The Amazing Spider-Man No. 194 original cover art sells for $1.02 million at Heritage Auctions.Courtesy Heritage Auctions Continuing one of the biggest trends in comic book collecting, the original cover art for 1979’s The Amazing Spider-Man No. 194, one of the most iconic covers of the 1970s featuring Black Cat’s first appearance, sold for $1.02 million at Heritage Auctions Sunday, Jan. 12.Illustrated by Al Milgrom, the cover art gave the world its first glimpse of Marvel’s captivating, catty criminal Felicia Hardy as the Black Cat. From her premiere, Black Cat instantly captured the hearts of fans, becoming a pivotal figure…
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I met Suzi Balamaci’s artwork last year at Strathmore where she was taking part in the exhibition of artists from the three-year Master Artist Program at The Compass Atelier.Her work stood out to me because it transmitted the subjects so well! One could almost smell the bodies of the sweaty dancers, feel the aura of bought erotica, and they placed the viewer with them; there was a palpable energy radiation from the artwork!She writes about her work:I seek out the exhilaration and energy of a scene and capture them in my painting. These micro-moments observing people and their experiences are…
Before the 19th century, wireless radios seemed like a far-fetched concept until physicist Reginald Fessenden changed that on Dec. 24, 1906, when he sent the first long-distance transmission of human voice and music from his station at Brant Rock, Mass., and set the stage for commercial broadcasts.A steady stream of inventions from then on changed the way the world connected and communicated, and radios eventually became a staple in homes everywhere. More than 100 years old, the radio is still a powerful force in American life. Antique and vintage models are also avidly sought after by collectors for their historical…
WOMEN ARTISTS OF THE DMV Describe the organizing principle(s) of the exhibition. The “elevator pitch” or how I would describe the project in 30 seconds. · Me talking: This exhibition will be the first ever survey of female visual artists from the DMV (“local” acronym for District, Maryland and Virginia – or the Greater Washington, DC Capital region) ever done – it will be staged in six major art spaces in 2025 in each state area bordering the District: they are the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center at American University in DC, The Athenaeum in Alexandria, and The…
Today’s Jewelry Collection Story comes from Aly of @Baubleography – one of my favorite Instagram accounts to follow! Her taste in jewelry is impeccable and it is very unique, precise. I love all her old cut diamonds – the wonkier the better, the best have big culets and uneven silhouettes. I can’t wait to share her story and give you a peek inside her jewelry box. Let’s go: “So the ernest dreamer part of me would say I have been collecting since I was 7 years old, when my mom gave me an opal ring that my dad gave her…
The 1970s were an eclectic era for vintage jewellery, blending influences from bohemian styles, disco glam, and nature-inspired motifs. Jewellery became a powerful means of self-expression, allowing people to showcase their individuality and embrace the freedom of the time. Here’s a look at the defining jewellery trends of the 1970s. 1970s Ring Trends Rings in the 1970s were all about bold choices and unique designs. Many pieces took inspiration from natural forms, featuring organic textures and raw stones. Rings were often chunky and oversized, with large stones like turquoise, amber, and jade being popular choices. These natural gemstones added an earthy…
Cameos have existed since ancient Egypt and play an essential role in the history of jewelry. In materials such as onyx, agate, or mother-of-pearl, which contrast with the color of the gemstone backing, the cameo acted as a miniature canvas to present carved portraits of kings, emperors, or scenes from mythology. As the world of antiquity became the stuff of myth and legend, cameos often served as proof of a Renaissance gentleman’s Classical erudition. Wealthy Italian dukes or cardinals studied these venerable objects in their studiolo (private offices). They displayed their ancient finds to close friends to demonstrate their knowledge…
Lynchburg, VA, US—We are pleased to announce the transitions of some of our existing board members into positions of leadership: Marta Costa Reis as chair of the board, Bill Baker as treasurer, and Barbara Paris Gifford as board secretary. Bonnie Levine’s tenure as board chair for the last three years has ended. It is hard to express the amount of gratitude Levine deserves for the passion and dedication with which she led Art Jewelry Forum. “With her infectious love for art jewelry,” states Stef Fedor, AJF’s executive director, “she worked tirelessly to ensure AJF is better positioned to advance the…
View from San Fernando Valley engulfed by the Eaton Fire, including the Bunny Museum Altadena . Photo: fourbyfourblazer Via Wikimedia. CCA 2.0The Bunny Museum Altadena, a world record holder for its rabbit collection, was destroyed in the devastating Eaton fire. Find out about recovery efforts hereBY KAZEEM ADELEKE, ARTCENTRONThe once iconic Bunny Museum in Altadena, California, renowned for housing the world’s largest collection of rabbit-related artifacts, has tragically been destroyed in the catastrophic Eaton fire. The devastating blaze, which has already claimed the lives of at least seven individuals and displaced thousands of residents, continues to ravage the area, leaving…
June Linowitz is one of those “can do” artists who has been engaged with art her whole life. In addition to being a very prolific artist, she has also been at one point ot another: an art teacher, a gallery director, an exhibition curator, and an art consultant with her own business, ArtSeen Inc. For the Women of the DMV exhibition, I chose one of her key pieces from her “Planet in Peril” series. She writes about this series:The work in the Planet In Peril series reflects my concern about climate change. From ancient times, The Four Elements have been a…
