In today’s state of financial catastrophe, I believe people have become myopic in terms of what is necessary in the quality of life. What I mean by this is that we’ve become a culture that has trivialized anything that doesn’t maintain the almighty dollar-- that “trimming the fat” no longer means just coupon-cutting and budgets, but also pawning great-grandmother’s wedding set for some quick cash.

When I hear about universities like Brandeis, or huge conglomerate firms like Lehman… Continue

So I finally feel as if I have recovered from Miami...almost 2 weeks later! I still haven't made it through all of my notes and reminders regarding artwork I saw and people I met. In just 4 days I managed to attend close to 12 fairs (including Basel twice) and in 3 nights I managed to hit every possible party/event and get a combined 10 hours of sleep....some of which were on the beach!



Although I didn't feel this was the best year for Raandesk to participate as a gallery I did feel… Continue

On Friday, Raandesk hosted a cocktail hour to kick off the launch of the ART2Gift program and to also given anyone who hadn't seen the Jason Bryant show a chance to see it before it closes on November 21. Of course, I was happy to find so many new people to the Bryant show...and I am sad to see this show come down because it has gotten so much attention and so many compliments!



At least with ART2Gift going up it is perfect for the economy and for the holiday season! I started the… Continue

As someone who has a background in the history of art, I am constantly troubled by the tremendous amount of art from foreign countries that remain neglected. As I was preparing for an upcoming photography exhibition for one of Raandesk's artists, Marianne Fourie, I found myself pensively reviewing her background. Marianne was partially raised and educated in South Africa. It occurred to me that her work in some way, maybe not externally, but internally could be a reflection of her upbringing in… Continue

Today Raandesk released its monthly newsletter, CLICK + COLLECT, with tidbits from the artworld, our upcoming exhibition, new artists, our ART2Gift program and a survey.....I've never used a survey before. I thought it would be great to get some direct feedback from our readers, buyers, attendees, etc so I was excited. I even gave them an incentive to do the survey...wine, discounts....



The link didn't work. To the survey. The only link that didn't work in a newsletter packed with… Continue