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and appreciation of this heretofore largely ignored
As times change, we endeavor to evolve with the
sector of the market as we move forward.
needs of the times. This vigilance and forward planning has served us well over the past forty years, and
2. Women Artists—Issues of gender equality, which
we intend to stay the course using the same tools.
gave birth to the “#metoo” movement, have also raised awareness of, and new appreciation of, women artists,
Trends in the Art Market
both past and present. Towering figures such as Joan
Quite often, the art of any generation reflects the
Mitchell, Lee Krasner, Helen Frankenthaler, Agnes
times in which we live, and the social changes that
Martin, and others, have enjoyed strong demand among
prevail. There are two key areas in today’s art market
collectors and museums for years. Record prices among
which have emerged as reflections of an evolving
these artists are established annually. However, many
social awareness.
lesser known, second-tier women artists, heretofore largely ignored, are now booming. Grace Hartigan,
IDELLE WEBER (b. 1932)
1. African American Art— Race in America is a topic of
Michael (Corrine) West, Elaine de Kooning, Judith
great concern currently. A by-product of increasing
Godwin, and many others are finding new collector and
sensitivity about race is a re-assessment of largely
museum interest, and rapid price escalation.
forgotten but deserving artists of color. Historical
We envision this trend to continue and accelerate in
figures such as Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence,
the foreseeable future, and we expect new names to
Charles White, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Jean-Michel
emerge in the contemporary field. We plan to bring
14 ¼ x 14 inches
Basquiat, and others, have always been in demand,
several unknown women artists to your attention in the
Signed and dated lower right:
but now have reached the highest levels ever. Lesser-
coming months. Be on the lookout for some great,
“© I WEBER – 94”
known but deserving artists are gaining enormous
fresh opportunities very soon!
Swan, 1994 Watercolor on Twinrocker handmade paper
Hollis Taggart announces
attention. For example, Sam Gilliam, a member of the
representation of Idelle Weber
Washington, D.C . Colorfield group (Morris Louis,
Summary
Ke nn e th N o l a n d , G e n e D av is ,
We remain optimistic about the future of the art busi-
others) was relegated to a minor
ness as long as one can remain flexible, attentive, and
status over many decades, but is
consistent in the gallery mission. Every business sector
now rocketing in price as he has
undergoes change and challenge. It can be exhilarating
become “re-discovered.” Likewise,
to adjust with new strategies to meet the challenges,
several contemporary artists are
or it can be stressful, or a little bit of both. So far, after
enjoying newfound popularity and
forty years, we see ample opportunity ahead, and quite
booming markets, Mark Bradford,
possibly, the best is yet to come.
T h e a s te r G ate s , G l e nn L ig o n ,
We have an exciting series of art fairs this spring,
Kerr y James Marshall, Kehinde
including the Armory Show in March, Dallas Art Fair in
Wiley, and others.
April, and Frieze in May; each with a focus and a theme.
We anticipate continued re-
We also have many exciting exhibitions scheduled
evaluation of African American
through 2019 and into 2020. We look forward to seeing
art, both historical and contem-
you all. Support the galleries, and take advantage of
porar y, and a new accept ance
what they can offer. Wishing everyone a terrific spring.
UPCOMING ART FAIRS The Armory Show March 7–10, 2019 Booth 206
Dallas Art Fair April 11–14, 2019 Booth F11
Frieze New York Spotlight | Knox Martin May 2–5, 2019 Booth S3
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