 Art
Supreme
Serious
art lovers and collectors, not only from all over the US, but from
around the world have long known of Centaur Art Galleries as the
place to go for the finest selection of artworks by artists all
the way from the 16th Century to today’s modern masters –
from Rembrandt to Renoir, from Pablo Picasso to Salvador Dali, Alexander
Calder, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, and Norman Rockwell, as well as
contemporary artists such as LeRoy Neiman and Steve Kaufman, and
hundreds more.
Centaur Art Galleries
and its President/CEO Richard C. Perry, have earned a reputation
of integrity and distinction. Perry opened Centaur Sculpture Galleries
and its sister company, Minotaur Fine Art Galleries, in Las Vegas
more than two decades ago. With more than 30 years experience in
the art business, Perry established the galleries as two of the
foremost galleries in the country. Today, both have merged to become
Centaur Art Galleries – one of the largest, most reputable
fine art galleries in America.
The
gallery has set itself apart through its unique offers and special
exhibits. All artwork is absolutely guaranteed and includes a certificate
of authenticity. The gallery also offers a five-year exchange privilege,
which means any work of art purchased is exchangeable for any reason.
Free appraisals are also offered on all purchases made through the
gallery.
Coming
up in early January next year is the “Fab Five” Art
Exhibition which will feature more than 500 fabulous works of art
by the very best of 20th Century Modern Masters – Pablo Picasso,
Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Joan Miro and Salvador Dali. A brief
backgrounder on this exhibit – the acquisition of more than
500 spectacular works of art took nearly four years. This collection,
without question, would be the most ambitious undertaking any gallery
has ever attempted. This is a can’t miss event as there may
never be another “Fab Five” show of this quality again
– which is unparalleled in range, uniqueness and aesthetic
beauty. The “Fab Five” Exhibition runs through March
1, 2009.
-Rachel
M. Sugay
 On
our cover is “Lucky Las Vegas,” by Steve Kaufman. From
his first art show at age eight, Steve Kaufman has covered, painted
and lived through it all – from the Olympics, to friendships
with Warhol and Sinatra, to his work with ex-gang kids and the homeless.
From
his humble beginnings in 1972, working for Macy’s, painting
dog and cat faces on pet rocks, here are just some highlights of
his colorful career: 1989-1990 – opens Art Studio and hires
New York City homeless. Portraits are shown in 46 cities on bus
billboards, helping raise $4.72 million to benefit the homeless;
1993-1994 – Art Studio moves to Los Angeles. Hires more than
100 Los Angeles ex-gang kids from prison to assist him in the studio.
After suffering from two strokes in 2000 and 2003, he’s working
harder than ever – such as continuing to support more than
170 charities each year, as well as a rigorous exhibition schedule
in major cities such as New York, Washington, D.C., Vail, beaver
Creek, Aspen, Denver, Maui, Toronto and Las Vegas, plus Europe.
Centaur
Art Galleries
Main Level, Fashion Show Mall
3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Suite 1040. 702-737-1234. Open daily,
10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday. Holiday
hours from December 16, 2008 through January 1, 2009. Closed on
Christmas Day, open on December 31, 2008 and January 1, 2009. www.centaurgalleries.com
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