Sotheby's auction last week. Just goes to show you that contemporary art is still a very much sort after medium.
What's your thoughts?
James Gage
What's your thoughts?
James Gage
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Paper 1 Complete
Hello All:
Paper 1 is done and I have to say I learned a lot about the genesis of modern art. Even though it is out of my "comfort zone", I have to say I didn't know how many different works were considered contemporary art forms. On think I did pull away from the readings in our text that I wasn't aware of, was that contemporary art is also labeled as "modern art"; I thought it was a new category! I guess that is why I am taking this class, to learn more about the arts...
Until next time, be well.
James Gage
Paper 1 is done and I have to say I learned a lot about the genesis of modern art. Even though it is out of my "comfort zone", I have to say I didn't know how many different works were considered contemporary art forms. On think I did pull away from the readings in our text that I wasn't aware of, was that contemporary art is also labeled as "modern art"; I thought it was a new category! I guess that is why I am taking this class, to learn more about the arts...
Until next time, be well.
James Gage
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