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November 2008 Park West Gallery Launches New Krasnyansky Website!11/20/2008 - Explore the new Anatole Krasnyansky site located on the web at http://www.parkwest-krasnyansky.com/.
October 2008 A Special Event at Linda Le Kinff's Studio and Home 10/28/2008 - Park West Gallery Director, Morris Shapiro, and Park West President, Marc Scaglione, along with some of the Park West team visited the home and studio of Linda Le Kinff with 70 of Park West’s long term clients in a special unprecedented visit.
"Art is Nothing but the Dexterity of an Illusion"10/16/2008 - Rembrandt van Rijn is considered by many to be the most innovative and influential etcher and engraver of all time.
Pursuit of the American Dream10/13/2008 - The United States has always represented freedom, hope and a land of opportunity; especially to Park West Gallery artists like Csaba Markus, who began his life and career under the constraints of Communism in Budapest, Hungary.
Art Bloggin' with Thomas Kinkade10/2/2008 - Attention Thomas Kinkade collectors!
Judaism in Artwork10/1/2008 - Some words from Park West Gallery artist, Yaacov Agam, discussing his Jewish heritage which so influences and reflects in his artwork.
Discover the Artists at Park West Gallery10/1/2008 - Celebrate Park West Gallery's 40th Anniversary by locating the artist's names listed and circling them in the diagram below!!
Andrew Bone's South African Safari10/1/2008 - Park West Gallery's wildlife artist Andrew Bone is in process of putting the finishing touches to the planning of a Southern African safari for the end of the year.
The Art of Healing10/1/2008 - Romero Britto, the Brazilian-born Miami Beach-based neo-pop cubist, created the official logo for The U.S. Conference on AIDS to be held in Miami Beach, Florida on September 18-21.
Artwork "Fore" a Cause10/1/2008 - Famed sports artist, LeRoy Neiman created the 37th Annual Official Ryder Cup Artwork commemorating the event to be held September 16-21, 2008 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, KY.
Sea of Passion10/1/2008 - Mavrovich's paintings are windows to places we have been or would love to visit. "Here I am today with the biggest, greatest art dealer in the world. I'm really happy to be here at Park West Gallery."
The Interior World of Fanch Ledan 10/1/2008 - 'One night in Paris is like a thousand nights in any other place.' The dark blue color of the night highlights the inside and outside colors, and Paris, like many other magical cities, is an eternal source of inspiration.
August 2008 The Poetry of Igor Medvedev8/28/2008 - Read Exceprts of From "The Serigraphs of Igor Medvedev." Published by Park West Gallery in 2002
Simple Elegance: Itzchak Tarkay8/20/2008 - New website featuring Itzchak Tarkay
The Leisurely Contemplations of Artist Peter Nixon8/15/2008 - Peter Nixon's artwork is available at Park West Gallery, home to the largest collection of fine art in the world
2008 Olympic Dreams8/8/2008 - Hua Chen's ability to capture "beauty in motion" results in his selection as an Olympic artist by the International Olympic Committee.
What's In a Name? Maybe Everything, for an Artist.8/6/2008 - Artist signatures are often as coveted as the artwork they create. So have you ever wondered where some of your favorite featured Park West Gallery artists got their monikers?
Victor Spahn: Painter of Movement8/3/2008 - Since the 1980's, Victor Spahn has demonstrated his unflagging passion for sports in the contemporary French pictorial landscape. To the point of being named "the painter of movement".
July 2008 Artists on Artists7/31/2008 - Park West Gallery artists speak about their artist role models and the inspiration that moved them to become artists
"Great Art Picks Up Where Nature Ends"7/8/2008 - Google commemorated artist Marc Chagall's birthday by creating this colorful logo incorporating the artist's works.
June 2008 A Glimpse into Tarkay6/27/2008 - Park West Gallery, a world leader in fine art auctions, wanted to share a glimpse of Tarkay from 1993.
Picot - great artist, big heart6/23/2008 - In my book, Jean Claude Picot places high on the list of selfless and caring artists. While admitting to being a worrier by nature, he says he finds in his art a place of peace, harmony and beauty in an uncertain world, and in the creation of his paintings, great joy
Charles Lee - Overcoming the Odds6/23/2008 - Reading about Charles Lee's artistic career, you might have the impression that it was one long meteoric rise from precocious childhood, to early recognition followed by continuing dignities and honors ever afterwards. There was all of that, of course. However, Charles recently recounted the story in a somewhat different light.
Max Ernst, First Collector of Yaacov Agam 6/23/2008 - Yaacov Agam’s first one-man exhibition was held at Galerie Craven, Paris, in 1953.
Tomasz Rut - balm for the soul6/17/2008 - Tomasz Rut, an artist given to monumental figures and universal themes, said that he created for the people who would view his works, not for himself.
Director of Park West Gallery speaks on Salvador Dali6/14/2008 - Morris Shaprio of Park West Gallery speaks about Dali and his artwork.
May 2008 Someday My 'Prints" Will Come5/30/2008 - It's funny how people don't really appreciate the art of printmaking. Printmaking goes back centuries, has been innovated by some of the world's great masters like Durer, Rembrandt, Goya, Toulouse-Lautrec, Chagall and heavily by Picasso.
Alfred Alexander Gockel5/30/2008 - If you haven't seen the new sculpture and jewelry collections by Alex Gockel, be sure to ask about them the next time you speak with someone at Park West Gallery.
Learn More About Our Artists5/22/2008 - Park West Gallery is truly a gateway to an artful life and a life full of art! Come visit us and learn about some of our artists.

