October 2008 Table of Contents
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October 2008 Table of Contents
Photograph by Elena Dorfman
Lisa Dennison at the Flag Art Foundation, where she’s curating an exhibition that includes Dan Fischer’s Ed Ruscha, 2006.
Published: August 25, 2009
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FEATURES
160 [Husbands and] Wives
Women artists have often taken a backseat to their famous partners, but that’s changing. By Carol Kino
Read the Article Ladies First. By Carol Kino Read the Article
168 Rocket Woman
One year into her stint at Sotheby’s, Lisa Dennison is thriving—and curating on the side. By Sarah Douglas
Read the Article 172 Razzle-Dazzle!
For dealers trying to liven up the art-fair experience, every booth’s a stage. By Sarah Douglas
Read the Article 178 The Perfect Antidote
Guillaume Houzé has made it his mission to reinvigorate the French art scene. By Amy Serafin
Read the Article 184 Welcome to the Bazaar
Buyers and sellers are jockeying for position in the marketplace for Orientalist paintings. By Nina Siegal
Read the Article DEPARTMENTS
18 From the Editor
A tip of the hat to the rule breakers and miracle workers who move the art world forward.
Read the Letter 22 Contributors
Checking in with some of the talented people whose work graces our pages this month.
35 In the Air
Busted Read the Article
Darkest Hour Read the Article Homage to Hirst Read the Article Watch Your Step Read the Article 45 Movers+Shakers
49 Conversation With...
Royal Academy director Charles Saumarez Smith talks about being popular—and contemporary. By Robert Ayers
Read the Article 57 The Reporter
69 Datebook
Design Scheme Read the Article
United Kingdom Read the Article Uncommon Art Read the Article French Translation Read the Article Frieze Frame Read the Article Roman Holiday Read the Article FIAC Is Back Read the Article An Affair to Remember Read the Article Overdue Ode Read the Article Less of Moore Read the Article Old and New Read the Article Guest Spot Read the Article 82 In the Studio
Painter Daniel Richter synthesizes high and low culture in his sensuous figural works. By Dorothy Spears
Read the Article 95 Souren Melikian
Reevaluation was rampant at the Old Masters sales in July, as new attributions led to high sale prices.
Read the Article 108 Obsessions
A Chicago-based former print dealer avidly acquires memento mori from many eras. By Jori Finkel
Read the Article 115 Lee Mindel
Modern ceramics are small-scale sculptures that can play a powerful role in animating a space.
Read the Article 121 Jewelry+Gems
Ravishing, not Retro Read the Article
A Season Sparkles Read the Article Building BeautyRead the Article Mad for JewelsRead the Article 127 Brothers in Law
When it comes to choosing fine-art insurance, it pays to be informed. By Charles and Thomas Danziger
Read the Article 131 Books
A Master in Context Read the Article
Design, Redefined Read the Article Leader of the Pack Read the Article 141 Fall Wine Guide
Appreciating the pleasures of the grape is all the sweeter with our guide. By Peter Hellman
Read the Section Purple Majesty Read the Article
Buy the Book Read the Article Master TasterRead the Article Playbook Read the Article Tips Read the Article Label ConsciousRead the Article 157 Opinion
A veteran dealer reflects on the future of the fine English furniture trade. By Clinton Howell
Read the Article MARKETFILE
195 Artist Dossier
Prints of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s street photography are scarce, so prices for portraits and other works are on the rise. By Jean Dykstra
Read the Article 203 The Gameplan
Portrait dealer Philip Mould aims to take miniatures from the market’s fringes to the mainstream. By Bridget Moriarity
Read the Article 205 In Brief
207 Auction Reviews
Sales totals were high at Monaco’s jewelry, watches and modern art auctions—but so were buy-in rates.
Read the Article 216 Databank
Viva España
On the occasion of the annual Christie’s Arte Español sale in Madrid, a look at the top-selling Spanish artists of all time. Read the Article |
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