Sourcing Art

Art Fairs are trade style sales events, held (usually) under one roof. They can vary greatly in size and in focus, from small local events, based...

It is helpful over time to build up a network of reliable contacts if you are to start an art collection. The following list (all of which are...

Buying art over the internet has many benefits and drawbacks that relate directly to the specific nature of this form of exchange and could be said...

Christie’s was established as an auction house in London in 1766 (where they now have auction houses in both St James' and Kensington) not long after...

Besides the practicalities behind displaying artworks, which are covered on related articles throughout this site, there are a number of other...

Commercial art galleries are galleries formed with the sole intention of making profit through the sale of arts and crafts works. They generally...

Personal contact with artists is a great way to build up a collection whilst establishing relationships that can be invigorating personally and of...

Collectors generally agree on one thing – only collect art that you generally love. To judge and collect art on any other basis makes collecting...

Those who wish to pursue a serious interest in the arts may wish to consider setting up and running their own gallery. With the art scene opening up...

Sotheby’s has an outstanding collection as an auction house and has been at the centre of the Fine Art industry since its conception in London in...

One of the main showcases for the work of emerging artists is the ‘Graduate Show’ or ‘Degree Show’ held across university campuses and galleries...

Many artists work from a studio – normally a space as small as 200 square feet and varying in size up to as much as several thousand square feet....

One way to both buy and sell art is to visit an auction house. Sales at an auction house are normally conducted through a process of open bidding...