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A Guide To Buying Affordable Art: Don’t Be Intimidated Pt III

April 30, 2012 by

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www.DegreeArt.com, which was founded in 2003, is an innovative company selling, commissioning and renting the finest artwork created by the students and recent graduates emerging from the most prestigious art establishments. Since its inception, Degree Art , based in Vyner Street East London, has established itself as a market leader in UK student and graduate art sales. The Business is […]

GOVERNMENT SHOULD SUPPORT LOCAL ART INDUSTRIES

April 30, 2012 by

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One of the paramount roles played by world governments is that of promoting their countries cultures and heritage. With that said, doesn’t it make sense for government institutions from different levels to be at the fore-front of promoting their local art industries? The form of support that I envisage is that of governments show-casing local […]

LIVING WITH ART: TWO FORMS IN ONE – Gail Green Interiors NYC

April 29, 2012 by

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More than ever, the design and decoration of a space play a significant role in the successful display of art. The landscape against which the art or sculpture sits becomes its surrounding background, highlighting the work like a secondary frame. This framing device- be it a wall, a visual opening, a table, or the floor […]

Frankfurt’s Bernhard Knaus Gallery – International Artists’ Exhibition Runs until 28th July

April 29, 2012 by

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Callum Innes, Ingo Meller, Wilhelm Mundt, Robert Zandvliet, Rémy Zaugg Opening May 04, 2012, 7 pm  Exhibition runs until 28 July, 2012 What is painting supposed to mean when it will not serve as artistic tool to create fanciful imagery, how can artists use painting as a media to create new artistic ideas, how does […]

SNA: Syndicat National des Antiquaires

April 29, 2012 by

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Recognized by the sign of the Syndicat National des Antiquaires, the members are united with a common code of ethics: Authenticity – Quality – Honourability. The SNA give, to  collectors and buyers in general, all the possible warranties for purchases and sales, as well as general and estate valuations. The antique dealers, members of the Syndicat […]

The Internet – Michael Chappell

April 29, 2012 by

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Always a little slow on the uptake, it is then not surprising that I continue to be surprised by the amount of sales activity we enjoy the result of our website. With the establishment and the proliferation of online sales platforms, it had originally seemed to me that these were designed for the sale of […]

Contemporary Sweden in London – Andrés Olow Clase reporting…

April 25, 2012 by

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Whilst saving my thoughts on the Nordic markets until next week – when ‘The Scream’ goes under the hammer – I take the opportunity to review a week inLondon. It commenced with the Bruckner project concert with Daniel Barenboim. Truly powerful start to the week that was. The power of music conducted and played with […]

Displaying Art – Tricks of the Trade – Gail Green Interiors NYC

April 24, 2012 by

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When DISPLAYING small sized ART works, it is best to gather them into a closely allied grouping. When positioned on the wall as a unit, they resemble a strong composition. Small works, such as prints, are most effectively hung 1/2 inch apart in all directions from each other. In addition, when hanging art, it is […]

Anthony Smith – Why Asian Art – Part III

April 23, 2012 by

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The contemporary art of South East Asia I must state from the outset that I find the artwork coming from this part of Asia as the most exciting, possibly because it is such a relatively new movement and therefore there are a huge number of emerging artists with differing styles, techniques and influences from a […]

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