Diverse Collection at Port Credit Gallery - Mississauga News

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Some may be shocked to know that an original Andy Warhol painting was in the possession, albeit briefly, of a Mississauga gallery.

The pop art visionary's painting of The Rolling Stones' vocalist Mick Jagger was acquired by Rumi Antiques & Fine Art in Port Credit from a local collector who had the 1975 painting in his collection. A day later, it was snapped up by one of Rumi's clients.

"We had a gentleman in mind and he came by, took one look at it and immediately said he wanted it," said Joseph Rumi, the gallery's director of fine art. "The top-end pieces tend to move quickly because the collectors recognize what an opportunity it is."

Rumi Antiques & Fine Art, which opened in 1981 and has been operating in Mississauga since 1991, specializes in contemporary and historic art as well as antiques ranging from the 17th to 20th century. Rumi has been with the company - started by his parents, Richard and Charlotte - for three years and with an education that includes a master's in art business from Sotheby's Institute of Art in London, England, he wanted to focus on the art side of the business.
"My dad and I joke that he covers the floors and I cover the walls," said Rumi, adding his early introduction to art from his family nurtured a life-long passion.

Currently, the gallery has pieces by Group of Seven artist Alexander Young Jackson as well as Charles Gagnon, Painters Eleven member and longtime Port Credit resident Thomas Hodgson and Rita Letendre. However, it also carries works by contemporary artists such as Mark Jeffrey and Mississauga's Sonja Hidas.

"Personally, I believe it's just as important to look for artists in our community as well as nationally and internationally," said Rumi. "It seems we're lacking a historical art culture in Mississauga and with Toronto having so many great galleries, we wanted to bring that out to the 905."

The majority of their clients are from Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area. One of the goals of opening the gallery in Mississauga was to make fine art accessible for 905ers.

"It's a lot easier to come to Port Credit than Toronto," said Rumi. "There aren't that many galleries that have historical and contemporary art as well as antiques under one roof. I think if you asked if you could find an A.Y. Jackson in Mississauga, most people would probably say no."
The bright and open gallery is meant to be inviting, said Rumi. "We wanted to move away from looking at antiques in a cluttered space and to give people the chance to step back and take (the piece) in," he said. "When it comes to antiques, many people feel it's almost like looking at a museum piece. These things (antiques) were meant to be used."

Most of the gallery's pieces come from private collections, auctions and other collectors. They also offer a broker service for private collectors. As well, it offers fine art and antique restoration and conservation, consultations and estate and insurance appraisals as well as framing.
cclay@mississauga.net

A New RUMI Antiques & Fine Art

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

We are very excited to announce that RUMI has expanded into it’s new contemporary space. While work is still in progress on the exterior of the building; this state of the art gallery is now open and provides 5000 square feet to view historical and contemporary art with fine antique furniture.

Be sure to visit us at 55 Woodlawn Avenue in lovely downtown Port Credit to track the progress of our exciting new endeavor and stay tuned for the date of our Grand Opening in the Fall of 2010!

Richard, Charlotte and Joseph Rumi

TEAM RUMI AT THE 2010 MS WALK

Sunday, April 18, 2010

It was a wonderful day for a walk on Sunday April 18th and Team RUMI was trilled to once again do it's part to help end Multiple Sclerosis.

A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped us reach our goal!

Art Gallery of Mississauga ARTalk: Focus on Collecting

Saturday, February 27, 2010

On Saturday February 27th at 1 pm guest speaker Joseph Rumi will be talking about collecting historical Canadian art at the Art Gallery of Mississauga.

If you would like to attend please contact the Art Gallery of Mississauga at 905-896-5088

JOSEPH RUMI TO APPEAR ON ROGERS DAYTIME MISSISSAUGA

Monday, January 18, 2010

On Tuesday January 19th Joseph Rumi, Director of Fine Art for RUMI, will appear on Rogers Daytime Mississauga to give his tips on purchasing fine art. Joseph will also discuss some of the artwork bought and sold by RUMI including an Andy Warhol silkscreen print.

Be sure to tune in to Rogers TV Channel 10 at 11 am and 4 pm.

WOW! (Within Our Walls) A Great Success!

Sunday, October 04, 2009

The inaugural Oakville Galleries WOW! (Within Our Walls) event was a tremendous success. The day started out with brunch at Edgemere Estate and a talk by David Silcox, President of Sotheby’s Canada. In the afternoon guests were treated to a tour of five private art collections in Oakville that include fine antique furniture, Impressionist and Modern art, 20th century Canadian art and Contemporary art. RUMI is very proud to be a WOW! sponsor and supporter of the Oakville Galleries. We are looking forward to next year!