Customer Service

November 2008 A Memorable Park West VIP Cruise11/13/2008 - Thank you for including us on this vacation. As you can imagine, we have memories that will last a lifetime!
October 2008 Happy Boss's Day From the Park West Gallery Customer Service Team!10/16/2008 - In celebration of Boss's Day 2008, the Customer Service team would like to share some thoughts about our wonderful boss, "MG". Thanks for making Park West Gallery a great place to work! We love you!
A Truly Great Vacation10/8/2008 - Thanks to your staff this cruise for me will remain a standout memory and resulted in a truly great vacation.
Customer Service Week 2008!10/6/2008 - It's officially Customer Service Week 2008!
Loyalty and Confidence - Park West Customers Share Their Sentiments10/1/2008 - I just wanted to let you know about the great people you have working for you on Royal Caribbean.
Accolades for Park West Auctioneers10/1/2008 - This acquisition marks my fourth purchase from Park West and by no means my last. I look forward to our next cruise and future auction.
August 2008 Kind Words of Note8/28/2008 - Our VIP customers, who attended a special Park West event with artists, send a letter of appreciation.
Sold! Thank You to Bidder #106!8/18/2008 - Park West presents a recent customer letter sharing their experiences at one of our cruise art auctions.
More Kudos to Park West Gallery!8/8/2008 - More feedback on our cruise art auctions at sea and stories of fond memories and valued experiences from our customers.
THIS JUST IN! Park West Customers Share Their Thoughts8/4/2008 - Customer Service shares feedback from customer calls and emails this week.
July 2008 Customer Service Reflects on Park West Gallery's 40th7/31/2008 - The Park West team shares their thoughts and experience of the 40th anniversary event, and having the opportunity to spend some time with world-renown artists.
The Art of DESTINO7/11/2008 - Park West is the exclusive agent for the artwork published by Collectors Editions from the Dali-Disney “Destino” project.
Meet the Customer Service Staff: Interviews, Part 1 7/3/2008 - Park West Customer Service representatives were recently interviewed and asked their thoughts about working at Park West.
June 2008 White Wall Blues6/26/2008 - Because nobody should have to stare at boring, blank walls, Park West is committed to expediting delivery of your artwork.
The Art of Appreciation6/23/2008 - Park West has received many accolades in its nearly 40 year history, but those collected from our over 1.2 million customers have been an integral part of establishing our extraordinary reputation in the business

Gallery News

November 2008 Park West Gallery Newsletter - November Issue!11/19/2008 - Attention Park West Gallery Newsletter fans - the November issue is here!
October 2008 Park West Gallery Art Expo 200810/23/2008 - To celebrate Park West's 40th anniversary, more than one-hundred fine art auctioneers, associates and trainees from Plymouth Auctioneering, providing services for Park West cruise ship art auctions at sea, attended an unprecedented semi-annual conference and Art Expo during October 1-6, 2008.
Park West Gallery Announces New Publication - Linda Le Kinff: The Graphic Work 10/22/2008 - Park West Gallery® is proud to announce the release of its new publication, Linda Le Kinff: The Graphic Work
Winnie the Pooh and Park West Too!10/14/2008 - On this day, October 14, A.A. Milne's famed children's story Winnie-the-Pooh was published for the first time in 1926.
Park West Foundation Sponsors 3rd Annual FACE to FACE Foundation Fundraiser10/1/2008 - The FACE to FACE Foundation and The Park West Foundation "Gallery Girls" partnered to raise funds to assist kids in need of supportive mental health and independent living service.
Park West Gallery Hosts APACC, A Special Evening with the Arts10/1/2008 - APACC – Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce hosted their second networking event as guests strolled through the galleries of fine art on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Park West Gallery.
Park West Gallery Hosts a Benefit for the Open Door10/1/2008 - Having served over 1 million meals since it began, the Open Door now operates from three locations and offers programs and services that provide care to nearly one-thousand people each week.
Fall Into Park West Gallery10/1/2008 - Check out the unique collection and outstanding quality offered in the Park West Gallery Fall Sale.
Park West Gallery Rolls Out the Red Carpet 10/1/2008 - Check out exclusive video from Park West Gallery's 40th Anniversary Celebration.
August 2008 Park West Gallery Celebrates 40 Years...and Everybody Is Still Talking About It!8/14/2008 - More talk and feedback about the 40th Anniversary event.
July 2008 Thomas Kinkade speaks at Park West Gallery 40th Anniversary7/30/2008 - The world renown "Artist of Light" shares his views on Park West Gallery at our 40th Anniversary event.
Park West Gallery Receives 2008 Best of Southfield Award7/18/2008 - Park West Gallery has been selected for the 2008 Best of Southfield Award in the Art Galleries & Dealers category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).
VOTE "4 the Best": Park West!7/9/2008 - We're competing for the best Art Gallery in Detroit.
Over the Hill - Happy 40th Park West!7/2/2008 - 40 + artists ranging from the founder of kinetic art, Yaacov Agam to the celebrated Pop artist,Peter Max, and more than 40 other artists represented by Park West will join together at Park West for the launching of a new book
June 2008 The Best of Park West6/11/2008 - Friends like to tease this Philadelphia couple about their ever-expanding art collection: how if they obtain one more piece they’ll have to buy a new house in which to keep it.
Park West CEO on Linda Le Kinff's relationship with gallery6/4/2008 - Park West Gallery CEO, Albert Scaglione, presents Linda LeKinff, and how her relationship developed with Park West.

