How to Plan Your Art Estate as a Collector
If you are an art collector owning an expensive work of art that’s likely insured or is displayed somewhere secure, you probably already know its value and how it qualifies as an asset that you’ll leave behind when you die. But what if you’re a casual art collector who purchases street art or buys artwork […]
Being Jasper Johns – Beyond Flags and Symbols
“To be an artist you have to give up everything, including the desire to be a good artist.” – Jasper Johns Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror 2021/2022 Between September 29, 2021, and February 13, 2022, the Whitney Museum of American Art, in collaboration with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, will stage simultaneous “mirroring” retrospectives of the almost […]
The Artist’s Guide to Art Estate Planning
Too many people put off creating their wills because planning for our death feels like we’re anticipating it or, worse, welcoming it. Thinking about our mortality can be unsettling, and talking about it with our loved ones can be uncomfortable and even traumatizing. However, avoiding the topic does not make death go away or any […]
The Dada Baroness – Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven and Principle of Nonacquiescence
Captivated by The Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven’s ”principle of nonacquiescence,” an American poet and critic Ezra Pound, along with his publisher friend Jane Heap, whom he helped run the celebrated literary magazine The Little Review (1914-1929), were the biggest champions of the Baroness’s provocative Dada literary and artworks. Known for unapologetically pushing sexual boundaries, fighting […]
Dreams, Fantasies and Psychic Automatism – Surrealism Explained
There were many influential artistic movements and events that occurred in the beginning and middle of the previous century that shifted people’s perceptions. Surrealism, which aims to subvert reality, is an example of this — an art movement that sprang from the demise of Dadaism. Instead of voicing their dissatisfaction with traditional art and life […]
How to Advance Your Career with Art Galleries and Dealers
When you’re a growing artist pursuing it as a career, a simply unavoidable step in the process is, obviously, growth. It’s relevant in a number of ways and not just the most obvious literal one. Sure, growing your audience is important but true advancement comes through certain experiences, many of which are provided exclusively by […]
How to Avoid Common Artist Website Mistakes
There are quite a few aspects that make an artist’s website look unprofessional, making potential customers wary. Both amateur and professional artists need to do their best to present themselves professionally online so customers can understand why they should hire your artistic services. If you’ve ever created a website about your career or creative work, […]
Memory and Mortality: Christian Boltanski
“You can tell the truth more truthfully than with the truth itself.” – Christian Boltanski Christian Boltanski, an artist who most often incorporated concepts of memory, chance, and loss in his art, passed away this summer on Wednesday, August 11th. The gallery that represented him, Marian Goodman, has announced his death without a note about […]
Guide to Finding the Right Agent or Website for Your Art
There is a saying — the most common money-related mistake artists make is a reluctance to invest in their careers — and it is not too far from the truth. As artists, we are often driven by emotion instead of logic; and that may impact our judgment and certain decisions that may affect our careers […]
Ultimate Guide to Build Success in Art Business
It all starts with a plan. If you want to succeed, you must be prepared for the unexpected — and the art world is no different. Whether you are an emerging artist or an already established presence in the art world, stable and long-lasting success can only be achieved by careful observations and planning accordingly. […]
History of Auctions & Auction Houses
The attraction and excitement of an auction are well known, with tantalizingly enticing prices for often rare and desirable objects and collectibles. In this day and age, this is especially true, in the backdrops of mass-market consumerism and uber-wealthy collectors’ lust to obtain one-of-a-kind and unique art and objects at attractive rates. However, the business […]
How to Avoid Common Artist Legal Problems
It’s essential to know artists’ legal problems and how to avoid them. There are many different artist legal problems that you could encounter, but there are also ways to prevent these things from happening in the first place. Every artist has a different story and experience in the art world, making it difficult to provide […]