The Mint Museum’s Post

It is long past time to re-examine what is being taught in K-12 schools across the spectrum of courses: history, civics, government, social studies and economics. In my experience, most educators are interested in filling in the wide gaps in their knowledge of American society through a lens of historical context. But the systems are designed to protect the current false narratives in textbooks determined by school boards and state legislators. The efforts made outside of the schools to educate the population are numerous and needed. But they cannot undo the damage being done systemically in K-12. This is a system of indoctrination that must be disrupted.

Alan Bowness’s theory of circles suggests that recognition for modern artists occurs in concentric circles, with legitimacy initially established among peers and later by critics, the market, and the public. Artists’ trajectories involve accumulating recognition as they move from smaller to larger circles, driven by different legitimizing agents. The first circle, that of peers, consists of emerging contemporary artists – equals. The second, as per Bowness, includes art critics, encompassing curators and museum directors. The third involves the market, comprising collectors, gallery owners, and dealers, who, through commercial operations, elevate artists to the Olympus for the public—the largest concentric circle—to consecrate them (Bowness, 1989). #recognition #legitimation #contemporaryart #alanbowness #artists #phd #circles #kaws #consultancy #thepartners

As art does not generate any cash flow, its value is solely determined by demand and supply. One important aspect affecting demand is an artwork’s provenance. Having been part of a high-profile collection oftentimes has a positive impact on an artwork’s demand and therefore price. The De La Cruz collection that is going to auction now is a good example. Will these paintings trade at a premium due to their strong provenance? We will know soon… #diversification #alternativeassets #artinvestment #artinvesting

“The ‘modern’ in American Art is, more often than not, multiple contemporaneous moderns, different expressions of the modern with distinct sources and intentions. But whatever their differences, each expression was made possible by changing perceptions of what constituted art, the forms it could take, and how and by whom it might be created. This shared foundation is the focus of this year’s conference.” –IAC President Lisa Koenigsberg on Multiple Modernities, Initiatives in Art and Culture’s 28th Annual American Arts Conference. Targeted to collectors, gallerists, museum professionals, and academics/anyone interested in exploring American Art, the conference will explore artists such as Mary Cassatt, Arthur Dove, Georgia O’Keeffe, Beatrice Wood, Ben Shahn, and Man Ray, specific approaches and contributions to the modern by Black and Indigenous artists, and the dynamic interplay of different regional expressions of the modern in the 20th century. About IAC’s American Art conference, Marty O’Brien, president of the O’Brien Art Foundation, observed: “I have been attending for 25 years. The networking at this longstanding event is invaluable and there is really no other forum out there devoted exclusively to American art.” Each conference, he added, “is a unique, deep dive into an entirely different facet” of American Art. The conference will be held at Heritage Auctions’ newly expanded Park Avenue Gallery. Explained Aviva Lehmann, Heritage Auctions’ Senior Vice President, American Art, New York, “Heritage Auctions, the largest auction house founded in the US, believes deeply in the significance and value of American Art, and we are thrilled to be hosting the conference. American Art has been, and continues to be, uniquely modern and at Heritage, we delight in this notion.” #initiativesinartandculture #nycevents #americanmodernart #beauforddelaney #georgiaokeeffe #benshahn

As an institution, your relationships are paramount to success.

What a gorgeous painting Brian! In your Visual Art and our music together, your sense of the 'narrative' of life, the stories, social commentary and recognition of beauty in the apparently ordinary, fleeting moments of the everyday is always evident. As in this painting, you successfully imbue your work with empathy, poignancy, and atmosphere. https://lnkd.in/eSasgZiR

Historical objects/artifacts, binders of pictures, etc. have to be taken off of the shelves and out of the basements. Tell the story...share the history. #popup #exhibits

🔍 Insight into New York's Art Scene 🎨 In a surprising turn of events, New York's vibrant art scene is experiencing unprecedented gallery closures. This article dives deep into the factors contributing to this shift and what it means for artists, gallery owners, and art enthusiasts alike. Check out the full article to understand the challenges and opportunities facing the art community today. #ArtScene #GalleryClosures #NewYorkArt #ArtCommunity #ArtMarket

Applications close April 30th

Such an intriguing article! Well-written with wonderful visuals. So interesting to discover why people begin collecting art -- which can range from pure love of art to using art as a prime investment. #artcollector #interiordesign #fineart #artconsulting