Designer Spotlight: Toshiko Takaezu

Toshiko Takaezu, renowned abstract Hawaiian ceramicist from the twentieth century, drew inspiration from her own cultural background as well as contemporary painting and sculpture.

Toshiko Takaezu (American/Japanese, 1922–2011) is best know for her ‘Closed forms’ which can be described as both sculptures and paintings all in one. Each form is unique and varies in shape, size, color and texture and captures a spirit that mirrors work of other postwar expressionist artists, like Joan Mitchell and Mark Rothko.

Summer Modern + Contemporary Design Highlights

The June 15th Modern + Contemporary Design Auction will feature master craftsman from across genres and cultures as well as exciting collectibles.

Auction
Modern + Contemporary

Artist Spotlight: David Hockney

Working across multiple mediums, David Hockney is known for his painting, drawing, prints, photography, collage, set design and digital media.

Artist Spotlight
Modern + Contemporary

From the Estate of Rita Moreno

Clars will be offering select items from the personal collection of EGOT winning actress, the legendary Rita Moreno, at our Summer Design Auction on June 15th.

Estate Spotlight
Modern + Contemporary

Summer Modern + Contemporary Art Highlights

This June 15th at Clars Auction Gallery, we are excited to offer a number of excellent pieces by esteemed artists throughout the Modern and Contemporary periods.

Auction
Modern + Contemporary

Artist Spotlight: Joseph Raphael

Keeping strong ties to San Francisco, Raphael exhibited his paintings regularly in local shows and through Albert Bender.

Artist Spotlight
Modern + Contemporary

Artist Spotlight: Anthony Liggins

Liggins is a leading figure in the American abstract expressionist resurgence, as well as a prominent African American artist with an international presence.

Artist Spotlight
Modern + Contemporary