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Countdown to the August 21 Art and Antiques Auction
There are just two days left till Antique Helper’s August 21 Art and Antiques Auction MORELive Auction Internet Bidding Has Matured
Our December 19th sale produced the most complete and consistent online bidding of any sale in my 12 year history of offering Internet bidding. I believe the combination of worldwide marketing via Artfact and Invaluable, along with the integration of audio and video streaming, allowed us to create the professional online auction presentation that we have been striving to achieve. MOREIndiana Art: What's Your Story?
October 15, 2009 | view archive
Indiana Art: What's your story?
Here at Antique Helper we see a lot of fine art, but nothing creates a buzz and air of excitement like a great piece of Indiana art. The advent of Autumn makes me reflect on the the rich history of painting we enjoy here in Indiana. The beauty of the landscape brings me closer to an understanding of what the experience of the Hoosier group might have been; carving a path with an artistic identity that was uniquely American, and in turn creating a new Nationalism for our country through art.
It is fun to experience the pride generated by the mention of the name of a Hoosier Group/Brown County painter to our local community.The mystique of Indiana/Brown County art has transcended time, and remains still an escape for artists. Some of the Brown County painters came from Chicago, or exhibited there. Many of them also traveled to Europe and came back saying Brown County reminded them of Northern France. The popularity of these artists has remained a stable force in the art world, and has gained even National notoriety in the recent years. Many Hoosier artists can now be found in European collections.
It seems everyone has a unique experience concerning Indiana's special contribution to the art world. I want to know yours!
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