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Heists, Forgeries & Fraud — What Collectors Can Learn From True Art Crimes

Heists, Forgeries & Fraud — What Collectors Can Learn From True Art Crimes

We go down the rabbit hole with expert Noah Charney to find out what today's collectors can learn from history's most famous art crimes.

Collectors: What To Do If Your Art Arrives Damaged

Collectors: What To Do If Your Art Arrives Damaged

Shipping fine art is an art form itself and doesn't always go as planned. Here's what to do if your art is damaged while in transit.

How to Add Metadata to Your Image Files

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How to Add Metadata to Your Image Files

Embedding metadata in your image files increases their online security and allows you to preserve and share your art's most important details with the world.

What Artists and Gallerists Should Know About Data Security

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What Artists and Gallerists Should Know About Data Security

With remote work still on the rise, hackers are having a heyday. Here are some best practices to defend your data, whether you're an artist or a dealer.

Do you have everything you need to run your art business?

Debriefed: How Art Collectors Can Avoid Litigation

Debriefed: How Art Collectors Can Avoid Litigation

Art lawyer Daniel Kokhba on private investigators, escrow accounts, and other ways collectors can stay out of litigation.

When the Levee Breaks — Art Insurance & Eco-Disasters

When the Levee Breaks — Art Insurance & Eco-Disasters

Leading art insurer AXA XL’s Global Chief Underwriting Officer Jennifer Schipf has some good news about insuring art in the age of climate change.

What Artists And Collectors Need To Know About Moral Rights

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What Artists And Collectors Need To Know About Moral Rights

Art lawyers Amelia Brankov and Alana Kushnir untangle the intricacies of art’s legal rights.

Art Restoration Disasters (and Miracles!)

Art Restoration Disasters (and Miracles!)

Stories of famously wrecked artworks that were brought back to life (sort of) and tips on what to do if your artwork is seriously damaged.

Ask an Art Appraiser: Heidi Lee Komaromi, AAA

Ask an Art Appraiser: Heidi Lee Komaromi, AAA

Qualified answers to questions big and small regarding all things art appraisals.

How to Donate Your Art Collection to Charity for Optimal Tax Write-Offs

How to Donate Your Art Collection to Charity for Optimal Tax Write-Offs

Art lawyer and tax specialist Melissa Passman weighs in on the best practices for donating your art in the USA.

Art Business Essentials: Art Leasing Agreements

Art Business Essentials: Art Leasing Agreements

What is an art leasing agreement? How do you use an art leasing agreement?

Art Business Essentials: Commission Contracts for Artists

Art Business Essentials: Commission Contracts for Artists

Manage your art commissions like a pro with an overview of how, why, and when to use commission contracts.

Have you recorded the history
of your artwork?

Art Business Essentials: Consignment Agreements for Artists

Art Business Essentials: Consignment Agreements for Artists

What to include in a consignment agreement and why using them helps you create professional relationships with galleries.

Expert Answers to Common Questions from Art Collectors

Expert Answers to Common Questions from Art Collectors

We asked art professionals what questions they get the most from art collectors. Read their expert advice on everything from buying art to bequeathing it.

What I Would Tell My Collector Self 20 Years Ago

What I Would Tell My Collector Self 20 Years Ago

Whether you're collecting for passion or investment, this advice will help you collect smarter and better.

A Short Tutorial on Protecting Art Collections from Natural Disasters

A Short Tutorial on Protecting Art Collections from Natural Disasters

We're living during challenging times. Learn how to catalog and safeguard your art collection in this short video tutorial.

How to Avoid Denials or Low Payouts on Your Fine Arts Claim

How to Avoid Denials or Low Payouts on Your Fine Arts Claim

Have you minimized your risk of having your fine art claim denied or reduced?

Demystifying the Appraisal Process

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Demystifying the Appraisal Process

Whether you're embarking on your first appraisal, or need some reassurance around what to expect for your next appraisal report, we've outlined the steps clearly to guide you along the way.

Theft, Financing & Disaster: Three Cautionary Collector Tales

Theft, Financing & Disaster: Three Cautionary Collector Tales

Sometimes the collector’s story is about more than just the artwork. Here are three intriguing tales with lessons for all art collectors.

Protect Your Art Investment During Crisis

Protect Your Art Investment During Crisis

We’ve seen an influx of collectors cataloging their collections during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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