LATEST ART INDUSTRY TRENDS
The art world is a thriving and ever-changing landscape. If you're looking for ways to stay updated on the latest trends and for expert guidance on art collecting - look no further!
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Creative Technology Can Be Disruptive. Just Like Many of the Women Working with It
Oct 2, 2017
Galleries and art fairs are showing a growing array of digital work. This new creative technology can include installation, video, interactive, virtual reality, and forms that are yet to be invented. When speaking to a gallery owner at a recent art fair, it was explained that many children have become so accustomed to touching the […]
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Art Changes with the Times. Apparently so do Collectors.
Aug 18, 2017
The aesthetic value of art is almost impossible to quantify and the emotions that it elicits can be priceless. But what about the actual cost. This is where art finance is helpful. It’s the component of the art market that enables us to know the monetary store of value in a piece of work. This […]
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Building a Collection Can Take a Lifetime. Don’t Rush the Details When Selling Your Work
Jul 24, 2017
Art collectors spend years building up a collection of work. Many rotate their art between walls and storage. Depending on the value and/or cultural significance of the work, some collectors may also loan out work to institutions such as galleries and museums. That being said, collections often evolve with times, taste, and financial considerations. There […]
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A Wider Array of Artists and Collectors
Apr 20, 2017
The trend toward globalization is creating an art market that includes a wider array of artist as well as collectors. When it comes to artists, Latin American art provides us a great example of this shift. Kaeli Deane, Head of Sale for Phillips Latin American Art department, says that Latin Americans typically purchased work created […]
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A Snapshot of Art History and Photorealism
Mar 23, 2017
The camera has been arguably one of the most disruptive technological advancements in art history. From the first cave paintings, art was used to tell stories and record historic events. Then roughly 150 years ago, the camera changed the way we captured the visual world. Suddenly art wasn’t the only way to depict historic events, […]
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For One of the Biggest Shifts in the New York Art Scene, You Can Thank Guerrillas.
Mar 9, 2017
Not the animal, but an anonymous group of radical feminist female artists known as the Guerrilla Girls. In 1989, the Modern Art Department of the MET’s public collections had less than 5% of works produced by women. And yet 85% of the nudes were of females. Gender and racial inequality is an issue that the […]
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Buy What You Love
Feb 2, 2017
This is the advice from Annelien Bruins and so many other seasoned professionals in the art world. Bruins has worked for over 15 years in the industry and has advised and managed private and corporate art collections around the world. For emerging artists’ work, Bruins believes that collectors should buy what they’ll love and want […]
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Art has its Feet Firmly Planted in Two Worlds
Jan 19, 2017
For many, art is treated as a commodity and a financial asset. In fact for the past 35 years, much of the growth in the global art market has been the result of the ‘financialization’ of art – art being used as a store of value. And yet if art is a commodity, it is […]
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When it comes to Taxes, Ignorance is far from Bliss
Jan 3, 2017
Taxes are waiting for you around every corner. In fact, sales taxes vary by state and rates can reach 10% of a selling price depending on the city/state combination. Whether you’re an art buyer or seller, ignoring these taxes is never a great idea. The key to understanding how taxes are applied is something called […]
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When it Comes to Your Art Collection, Even the Taxman is an Admirer
Nov 18, 2016
It’s no surprise that failing to plan ahead can have negative tax implications and this includes your art collection. For example, in the US there is a lifetime gift tax exemption of $5,430,000. Or if you decide to give a charitable gift of art, you can be rewarded with a tax exemption. All of these […]
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It is Always Advisable to Choose the Right Art Advisor
Oct 17, 2016
I’m an art advisor – kidding, I’m not. But the truth is anyone can call him or herself one. A qualified advisor is more likely to adhere to strong ethical standards, avoiding thorny issues like conflict of interest. They also handle details like insurers, accountants, and attorneys – as curator of the Hallmark Art Collection, […]
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Street Art – From Vandalism to Gentrification
Sep 30, 2016
When ‘vandals’ take over the art market. Up until the 1980’s, street art was mostly considered nothing more than ‘vandalism’. In New York, it was common to see monochromatic subway cars transformed into colourful works of art. All around the city and on public spaces these works were more about expressionism than anything to do […]
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Buy Art that You Love. Try to Love Doing Your Homework.
Aug 30, 2016
I always hated homework – especially math. But it was a necessary part of life. When you purchase art, doing your homework can be just as important. In 2013, the estimated size of the global art market was over $60 billion. Since many of these transactions can be private, some elements of the art world […]
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There is an Art to Everything in Life. Collecting Art is No Different.
Aug 17, 2016
Talk to any art collector and they’ll tell you that art fairs are one of the best ways to discover incredible work. But the trouble with art fairs is that they take time to explore. You often end up seeing so much variety that everything can become a blur – also known as ‘art fair […]
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Avoiding Legal Pitfalls with Matt Beasant
Jul 15, 2016
It can be difficult to enjoy a work of art when you’ve had the wool pulled over your eyes. In the last few years, the art world has had to deal with some significant forgeries. Several years ago some of the world’s most reputable collectors were defrauded when they purchased modernist masterpieces that turned out […]
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Out With the Old and in With the New; Shifts in Collecting Habits Among Next Generation Collectors With Matt Beasant
Jun 6, 2016
Sure there will always be a place for the old masters and impressionist painters but as Laura Doyle of Chubb National Fine Art Specialists points out, younger collectors are choosing new and innovative art forms like never before. But these newer forms of art also pose challenges involving storing, shipping, and displaying. Next gen collectors […]
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It Doesn’t Have to be Pretty to be Influential. What Drives the Price of Great Paintings with Matt Beasant
May 17, 2016
Artists are emotional, irrational and completely unhinged from reality. At least that’s what some people would have you believe. This same criticism is often placed on the art market when talking about pricing. Evan Beard, National Art & Exotic Assets Executive, dispels this notion by showing us tangible aspects of the market that can drive […]
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Contemporary Art Market Predictions with Matt Beasant
May 5, 2016
Even the best picture frames won’t make you want to put your investment statements on display. This is one of the reasons why art is so compelling; as it ascends in value, you get to enjoy it on your walls. These days we take for granted that paintings can be used as a store of […]
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