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Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris

Mar 3, 2010 9:19am

“Three Musicians” (1921) by Pablo Picasso, Philadelphia Museum of Art. ©2010 Estate of Pablo Picasso/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. PHILADELPHIA — A new exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art focuses on Modern Masters including Picasso, Braque and Chagall–commonly known as the School of Paris. Through April 25, Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris will feature 214...

The Printmaker’s Art

Feb 23, 2010 8:12am

Detail from Albrecht Dürer’s ‘The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” from “The Apocalypse: Revelation of Saint John the Divine’” (ca. 1497). EDINBURGH — A collection of iconic prints by some of the finest European artists of the past 500 years is on view at the National Gallery of Scotland. The skills of artists...

Park West Gallery Launches Dominic Pangborn Website

Feb 18, 2010 6:38am

PARK WEST GALLERY is proud to announce the launch of our newest microsite for internationally acclaimed contemporary artist DOMINIC PANGBORN! The website features information about the artist, a virtual gallery of his artwork, and video footage of Pangborn showcasing his work and discussing his influences and background in design. Pangborn’s perpetual quest to expand...

In a Studio like a Garden, Art Grows like Flora and Miro is the Gardener

Feb 16, 2010 12:07pm

“I think of my studio as a vegetable garden. Here, there are artichokes. Over there, potatoes. The leaves have to be cut so the vegetables can grow. At a certain moment, you must prune. I work like a gardener or a wine grower.” —Joan Miró, 1959 Left to Right: Joan Miró’s ”Personage”...

Focusing on Matisse as a Printmaker at the Tampa Museum of Art

Feb 15, 2010 8:23am

“Young Girl Leaning on Her Elbows in front of Flowered Screen” (1923) by Henri Matisse. ©2009 Succession H. Matisse/Artists, Rights Society (ARS), New York, Courtesy American Federation of Arts. TAMPA — An exceptional show featuring Fauvist master Henri Matisse is currently on view at the newly-opened Tampa Museum of Art. While many past exhibits focus on the bright, cheerful...

Yaacov Agam and the Mystical Number “9”

Feb 11, 2010 8:03am

“Infinite Reach” (1985), serigraph in color on reflective mylar, by YAACOV AGAM By Morris Shapiro, Director of Park West Gallery I am often asked about the significance of the number “9″ in Yaacov Agam’s art. Yaacov Agam, as the son of an Orthodox Rabbi, possesses a deep interest in Hebrew mysticism. The study of the most mystical aspect...

The Weather Outside is Frightful, But Art is so Delightful

Feb 10, 2010 10:42am

Despite Michigan being blanketed with 6-8 inches of snow last evening, the Park West Gallery bloggers have happily reported for duty (boots and all)! On this particular Snow Day, we thought we’d share some of our favorite pieces from the Park West Gallery Collection – all of which proudly feature the powdery...

Fear and Folly on a Snow Day

Feb 9, 2010 9:51am

Plate 12 – “Three Gentlemen and Three Dancing Ladies” (1815-1824) from Francisco Goya’s “Los Proverbios”/”Los Disparates”. “First be a magnificent artist and then you can do whatever, but the art must be first.” —Francisco Goya Just a couple hours drive from Park West Gallery (maybe a bit longer on a snowy day like today), is the Kalamazoo...

Freud’s Influence on Dali’s Surreal “Dream” Painting

Feb 9, 2010 8:16am

“Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee around a Pomegranate a Second Before Awakening” (1944), Salvador Dali. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid. ©Salvador Dalí, Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. In 1962, surrealist master Salvador Dalí gave the following explanation of his oil painting entitled, Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee...

The Park West Gallery Valentine’s Day Sale – Fine Art and Designer Jewelry

Feb 8, 2010 8:49am

Park West Gallery Valentine’s Day Sale! Jewelry treasures and fine art make perfect Valentine’s Day gifts! Nothing says “I Love You” like designer jewelry and fine artwork! From now through February 14th, this special collection will be offered at extraordinary sale prices. The Park West Valentine’s Day Collection features fine jewelry from high-end designers...