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Great New Photobook #2 – Conditions by Andres Marroquin Winkleman

by on November 30, 2010 in Artist SpotLite, Books, Deadwood Media, Modern Art Obsession



Great New Photobook #2 – Conditions, (2010) by photographer Andres Marroquin Winkleman. Well.. this book might be the best kept secret of the 2010 photobook publishing world. Hardcover, Left & Right Binding 128 pages, 56 full color plates 26x21cm (10.2×8.2in) offset printed edition size: 300 This is the very first amazingg project of the newbie emerging photo art book publisher Meier und Müller. Like.. Who?? Yes… that was.. Meier und Müller a new photobook publisher, and you thought this business was DOA. (We guess, the company name, it’s like “Smith and Jones” but in German.. a la.. photobooks for the…

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New Great Photobook #1 – Infidel by Tim Hetherington

by on November 24, 2010 in Art Image of the week, Books, Deadwood Media, Modern Art Obsession, The MAO Art Collection



New Great Photobook #1 – Infidel by Tim Hetherington. This is one of the best new photobooks we’ve seen in 2010. Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Chris Boot (September 30, 2010) Language: English Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches Infidel is an intimate photo essay of a U.S. Army platoon assigned to an outpost in one of the most hostile areas of the Koregal Vallery in Afganastan. We loved both the Hetherington photos as well as the thoughtful design and production quality of this book. It’s been printed in the size and style of an Army Field Manual or…

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The Best and Most Useful Books about PhotoBooks!!

by on November 18, 2010 in Books, Deadwood Media, Modern Art Obsession, The MAO Art Collection



The Best Books about PhotoBooks!! So.. at MAO we got an email the other day asking what the best resources are for collecting photobooks. Sadly.. we accidentally deleted this person’s email.. SHIT…OOPS! So we couldn’t answer this person directly. My apologies to that person! BUT, Since it’s a good topic, we thought it was worthwhile of a full posting filled with our vapid, self serving studied thoughts on this important topic. FYI.. We are going to be dedicating the next few blog posts to some new and exciting photobook discoveries.. so stay tuned Photobook geeksAficionados! OK.. So what are THE…

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Gratutitous Self Promotion….

by on November 17, 2010 in Deadwood Media, Modern Art Obsession, The MAO Art Collection

If you’re not seen this months issue of Modern Painters Magazine… This month they did a great job of putting together an issue dedicated to Art Photography. Not exactly what you would expect from a magazine titled “Modern Painters” No? But it’s a really great issue.. and it also has this handsome featured photo collector story, which MAO thinks is well worth your time to checkout… Download ModernPainters_MagProfile_Story_Nov2010 On your News Stands now!! Also.. a big thank you goes out to this thoughtful to nice to be an art dealer blogger.. for actually quoting MAO in his BLOG from this…

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Interesting Contemporary Art Content on YouTube.. Slim Pickings.. But Getting Better?

by on November 12, 2010 in But is it Art?, Current Affairs, Deadwood Media, Film, Modern Art Obsession, Web/Tech

Contemporary Art Content on YouTube.. ??? Is there anything worth while?? Given all the amazing potential of YouTube.com, there remains in MAO’s not sohumble opinion, VERY Slim Pickings. Most arer a total waste of time.. armature type stuff. But maybe things are getting getting a little better? There are sadly only… 3 YouTubers that come to mind.. which we think are well worth checking out. 1. The Madness of Art by Jim Kempner Fine Art.. Tt’s totally funny and true.. This one is a must watch for any NYC Contemporary Art junkie enthusiast. Bravo Jim.. for such a wonderful effort….

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2 NYC Women in Art Events not to Miss.. from the Rema Hort Mann Foundation!

by on November 8, 2010 in Charity Event, Gallery News, Modern Art Obsession, Public Art Lectures

So save the dates.. Nov 16th (Lecture / Panel Discussion about Women Artists )and Nov 18th (Charity Auction), with both nights starting at 6:30pm. These two great “Women in Art” events take place at the wonderful almost too nice to be art dealers P.P.O.W. Gallery. And the Rema Hort Mann Foundation… on of MAO’s Favorite.. is possibly one of the best charities to support if you’re interested in the Emerging Arts and helping out individuals suffering from Cancer. MAO will be there. To get more information.. or to buy your tickets/make donations in advance…rhmfoundation@gmail.com.

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George Eastman House.. Auction… Ends.. Today and Tomorrow!

by on October 7, 2010 in Art As Investments, Auctions, Books, Charity Event, Modern Art Obsession

George Eastman House 2010 Benefit Auction (Story contributed by Alvina Lopez, yes.. MAO now accepts story submissions!) The George Eastman House, home of the International Museum of Photography and Film, is currently holding its 2010 Benefit Auction, the first since 1977. The Auction is scheduled to run from Sept. 27 though Oct. 7, which live viewings at Sotheby’s New York from Oct. 1 through Oct. 4. While the viewings may have past, interested collectors, individuals, dealers, and other parties can still participate in the online auction, held at iGavelAuctions.com. The auction is open to any interested party and because there…

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Photography Portfolio Review x3 …and an Opportunity to get your Photographs in a Gallery Show.

by on September 27, 2010 in Charity Event, Current Affairs, General Comment, Modern Art Obsession

If you’re an aspiring art photographer, and looking for honest feedback from experienced eyes, there are several emerging photography portfolio reviews going on this fall art season in NYC. These review session can be a great and efficient way to get some honest,and very valuable feedback to take your art career to the next level. FYI.. Some portfolio reviews are perhaps borderline extortion, a total rip off,very expensive more affordable and useful than others…. so you need to choose wisely. (photo: This painting from the 19th century depicts Italian scientist Galileo at the Vatican in Rome in the 17th century…

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Summer Break ! MAO is Taking Some Time Off … Be Back in Sept.

by on August 2, 2010 in Art Vacation, Modern Art Obsession

Summer Break ! MAO is Taking Some Time Off …Be Back in Sept. OK.. so it’s summer.. and MAO is taking a badly needed vacation. We’ll be back in September.. with more snarky thoughts on the NYC ART world.. and plenty of great images to explore.. So.. Enjoy! (Photo #1, by Steve Ryf Wake (2010) Digital chromogenic print 13 x 19″ Signed, titled and dated on verso Edition of 10 $350.00) This photo is courtesy of the Bonni Benrubi Gallery… Summer Place Show.. it’s one gallery well worth checking out.

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Eve Sussman’s "whiteonwhite" to be shown at MOMA.. This Sunday June 6th!

by on June 3, 2010 in Film, Modern Art Obsession, Museum Shows, Public Art Lectures

Eve Sussman’s (and her creative think tank group, The Rufus Corporation) “whiteonwhite” film is to be shown at MOMA.. This Sunday June 6th at 5:30pm! So here’s an event not to be missed, if you are interested in the world of cutting edge Contemporary Art Film. Eve Susman who, is possibly the most well known female Art Film maker of our time. Her work, The Rape of the Sabine Women, has graced the cover on Art in America, and been shown around the world. (Photo 1, from Rufus corporation website, “Vacuum Hallway”..I believe is part of whoteonwhite.. ) By the…

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