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Jun 30, 2020

Artist and Black Panther Culture Minister Emory Douglas on Why His Work Resonates as Much Today as It Did 50 Years Ago

We spoke to the artist about art, protest, and why his work is gaining belated canonization.

Jun 29, 2020

The Power of Art: ARS Members to Know

Jun 29, 2020

Educational Content for Combating Racism and Social Injustice

Jun 26, 2020

LOEWE x Divine

Jun 23, 2020

The AIR Project

Jun 23, 2020

Can a Museum Post My Artwork on Its Instagram Without My Permission? + Other Thorny Artists’-Rights Questions, Answered

Jun 17, 2020

Wayne Thiebaud’s ‘Four Pinball Machines’ Could Fetch As Much As $25 Million At Auction Ahead Of His 100th Birthday

Jun 17, 2020

Expert view: Frank Stella, Sharpeville

Jun 12, 2020

Revolution by Design: Emory Douglas x Spike Lee

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Congrats to the Mets on knocking it out of the par

Congrats to the Mets on knocking it out of the park and advancing to the NL Championship Series! ⚾️💙🧡 Let's Go Mets!!

LeRoy Neiman, Tom Seaver, 1992 © 2024 LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY

#mets #newyorkmets #newyorkmetsbaseball #newyork #LeRoyNeiman #LeRoyNeimanart #TomSeaver #NLCS #nationalleague #baseball #mlb #worldseries #worldseries2024

Join Artists Rights Society and the Gee’s Bend,

Join Artists Rights Society and the Gee’s Bend, AL community on Saturday, October 12, 2024, for the Airing of the Quilts Festival! We’re thrilled to celebrate the work of these artists and welcome new members!

This annual celebration of its generations-old quiltmaking tradition will feature quilt displays and sales, workshops, guided tours, food, music, and more/ This year, the festival features two new exhibitions at the River Gallery inside the Gee’s Bend Welcome Center. Dive into the life and work of Mary Lee Bendolph, one of Gee’s Bend’s most renowned quiltmakers, with Just Look Where He Brought Me From: The Family Quilts of Mary Lee Bendolph. Also, explore the newly expanded Gee’s Bend Heritage Trail with A History of Gee’s Bend from 1816 to the Present.

Learn more and get your tickets today via www.airingofthequilts.org.

© 2024 Mary Lee Bendolph / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

#geesbend #quiltersofgeesbend #geesbendquilts #freedomquiltingbee #quilt #quiltingbee #textileart

Known for combining the seafarer’s traditions wi

Known for combining the seafarer’s traditions with nautical history, October Member of the Month, Duke Riley’s pieces not only captivate but also invite viewers to reflect on urban development, environmental destruction, and the contradictions within political ideologies. In his modern take on scrimshaw—traditionally etched into whale teeth—Riley uses repurposed plastic waste like toothbrushes and detergent bottles. These works retain maritime imagery while critiquing the global executives responsible for perpetuating single-use plastics. His multimedia installations offer a blend of fiction and allegory, creating new ways to understand historical and contemporary struggles.

Duke Riley, No. 66-P of the Poly S. Tyrene Memorial Maritime Museum, 2019 © 2024 Duke Riley / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

#DukeRiley #MemberOfTheMonth #ARS #October #MixedMedia #MaritimeHistory #foundobjects #fishing#EnvironmentalArt #ScrimshawArt

Join our alliance of 122,000+ artists participatin

Join our alliance of 122,000+ artists participating in the economic and cultural vitality of our time. Become a member of Artists Rights Society!

#artistsrights #copyright #licensing #artistresources #artists #artists #artistsupport #visualartists #arts

This October, we’re honored to feature Duke Rile

This October, we’re honored to feature Duke Riley as our Member of the Month. Known for his powerful explorations of marginalized communities and their struggles within larger societies, Riley’s art brings light to the tension between individual and collective identities. His work spans drawing, printmaking, mosaic, sculpture, and large-scale multimedia installations, often focusing on urban waterways and maritime history. Riley’s unique ability to blend historical events, myth, and contemporary issues creates thought-provoking narratives that challenge institutional power and reimagine the role of the artist in society.

Duke Riley, Monument to Five Thousand Years of Temptation and Deception VIII, 2022 © 2024 Duke Riley / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

#DukeRiley #MemberOfTheMonth #ARS #October #ArtAndActivism #MaritimeHistory #foundobjects #fishing #EnvironmentalArt

As we conclude our tribute to Alma Thomas, we refl

As we conclude our tribute to Alma Thomas, we reflect on the profound impact she has left on the art world. Her paintings, with their luminous colors and abstract forms, continue to captivate and inspire. Alma Thomas's work is more than art; it's a celebration of life, nature, and the indomitable spirit. Her legacy is a powerful reminder that creativity knows no age or boundaries, and that passion and perseverance can lead to extraordinary achievements. Today, her works are held in major collections, including the Smithsonian and the White House, ensuring that her influence will be felt for generations to come.