Oakville Galleries Roaring 20's Gala

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

The Roaring 20's Gala at the Oakville Galleries on June 12th was a wonderful event in which RUMI was proud to participate. The evening began with champagne and hors d'oeuvres, followed by photos in a 1920s Studebaker and a lovely silent auction. Guests were treated to a selection of vintage wines, fresh oysters and delectable food. It was a truly fabulous evening!

Rumi Partners with Oakville Galleries WOW! (Within Our Walls) Event

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Rumi Antiques & Fine Art is proud to announce it’s sponsorship of the inaugural Oakville Galleries WOW! (Within Our Walls) art tour to be held on Sunday October 4th 2009. The day will begin with brunch at Edgemere Estate where David Silcox, President of Sotheby’s Canada will be the guest speaker. Guests will then be transported by chauffeured limousine to visit three private art collections.

Meet the owners in their homes, hear their stories and learn how they gathered their treasures!

Save the date as tickets will be available soon!

Rumi Sponsors Behind Closed Doors

Sunday, October 26, 2008

On Sunday October 26th members of Rumi Antiques & Fine Art and over 300 guests attended the Behind Closed Doors event raising over $320,000 for the Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital. After a lovely brunch at the Four Seasons Hotel participants traveled by luxury coach throughout the city of Toronto, visiting up to four collections, each more impressive then the last.

Joseph Rumi, Director of Fine Art for RUMI and Curator of the Koffler Collection, introduced two groups of enthusiastic participants to the Koffler home, discussing paintings by iconic Canadian, European, Indian and South American artists.

At the end of the tour many participants and specialists returned to the Four Seasons Hotel for coffee and to discuss the day. “I so enjoyed your articulate talk on the Koffler paintings,” said Paci Ellis, a good friend of lecturer Francis Broun and fellow art lover, “what a delightful pair (the Kofflers are) to be around!” “This is a wonderful event,” said Joseph Rumi, “with each passing year Behind Closed Doors becomes more and more exciting. We are very proud to be Behind Closed Doors sponsors and are looking forward to 2009 with great anticipation.”

If you would like to learn more about this event please visit www.behindcloseddoorsmsh.ca

Rumi Antiques & Fine Art Partners with Behind Closed Doors

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Rumi Antiques & Fine Art is proud to announce its sponsorship of Behind Closed Doors: An Entrée to Private Collections in support of the Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital.

One of Toronto's most exciting fundraising events Behind Closed Doors opens up some of the city's most prestigious private collections of paintings, photography, tribal art, sculpture and antiques.

Inspired by similar events in Basel, Switzerland, New York, Miami and Chicago, Behind Closed Doors participants are personally guided through some of Toronto's most exclusive art collections by the collectors themselves or, in some cases, by the professional docents who bring to life the remarkable stories behind each collection.

The day begins with a sumptuous brunch at the Four Seasons to kick off the day and then a coffee reception at the conclusion of the tour. An anticipated 300 participants from the arts, business, corporate and philanthropic communities will board luxury coach buses and stop at four different private collections throughout the day.

Joseph Rumi, Director of Fine Art for RUMI, will once again act as specialist for the Koffler collection on October 26th 2008.

Please join us for this wonderful event that promises to enrich the mind and provide assistance to those battling breast cancer. To purchase tickets simply visit: www.behindcloseddoorsmsh.ca

Rumi Antiques & Fine Art Partners with The Magnes Group Inc.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Rumi Antiques & Fine Art is pleased to announce its partnership with The MAGNES Group, managers of personal insurance portfolios for high net worth individuals.

"Antiques and Fine Art increase in value exponentially with each passing year,” said Joseph Rumi, Director of Fine Art for Rumi Antiques & Fine Art. “That is why we have partnered with The MAGNES Group to provide their clients with the current market value of their collections, to protect them from financial loss and to assist them with estate planning for future generations."

The Private Client Group at The MAGNES Group consists of a highly trained and dedicated team of service and advisory professionals, including claims managers who provide advice and support, coordinate with the insurance company and advocate on their clients behalf.

In addition, The MAGNES Group has the professional resources to expertly assess and profile their customers’ risk. Their solutions arise from careful analysis of individual needs and are kept fresh through regular communications and annual portfolio reviews.

“We listen to our clients and ask the right questions to gain full knowledge of their personal needs and lifestyle,” says Allison Bryce, Partner and Vice President of the Private Client Division. "Our success has been built on earning the trust, confidence and respect of our clients to whom we are completely accountable. Our customers' personal assets are major investments of utmost value; our mission is to protect them and provide peace of mind. Beyond this, we recognize the need for extreme discretion and we do all we can to protect our clients' privacy and interest."

