Art

The Affordable Art Fair returns to Battersea from the 13th – 16th March to make contemporary art accessible and fun for all.
Since 1999, the Affordable Art Fair has been challenging perceptions of the art world. You do not have to be a millionaire or an expert to enjoy art! This March, the Affordable Art Fair returns to Battersea, where it all began, to reinforce the big idea of art for everyone.
Known for its unrivalled friendly atmosphere, the Fair not only aims to make art fun, but affordable, with works from over 100 galleries priced between £40 and £4,000.

…visit the EAT ME! Exhibition (8th Nov 2013 – 7th Jan 2014)
If you are on a diet or trying to stay away from indulgence before Christmas then this exhibit is definitely one you want to attend with a full stomach. As a winner of the ‘Prix Gourmand’ and ‘Best Food Photographer’ award, it is no surprise that >frenchartstudio has decided to showcase highly regarded and distinguished photographer Jean Cazals solo exhibition.

 
Ahead of the UK-Russia Year of Culture 2014, December 2013 will see Asia House host the exhibition Study of Russia. The exhibition will celebrate Russian cultural icons through the works of Contemporary artist Annya Sand, who has been inspired by Russia’s multifaceted heritage. Some works hark to the pastoral beauty of Russia’s landscape; some celebrate its architectural heritage, while others explore famous faces and figures in Russian society. Study of Russia will also include a panel discussion with leading cultural and political commentators.

 
On 31 October 2013 the double exhibition Helmut Newton: Paris-Berlin. Exhibition Grand Palais
2012 // Greg Gorman: Men will be opened at the Berlin-based Helmut Newton Foundation.
This retrospective exhibition had been shown at the Grand Palais in Paris in 2012; it was the first
comprehensive presentation of Newton’s work since his death in the French capital city where he lived
and worked since 1961 for two decades. The show includes more than 200 photographs in black &

FLORENCE ACADEMY OF ART OFFERS ONE WINNER STUDYING OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME
As part of its 23rd anniversary celebrations the reputable Florence Academy of Art is offering one lucky art enthusiast a chance to win a place on their coveted Summer Session.
Through the School's Summer Scholarship Contest, one successful competition winner will study at the prestigious American school for a summer of inspiration and creativity, choosing the workshop of their choice1 (Drawing, Painting or Sculpture) and learning the techniques and practices of the Old Masters.

The Art of the Portfolio
Art is about life, the art market is about money proclaimed the art world’s biggest seller, Mr Damien Hirst.
Modern Art is now viewed as a creditable alternative to mainstream asset classes. According to the Mei Moses All Art Index; the art market returned an impressive 11% gain in 2011, outperforming both the S&P 500 and FTSE for a second consecutive year. The Mei Moses has beaten the S&P 500 in six of the last 10 years, with an average annual return of 8 per cent compared with 2.7 per cent for the benchmark US index.

The Armory Show New York 2013
and New York Arts Week
March 6 - 10
New York Arts Week opened Wednesday, March 6 and continued through March 10. 
Besides The Armory Show 10 satellite art fairs took place in New York during The New York Arts Week.
The Armory Show celebrated 100 years since its legendary show of 1913.
For the first time we saw a fair dedicated to contemporary Russian, Baltic, and East European Art – 
The Russian Pavilion NY.