Nowadays, the number of artists that choose to add prints to their creative process, which they produce in numbered editions, is constantly increasing. Same applies to the number of collectors that are focusing on this market. The notion many have, that prints are mass-produced copies...
What is a Certificate of Authenticity and why you need one? The Certificate of authenticity is an official document that proves the artwork is genuine and authentic. Artists can be subject to artwork forgeries and a COA signed by the artist and or gallerist is the...
Alec Cumming’s diverse and energetic painting practice appears to steer clear of any simplistic interpretation or characterization. Indeed, his work features complicatedly structured compositions that meticulously mix abstract elements with distinguishable figurative elements. This stylistic multiplicity is born out of Cumming’s intrepid endeavors, his very...
On the most basic level, Art Fairs are trade shows where the trade is art! Art professionals, from dealers and art advisors to collectors and curators, come together to network, make deals, meet prospective collaborators/clients and examine recent market trends and opportunities. Art fairs have...
The global art market has experienced strong growth in recent years and the value and frequency of art transactions has dramatically increased. This transformation led to the expansion in galleries, auctions, art fairs, museums, foundations and new online ventures, which has driven further demand for...
Stella Kapezanou is a Greek visual artist composing complex, ironic, colourful and often bizarre paintings which draw their inspiration from capitalistic western societies and materialistic lifestyles. Her latest solo show 'Single's Party' opened at The Edit Gallery in Limassol, Cyprus. On this occasion, she talks...
Here are the five works by living artists that have fetched the highest sums at auction. The most recent broke the record in New York in May 2019! 1. Jeff Koons (b. 1955) Rabbit, 1986 Price realised: USD 91,075,000 ‘Rabbit’ is cast in an edition of three, plus one artist’s...
A common question in the art world is what determines the value of an artist’s work. What makes one artwork sell for 10,000 and another for 10 million—or even 100 million? The correct answer is that it’s a lot more than simply talent or ability. It...
The price of a painting or a sculpture, which resembles the value of luxury real estate might astonish or even enrage the public, but the high figures have caught the attention of economists, investors, and bankers. Nowadays, art buyers not only acquire art for the...
The reasons for buying art are many. You could be a buyer looking to decorate a home and be surrounded by beautiful works. A second or third generation collector maintaining a family legacy. A professional or entrepreneur looking for an investment opportunity. Someone interested in...