Framed Prints/Watercolors, etc – First and foremost, once the pieces are out of the water, get the paper pieces (posters, prints, watercolors, etc.) OUT of the frames and away from the glass and cardboard backing and matboard so that the moisture does not stay in the enclosed framing. Allow them to lay flat if […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]