Alma Thomas, White Daisies Rhapsody, 1973 © 2024 Estate of Alma Thomas (Courtesy of the Hart Family) / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

#AlmaThomas #MemberOfTheMonth #ARS #September #AbstractArt #WhiteDaisies #daisy #color

How do you get an artist’s permission to reprodu

How do you get an artist’s permission to reproduce their work? Check out the 🔗 in our bio for a primer on art licensing.

#copyright #artistsrights #artlicensing #licensing

Happy Libra Season! ♎ Just like a true Libra, Lo

Happy Libra Season! ♎ Just like a true Libra, Lowell Nesbitt's work balances beauty and harmony, with a focus on detail and elegance. His bold botanical paintings reflect the grace and aesthetic appreciation that Libras are known for. ⚖️

Lowell Nesbitt, Tulip and Orchid, 1974 © 2024 Estate of Lowell Nesbitt / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY

#libra #libraseason #librahoroscope #horoscope #LowellNesbitt #♎ #scales #⚖️ #tulip #orchid #botanical

Happy Birthday to Alma Woodsey Thomas! Born on thi

Happy Birthday to Alma Woodsey Thomas! Born on this day, September 22, 1891, Thomas brought vibrant energy and joy to the world of abstract art. As a key figure in the Washington Color School, she broke new ground with her colorful, mosaic-like paintings that captured the beauty of nature and the human spirit. This month, we continue to celebrate her legacy as our September Member of the Month, honoring her extraordinary impact on both art and culture.

#AlmaThomas #MemberOfTheMonth #ARS #September #AbstractArt #bornonthisday #botd

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Alma Thomas, White Roses Sing and Sing, 1976 © 2024 Estate of Alma Thomas (Courtesy of the Hart Family) / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Alma Thomas, Delightful Song by Red Dahlia, 1976 © 2024 Estate of Alma Thomas (Courtesy of the Hart Family) / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Alma Thomas, Celestial Fantasy, 1973 © 2024 Estate of Alma Thomas (Courtesy of the Hart Family) / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Alma Thomas, Starry Night and the Astronauts, 1972 © 2024 Estate of Alma Thomas (Courtesy of the Hart Family) / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Alma Thomas, Mars Dust, 1972 © 2024 Estate of Alma Thomas (Courtesy of the Hart Family) / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Alma Thomas, Spring Grass, 1973 © 2024 Estate of Alma Thomas (Courtesy of the Hart Family) / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

📢 Event Alert! 📢 Are you a museum or gallery

📢 Event Alert! 📢 Are you a museum or gallery professional interested in learning more about artist copyright? Join us for a Zoom lecture titled “Art Licensing 101: Museums & Galleries” where we’ll cover essential information on artist copyright and how to secure a license for your Museum and Gallery needs. Whether you are a seasoned professional, or new to licensing, join us in discussing how to navigate copyright and better support artists and their work. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and ask questions! Register via the 🔗 in our bio.

#workshop #artistcopyright #museumprofessional #galleryprofessional #artlicensing

🍂 The Fall Equinox is here, bringing cooler day

🍂 The Fall Equinox is here, bringing cooler days and the warm hues of autumn. At Artists Rights Society, we’re celebrating the season through the eyes of our talented members, like Fairfield Porter, who capture the magic of fall in their work. Happy first day of fall! 🍁

Fairfield Porter, Amherst Campus No. 1, 1969 © 2024 The Estate of Fairfield Porter / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

#autumn #autumn2024 #FallEquinox #FallEquinox2024 #fall #FairfieldPorter #amherst #🍁 #🍂

We’re so in love with the @ullajohnson Spring/Su

We’re so in love with the @ullajohnson Spring/Summer Collection featuring the work of Lee Krasner! #repost

© 2024 Pollock-Krasner Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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Spring Summer 2025 Finale ~

To the most beautiful team, for all you do, thank you. Feeling so very grateful to have you bring this vision to life with me.

Styling: @aprilhughes1
Casting: @bitton @establishmentny
Makeup: @romyglow for @sisleyparisofficial
Hair: @joeygeorge for @oribe
Nails: @tenoverten
Set Design: @andrewisamerican
Music: Jean Michel Derain
Video & Livestream: @indigitalimages
Production: @kcdworldwide
Show notes: Mary Gabriel
Collection Services: @rae_creative

In a time when the art world was predominantly whi

In a time when the art world was predominantly white and male, Alma Thomas, our September Member of the Month, shattered barriers with her vibrant, abstract works. She became a key figure in the Washington Color School, a movement known for its focus on color field painting. Despite the challenges she faced as an African American woman, Thomas's work was celebrated for its emotional depth and innovative style. Her art, filled with themes of spirituality and the beauty of the natural world, not only earned her critical acclaim but also paved the way for future generations of artists from diverse backgrounds.

