Art Scene

Banksy’s “Destroyed” Spy Booth Auctioned as NFT

In 2014, Banky’s famed Spy Booth mural appeared overnight in Cheltenham, England. The mural depicted three spies with listening devices on either side of an actual telephone booth and mysteriously vanished two years later in 2016. Viewers believed the mural had been lost forever, but the mural has recently been found. Cosmic Wire, a full-service entertainment company combining a marketplace,…

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Artexpo New York 2021 Spotlight Artists

Artexpo New York, the largest international gathering of qualified trade buyers, returns this October at Pier 36 with an extensive list of talented artists and galleries. Artexpo has been pioneering independent artists and photographers for over 40 years. Each year Artexpo New York offers special programs ranging from immersive artist-led experiences to compelling seminars and today’s most pressing industry challenges…

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The Shifting Power Dynamic Between Gallery Owners and Artists

THE GALLERY OWNER The role of the gallery owner has always held prestige in the art world. With far fewer galleries than artists, the square footage of display space each location offered was a desirable commodity, which typically gave their owners quite a bit of leverage in the symbiotic relationship with artists. But it takes talent to pick and choose…

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Save Our Spirit: An Interview With Anna Jast

At Redwood Art Group, it has been our pleasure to get to know Anna Jast over the past several years. She has worked with us to assist in the management of Artexpo New York, an annual contemporary art fair in New York City. We had the opportunity recently to learn she’s also a passionate fine art photographer — and in…

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Interview with Pauline Loeb, Founder of ArtFairMag.com

When we were contacted by artfairmag.com last month, we were delighted to learn that they are positioning themselves as a global art fair database. With nearly 400 international fairs currently listed, including the 6 fairs owned by Redwood Art Group, they are quickly becoming the resource they intend to be. With a desire to give voice to fair Directors by…

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A Beginner’s Guide to NFTs for Crypto Art

Suppose you’re a digital artist or thinking about creating digital artworks. Then you might be interested in learning more about NFT crypto. But, with so many different platforms and marketplaces, it’s sometimes a challenge to get started. Alex Lysak is an industry expert on finance and cryptocurrency. As an online marketing expert, Alex has gained valuable knowledge and insight on…

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“Weaving Thru The World” Sustainable Art Sculpture Unveiled in Sydney

It’s common to walk around any city in the world and find street banners and festival flags hanging, but what happens to those flags when they are no longer needed? World Square, a premier shopping center located in Sydney, Australia, recently partnered with creative hot shop VANDAL to commission a sustainable art sculpture. The sculpture was developed by artist Gabrielle…

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Markowicz Fine Art Gallery Welcomes “Encompass” Exhibit

Markowicz Fine Art Gallery has showcased a wide variety of established international artists including Andy Warhol, Carole Feuerman, Fernando Botero, and Tom Wesselman since they opened their doors in 2010. With locations in Miami, Laguna Niguel, and Dallas, they highlight both well-known and emerging artists to provide their customers with a true art experience, making their gallery a premium destination…

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