What does it take to be an artist today? How does one reconcile politics and aesthetics? What industry and market limitations must artists overcome and how? These are some of the questions we discussed with multidisciplinary artist Billy Gerard Frank. The Grenadian-born, New York-based artist,...
More
Artist Talk: Billy Gerard Frank on the Power of Image and Making Art in the 21st century
FAQ on Art Shipping Services in Chicago, IL
On June 3-4, Fine Art Shippers will be going through Chicago as one of our ongoing art shuttle’s destinations. Our team will be making an on-demand stop in the Windy City, picking up artworks, and delivering them directly to New York. If you want us...
More
How to Pack Glass for Shipping: Guide to Safe Transportation
Fragility is not a reason not to ship glass items internationally. Otherwise, it would be a significant limitation for collectors, museum collections, and the general public. Racking your brains over how to pack glass for shipping? Fortunately, there are some helpful tips and tricks for...
More
How Can Professional Art Handling Services Improve Quality of Life?
Quality of life is a multidimensional model that shows the extent to which you are satisfied with yourself and everything happening around you. While it is mostly subjective, some things objectively can improve your life or, at least, make some situations less stressful. Believe it...
More
Banksy: Unknown, Uncompromising, Unauthorized
This summer, Seattle, Dallas, Austin, and Houston will get a taste of the art by Banksy, the most enigmatic artist of our time. The traveling exhibition, "Banksyland: Unauthorized and Unmasked," will span 10,000 square feet and feature more than 80 original and studio works, rescued...
More
Valuable Porcelain Dolls: History and Market Records
Although delicate and fragile, the first valuable porcelain dolls were made for children's play. Today they are made mainly as collectibles for adults and older teenagers. But whether you are a collector or not, they can hardly leave you indifferent. Attribution of Valuable Porcelain Dolls...
More
Mergers and Acquisitions in the Art Logistics Market: Trend Overview
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is a popular business strategy whereby bigger companies can grow, increase their market share, and potentially reduce competition by merging with or acquiring smaller companies. Only in 2021 did the global M&A volumes reach $5.9 trillion in value, which is 64%...
More
The Precarious World of Chilean Artist Cecilia Vicuña
This fall, Tate Modern's Turbine Hall will host a large-scale exhibition by Chilean artist, poet, filmmaker, and activist Cecilia Vicuña. Her Hyundai Commission will be on display from October 13, 2022, till April 16, 2023. Throughout her career, Cecilia Vicuña has been exploring a wide...
More