Art Business News recently had the opportunity to chat with James Bacchi about his life in the art business. The story is an interesting one, beginning in New York’s East Village in the mid 1980’s where he curated exhibitions for some of New York City’s most famous nightclubs including Limelight, Area, the Tunnel and The Palladium. This led to the opening of On the Wall Gallery in New York’s SOHO district. With am ove to San Francisco in the 90’s, he opened the award-winning ArtHaus Gallery in San Francisco1996-2021. Today he owns JAMES BACCHI CONTEMPORARY in Palm Springs, where he exhibits an ..read more

Miami is a city brimming with energy, creativity, and opportunities. For those passionate about the arts, it’s a destination worth considering. With a bustling art scene, numerous events, and supportive networks, budding artists should consider moving to Miami. The city’s rich culture and lively atmosphere provide endless inspiration. Miami is home to many galleries, workshops, and schools that can help artists grow and thrive. The city offers a unique environment for creative expression, whether it’s the influence of diverse communities or vibrant street art. Find out why Miami could be the p ..read more

Art Santa Fe 2024 returns to the Santa Fe Community Convention Center July 12-14. This year, Redwood Art Group is honoring four Spotlight Artists. Get to know Bill Sabatini below. Q: Introduce yourself — who you are and what your vision as an artist is? What is your background? A: A retired architect residing in New Mexico for most of the last 50 years, I am living a lifelong calling, to be a fine artist. I believe we cannot live without art.  Whether it is music, film, dance, or visual art, it feeds our soul. I strive to make art that reaches, touches, and connects us to ourselves and o ..read more

Art Santa Fe 2024 returns to the Santa Fe Community Convention Center July 12-14. This year, Redwood Art Group is honoring four Spotlight Artists. Get to know Vivienne Riggio below. The Archbishop. 72” x 45” x 36” Starting with head- papier mache base and horns, faux fur on head and ears; Back with Colcha Embroidered Church Q: Introduce yourself — who you are and what your vision as an artist is? What is your background? A: My name is Vivienne Riggio, I am a Santa Fe-based sculptor. My artistic journey is a testament to a life infused with observation and the transformation of the mundane ..read more

Art Santa Fe 2024 returns to the Santa Fe Community Convention Center July 12-14. This year, Redwood Art Group is honoring four Spotlight Artists. Get to know Elizabeth Frank below. Q: Introduce yourself — who you are and what your vision as an artist is? 2. What is your background? A: I’m a carved wood, mixed media artist. I grew up in Arizona and Washington State. Throughout my life the natural world has been a guiding influence. I try to walk lightly on the earth. To that end I choose sustainable, found and reclaimed materials whenever possible. My work would not exist had I not spent h ..read more

Art Santa Fe 2024 returns to the Santa Fe Community Convention Center July 12-14. We’ll be highlighting the four Spotlight Artists for this year’s fair starting with Ouida Touchon. Rattlesnake Kate Redeux, mixed media on canvas Q: Introduce yourself – who you are and what your vision as an artist is? What is your background? A: More than a printmaker, or painter, I think of myself as an image maker. My background is in fashion design and pattern making. I worked in the ‘rag trade’ designing clothing and traveling all over the third world to see how well these designs were put together. Q: Wh ..read more

As Art Santa Fe looks toward its 24th edition, we are pleased to announce this years recipients of the Spotlight Award. Each artist recognized for their creativity, as well as unique and forward-looking works of art. Art Santa Fe 2024 will once again have an interesting mix of 80+ exhibiting galleries, art dealers, and artists from across the globe, showcasing original work of hundreds of artists that includes prints, paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, giclees, lithographs and glass works, among other contemporary and fine art. This year’s Art Santa Fe is one of ..read more

Global macroeconomic conditions, including the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on disposable income and investment decisions, and the increasing importance of emerging markets, such as China, has significant impact on the high-end art world, influencing both supply and demand[1]. Fluctuations in the stock market and other investment sectors affect the confidence and purchasing power of high-net-worth individuals and institutions.  Monetary policy decisions by central banks, particularly in the context of interest rates and inflation, can influence the attractiveness of ..read more

What most people don’t realize about artists is that they’re often entrepreneurs. Their days aren’t just filled with pondering and creation – they photograph and market their work, they pack and ship, they do accounting and bookkeeping, they tend to customer service demands, they do inventory management, they build websites, they reach out to brands, and dozens of other things that they rarely receive credit for. This is because being a successful artist means running a successful business, and people on the outside typically only see the captain at the helm of the ship, and not the ship itsel ..read more

Art Business News loves connecting with creators and collaborators, especially when it results in something unique. We recently interviewed Daniel Duarte, Creative Director for Street League Skateboarding about their collaboration with artist Madsteez for both their events and products. Check out the interview below — and some great photos from one of their events! ABN: Daniel, please Introduce yourself — who you are and what was your vision for this collaboration and collection? Daniel Duarte The collaboration with Madsteez originates from the concept of integrating artists into the creative ..read more