How To Buy Contemporary Art
While art buyers and contemporary art collectors are often stereotyped as being rich, affluent or oligarchs, anyone, regardless of expertise or budget can build a substantial and successful art collection. Whether it is for investment purposes, personal taste or to match interior design, collecting contemporary art can fun and fascinating and not as difficult to […]
From Marginalised To The Masses: Is Instagram Changing The Way We Buy Art?
In the past, the only way to discover artists and buy their work was to attend galleries and exhibitions. While fuelling the artist’s recognition and the privilege of having art displayed for people to admire, selling art through a gallery does have its shortcomings. For a start, a gallery takes a high commission (surprising, this […]
Your Guide To Canvas Art
Frameless, stylish and letting the art speak for itself; canvas art is an increasingly popular trend that gives the viewer complete immersion in art. Furthermore, without a glass frame, the art does not suffer from glare or reflections, allowing it to be enjoyed from every angle. So just what is canvas art, and is it […]
Five Must-Visit Contemporary Art Galleries Across The World
There’s nothing better than stumbling across contemporary art galleries that inspire you. If you are planning a getaway this summer, then this is a guide to some of the world’s most game-changing galleries. Supporting emerging and established artists is very important. They are cultivating and shaping our modern art environment. Each contemporary artist hosts a […]
What Is The Future Of Contemporary Art?
Contemporary art has always been difficult to define; even now, art houses across the world cannot agree on its definition. However, in general, contemporary art focuses on the ‘now’. It works by challenging the traditional boundaries of the art world. It comes across as dynamic and present. However, with the focus of contemporary art being in the […]
How I work with Interior Designers and clients to create beautiful spaces
One of the joys of painting is seeing my work within its new setting and marveling at how much it enhances a room. I have a lot of experience working with interior designers and clients to create paintings that enhance new or existing spaces. Interior designers and clients often ask me to create works that […]
Contemporary Cash – The Increasing Value Of Contemporary Art
When it comes to valuing art, it can be a minefield to navigate. It is not an activity, nor functional but simply based on personal and collective judgement. With that in mind, the price of art can fluctuate considerably depending on the trends and perception. However, one area of art that has been continually increasing […]
Contemporary and Modern Art: Kinships and Contrasts
Despite the terms being used interchangeably, and having some similarities, there is a stark difference between modern and contemporary art. Notably, there is a temporal shift between the two eras in the art world. So, what is it that defines modern and contemporary art? What is modern art? Beginning in the late 19th century, modern art […]
Interior Design and Contemporary Art
Contemporary art Contemporary art is becoming the new secret weapon for interior designers. Gone are the days of sifting through a huge range of colour charts, painstakingly trying to find a colour scheme that works. Walls can be kept neutral and to allow the colours and textures of wall art to be showcased and speak […]
Hoteliers – ‘The new art galleries’
Hotel Art Hoteliers have been incorporating art within their establishments for centuries, it’s nothing new. However, high end 5 star hotels are starting to take this very seriously. They take innovative steps to provide their guests with a way of enhancing their experience in the hotel, tapping into subconscious depths that no customer service or […]