As residents of Los Angeles begin the complicated process of rebuilding after fires wiped out more than 16,000 homes and businesses, the last thing anyone facing that future wants to hear is that they weren’t adequately insured. However, a recent study by the University of...
For those who love art and artifacts of the West, handwoven textiles are a fabulous way to infuse Native American history and anthropology into your collection. Textiles created by the Diné, or Navajo, in particular, carry hints of family lineage through symbolism, the wool itself,...
Collecting art is fun! Selling … not as much. And even more so, figuring out what to do with someone else’s art collection can be incredibly frustrating. Think about it: If you didn’t collect it, you probably don’t have the same attachment. More importantly, the...
When artist Adrienne Stein and her husband, artist Quang Ho, told a group of friends they were pregnant, a friend they both knew well turned to Stein and said, “You know, your career is going to take a big hit.” “I thought it was interesting that...
Prints hold an alluring appeal for seasoned and brand new collectors. For those just starting to dip a toe into the art market, prints are an easy way to buy works by substantial artists at prices that won’t stop your heart. In a similar manner...
An astute art collector once told me that whenever he’s in Manhattan, he visits the Whitney Museum of American Art to sit on the bench in front of an immense Jackson Pollock drip painting. The collector doesn’t do this because he likes the painting. He...
Artists spend their lives creating a type of non-verbal, visual communication. They often work alone, occasionally collaborating with fellow artists, but, for the most part, making art is a solitary journey. Because art comes from a personal place of introspection, it can be difficult for some...
We love juicy art forgery stories. Those tales of deception and greed, peppered with dubious criminal figures, add a sense of adventure to a sometimes sleepy industry. Kenneth Rendell, one of the foremost authorities on and authenticators of historical documents — and the great spoiler of...
If you’re a collector thinking about diving into a major remodel or new construction but don’t know where to start, why not consider letting your artwork take the lead? Think of it this way: Your art collection and those unique objects you’ve found on your...
Let’s face it: Collecting art is intimidating on so many levels. To begin with, where do you start? Galleries are an obvious place. But will you look stupid for asking questions? Will some pushy dealer pressure you into spending beyond your means? And how do...