In the musty halls of Fine Art and the critics, gallery owners and collectors who
walk them, there can often be felt a barely disguised disdain for the art of the
classic automobile.
Within the large population of Automotive Artists, especially in North America
and Britain, it has been difficult to find acceptance by the mainstream art
community. Perhaps many of the artists involved create illustrative portraits of
cars in styles that support auto racing fan merchandize more than what is
considered fine art. Some fit more easily into the areas of recreation, muscle
car, motor sport, NASCAR racing, or other thematic visual art. As such, these
gifted stylists and their work are considered commercial offshoots of these
areas. But there are many other automotive artists who’s work stands equal
with any traditional fine art. The only thing that marks this art apart is its
subject matter — one of the most ubiquitous and powerful icons of our society
– the classic automobile.
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Art nudes in paintings have witnessed varying degrees of acceptability in different cultures throughout history. It is true that the acceptability of nude art is largely influenced by the morality and aesthetics of the prevalent society. Also, certain cultures are more open to fine art nude than nudity in real life.
Changing Depictions of Art Nudes
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Howard Gallery of Fine Art, in New Hope, owned by Howard and Edye Cooperman, had a full-house of artists and collectors Saturday night, February 25, at their grand opening. The gallery saw a steady stream of traffic for hours. Artworks from many artists, including local ones, were on display. Many of these works are still on display, so if you missed the grand opening you can still view these great pieces of art by stopping by the Howard Gallery of Fine Art.
There’s never an “off season” for art in New Hope, but with the wind and freezing cold weather, one would expect parking to be easily found. As it turns out, the immediate back street and areas around Howard Gallery of Fine Art were completely full! The dedication of the “Dutch Room” which occured at 4:30pm. Upon entering the gallery in the “Grand Room” one was greeted with wonderful live music and a crowd of people. Some of the artwork was rearranged in the gallery since its initial opening a few months ago. The contrast from each wall created interest and lead one easily throughout the gallery creating a wonderful tour of art. Howard Gallery of Fine Art features many artists and works and because of this careful arrangement it was difficult to miss anything. The “Grand Room” made for the perfect introduction to the art on display throughout the rest of the gallery.
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