Tag: Lois Mailou Jones

Artists, Auction Industry

Artist to Know: Alma Thomas

Doyle Sells Exuberant Paintings by American Abstract Artist American artist Alma Thomas pushed boundaries at every turn. As a young Black woman in the 1910s, doors were repeatedly closed to her as she sought opportunities in art, architecture, and academia. Even her well-studied professional career as a painter began after…

Auction Industry, Press Release

Swann to Present Focus on Women July 15

Material Related to Trailblazing Figures Working Across Industries Will Feature Louisa May Alcott, Margaret Bourke-White, Elizabeth Catlett, Ruth Bader Ginsburg & More Jessie Tarbox Beals, archive of signed photographs, 15 silver prints, circa 1930. Estimate $6,000 to $8,000. New York—Swann Galleries will present Focus on Women, a sale dedicated to…

Artists

Masters on the Market: Alma Thomas

Photograph of Alma Thomas. Image from the Archives of American Art at the Smithsonian Institution. In 1960, after nearly 40 years as an art teacher, Alma Thomas retired to focus on her own work. She'd achieved some success as an artist before then. However, it was during these later years…

Auction Industry

Representation, Leadership, and Art World Diversity

The art world is not known for its diversity. Museums, galleries, and auction catalogs overwhelmingly feature white male artists. Boardrooms often lack equity as well. While art world diversity still lags behind, the industry is taking steps toward better representation.  One way to address this issue is to hire diversity…

Artists, Auction Industry

Artist to Know: Loïs Mailou Jones

Dane Fine Art Brings Painting From Artist, Educator, & Trailblazer The road to artistic greatness was not an easy one for Loïs Mailou Jones. Active throughout the 20th century, Jones faced ongoing discrimination as a Black American woman. She saw her paintings withdrawn from galleries, rightfully-won prizes taken away, and…

Exhibitions

Museum receives $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant

Black Orpheus, 1969. Humbert Howard (1905–1992). Oil and collage on Masonite™, 49 3/4 × 40 inches. Delaware Art Museum, Gift of Dr. John E. and Carol Hunt, 2009. © Howard Heartsfield Gallery. WILMINGTON, DE.- National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved an Art Works award of $25,000…

Exciting Sale with Alex Coopers on 11th April 2019

We are very excited to present you the spring sale by none other than Alex Cooper, the auction house known for antiques and fine arts! Alex Cooper Auction House has been helping auctioneers to make a perfect pick since 1924. Their gallery auctions are well known to feature fine and…

Auction Industry

Alex Cooper Auction to Unveil a Spectacular Display of Paintings, Arts, and Furniture

The Auction house of Alex Cooper is a well-recognized name for hosting artifacts dating back to ancient history. They are also known for their painting collections which have a major diversity. The upcoming Alex Cooper auction on April 11, 2019, is all set to host a similar display of popular…