Notes on contemporary art, exhibitions, and curatorial practice
Artist-run Galleries - Diferentiating Three Models in Current Contemporary Art Markets
ABSTRACT In the past five years the contemporary art market in a Western European and US context has progressed in its economic growth, professionalizing certain art world roles and encouraging the rise of young international galleries and private museums in the US. This article focuses on a particular local establishment of artist-run galleries in New York at the intersection of art production and commercial/ institutional recognition. Artists founded artrun galleries that show strategies to exhibit and sell works of art in a peer-to-peer scenario, breaking with some established safeguarding protocols of emerging and established White Cube galleries. The article examines these strategies and demonstrates a reflective symbiosis between artist-run galleries and commercial and institutional recognition in the contemporary art market.
How to Protect Paintings at Home: A Complete Guide to Preserving Your Artwork
Protecting paintings at home requires controlling light, temperature, humidity, and proper handling. Keep artwork away from direct sunlight, maintain a stable indoor climate, and avoid displaying paintings near heat sources or damp areas. Clean paintings only with a soft, dry brush, use conservation-quality framing materials, and inspect them regularly for signs of damage. By following these simple preventive care practices, you can preserve the beauty, condition, and value of your artwork for many years.
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There is only one woman who makes the paradox of elegance and authority meaningless and, in the end, behaves with authority! This is the most beautiful state of being a human being
Test Journal: Gallery Dispatch
A short English test note for checking the public blog and admin list.
Curating Light and Silence
How minimal display design helps paintings breathe inside a gallery.
Collecting Contemporary Persian Art
A practical guide for first-time collectors entering the regional art scene.
