The ultimate purpose of art handling is to transport works of fine art unharmed from point A to point B. To make it a reality, handlers have to possess a range of skills that will help them reach a substantial level of shipment safety. Art...
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Art Packing: Probably the Most Essential Skill of Art Handlers
Potential Dangers of Shipping a Grandfather Clock on Your Own
If you look at the list of agents of deterioration for a vintage clock, you wouldn’t be surprised why shippers are so meticulous when it comes to clock transportation. Physical force, incorrect temperature, and over-exposure to light can have a lasting effect on an antique...
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Is It Legal to Ship Paintings by Famous Artists Across Borders?
While any sort of transportation of fine art is a challenging task, bringing a piece of art across international borders poses additional, legal challenges. If one wishes to ship paintings by famous artists to or from overseas, careful research into the legalities is necessary. Otherwise,...
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How to Hang Art: Professional Devices You Need to Know
Art hanging is an art in itself. A professional art hanger not only has the necessary technical skills, but also knows the characteristics of different wall types, the maximum weights the hooks can hold, and ways to protect the artwork from accidental physical damage. In...
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Reinert Fine Art: One of the Finest Art Galleries in Charleston
Fine Art Shippers enjoys shipping art to the Carolinas. Both states are the traditional stops of our East Coast and cross-country art shuttles. The region is rich in different events, shows, and fairs where the local and international art community gathers together to hail the...
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Almost Like an Artwork on Glass: The Challenges of Shipping Mirrors
While less complicated than shipping three-dimensional glass or ceramic objects, shipping flat glass surfaces poses unique challenges. In the world of fine art, paintings on glass are rare, but those are often extremely delicate in nature. Glass does not offer good adherence for substances such...
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What Does It Mean to Be an Art Moving Company in 2022?
Most jobs have changed over time, and art logistics is no exception. However, while means of transportation, equipment, and techniques are now much more advanced, the responsibility for the safety and integrity of artworks remains as immense as 10 or 20 years ago. Modern standards...
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Student Loans for Art School – Is It Worth the Payoff?
There is a student loan crisis, and some have accrued up to six figures in student loan debt. If you plan on attending art school, you probably wonder if taking out a loan is a good idea. There are instances where student loans are the...
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