Doug Coupland on thinking visually Jan 5, 2008
This photo seemed like the perfect base for a painting that might be done by Jeff Koons or James Rosenquist ... The American pop art painter James Rosenquist did a painting in the early 1960s that was called, "Hey, Let's Go For a Ride." I always thought that it was really great that you could have a painting with a title that had an exclamation mark at the end of it ... And I've been following James Rosenquist my entire life. (Globe and Mail)
Ileana Sonnabend, 92,art dealer Oct 25, 2007
They introduced Pop and Minimal artists like Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jim Dine, James Rosenquist, Claes Oldenburg, George Segal, Donald Judd and Robert Morris. Michael Sonnabend was known for philosophical discussions while his wife sold work and arranged exhibitions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Free Will Astrology Aug 1, 2007
CANCER (June 21-July 22): "I tell young people that the greatest paintings in museums are made with minerals mixed in oil smeared on cloth with the hair from the back of a pig's ear," says artist James Rosenquist. I hope that thought incites you to achieve pragmatic breakthroughs in the coming weeks, Cancerian. (City Pages)
Anonymous art donor comes forth May 9, 2007
Wilmerding's gift complements Princeton's holdings of James Rosenquist, Edward Ruscha and George Segal, making the museum's collection of pop art one of the strongest and most complete in the country. "Wilmerding's scholarship in the field of American art will continue to have an impact on students and scholars for generations to come," Taylor said. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Original prints merit more than a glance Mar 3, 2007
Contemporary Prints from Graphicstudio" created at the renowned Graphicstudio on the campus of the University of South Florida in Tampa.The exhibition has original prints from huge names in the contemporary art world: Nancy Graves, Roy Lichtenstein, RobertMapplethorpe, Robert Rauschenberg, Chuck Close, Richard Anuszkiewicz, Jim Dine, Ed Ruscha, Judy Chicago, James Rosenquist, William Wegman, Jurgen Partenheimer, Ibrahim Miranda and Lesley Dill.These artists and more impressive names have made... (Florida Today)
Italian coffee company illy looks to expand with luxury Dec 26, 2006
The company also is rolling out espresso bars, named Espressamente, that have the look of fashion boutiques, and it surrounds its products with cups and saucers whose design is the work of contemporary artists like Jeff Koons and James Rosenquist. "Illy is a premier brand," said Miller Regan. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Cologne Art Scene Dwindles; Dealers, Artists Decamp to the Capital Berlin Nov 1, 2006
London and Zurich-based Haunch of Venison, which is exhibiting works by the pop artist James Rosenquist in London this month, is opening a Berlin showroom behind the Hamburger Bahnhof contemporary art museum. New York's Goff and Rosenthal opened a Berlin gallery on Sept. 30. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Deutsche Bank `Looks Forward' to More Frieze Fair Sponsorship in London Oct 14, 2006
The London headquarters feature works by Anish Kapoor, Tony Cragg, Damien Hirst and James Rosenquist -- a painting commissioned for the Deutsche Guggenheim in Berlin. More recently, a painting by the Ukrainian artist Viktor Jakowetz was hung near the door. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
London's Frieze Serves Up Horn Installations, Chapman Brothers `Body Art' Oct 11, 2006
Haunch of Venison has James Rosenquist. Our hope for the booth (at Frieze) is that it sells out,'' said Wirth. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Oscar-Winning Film Director Anthony Minghella Helps Launch Art & Technology Programs for the University Art Museum, California State University, Long Beach Oct 3, 2006
The museum's collection includes the prestigious Hampton Collection of American paintings, site-specific sculpture located throughout the campus, and works of art on paper including photographs and prints by such artists as John Baldessari, Jim Dine, James Rosenquist, Robert Rauschenberg, Lorna Simpson, Julius Shulman, and Cadida Hofer. Note: Image available of Chris Scoates, museum director, and film directors Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack join to help launch the new art and technology... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
don't miss: 'of southern origin' Jul 21, 2006
WHAT: Catch a glimpse of "Zone," a 1973 painting by James Rosenquist, at the Mennello Museum of American Art. The latest exhibition features selections from the permanent collections of the museum and the City of Orlando that highlight the work of Southern artists. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Measuring up/Some notable examples of big art May 6, 2006
From left, James Rosenquist's 46-foot-long "Star Thief"; Claes Oldenberg's "Standing Trowel"; and Christo's "Surrounded Islands.". Pop painter James Rosenquist once painted billboards, so big comes natural. (Buffalo News)
Art Is In The Air In Miami Jan 16, 2006
5 million or a James Rosenquist for a mere $125,000. But, it is also a place to discover emerging artists from all over the world if, like Robins, you know what you're doing. (CBS News)
"From The Art Of New York" Fundraiser To Benefit Katrina Victims Jan 7, 2006
Exhibiting artists include Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Yoko Ono, LeRoy Neiman, Peter Max, Tom Otterness, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Gehry, Danny Simmons, Kiki Smith, James Rosenquist, Stuart Davis, Gregory Amenoff, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Duston Spear, Mimi Gross, Marisol, Zigi Ben-Haim, De La Vega, and special honoree Kendall Shaw, plus others. In conjunction with the exhibit, a Mardi Gras gala and art auction will take place the night of Tuesday, February 28, with auction items to include a... (NY1 News)
