Out and About: SFMOMA July 2019

July 29, 2019

“I was recently in San Francisco and northern California to create new artwork and take in some inspiration. After years of renovations, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is well worth a visit. Having lived in San Francisco for 10 years, I used to spend a lot of time at the SFMOMA. This time around, I was fortunate to see some of my favorite artists in some amazing presentations. The Louise Bourgious: Spiders exhibition was outstanding. Having only seen single spider sculptures at a time until that point, it was a pleasure seeing a number of her spider sculptures in the same room, providing context, scale, and comparison. Her spiders are so delicate and strong at the same time, conjuring both awe and fear of the species as you walk among, under, and between them. I also had the chance to see the wonderful show Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again. The exhibition presents his work in chronological order and by project so each gallery shows a body of work in the context and time period of his conceptual and aesthetic trajectory. It was a very strong case for the conceptual strength of Warhol's work and his penchant for the darker underbelly of beauty, celebrity, and artifice. Additionally, seeing the works as they were originally presented in some cases was also a huge help in understanding his voice. Warhol's artistic vision, rather than hot hits, really shine in this exhibition. It was an absolute pleasure and education.” -Amie Potsic

SFMOMA

SFMOMA

Artwork by Louis Bourgoise

Artwork by Louis Bourgoise

Artwork by Andy Warhol

Artwork by Andy Warhol

Artwork by Andy Warhol

Artwork by Andy Warhol

Artwork by Andy Warhol

Artwork by Andy Warhol

SFMOMA

SFMOMA

The Armory Show NYC 2019

Friday March 8, 2019

We attended The Armory Show at Pier 92 in NYC to take in dynamic international contemporary art galleries and impressive artists from across the globe. We’ve gathered some of our favorite highlights in the show, but one of our favorites was attending the Armory Live: From Investment to Connoisseurship - Debating Major Shifts in Collecting Talk.

Armory Live: From Investment to Connoisseurship - Debating Major Shifts in Collecting Talk photograph by Amie Potsic

Armory Live: From Investment to Connoisseurship - Debating Major Shifts in Collecting Talk
photograph by Amie Potsic

Sadie Barnett at Charlie James Gallery's Booth, photograph by Amie Potsic

Sadie Barnett at Charlie James Gallery's Booth, photograph by Amie Potsic

Officine dell’immagine of Milan, Italy's Booth, photograph by Amie Potsic

Officine dell’immagine of Milan, Italy's Booth, photograph by Amie Potsic

303 Gallery's Booth, photograph by Amie Potsic

303 Gallery's Booth, photograph by Amie Potsic

Out and About: NYC March 2019

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Gagosian Gallery, Chelsea, NY, Artwork by Mark Grotjahn, photograph by Amie Potsic copyright 2018

Gagosian Gallery, Chelsea, NY, Artwork by Mark Grotjahn, photograph by Amie Potsic copyright 2018

Joanne Artman Gallery, Chelsea, NY, Artwork by Crash, photograph by Amie Potsic copyright 2018

Joanne Artman Gallery, Chelsea, NY, Artwork by Crash, photograph by Amie Potsic copyright 2018

Being: New Photography 2018, Museum of Modern Art, NY, photograph by Amie Potsic copyright 2018

Being: New Photography 2018, Museum of Modern Art, NY, photograph by Amie Potsic copyright 2018

Lisson Gallery, Chelsea, NY, Artwork by Stanley Whitney, photograph by Amie Potsic copyright 2018

Lisson Gallery, Chelsea, NY, Artwork by Stanley Whitney, photograph by Amie Potsic copyright 2018

COMPREHENSIVE APPRAISAL STUDIES PROGRAM (CASP)

Appraisers Association of America (AAA)
New York, NY
Wednesday March 27, 2019

International Print Center of New York (IPCNY), New Prints 2019: Forms of Enclosure,, Photograph by Amie Potsic

International Print Center of New York (IPCNY), New Prints 2019: Forms of Enclosure,, Photograph by Amie Potsic

As part of the CASP program, Amie Potsic attended courses in New York in fine art appraisals with hands-on components and independent art research at institutions, galleries, and auction houses.  

