BENINI

Why are so many people paying so money for art?

Nick Paumgarten has written a lengthy, lively account of the art buying activity today by plutocrats
and art collectors as documented by his profile of David Swirner. Worthy read!

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2013/12/02/131202fa_fact_paumgarten?currentPage=all

The Dervish Truth

Benini's "Truth" Series began with the twisted 6 1/2 feet tall granite sculpture he completed soon after moving to the Hill Country, a piece that is on display at the Sculpture Ranch. After a second granite piece was completed and installed at the private home of a collector, he then mounted aluminum bars
that were welded by John Weber to create again the twisting design that morphs into such different shapes it is hard not to pull analogies totally unrelated to one another in describing different responses to the same sculpture. The Dervish Truth was completed the first week of June, 2013 and it joins
"Sailor's Truth" and the origin "Truth" on the ranch. Three views shown here.

Marc Pouhe's recent article on Benini's current exhibition at The International Museum of Arts and Sciences, appearing in Beyond Arts and More, San Antonio issue.

Beyond Arts and More!!
Follow the link to read the article.

The Importance of Reading....

tp://www.buildingpersonalstrength.com/2012/02/reading-it-can-help-your-teen-build.html

Dr. Denny Coates' blog following his visit with Benini, February, 2012

Benini and the Sculpture Ranch - Glorious Art Treasures
Hidden in the Texas Hill Country.
http://www.buildingpersonalstrength.com/2012/02/benini-and-sculpture-ranch-glorious-art.html

By Dennis E. Coates, Ph.D., Copyright 2012. Building Personal Strength .

Madre by Benini, from 1973.....

In 1972 and 1973, Benini painted only with Hansa yellows, a series of women and roses, that
culminated in the exhibition "Of Women and Roses" that debuted at New York State University in Buffalo, New York. This painting is 30" x 36". Many of the paintings from that time were sold, some we have lost track of. If you own one, we would love to hear from you for the archival studies.

The Choirmeister, New Divertimenti by Benini

Benini solo exhibition opening in March at Greg Thompson Fine Arts

March 17th, an exhibition of Benini's newest work will open at the Greg Thompson Fine Art Gallery in the historic Argenta district in North Little Rock, Arkanas. To date, Benini has had 160 one-man shows, primarily in museums, universities and public institutions. Benini lived in Hot Springs National Park for 12 years. This will be his first exhibition in the Little Rock area. March 18th will be the monthly Gallery Walk in North Little Rock. On Saturday, March 19th, Benini will give a gallery talk at 1:00. For more information contact Greg Thompson at 501-664.2787.