Entries by Samir Biscevic

Most Expensive Paintings Of All Time

Millions and Hundreds of Millions of dollars are spent every year by the wealthy seeking a highly sought after piece of art. Following is a list of the Top Ten Most Expensive Paintings of All Time and an explanation of what makes them so special and worth the exorbitant price. 1. Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer […]

World’s Best Art Museums

Reuter’s published a list of the world’s top art museums. Their top pick is the Louvre, on the banks of the Parisian Seine. One can get lost in that museum for hours (and stand in line to get in for more), and the wealth of art and artifacts on display is truly astounding. And while […]

Underperformance of Masterpieces

A common advice given to their clients by art dealers is to buy the best (most expensive) artworks they can afford. This presumes that masterpieces of well known artists will outperform the market. In other words, masterpieces might have a higher expected return than middle-level and lower-level works of art. Contrary to established industry wisdom, […]

Handling and Storage

Oil painting is a sturdy, long-lasting, and durable art form, and with proper care and handling will last for generations. A visit to any good museum will confirm this, but keep in mind that museums go to great lengths to safeguard their masterpieces. 1) Always handle an oil painting by the frame without touching the […]

Cleaning an Oil Painting

Experiment on Cheap PaintingsBy taking good care of oil paintings and cleaning them, you can ensure they’ll be enjoyed by your descendants long after you’re gone. However, by rushing through the cleaning process and not using the right products and tools, you can easily ruin a treasured work of art. More oil paintings are destroyed […]

Invest in Art

It is no longer enough to keep money in banks because the interest is low. Over the recent years art market has seen a steady rise all over the world. Art investment so far has not been affected by the financial crisis that has affected all the other forms of investment. That is the best […]

Emerging Artists

The international art market is worth over $3 trillion and has an annual turnover of $50 billion. Many private clients are art lovers, own collections or actively buy and sell in the art market. Investing in fine art has always been associated with the wealthy, but investing in emerging artists can reap astonishing rewards. Sourcing […]

Top Ten Cities for Art Lovers

Paris Ah, Paris! – The illustrious city of romance and style, with its iconic architecture, famous fashion houses and grand museums housing a dazzling array of art pieces. This is by far, one of the best art destinations in the world. The largest and possibly the most impressive gallery is the Louvre, which houses amongst […]

On the Track of Destiny

Written by Nermin DONLAGIC Don’t wait for me old mother, Don’t gaze at clock on the wall. There is no time at all According to which I could live. Go to sleep with dreams so mild As you did when I was but a child. Let your intuition be driven By your prayers to me […]

In the Name of…

Written by Nermin DONLAGIC In the name of love There is less and less love. In the name of justice There is less and less justice. In the name of God There is less and less God. In the name of love, justice and God There is but more fear, pain and blood. Not in […]