ARTES MAGAZINE

 Seeking – Director for Museum, open 4-10 days a year with hundreds of curators involved, and tens of thousands of visitors. Must be able to cope with logistical nightmares and able to please everybody all the time.   How many museums are there in the world? Have a guess. I have no idea so email me [...]

In 2007, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston acquired a spectacular twenty-eight piece silver-gilt toilet service made by the Augsburg goldsmith, Johann Erhard II Heuglin (master 1717-1757), around 1725-1730. It represents the height of the Baroque style in Germany.  Left: Twenty‑eight piece toilet service in original leather case marked by Johann Erhard II Heuglin (master [...]

This unusual story may not at first appear to be entirely relevant when considering the dark magic of insurance. Certainly many people need a cup of strong coffee before submitting themselves to an insurance analysis. But, other than that, what relevance is there between insurance and the art of coffee making…possibly, none. (left):  An illustration [...]

 In 2007, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston, MA, acquired a rare English silver-gilt candelabrum centerpiece of about 1806-1807, made by sculptor and goldsmith Philip Comman for the renowned firm of Rundell, Bridge and Rundell (1797-1843). The firm achieved royal patronage from King George III and supplied vast amounts of silver and ormolu objects [...]

With the explosion of the green movement affecting everything from automobiles to furniture, rug importers and manufacturers are taking a fresh look at their production methods only to discover that their industry has essentially been green all along. Others are developing ways to enhance the green credentials of their handmade rugs in terms of dyeing, [...]

Cutting edge architecture has come to Modesto, California. The owners of this custom residence worked closely with architectural designer, Conrad Sanchez of Blue Design Studios, lighting designer, Randall Whitehead and interior designer, Nicki West to create a home around their extensive collection of established and emerging contemporary artists. The team also includes custom home builder, [...]

   OPINION POLL: “Time Will Tell: Ethics and Choices in Conservation” Through September 6, 2009  Yale University Art Gallery  1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut  artgallery.yale.edu  What might happen to Dorian Gray’s portrait after the story ends? Decayed by age, it has experienced the ultimate restoration, having been returned to a pristine original state by [...]

ARTES Magazine focuses of several projects that effectively preserve the past: art, architecture, interior design and oriental rugs are explored as devotees bring the past alive in today’s throw-away world

Rarely viewed outside of their native Puerto Rico, this collection of masterworks reminds us that art and allegory can combine forces to both entertain and enthrall  left: Charles Melin, Assumption of the Virgin, ca. 1630, o/c, Collection Museo de Arte de Ponce, Foundacion Luis A. Fwrre, Inc., Ponce, Peurto Rico   “All things human hang [...]

                                         The Neuberger Art Museum, in Purchase, NY, is located in the heart of a college campus. Its austere architectural style, best described as post-apocalyptic, belies the treasures to be found there. Portions of wealthy investment banker and avid 20th century collector, Roy R. Neuberger’s collection will soon be reconfigured in a new permanent [...]