Rumi Antiques & Fine Art and The MAGNES Group have been members of the Oakville and Toronto business communities for a combined total of over 75 years.

For more information about The MAGNES Group please contact:
Kathleen McPhie
Account Executive, Private Client Services
905-845-9793 ext. 373
kmcphie@magnesgroup.com

Rumi Antiques & Fine Art Supports Designer Alicia Nunes at Eva's Initiatives Home For Life Auction

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

On May 28th Alicia Nunes, a student in the Humber College Design program, will be competing with other up and coming designers at the Eva’s Initiatives Home For Life Auction as she designs her own “room” using donated furniture from Rumi Antiques & Fine Art.

The auction, in its 10th year, raises money for Eva’s Initiatives as they work collaboratively with homeless and at-risk youth to help them reach their potential to lead productive, self-sufficient and healthy lives. The organization does this by providing safe shelter and a range of services to create long term solutions for homeless youth by developing and implementing proactive and progressive services.

We wish Alicia great success in the up-coming competition and would like to thank her for helping us become part of such a wonderful cause.

Jenna Wakani and Rumi Antiques & Fine Art at the 5th Annual Art Gallery of Mississauga Auction

Friday, May 02, 2008

May 2nd was a magical night at the Pavilion Royale where the Art Gallery of Mississauga held its 5th annual auction. Numerous artists and galleries donated works of art in support the institution including Jenna Wakani from Rumi Antiques & Fine Art whose "Silver Moon Motel, Etobicoke, New Years Day" enticed bidders.

Wakani began her career as a photojournalist and photo editor while studying Art History at McGill University. Since that time, she has contributed to publications such as the National Post, Bon Appetit, Toronto Life, Maisonneuve, and BUST Magazine. As a fine art photographer, she has produced several series of personal artwork for exhibition in Montreal. Her latest series was shot in both Montreal and Toronto, where she now resides and exhibits.

We wish to congratulate the Art Gallery of Mississauga on a wonderful event and look forward to next year’s auction with great anticipation.

Artists Nicholas Malcolm and Ricardo Rumi accepted to the 35th Annual Peel Juried Show of Fine Art

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Artists Nicholas Malcolm and Ricardo Rumi have been selected to exhibit their works “Monkey’s Paw” and “Trowel One” at the 35th Annual Juried Show of Fine Art at the Art Gallery of Peel. Both artists are honored to be involved in such a diverse and impressive display of artistic talent in their community.

Malcolm and Rumi are part of a small group of artists who have been working in a “Relaxationist” style, expressing themselves through a series of experimental works that are built on their personal life experiences. “The works produced all start as an experiment,” said Malcolm. “There is absolutely no planning to the exercise. Call it what you will, but I would say it is a merging of colour and the brain.

A new series of paintings by both artists are on display at Rumi Antiques and Fine Art in conjunction with the juried exhibition.

The Art Gallery of Peel will be hosting the 35th Annual Juried Show of Fine Art from April 30th - June 15 2008. For more information on this event please contact the Art Gallery of Peel at www.peelheritagecomplex.org.

Team Rumi attends the 2008 Super Cities Walk for MS

Sunday, April 13, 2008

For years Team Rumi has participated in the Oakville Super Cities Walk for Multiple Sclerosis and this year was our best yet. The sun was shining, the air was fresh, and our team walked its way to providing over $1000 for MS research and the care of those diagnosed with MS.

We would like to thank all of those who helped us in our fight to bring an end to Multiple Sclerosis and look forward to seeing you all next year!

If you would like to make a donation or learn more about MS please visit the MS Society website at www.mssociety.ca.

Rumi Antiques & Fine Art Sponsors St. Jude's Celebration of the Arts

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Rumi Antiques & Fine Art is proud to sponsor the 2008/2009 season of St. Jude's Celebration of the Arts. This magnificent organization shines a spotlight on young musicians and provides the Oakville community with the opportunity to experience musical excellence in an intimate setting.

Recently Rumi Antiques & Fine Art had the opportunity to attend "A Symphony of Youth" a collaboration between St. Jude’s Celebration of the Arts and the Glen Gould School. An assembly of close to 30 musicians presented an exceptional and dramatic display of energy, passion and skill that gripped the audience from the very beginning and rivaled professional concerts held in Toronto.

We look forward to a wonderful season and hope that you will join us in promoting excellence in the Fine Arts.

To receive notices of up-coming concerts please contact Don Pangman, Chairman of St. Jude’s Celebration of the Arts, at dcpimpact@sympatico.ca.