General

November 2008 Park West and Thrive Africa11/20/2008 - The Park West Foundation is partnering with the ministry team at Thrive Africa toward the goal of AIDS prevention in South Africa.
Mickey and Minnie Turn 80! 11/18/2008 - Park West Gallery wishes Mickey and Minnie Mouse a happy 80th birthday!
Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage11/7/2008 - An uplifting story for the whole family, Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage is available on November 11, 2008, just in time for the holidays!
October 2008 Puzzled by Art? October 200810/27/2008 - How well do you know Park West Gallery and its artists?
Park West Gallery Newsletter - October Issue! 10/21/2008 - Attention Park West Gallery Newsletter fans - the October issue is here!
Park West Gallery Launches New Linda Le Kinff Website 10/20/2008 - Park West Gallery continues its 40 year tradition of connecting people with artists and fine art by inviting you to visit our new web site for artist Linda Le Kinff.
Park West Gallery Poll - Who is Your Favorite Artist?10/15/2008 - So we thought it would be interesting to conduct a little informal Park West Gallery poll of our own - who is your favorite artist?
Cheers to Park West10/13/2008 - Park West Gallery recently held a conference for over 100 Plymouth Auctioneering associates, providing services for Park West cruise ship art auctions at sea.
World's Foremost Expert Addresses Park West Gallery Dali Collection - Don't Miss This Video!10/9/2008 - Bernard Ewell speaks about his expertise, Dali, and the Park West collection
Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown10/2/2008 - October 2, 1950 -- Peanuts comic strip debuted in 50 newspapers.
Travel Weekly Newspaper Features Park West Gallery10/1/2008 - Travel Weekly [The National Newspaper of the Travel Industry] featured Park West Gallery in an article entitled "Cruise line art vendor allows refunds and exchanges".
A Personal Tribute to Marcel Mouly (1918-2008) 10/1/2008 - I was with Marcel Mouly in Paris last November 2007 at a favorite restaurant of Marcel's a few blocks from Arts Litho, the atelier where Marcel worked creating his lithographs for so many years...
September 2008 EXTRA, EXTRA!! BREAKING NEWS!! A MUST READ!!9/26/2008 - Issue 1 of the Park West Gallery Newsletter is here!!
EXTRA! EXTRA! The Park West Gallery Newsletter is Here! 9/24/2008 - PARK WEST GALLERY launches monthly NEWSLETTER!!
And the Winner is...PARK WEST GALLERY!9/11/2008 - ...and the winner of the 2008 Best Art Gallery in Detroit is...Park West Gallery!!
Young Detroiters Meet Muhammed Ali9/3/2008 - A special group of Detroit-area young women and men enjoyed the once-in-a-lifetime experience of meeting Muhammad Ali.
August 2008 WWJ (CBS) "Michigan Matters" Features Park West Gallery CEO, Albert Scaglione8/11/2008 - Albert Scaglione, who went from working as an engineer at NASA to chucking it all and owning an art gallery called Park West Gallery. It is based in Metro Detroit and has over $1 billion worth of art he is selling in 70 countries and on cruise ships. Scaglione talks about his view of success and how he is giving back by helping kids forced out of foster care.
May 2008 Philosophical wax: Art by any other name would smell as sweet5/15/2008 - It's interesting to think of art as a philosophical concept. It's a heading that covers many sub-topics, a word with many meanings. A general definition might be that art is the product of human creation.