Rembrandt prints: The value may shock you
T.M. has two etchings on paper mounted on a sheet. The bottom of one reads “The Schoolmaster Nr. 190 — 1641 — B.128” and the other reads “Cornelis Claesz Anslo …
Sisyphean Justice exhibit at The Arts Fund
January 25: Three artists, Toni Scott, Kevin Claiborne, and Elisa Ortega, discuss the Sisyphean Justice exhibit at The Arts Fund through March 1.
The history of Southwest style: From Santa Fe to Jersey?!
M.P. phoned the Appraisers Association of America in New York City, of which I am a member. She asked for advice on a piece and they directed her to call …
Mack W Borgen returns
Author and attorney Mack W Borgen returns to celebrate the publication of the third book in the trilogy Dead Serious and Lighthearted – The Memorable Words of Modern America – …
Preserving history: Photographer donates collection to university
You’re an artist. What will become of your work? As you reach maturity, where will your work be housed so that it can be seen? What does “legacy” entail? I …
IKEA wasn’t the only one hocking affordable Scandinavian furniture in the day
It’s 1956 and your mom and dad are shopping for furniture. They’ve recently been to New York to see the 1954 exhibition “Design in Scandinavia,” curated by Canadian designer John …
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
Interview with Abaseh Mirvali (Director) and Alexandra Terry (Curator) from the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara.
A Mandarin Robe That Brought Good Fortune
My evaluation of a Japanese mourning kimono inspired S.L. in Santa Maria to sends me this gorgeous Chinese Mandarin robe. Look at the back of the robe and you will see …
The Sand Filled Paperweight That Sold for $75K
I often present Antique Road Show style events throughout the country. Last year I spent such an afternoon at my son’s business in Durham, NC. A young man brought in …
Santa Barbara art and artists
Interview with Trish Mullahey who talks about Santa Barbara art and artists.