Welcome to (FAAN)
March 9, 2007
the Fine Art Adoption Network
FAAN is an online network, which uses a gift economy to connect artists and potential collectors. All of the artworks on view are available for adoption. This means quote acquiring an artwork without purchasing it, through an arrangement between the artist and collector. The goal is to help increase and diversify the population of art owners and to offer artists new means for engaging their audience.
Hmm. I haven’t found much art that can be gifted beyond the NYC or LA areas. Perhaps next time I check back, there’ll be something more listed than just one artist for Texas.
visually it’s loaded and nervy
February 15, 2007
I agree. Though I’ve not seen these “body prints” in person, how thought provoking they are.
More about this LA show reviewed –> here
Fresco Paintings of San Baudelio
January 24, 2007
Eagle Feather, the UNT Publication for Undergraduate Scholars included a section on The Fresco Paintings of San Baudelio in its 2005 issue. The two frescoes now at the Meadows are at the center of the discussion.
[why I am interested? I am a docent at the Meadows Museum]
Conservators have nerves!
January 22, 2007
Subject:
Art Conservation on NPR
This very interesting audio piece was brought to my attention. It’s about the new art conservation lab at the National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian). The conservation lab has been refurbished, the conservators are now behind glass and visible to the public at all times. They are dressed in Mizrahi designed aprons that are also for sale in the gift shop.
How brave they are.
