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Financial Service Sanelli‘s Take Fresh Pasta _ 14 Sauces % Prepared Entree‘s Dufflet Desserts ORAIKVILLES BEST 0 ITALIGAN FOOD SHOP At one time, it was thought that the art in contemporary art galleries could only work within the walls of the gallery. But today, those same works can be found leaning against a mantleâ€" piece in a cosy living room or hanging on the walls of a den. Call it Rembrandt meets Picasso. Or, more likely these day, Henry Moore meets Liz Magor. Contemporary artists can happily share space in homes with artists from the past, according to a Toronto gallery owner and commercial art dealer. 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The evening was sponsored by Oakville Galleries, as part of their onâ€"going art lecture series. aoAdag |°I9U°EUIY ‘suf gg NVNOON 3JINH3 Today, even traditionally conservaâ€" tive institutions are turning to contemâ€" porary art, collecting both for financial In the art world, it seems anything ago for $12,000, it would sell for She noted that many people may * about $100,000 in today‘s market. be curious and intrigued by contempoâ€" Originally, said Hobbs, private colâ€" _ rary art, yet cannot imagine it in their lectors were seen as esoteric and aloof. . Own homes. Fiddling with Gershwin _ "They want to be seen as riskâ€"takâ€" ers; as people who are on the leading edge, and so they start to collect blue chip international contemporary artists," explained Hobbs, citing a number of law firms and insurance companies who are getting into the collecting market. She also noted the tax advantages that often occur with art collecting for institutions and individuals. And, although she answered in the negative to a question if she viewed Canadian art as a commodity, she pointed out that if a work by Patterson Ewen had been bought a few years ago for $12,000, it would sell for about $100,000 in today‘s market. and marketing reasons. Insurance or banking companies wishing to change their images are sponsoring more and more travelling exhibits of their own growing private contemporary art colâ€" lections. Soloman‘s history as a violinist goes back to the early 70‘s as a member of the Juno awardâ€"winning pop group, Myles and Lenny. The arranger, proâ€" ducer and concertmaster has recorded or performed with such people as Liza Minelli, Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray, George Fox, Peter Appleyard and Prairie Oyster. The Oakville Centre‘s Catch a Shining Star Series continues Feb. 18th with Lenny Soloman in a program of Fiddling with Gershwin. The /. the Lot The right position is waiting for you!! Professional Career Consultant with 20 years‘ experience will assist you in finding the right position. Specializing in midâ€"life career change. me Magazine Qualty Dealer Award Winner Executives/Senior Management KENNEDY 1993 ESCORT WAEON I 1990 ESCORT WAGON _ 3 door hatcht ditionin | 'mg Capital of Foroicicn;fry U s 1992 AROSRNTIDTEDODN 271â€"5936 for appointment JOHN ROTHWELL DAVE WALLIS Prices do notinclude taxes and 280 South Service Rd. W. at Dorval Warranty and only 14. 1993 MERCURY GR. MARQUIS Aut All wheel driv ws locks. cu 845â€"1646 However, in her experience, she finds most are "unusually openâ€"minded" and willing to learn about contempoâ€" rary art. She spoke of one of her favorite comments from a private colâ€" lector â€" "...We didn‘t mean to do it. It just sort of happened...". One of the most important aspects to a private collector is participation, she said. "Going to shows, talking, reading...all of this is important even before a purchase is made," she said. She showed slides of some of the artworks in the homes of the art colâ€" lectors. Hobbs said all had managed to imprint their own personalities in each and every home. One distinctive slide showed the work of some wellâ€"known international artists gracing the room of the collectors who had mounted massive selfâ€"portraits of themselves on either side of the fireplace mantle.