John Bell has recently been accepted into the inaugural debut of The Artist Fair in Miami Beach, December 4th-7th, 2008. The Artist Fair is the first and only all booth fair for individual artists at the Shelborne Hotel in Miami’s art deco district.The fairruns in conjunction with the prestigious Art Basel, the most important art show in the U.S. and a sister event to the 39 year old Switzerland show. Art Basel attracts an international bevy of renowned art galleries, museums, curators, critics, dealers, high-profile collectors, artists and art lovers. This all artist fair is a vital addition to the Basel related fairs. It will provide unprecedented access to the exhibiting artists as never before.

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August 2008 - Phillips Gallery presents; “5 x 5”,  a group exhibition featuring 5 works by 5 artistshailed by Salt Lake Magazine as “Five Utah Artists On The Rise.”  A featured editorial of each artist can be seen in the Sept. /Oct. issue; October 17th – November 14th, for more info CLICK HERE for press release.

 

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August 2008, John Bell was featured in "Salt Lake Magazine" as one of the 5 local artist who's work is on the rise. For the full page article...CLICK HERE.

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June 2008, John Bell was featured an interviewed on artist t-shirt website ARTCOTIC: "My mind. Although it is subject to the occasional internal mutiny or hostile corporate takeover, it’s the only space I seem to have any real command over."...READ MORE

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This print was created by artists John Bell exclusively for DDRProjects & can be purchased on their website at: www.ddrprojects.com or by calling the gallery direct at: 562-590-9030 identity, memory & loss #4, 2008 printed on hahnemule torchon paper 285gsm 12" x 17" edition of 12

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Long Beach, CA, May 12, 2008 — DDR Projects is proud to present the West Coast debut of Utah based artist John Bell to the gallery showcasing his prolific and multifaceted fine art. The show opens June 7th, 2008 at 7:00 PM. The artist will be in attendance...READ MORE

For more photos from the SURVEY Gallery show please CLICK HERE

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May 25, 2008 - An interview and feature spread with artist, John Bell – Arkade Magazine May Edition: (Arkade Magazine is a regional lifestyle magazine of the intermountain west)...READ MORE

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January 2, 2008 - Bell widely known for his large scale, dimensional, abstract & geometric minimalism canvases will preview a series of 24 limited editions giclee prints titled, “THE SOUND & THE FURY.” The series inspired by a Shakespeare quote, shows us an artist …read more.

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Salt Lake City, Utah – Artisan Frameworks and Gallery at Pierpont ArtSpace in Salt Lake City, presents; “1+1= 14 & other questions and answers” - a visual dialogue of two artists, John Bell & Darryl Erdmann; July 20, 2007-August 15, 2007. Opening reception, Friday July 20, 2007 from 6-9 p.m...read more.

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February 07 – The Patrick Moore Gallery in Salt Lake City presents; “BUILDING ICONS” new work by artist, John Bell, March 7th-March 31, 2007There will be a press and private reception on Thursday, March 15, 2006 from 6-9 p.m. and an opening reception Friday March 16, 2006 from 6-9 p.m., during Salt Lake Gallery Stroll…read more.

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March 07 – Exhibition Review “Building Icons”, Artists of Utah 15 bytes ezine. Mr. Bell further distinguishes himself as the thinking man's abstract expressionist as he continues to develop his hallmark style of intellectual art. Bell strives to amalgamate many aspects of art into his works. "My big, 'ah – ha' moment came ...read more.

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March 07 – Cover feature In Utah this week “Building Icons”: For John Bell, the “BUILDING ICONS” show at Patrick Moore Gallery is the first time he has been able to see his recent work all in one place. With several sizeable works in this show, some reaching 141/2 feet by 6 feet, even a large studio...read more.

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April 06 – Abstract minimalist artist, John Bell commissioned to paint a 12’x20’ mural at Time Warner Penthouse in New York City: Bell’s theme for the mural is a geometric abstraction of the surrounding city scape views from atop the 80 story residence. Bell’s commission is a significant achievement for this emerging...read more .

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April 06 – “Live from New York” mural feature in Artists of Utah 15 bytes ezine: Salt Lake artist, John Bell, has just completed an impressive 12' by 20' mural in New York City at the penthouse apartment of Nu Skin founder and Senior Vice President, Sandie Tillotson, at the Mandarin Oriental at Time Warner Center....read more.

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October 06 – “Artist in Residence” Utah Style & Design, feature cover article: John Bell’s work is much like his home; architecturally striking, intriguingly simple, and unmistakably modern. This is no coincidence. From the moment he and Mary Fresques moved into their Emigration Canyon abode three years ago...read more .

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July 05 – New York Premier Time Warner Center; Twenty-nine canvases that comprise the 13 paintings from John Bell’s “(re) Defining Space” series will be on view in the penthouse apartment at The Time Warner Center of cosmetics executive Sandie Tillotson from September 8-13, 2005…read more.

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August 05 – Salt Lake City Weekly, 24/7 feature “(re) Defining Space” series prior to New York exhibition at the artists studio. Artist John Bell has been generating a fair amount of buzz in the Salt Lake City art scene. Bell’s prolific and multidisciplinary approach has been capturing the attention of art lovers...read more.

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September 05 – Exhibition Review, “The Read Deal in NYC” Artists of Utah 15 bytes Ezine: I met with Bell several times at his studio and observed the works in progress and completed works. During those meetings and discussions, several things became apparent. One of which is that John Bell is the real deal...read more .