Christie's New York, Asia Week, Asian Art Auctions, Detail of Chinese carved table, Photograph by Amie Potsic

Christie's New York, Asia Week, Asian Art Auctions, Detail of Chinese carved table, Photograph by Amie Potsic

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Film Footage of Balanchine Ballet Rehearsal, Photograph by Amie Potsic

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Film Footage of Balanchine Ballet Rehearsal, Photograph by Amie Potsic

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), The Value of Good Design, photograph by Amie Potsic

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), The Value of Good Design, photograph by Amie Potsic

Special Advisory Announcement!

COMPREHENSIVE APPRAISAL STUDIES PROGRAM (CASP)
Appraisers Association of America (AAA)
New York, NY

Fair Critics (Detail), 1887 by Charles Courtney Curran in gilded frame at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Photograph by Amie Potsic

Fair Critics (Detail), 1887 by Charles Courtney Curran in gilded frame
at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Photograph by Amie Potsic

March 31, 2019

We are thrilled to announce that Amie Potsic has successfully passed the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) exam, which denotes compliance with the highest standards of professionalism required by The Appraisal Foundation.  This course was completed as part of the CASP program.

The Appraisers Association of America's CASP program involves online and in-person classes in New York with hands-on programs taught by leading experts in the field institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Out and About: DISTORT Studio Visit on March 15, 2019

Friday, March 15, 2019

DISTORT's Studio, Jersey City, NJ, Artwork by DISTORT, photograph by Amie Potsic

DISTORT's Studio, Jersey City, NJ, Artwork by DISTORT, photograph by Amie Potsic

"I had an amazing studio visit and mural tour with DISTORT in Jersey City a few weeks ago.  It was a great opportunity to see his ambitious new work.  I also loved seeing his earlier paintings on spray cans and etchings on vintage car hoods in the studio space with the new work. Viewing his sculptures in the studio with hundreds of spray cans stored behind them in beautiful groupings of color underscores the thread between his fine art and graffiti. 

I've been following DISTORT's work for a number of years and am always impressed anew.  After discussing the direction of his new work and the construction challenges it presents, he drove me to see some of his murals in Jersey City.  Seeing his largest mural was staggering.  Beyond being gargantuan in covering practically a city-block-sized-building, the composition, narrative, and emotive qualities of the work were captivating.  I love studio visits!  With an artist like DISTORT, being behind the scenes is all the more enjoyable for the intellectual rigor, rough-hewn edges, and raw ambition."  - Amie Potsic

DISTORT's Studio, Jersey City, NJ, Artwork by DISTORT, photograph by Amie Potsic

DISTORT's Studio, Jersey City, NJ, Artwork by DISTORT, photograph by Amie Potsic

DISTORT's Studio, Jersey City, NJ, Artwork by DISTORT, photograph by Amie Potsic

DISTORT's Studio, Jersey City, NJ, Artwork by DISTORT, photograph by Amie Potsic

Frieze Art Fair NYC 2018

FRIEZE ART FAIR 2018
Thursday, May 3, 2018

Frieze Art Fair, New York 2018

Frieze Art Fair, New York 2018

We attended Frieze Art Fair on Randals Island, NYC, to take in compelling international contemporary art galleries and impressive artists from across the globe.  There were many highlights, but the best was having the opportunity to participate in a performance at the fair with Anton Kern Gallery.  Along with a group of volunteers, I marched in a procession-protest supporting women's rights by Dutch-American artist Lara Schnitger called Suffragette City.  It was insightful and exciting to go from spectator to performer at one of the most impactful art fairs in the world.

Frieze Art Fair, New York 2018

Frieze Art Fair, New York 2018

Artist Lara Schnitger directing volunteers before performance.

Artist Lara Schnitger directing volunteers before performance.

Procession performance.

Procession performance.

Anton Kern Gallery's booth at Frieze,

Anton Kern Gallery's booth at Frieze,