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Crocker Art Museum
216 O Street
Sacramento, CA, USA
916) 808-7000
BIG NAMES, SMALL ART 2024 Auction
Start: May 10, 2024, 04:00PM EDT
End: Jun 02, 2024 04:00PM EDT
Big Names, Small Art (BNSA) is a silent virtual auction of small artworks (12in x 12in or smaller), with bidding on each starting at just $25. Bidding for BNSA begins May 10 and ends June 2, with one artwork every minute starting at 1 PM PDT. International artist Allan Linder's work is exhibited in this auction for a second year.
Art Auction Season Preview Party
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 5:00 PM
Join us for the fun and festive Preview Party, the only opportunity to see all art available for bidding in person! Explore hundreds of works from Big Names, Small Art, Silent Auctions, and Live Auctions. Mingle with the artists and your fellow bidders while enjoying music in the Museum’s courtyard.
Auction Description
For over 100 years, the Crocker Art Museum has served visitors to and residents of Sacramento, CA as the only accredited art museum in the region. In addition to featuring the world’s foremost display of California art and world-renowned holdings of European master drawings and international ceramics, we offer a diverse spectrum of exhibitions, events, and programs. We believe in the transformative power of art, and our activities are designed to engage, support, and inspire.
This year's Big Names, Small Art features over 300 artworks. Bidding begins on May 10 and will end one artwork every minute beginning at 1 PM PST on Sunday, June 2. Support raised from BNSA is critical for the Crocker and the thousands of children, families, and adults the Museum serves annually. Your generous support makes an incredible impact, so remember to bid high and bid often!
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Allan Linder is a versatile creative force, internationally recognized as both an accomplished artist and a seasoned digital strategist. With a career spanning over three decades in artistic achievement and a path in marketing, Allan seamlessly melds his passion for visual expression with strategic acumen.
Embarking on his artistic journey at Installations One art gallery in Los Angeles during the 1980s, Allan gained early acclaim with the "Freedom" series, exploring the fall of the Berlin Wall and earning recognition, including a feature in the LA Times. In 2000, Allan transplanted himself to New York City, deepening his artistic pursuits and exhibiting at the Artists' Gallery in Chelsea, where he mingled with esteemed artists like Robert Goodnough, firmly establishing his presence in the international art scene.
The breadth of Allan's artistic portfolio spans various mediums, including paintings, drawings, digital art, mixed media, and sculptures. Notably, his recent collection, "Cityscapes," showcases his innovative approach, seamlessly blending traditional hand-painted artwork with digital techniques, resulting in mesmerizing prints adorned with acrylic layers that breathe life and depth into each piece.
Beyond gallery walls, Linder's artwork is in the permanent collections of esteemed institutions such as the Crocker Art Museum, in CA, USA, and the CICA Museum in Seoul, South Korea. His exhibitions have left an indelible mark worldwide, from Europe to South America.
216 O Street
Sacramento, CA, USA
916) 808-7000
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