Ann Lydecker · Art Expert

For the second year, 85 Broads member Ann Lydecker has organized an exciting line up for 85 Broads members and guests at Art Hamptons. Join us Saturday from 2:30-5 pm in the Platinum Lounge for an overview of highlights the art fair and a wine & dessert reception.

Be Part of the Action:
Choose from a vetted selection of 7,000 art works offered for sale.
Witness the dazzling displays of 90 top-tier galleries from 7 countries and 40 cities.
Get jazzed as you view the finest work of 600 respected artists.

Enter the spectacular 50,000 sq ft. “modular museum”- largest tent structure ev…

Art detective and scholar Walter Maibaum uncovered 75 previously unknown plaster sculptures by the Impressionist master, Edgar Degas. Perhaps the most important art discovery in the past 100 years, it has created a major paradigm shift in the art world, generating international publicity and controversy. Last night, Mr. Maibaum presented the events which led to the discovery at Cirkers Fine Art Storage 444 West 55th Street to an elite group of attendees who were among the first to view the recently discovered Degas plasters and the bronzes cast from them.

A set of 74 new bronzes of dan…

Andy Goldsworthy, New York Dirt Water Light

Andy Goldsworthy’s paradoxical endeavor to depict nature in an urban environment is manifest in a series of photographs, video and sculpture that depict a harmonious synchronicity between the basic components named in the show’s title and the frenzied energy in New York City. Although the artist’s previous challenge was to work in symbiosis with idyllic rural surroundings, his current work engenders a corresponding reciprocity between dirt, water, light and pavement, once again unmasking the beauty in elements that form life’s background. The ep…

The TOAST 2010 weekend has just come and gone. Between April 23 and 26th thousands of visitors walked around and visited the studios of more than 70 Tribeca artists, and enjoyed the restaurants, shops and ambience of the area. If you missed it, you don’t have to wait until next April— You can browse the “Participating Artists” page and take a virtual tour. And, you can contact any artist whose work interests you and make your own arrangements to see it. [toastartwalk.com]

TOAST is a non-profit, artist run organization that speaks as a collective voice for the TriBeCa creative co…

I don’t buy art for investment. I buy art because after all these years of looking, I have a good sense, in the areas of art in which I’m interested, about what’s different, perhaps distinct, and pushing certain boundaries. When I started buying art I took chances on large paintings from emerging artists and small works from well known artists. Like all collectors I have bought some pieces that have increased in value over the course of a decade and others that will end up in a thrift shop when I die.

Overall, I think it is fair to say that art is a risky investment. If you are buying the…

It is not too late for you to be inspired by the volumes of modern and contemporary art being exhibited throughout NYC this week. After attending almost every show, I can summarize what’s hot & what’s not for you.

The Armory Show [the] armoryshow.com at 54th St and West Side Hwy, Pier 92 exquisite world class modern art, Pier 94 edgier, riskier contemporary art. 94 is milder than last year. Both excellent. Paul Morris and his team have produced a world class event. Your most chic, sexy designer outfit and Loboutin shoes for this one. And your feet will ache when you’re finished walking …

Are you considering collecting art? Being a part of the art world can be one of the greatest joys of your life. Art, like good music, can be nourishing for your soul. The art world reflects a hotbed of intellectual issues. It involves personal poetry, politics, philosophy, economics and sociology.

The people you will meet: artists, dealers, curators, collectors are fascinating, passionate, interesting people. They are often generous with their time and happy to help you learn. There is a substantial learning curve involved, yet the rewards are immeasurable.

There’s only one step – LOOK…