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Frank Escalet's painting entitled
"Lagrimas de Los Angeles para San Romero"
from the Bishop Romero Series is now in the permanent collection of the Ella Noel Museum in Odessa, Texas.
This was a gift to the museum from Dr. Jose Lozano of Beaumont, Texas
(1) October 1999- Frank Escalet's painting entitled "Lagrimas de Los Angeles para San Romero" from the Bishop Romero Series is now in the permanent collection of the Ella Noel Museum in Odessa, Texas. This was a gift to the museum from Dr. Jose Lozano of Beaumont, Texas
(2) See notice above for information on "Song And Dance Man"
In permanent collection of Museum of the City of New York as of December 10, 1998
(3) Worldwide Art Xpo is proud to announce that Frank Diaz Escalet has a painting in the permanent collection of the ART MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAS of the Organization of American States. This is the largest museum of Hispanic art in the Western Hemisphere.
The painting, entitled Obispo Romero Y Los Martires Jesuitas / de El Salvador (36" X 48" Acrylic / Board) was commissioned by Dr. Jose Lozano of Beaumont, Texas who donated it to the museum in July, 1996.
The ART MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAS is located at 201 18th St. N.W.in Washington, D.C. Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. For information and scheduling of tours call (202) 458-6018.
The ART MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAS of the Organization of American States established in 1976 by resolution of the OAS Permanent Council in tribute to the two-hundredth anniversary of the independence of the United States, host country of the OAS. Dedicated to the arts, the Museum seeks to preserve, study, and exhibit works by outstanding artists and carry out other activities of an educational nature which will increase understanding and appreciation of these cultures. With its unique regional focus, the Museum serves as a central clearing house for information on art from Latin America and the Caribbean.
You are invited to visit the museum to see Frank's original work and then feel free to e-mail any comments you might have. We will be happy to pass them along to Frank. Or you can call him direct.
NOTE: All original artwork and artist proofs and limited editions are sold with certificates of authenticity and ownership, S/N, signed by Frank Escalet with his personal seal.
Dealer Inquiries welcome.......Free Catalogue upon request
BACKGROUND:
Frank Diaz Escalet, born 3/16/30 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, served in the U.S. Air Force before embarking on an art career in New York moving quickly into leathercraft work. Not only did he make leather clothing for the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, and other rock groups, he was commissioned by Pablo Casals to make his cello case and by the Museum of Modern Art to make covers for their stone-slab seats in their sculpture garden. Frank Diaz Escalet has been a featured artist on public television, and his work has been exhibited in the National Gallery and the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. In addition, his art work is owned by many well-known collectors such as former President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan, explorer Jacques Cousteau, actor Danny Kaye, director John Huston, and the publisher of Forbes Magazine. His work is included in many permanent collections including: Naprstkovo Museum, Prague; National Gallery, Prague; Bratslavia Primitive Museum, Slovakia; and Frydek-Mistek Museum, Northern Moravia.
THEMES, MATERIALS & STYLES:
Frank's style, as he describes, is primitive and impressionistic. Frank uses, as his choice for mediums, wood, metal, paper, acrylic, oils, ink, water colors, leather, fabrics and stone.
AWARDS:
Exhibitions: Solo Five Year Traveling Art Exhibit (World Peace Tour) Thru Seven Countries, 15 Museums, Behind The Iron Curtain (135pcs. spanning 15 yrs. work) June 13, 1991 To June 10, 1995.
Other One Man Exhibits:
The Leather Club, John Wannamaker, Julius Garfinkles, Elizabeth Ardens, D.C., Lynn Kottler Galleries, Peel Gallery, Frydek-Mistek Museum, Am. Embassy Cultural Center, Hudson College, Portland Public Library, Univ. Amherst, Naprstkovo Museum, National Gallery, Prague, Czech., Univ. of Rutgers, NJ
Permanent Collections:
Naprstkovo Museum, Prague, Czech., Union Of Artists, Moscow, Russia, National Gallery, Prague, Czech.,Bratslavia Primitive Museum, Slovakia, Frydek-Mistek Mus., Northern Moravia, Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY.. St. Cloud Univ., (State), St. Cloud, Mn., Hamilton College, Clifton, NY., Univ. Of Colorado, Boulder, CO., Tufts Univ., Hispanic Am. Ctre., Medford, MA., Housatonic Mus., Bridgeport, CT., Museo Chicano, Phoenix, AZ., Southeast TX., Fine Art Mus., Beaumont, TX., Archer M. Huntington Collection, Austin, TX., Univ. of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio (Multicultural Center). O.A.S. Art Museum., Washington, D.C.
Ella Noel Museum, Odessa, Texas
Reference Publications:
Who's Who In Art...2/2/91, 2/2/93, 2/2/95, 2/2/97 (19th,20th,21st,22nd.) editions Who's Who In America East..marquises.. 11/92, 11/94, 11/96 Who's Who Among Hispanic Americans.. 11/92, 11/94, 11/96, Dale Res. Pub. Featured Manhattan Arts..Artist Of The 90's..9/92, 3/93, 9/93. Two Thousand Notable Am. Men..Am.Bio.Inst., 12/93, 12/95, 12/97 Who's Who In Finance & Industry..marquises..11/93, 12/95, 12/97. Dictionary Of Intern. Biographys.. Cambridge, Eng., 11/93, 11/95, 11/97Winning many prizes
all over the USA, Canada, France, in many big juried exhibitions & art clubs from 1970's to present date. Many group shows over the last 28yrs. "The Meeting Of Two Worlds", Prague, Czech., Exhibit To celebrate Columbus's birth...sculpture "Spirit Of Lidice" Representing the USA By Frank in the Fall 1992. Award Of Excellence.. Manhattan Arts Magazine 5/92. Lifetime Fellowship..am. Biographers Inst. 12/92 Man Of The Year Award..am. Bio. Inst., 12/92 Intern. Platform Assoc., Nom. & Accepted Membership, 2/93, 2/94, 2/95, 2/96, 2/97
Documentaries:
1/2 hr. By PBS Sta. WGBH, Boston, MA., Under The Program "La Plaza", Producer, Natasha Estenbenz. Aired Throughout 1989 **PBS, Sta., Orono, ME., Produced By Eaton Churchill Under Program Name "Collages", 1978, Hr. "Artist In Action" **Three One Hr. Segments, Produced By W.D. Cleveland, Cable "J", NY., NY. Under The Title "Traveler On The Road", Aired 1982, Titled "Visiting Frank Diaz Escalet."
Recent One Man Shows:
**Frydek-Mistek Mus., North Moravia, Jan-March 1994.. Large Exhibit **Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY., Heritage Month.. 9/28 - 10/18/93. **Univ. Of Rutgers, Camden, NJ. Heritage Month.. 9/16/94 - 10/11/94. **Univ. Of Amherst, Amherst, MA. One Man Exhibit, 9/19/94 - 10/15/94. **Housatonic Museum "Paper Visions".. 11/2/94 - 12/16/94, Bridgeport, CT. **Penn State Univ., One Man Exhibit. .9/21/95 thru 10/22/95, University Park, PA. **Univ. Of Johnson & Wales, Prov., RI 10/17/94 - 11/12/94. **Museo Chicano, Phoenix, AZ. 3/96 - 8/31/96 **Worthington Community College, Worthington, MN., 10/26/95 - 12/22/95. One Man exhibit plus project of making two murals with 75 students of his design & 3 Murals Of Their Designs, Sponsored by Southwest Arts & Humanities Comm. Of MN., Univ. of Amherst, Amherst, MA. 4/3/97 -5/1/97
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