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A Very Norman Rockwell Christmas
December 7, 2022
Few people have captured American culture quite like Norman Rockwell but it’s his warm festive scenes that have linked him to Christmas in the USA.
Ballet and Beyond: Edgar Degas’ Most Important Paintings
December 6, 2022
You might know Edgar Degas best by his iconic paintings of ballet dancers, but these masterpieces only scratch the surface of his repertoire.
Understanding the Market for Diamonds with Mollie Burns Keith
November 29, 2022
On 7 December 2022, The Girardi Diamond Earrings, the most famous earrings of 2022, will be auctioned on Invaluable by John Moran Auctioneers. But what are the factors that determine the sale price of a diamond?
A Brief History of Stamp Collecting
November 28, 2022
Stamp collecting offers a window into the past, reflecting times of feast, famine, war and peace. At one point, 10% of the US population collected stamps.
A Brief Intro to Relational Aesthetics
November 23, 2022
Relational Aesthetics or Relational Art in its essence is creative practice that blurs, or eliminates, the line that divides artist and art from audience.
Ten of the Best Books about Artists
November 21, 2022
"It’s a secret whisper from an alleyway. Psst, you. Hey kid. Yes you”, Donna Tart. Pull up a comfy seat for ten of our best books about artists.
A Brief History of Urban Art in Five Artists
November 16, 2022
Unencumbered by gallery walls, opening times, and entrance fees, urban art has been illuminating the lives of ordinary people for over 2,000 years.
Anish Kapoor – The Vantablack Feud
November 14, 2022
When Anish Kapoor purchased the exclusive rights to the artistic use of the "blackest black", Vantablack, the art world did not sit idly by.
Just What is Appropriation in Art? An Historical Overview
November 7, 2022
“Good artists copy, great artists steal.” One could speculate that for as long as there has been art, there has been appropriation.
Understanding the Beautiful Game of Collecting Soccer Memorabilia
November 2, 2022
There's great demand for authentic vintage soccer memorabilia, and the World Cup has equal appeal to fans and collectors alike.