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Behind the Artist: Romain de Tirtoff (Erté)

Fashion, architecture, theatre, and art. In 2020, the study and intrigue of these cultural foundations can be traced back to one man: Romain de Tirtoff, better known as Erté. Until recent history, the very notion of leisure and non-utilitarian possessions were only reserved for the privileged. When 18th-century industrialism gave rise to a working class, art and culture rose. This population redefined the definitions of taste and luxury in a cultural renaissance. Fast-forward to the early 1900s,...

Historic Erte Exhibition at the Hermitage

The State Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia is remembering Erté with the first-ever solo exhibition held in the artist’s home country. Held June 21 to Sept. 19, “Erté: An Art Deco Genius,” was organized by the Hermitage in conjunction with galleries in London and New York. The exhibition is a homecoming for the artist’s work, as he was born as Romain Tirtoff in 1892 in St. Petersburg. Erté is one of the most successful artists of the 20th century, and is credited as a “genius of Art Deco” thro...

PARK WEST GALLERY SOHO REVEALS SEMI-FINALISTS IN THE FIRST ANNUAL “PAINTED IN NEW YORK” ART COMPETITION

In-Person Public Voting at the Gallery Begins Tuesday, May 30 to Determine Three Finalists. New York, NY (May 19, 2023) – The Park West Fine Art Museum & Gallery in New York City has announced the semi-finalists for its first annual “Painted in New York” artist competition. Hundreds of New York residents submitted their artwork for consideration, and these ten talented artists will be moving on to the next stage of the contest. The winner will be offered a chance to win a year-long contract...