Rebecca Budd

Anonymous Has Been Identified!

You may recall, my May 11th post – Anonymous. Good new! I chased down the artists. The signage was in front of me all along – just a few yards from the artwork. It was easy to miss, I told myself. What surprised me was that the artwork had been there since 2010. How manyContinue reading “Anonymous Has Been Identified!”

Anonymous – Night After Night

Chasing Art is a delicate business. You must be on the alert at all times – you never know what you will find “in the bushes.” Today, I found metal work in the midst of greenery. At this point, the artist(s) remains anonymous. The only hint was the phrase “night after night.” The chase continues!

A Burning in Naples

“It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance . . . and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process.” Henry James (April 15, 1843 – February 28, 1916) Henry James may have died in the early part of the 1900’s but his ideas are alive andContinue reading “A Burning in Naples”

It’s May Day!

Art requires philosophy, just as philosophy requires art. Otherwise, what would become of beauty? Paul Gauguin May 1st originated as an ancient spring festival. It is related to the Celtic festival of Beltane, the Germanic festival of Walpurgis Night and various other northern European pagan celebrations. As time passed, and Europe became Christianized, May DayContinue reading “It’s May Day!”

Romare Bearden – Enchanted Places

The art of writing a note begins with the choice of note paper. Stationary stores are a treasure trove of possibilities. Today, I found Pomegranate notes that highlight Romare Bearden, an American painter (1911-1988). These watercolours came toward the end of his life, when he used the lush tropical backdrop and unique cultural attributes of the Caribbean island ofContinue reading “Romare Bearden – Enchanted Places”

The Economics of Art & Money!

There is a perception that wealthy people have first claim on the “good” art. Indeed, the value of a painting by Van Gogh or Monet is substantial. In the end, it comes down to the art of economics 101 – somebody has to pay! We owe a great deal to the wealthy patrons, past andContinue reading “The Economics of Art & Money!”