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February 2009

February 2009
Issue 18

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Table of Contents

Group Shows

64 Robert Highsmith
Snow falling on the Southwest

94 Krystii Melaine and C. Michael Dudash
Art and soul

100 John Fawcett, Alvin Marshall and Robert ‘Shoofly' Shufelt
Diverse trio

106 American miniatures
Tucson gallery brings together the biggest names in Western art to create stunning smaller works.

112 Wildlife discovery
Annual group show in Jackson Hole showcases one of humanity's oldest art forms: wildlife.

116 Figure and form
12 artists present over 80 works portraying the human figure in Scottsdale.

Special Features

20 The Savvy Collector's Preview Guide to Western Art Coming Available for Sale Coast to Coast

28 Follow the Western Art Trail Calendar
Western Art Collector's Guide to Major Upcoming Events, Sales and Auctions

44 Passion for Discovery
The Diane and Sandy Besser collection
By John O'Hern

50 Geronimo Remembered
A retrospective exhibition and sale of this Native American legend 100 years after his death

166 SOLD!
Who's buying whose art they first saw in this magazine

Western Art Insights

34 Family Man
Robert Duncan integrates his lifestyle into his art by depicting family life and man's relationship to nature.
By John Geraghty

Auction and Event Previews

122 Western Masters
Autry National Center unveils over 250 new and diverse works during its 12th annual Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale.

132 "WAOWing" the Mountain State
This year's Women Artists of the West National Juried Exhibition.

136 Art of the Americas
Marin Show: Art of the Americas marks 25 years as a premier collecting showcase of historic and contemporary art.

140 History, Hollywood and the Great American West
The annual High Noon Western Americana Show and Auction is a must-see for collectors passionate about the American West.

Auction and Event Reports

146 Master Market
The Altermann Auction in Santa Fe proved that quality is the name of the game in the Western Art Market.

154 Winter Wonders
$105.1 million in sales for 2008 is the third highest total ever for the American Paintings sale at Christie's.

160 Solid Season
A new record for a Taos artist and steady interest in other offerings was enough to push the Sotheby's December sale of American paintings past the $25 million marker.

SOLO SHOWS

58 Gary Ernest Smith
Chronicling rural America

70 Nancy Glazier
Light, air and joy

74 Andrew Bolam
Unearthing passion

78 Grant Redden
Miles from home

82 Cary Ennis
Beautiful simplicity

86 Kent Wallis
Colors of Utah

90 Michael Malm
Human nature

Special Sections

167 Bonus Native American Issue

170 Arts of Another Era
Native American arts and artifacts appeal to collectors for their beauty, their historical significance and their spiritual connections.
By John O'Hern

176 Contemporary Rhythm
Native American artists make their mark on the contemporary fine art world.
By John O'Hern

182 Celebrating Native American Arts
Dedicated dealers, galleries, museums and shows keep Native American arts, past and present, alive and thriving for future generations to covet and collect.

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