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The Moment of Purchase: Finding the Balance of Emotion and Caution

Sep 15, 2016

The decision to purchase a work of art, whether a contemporary installation, a fauvist streetscape, a folk art masterpiece or a continental porcelain garniture, is a moment that follows an emotional response to the work. This response can range from desire and fascination to hope and excitement, whether you see the work as an image […]
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As I See It With Bruce Helander - Jump for Joy

Sep 8, 2016

Like most of us, if you were constantly glued to the TV during the last few weeks, it was likely due to the Olympic Games in Brazil. And no wonder, as athletes from the United States won a record number of medals (121), including a total of 46 golds, more than any other country. For […]
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More Than Ever, Collectors and Experts are Connecting Online

Sep 8, 2016

Never before has the art world been more connected. Through increased access to online resources, collectors, galleries, artists, and professionals have the ability to buy, sell and learn about art from all across the globe. This explosion of discovery is connecting collectors with artists as well as experts in the field. Traditionally this would have […]
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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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As I See It With Bruce Helander – Considering Collage

Aug 4, 2016

Like her fascinating flower collages, Kathryn Adele Schumacher’s work is blossoming into handsome, sophisticated compositions made of torn and cut paper from the printed page, which have an unforgettable appeal. As with most motivated artists I know, Ms. Schumacher became enamored with creative projects by the age of five, as she dabbled in finger paints […]
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The Evolution of Art and Financial Services

Jul 28, 2016

The head of Deloitte’s Art & Finance Practice in the US, Phillip Ashley Klein and insurance expert Donald A. Poster from Alliant Americas, examine art collectors’ needs in a constantly evolving art world, as art market growth and technological advancements increasingly combine. The rapid transformation of the art market provides opportunities for art collectors who […]
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5 Questions on Art & Law with Steven Schindler and Katherine Wilson-Milne

Jul 22, 2016

Steven Schindler and Katherine Wilson-Milne of Schindler Cohen & Hochman LLP, a premier art law boutique in New York City, address some common questions and concerns with transparency and risk mitigation in the commercial art world. How does transparency or lack of transparency impact the functioning of the art market today? The lack of transparency […]
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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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Art Is Changing - Just What Are The Trends In 2016?

Jul 1, 2016

George Lucas once said that art is a continually evolving process. When he said that technology keeps moving forward, making it easier for artists to tell their stories and paint the pictures they want he was probably (almost certainly) talking about motion pictures. However, that comment is as easily applicable to other forms of art. […]
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As I See It with Bruce Helander - Joseph Conrad-Ferm - Momentum

Jun 22, 2016

As a professional artist and critic as well as a curator, I have many advantages for which I thank my lucky stars every day. The great benefit of dividing my time between the studio, art galleries and museums is that eventually I developed a sharper perspective on the art world while cultivating a critical eye […]
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Trends of the Art World from an Investment Perspective with Catherine Alsing

Jun 13, 2016

It is widely reported that the finance industry increasingly views art as an asset. Reported from Art New York 2016, our panel of experts discuss this development and advise on the trends and financial benefits of this investment. There is no doubt that art is a unique asset. Since 2008, there has been a move […]
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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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As I See It with Bruce Helander - Zero to Seventy in Two Hours

May 3, 2016

For much of the country, the winter months are just something people put up with, as there is little hope of warm weather during that season. As a boy growing up in Minnesota, I experienced a climate that reminds me of the TV programs “Life Below Zero” and “Deadly Catch,” where the floating, freezing cast […]
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5 Questions on Art Conservation & Restoration with Wendy Partridge

Apr 13, 2016

Wendy Partridge, a Paintings Conservator at ICA Art Conservation, shares her expertise and experience by answering some frequently asked questions. When should one consult a conservator and what services can a conservator provide? Conservators are experts in the long-term preservation of cultural property. Their activities include examination, documentation, treatment, and preventative care. If you are […]
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As I See It with Bruce Helander - Swimmer’s Ear

Apr 1, 2016

The headline on the editorial page of the March 27, 2016 edition of The New York Times, “Who has the Candidate’s Ear?,” got me to thinking, just for a moment, which presidential candidate might bring the most positive influence and support to the art world. JFK and Obama had first class art in the Oval […]
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As I See It with Bruce Helander – Shark Tale

Mar 8, 2016

Sharks seem to be everywhere these days, and one of the most extraordinary sightings is the annual blacktip shark migration off the southeast coast of Florida, with more than 10,000 of these creatures taking advantage of warmer waters during the winter months. Not surprisingly, it keeps one on the beach and out of the Atlantic. […]
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As I See It with Bruce Helander – Once in a Lifetime

Feb 5, 2016

Although I was aware that Mother Nature had initiated one of the biggest blizzards in the New York weather record books, as a Florida resident it was still pretty shocking to see the perpetual white blanket of snow covering everything in sight as I looked out the window of the JetBlue aircraft began its descent […]
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5 Questions on Public Art with Marc Pottier

Jan 5, 2016

With his extensive experience in curating public art projects, Marc Pottier shares his insights on the role public art plays in shaping culturally vibrant communities and what must be considered. What is the process for proposing public art in a location, and what kind of restrictions do you encounter? With Public Art, creation starts from […]
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As I See It with Bruce Helander – Canvassing the City

Jan 4, 2016

Nobody seems to know exactly when the very first murals came about, but there is sound evidence that around 30,000 BC in southern France primitive man began to draw images on cave walls, creatively documenting their lives and aspirations. Many ancient murals in Egyptian tombs from around 3000 BC have survived, as well as Pompeian […]
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As I See It with Bruce Helander – Painting is Alive and Well

Nov 25, 2015

Upon reports of his ‘passing’ Mark Twain famously announced, “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” This observation also might be utilized in reaction to perpetual news items and reviews that contemporary painting, suffering from a lack of quality and uniqueness, is on its way out. This honored craft is thought by many as […]
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As I See It with Bruce Helander – Open This End

Oct 30, 2015

OPEN THIS END is the title of an amazing traveling exhibition of artworks from the renowned Blake Byrne collection, which was inaugurated at the Nasher Museum of Art in North Carolina earlier this year and just opened at its second venue, the Ohio State University Urban Arts Space. The show continues on the road during […]
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