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How Art Gets Appraised: The Process of Determining What a Work Is Worth
Art Business
14 min read·August 9, 2026

How Art Gets Appraised: The Process of Determining What a Work Is Worth

"An appraisal is an opinion of value." Appraisers must comply with the 2024 Edition USPAP, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. A certified appraisal costs $200 to $500 per item. The IRS requires a qualified appraisal for donations over $5,000. Here is how art gets appraised, and why it matters.

Open Edition vs Limited Edition Prints: What the Difference Means for Buyers
Art Business
14 min read·August 8, 2026

Open Edition vs Limited Edition Prints: What the Difference Means for Buyers

"Limited edition prints are artworks produced in a fixed number, authorised by the artist or their estate. Once an edition is complete, no further works are made in that format. Because supply is capped from the outset, scarcity is built in." The print market has grown its share in the auction market by 52 percent between 2015 and 2025. Here is what the difference means for buyers.

The Economics of the Art World: Who Makes Money and Who Doesn't
Art Business
12 min read·August 5, 2026

The Economics of the Art World: Who Makes Money and Who Doesn't

The global art market reached $59.6 billion in 2025, still below the 2022 peak of $67.8 billion. The US accounts for 44%. Dealers' total operating costs rose by an estimated 5%. 80 percent of survey respondents said President Donald Trump's tariffs negatively impacted their business. Who makes money, and who doesn't?

Art Theft: Famous Heists, Recovery Stories, and the Black Market
Art Business
15 min read·August 3, 2026

Art Theft: Famous Heists, Recovery Stories, and the Black Market

On March 18, 1990, two thieves dressed as police officers stole 13 artworks from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, now valued at more than $500 million. It remains the largest art theft in history. 36 years later, retired FBI agent Geoffrey Kelly has published "Thirteen Perfect Fugitives." None of the works have been recovered. A $10 million reward remains.

Art Insurance: What It Covers and When You Need It
Art Business
13 min read·August 2, 2026

Art Insurance: What It Covers and When You Need It

"A standard property policy is not designed to protect fine art." AXA XL has been insuring art for over 60 years and became a Global Lead Partner of TEFAF in 2025. Coverage includes all risks of physical loss or damage, compensation for depreciation, and worldwide protection. Here is what art insurance covers.

The Role of Art Advisors: Who Uses Them and What They Actually Do
Art Business
13 min read·August 1, 2026

The Role of Art Advisors: Who Uses Them and What They Actually Do

"85% of art advisors operate independently. 65% manage 10 or fewer clients." Josh Baer reckons around 70% of contemporary and Modern sales at the big auction houses run through advisers. Bank of America just launched an art consulting service for clients with $100M+ net worth. Here is what art advisors actually do.

How Auction Houses Value Art: Provenance, Condition, and Comparables
Art Business
12 min read·July 31, 2026

How Auction Houses Value Art: Provenance, Condition, and Comparables

"Auction houses do not value art in the abstract. They value what they believe they can defend in a live market." In November 2025, Sotheby's New York totaled $1.17 billion. A Klimt portrait sold for $236.4 million, the second-highest auction price ever. Here is how auction houses value art.

How to Visit Venice Biennale: What It Is, How It Works, Tips for Going
Art and Society
14 min read·July 14, 2026

How to Visit Venice Biennale: What It Is, How It Works, Tips for Going

The 2026 Venice Biennale (May 9-November 22) is the 61st International Art Exhibition, curated by Koyo Kouoh around "In Minor Keys." 100 national pavilions, 31 collateral events. Tickets from €30. Here's how to visit.

Art Fairs Calendar: The Major Events Artists and Collectors Should Know
Art and Society
13 min read·July 13, 2026

Art Fairs Calendar: The Major Events Artists and Collectors Should Know

Art Basel Switzerland (June 18-21, 2026, 250 galleries). Frieze London (October 14-18). TEFAF Maastricht (March 14-19, 276 exhibitors, 7,000 years of art). Here's the 2026 art fair calendar.

Art for Small Spaces: Scale, Framing, and Making It Work
Art and Society
12 min read·July 12, 2026

Art for Small Spaces: Scale, Framing, and Making It Work

One large painting in a small apartment does more than ten small ones. Thin frames save visual space. Leaning art saves walls. Here's how to make art work in small spaces.

How to Decorate with Art: Room by Room Guide
Art and Society
13 min read·July 11, 2026

How to Decorate with Art: Room by Room Guide

The 57-inch rule: hang art so the center sits 57 inches from the floor. Art above a sofa should be 2/3 the sofa's width. Here's how to decorate with art, room by room.

Art Books Worth Giving: The Best Coffee Table Books by Theme
Art and Society
12 min read·July 10, 2026

Art Books Worth Giving: The Best Coffee Table Books by Theme

Taschen's "David Hockney: My Window" pocket edition costs $18.64. Phaidon's "Butterfly" spans 250 artworks. The Met's "Superfine" covers Black dandyism since the 18th century. Here are the best art coffee table books by theme.