Monica Murgia

Simply Chic: Stacy Louise John debuts at the Simply Gallery

Entrepreneur and photographer Stacy Louise John lands an exhibition at the Simply Gallery in Cranford, NJ.2009 has been a charmed year for entrepreneur Stacy Louise John, an enigmatic woman with an eye for all things beautiful. This year...

Christie's demystified: how to work with the premier auction house

Andrea Fiuczynski, president of Christie's Beverly Hills, demystifies the Christie's experience. Q: What makes Christie’s the premier auction house?A: Christie’s is the oldest fine art auction house in the world, and the...

Movie review: Who the #$&% Is Jackson Pollock?

Truck driver Teri Horton was in a local thrift store and bought what she calls “an ugly painting” for $5. Unable to fit it in her trailer, Teri attempts to sell it in a yard sale. An...

Evolution and Change: an exhibition

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Darwin completed years of scientific analysis to conclude that all living species have evolved from common ancestors. Evolution occurs through natural selection, or the...

Arte Povera: poor art or poor taste?

Arte Povera, literally meaning “Poor Art”, appeared in the latter part of the 1960s in Italy. Much like America, Italy was experiencing social and cultural upheavals. Artist in particular adopted very radical forms of expression that challenged social...

Artist Spotlight: Gavin Oglesby

Gavin Oglesby alluring artwork has attracted many private and corporate clients including Britney Spears, Disney, Gossip Girl, Universal Studios, and Warner Brothers. His commercial artwork won major campaigns across the US seen everywhere in daily life. Oglesby’s...

Rewriting history from the collector's perspective

Phillipe Segalot and Franck Giraud’s latest book, “The Impossible Collection: The 100 Most Coveted Artworks of the Modern”, selects 100 works of art that are “every collector’s dream”. How does your...

Movements: Paintings by Gavin Oglesby

680 ROOSEVELT & Monica D. Murgia Present:Movements: Paintings by Gavin OglesbyThe premier art exhibition to be held at the new 680 ROOSEVELT, Movements: Paintings by Gavin Oglesby will display works by the influential artist. It is organized and curated...

Conservation vs. restoration: a conversation with Sarah Scaturro

Textile conservator Sarah Scaturro gives some insight on conservation, restoration, and what to expect from both.1) Tell me about yourself, your position with the Smithsonian, and your consulting business. I’m the textile conservator at the Cooper...

Basic tips on art as an investment

Art increases in value at an average of 18% a year. Here are some basics tips on starting your art investment portfolio. Educate yourself.The best place to start is a museum. This is a great public resource...

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