Alma Thomas, Orion, 1973 © 2024 Estate of Alma Thomas (Courtesy of the Hart Family) / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

#AlmaThomas #MemberOfTheMonth #ARS #September #AbstractArt #orion #WashingtonColorSchool #red #color #colorfield

📢 You're Invited! 📢 On September 18, join th

📢 You're Invited! 📢 On September 18, join the @centerforartlaw for a discussion on the practical aspects of incorporating artwork into film and television production, with ARS's VP & Director of Licensing Janet Hicks! In this session, we will move beyond the legal intricacies of copyright, fair use, and licensing to delve into the hands-on processes involved in selecting and utilizing artworks for media productions. Register via the 🔗 in our bio.

#Workshop #ArtLicensing #LicensingArtForMovies #ArtLaw #Copyright #Film #Movies #SetDesign #SetDecoration

This New York Fashion Week, Lee Krasner’s painti

This New York Fashion Week, Lee Krasner’s paintings served as inspiration for designer Ulla Johnson’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, which made its runway debut on September 8. This collaboration placed Krasner’s iconic paintings “Comet” (1970), “Portrait in Green” (1966), and “Palingenesis” (1971) in prints on dresses, trousers, coats, and two-piece sets, licensed by ARS.

Johnson’s affinity for Krasner goes beyond their shared background as New Yorkers and children of immigrants. Of this collaboration, the designer shared: “[Krasner] talked about wanting her work to breathe and live… Women walk these clothes into life; it’s not a garment, it becomes part of the wearer.”

Learn more about this collaboration and the Ulla Johnson collection at the link in our bio.

Image caption: Ulla Johnson Spring 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection. Photo: Filippo Fior
© 2024 Pollock-Krasner Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY

#PollockKrasnerFoundation #JacksonPollock #LeeKrasner #PKFGrantee #NonProfit #NYFW #UllaJohnson #ContemporaryArt

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11,

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the strength and resilience of those affected.

Susan Meiselas, Terrorist attack on World Trade Center. Near City Hall. Firefighters recuperate from having gone into “ground zero” of World Trade Center wreckage. New York City. September 11, 2001 © 2024 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SAIF, Paris

#NeverForget #911Remembrance #ArtistsRightsSociety #ARS #911

Alma Thomas’s artistic journey is a story of lat

Alma Thomas’s artistic journey is a story of late-blooming brilliance. After retiring from a 35-year career as an art teacher in Washington, D.C., she embraced painting with a passion, developing her signature style in her 70s. Known for her bold use of color and mosaic-like patterns, Thomas's work often drew inspiration from nature, exploring themes of light, space, and movement and she created works that radiate joy and optimism. Her pieces, such as the work shown here ‘Iris, Tulips, Jonquils, and Crocuses,’ exemplify her unique approach to color and abstraction.

Alma Thomas, Iris, Tulips, Jonquils, and Crocuses, 1969 © 2024 Estate of Alma Thomas (Courtesy of the Hart Family) / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

#AlmaThomas #MemberOfTheMonth #ARS #September #AbstractArt #iris #tulip #jonquil #crocus #nature #flowers #color

Next Thursday join One Mile Gallery in Brooklyn fo

Next Thursday join One Mile Gallery in Brooklyn for a preview of ARS member Mike King’s exhibit If I Had a Hammer. More details via @onemilegallery @itsmikeking

Now open at the DC Moore Gallery: “Jacob Lawrenc

Now open at the DC Moore Gallery: “Jacob Lawrence: Builders” an exhibition exploring Lawrence’s dedication to the stories of working people’s lives and the agency found within their labor. Be sure to pay it a visit before the exhibition closes on September 28th, 2024!

Jacob Lawrence, Builders: Stained Glass Window, 2000 © 2024 The Jacob and Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence Foundation, Seattle / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

#JacobLawrence #DCMooreGallery #Builders #StainedGlass #art #ARS #screenprint

Celebrating the spirit of labor and the artistry t

Celebrating the spirit of labor and the artistry that captures it. Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Murals honor the hands that build our world. Happy Labor Day from Artists Rights Society!

Diego Rivera, Detroit Industry Murals (North Wall detail), 1932-1933 © 2024 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

#DiegoRivera #LaborDay #LaborDay2024 #Labor #Industry #Detroit #DetroitIndustryMurals #Detroit #DetroitInstituteofArts #mural #frescoes

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