Marcus Antonius Jansen's show opening at 101 EXHIBIT in Miami May 8th -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

One of the best painters in America right now.  Marcus will be at the show Saturday night!  GL

101 EXHIBIT proudly presents Marcus Antonius Jansen's, (ZEITGEIST), on May 8. 2010, Saturday evening in Miami Florida with a public Reception at 8:00pm, at 101 Northeast 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137-3511.

Tom Jones Watercolor Demonstration This Saturday at Jerry's Artarama in Deerfield Beach -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

Jerry's Artarama is one of the best art stores in South Florida.  Knowledgeable sales staff and always well stocked with the right supplies. GL

At Jerry's Artarama we're delighted to be offering a Watercolor Demonstration with well-established watercolorist, Tom Jones. Who has been commissioned by government agencies, corporations, environmental groups, clubs, and private collectors. His art can be found internationally in many private and corporate collections, including commissioned paintings displayed in the Florida State Capital Building, Walt Disney World Corporation, Marriott Corporation, Omni Corporation, and Museums. Thank You for your time, hope to see you there! Jerry's Artarama

Free! May 1st 2010
1:00-3:00pm and 3:30-5:30pm

Artscalendar.com - VISUAL ARTS & GALLERIES | Tom Jones Watercolor Demonstration | Jerry's Artarama | Jerry's Artarama

Purvis Young - TIME -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

Purvis Young - TIME

Central Florida Future - Downtown Orlando becomes ground zero for the graffiti artist collaboration -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

There is a big debate happening in the bigger cities like Miami, is it graffiti or is it art?  Shows like this one in Orlando help to explain the motivation  behind the work and the artistic skills necessary to pull one of these off.  GL

Central Florida Future - Downtown Orlando becomes ground zero for the graffiti artist collaboration

Lenny Kravitz: In memory of Purvis Young. Lenny -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

Lenny was just one of a long list of celebrities that collected Purvis.  Also on that list (that I know of) include; Denzel Washington, Jane Fonda, Morgan Freeman and Oprah Winfrey.  GL

Lenny Kravitz: In memory of Purvis Young. Lenny - TwitVid

"The Art of the Steal" Playing at Cinema Paradiso; Saturday May 8th 3 PM and Sunday May 9th at 11 am -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

An un-missable look at one of the art world's most fascinating controversies and a celebrated selection of the Toronto, New York and AFI Film Festivals, Don Argott’s gripping documentary THE ART OF THE STEAL chronicles the long and dramatic struggle for control of the Barnes Foundation, a private collection of art valued at more than $25 billion.


Playing at Cinema Paradiso; Saturday May 8th 3 PM and Sunday May 9th at 11 am

Movie Trailer

Tour one of the great private collections in Florida this Thursday -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

Very rare for this collection to be available to view all at once.  Great collection filled with Florida Artists.  Catch it if you can. GL

Southwest Florida Alumni Chapter - Tour of the James Financial Art Collection - W&M Alumni Association

Kinetic-art pioneer Carlos Cruz-Diez lights up MAM - Visual Arts - MiamiHerald.com -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

Kinetic Art has been showing up more and more at Art Basil Miami.  This past year almost all the top gallery booths had at least one peice of kinetic sculpture.  Often very architectural in form they always draw a crowd and are some of Christine's favorites. GL

Kinetic-art pioneer Carlos Cruz-Diez lights up MAM - Visual Arts - MiamiHerald.com

A Night of Art with Steve Martorano! -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

One of the best restaurants in South Florida, Martorano's is an adventure to say the least.  Very hard to get a table but well worth the wait.  And a great spot to celebrity watch.  The two times I was there I sat next to Dolphins legend Dan Marino.  He must really like the sauce!  Well Steve Martorano has built a new larger place at the Hard Rock.  So now a table on a Friday night seems a little more possible.  It is also great to see he is giving back by helping the arts community. GL

Soul Of Miami » Blog Archive » 13th Annual Cuisine for Art benefiting the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 5/20/10

Miami Art Museum Appoints Collector Charles Cowles to its Board of Trustees -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

One of the best Museums in South Florida.  Charles Cowles has long been a supporter of MAM and it will be good to have him on the board while the museum makes its big move to a new location. GL

Miami Art Museum Appoints Collector Charles Cowles to its Board of Trustees

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT -- Purvis Young 1943-2010 -- by Florida Fine Art Blog

                                              Miami Overpass with Mural by Purvis Young

Purvis Young’s funeral was held at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Overtown, Miami this past Saturday.  Family and friends walked together following Purvis’s casket down Third Avenue from Gibson Park to the Church.  The buildings surrounding Mt. Zion have recently been revitalized as with most of the surrounding neighborhood.  New and refurbished housing and clean public spaces filled with parks and community gardens line the streets complete with new wide sidewalks decorated with colorful pavers.  It all started with Purvis and his “Wall of Respect”.

Great article with "Florida Highwaymen" Mary Ann Carroll -- posted by Florida Fine Art Blog

Mary Ann Carroll is one of the original "Highwaymen" and the only woman in the bunch.  Mary is a wonderful lady and a great Florida artist.  She took a long break from painting to raise her children but is back painting and traveling the State.  A joy to talk with, Mary is one of our Florida treasures.  Make sure to go see her if you can. GL

Highway exhibit is dazzling - Entertainment - BradentonHerald.com

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