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Women Representation in Art, Is It Changing?Women have been integral to the world of art for centuries. As innovators in artistic expression and the source of inspiration, it makes one wonder why despite outnumbering men at art school, remain underrepresented in the industry. The numbers don’t lie. In 2016, according to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services, 63% of undergraduates studying…
Artist Cady Noland Case and Visual Artists Rights ActDid Sotheby’s breach its consignment agreement with collector Marc Jancou back in 2011 when it gave in to conceptual artist Cady Noland’s demand that her Cowboys Milking 1990 silkscreen print be withdrawn from auction due to damage to the artwork which ultimately led to her disclaiming authorship? Is the better question whether Cady Noland’s decision…
Jeff Koons and Louis Vuitton BagsWhen you think of Jeff Koons, his towering sculptures inspired by balloon animals or works from his Banality series probably come to mind. Consistently on the list of one of the “most expensive living artists,” Jeff Koons work isn’t exactly accessible to the everyday art collector with one of his pieces auctioned at the…
Swiss Freeports for Art Treasures & Tax EvasionIn 2015, in the wake of the news on the revised law on freeports, the global art market was shaken by the chronicles of Geneva's bonded warehouses, a storage facility for the super-rich collectors at the center of tax evasion controversy. Thierry Ehrmann, the president of art market information specialist Artprice, said that Geneva's freeport…
Old Masters: Most Undervalued ArtThere was a time when artwork by the Old Masters – those artists who were academically trained and worked in Europe before about 1800 – were the most coveted by collectors. However, with the explosive rise and popularity of Contemporary Art, can the Old Masters remain relevant in the art world? According to the 2016…
Art Financing for ArtistsWith the rising costs of art production, particularly for the large scale sculpture and installation projects, artists and gallerists can now turn to specialized fine art financing firms to pay for the show and share a portion of proceeds. Fine Art Partnership: Project Park Avenue Paper Chase The Aycock NYC installation of 2014 brings attention…








