A favorite recent install was just one piece, and we haven’t shared a thing about it on Social. Here’s what made it such a standout:
A few friendly followers have recently reached out to comment on the many places we’ve bern going this summer. Yes, it is true that our team has been on the move, though it may not be as much as social media implies.
As art advisors we see a wide variety of art from the pretty landscape to the banana peels on a floor with a man dressed in a banana suit in the middle of it all. No joke, we literally saw this at a gally show once.
Sometimes we have a few clients who have decision paralysis. They’ve engaged us because they’re excited for a space to feel complete and they hope that understanding art options will make design decisions easier.
I decided to take a mother-daughter trip to Surf Camp in Nosara, Costa Rica, in June. Here, we’re sharing some more art, design, and personal tidbits from a trip we’ll remember forever.
Families seem more transient now than ever, likely because of the pandemic, virtual-work capabilities, and a globalized economy. While there is a freedom associated with not having to commit to one house or geographic location indefinitely, there is also the emotional load of lingering questions: “Are we living in the best possible place?” “Would we be happier living somewhere else?” “Is this my forever home?”
Every summer, there are countless outdoor activities to enjoy; pool time, cookouts, hikes and more. For the fifth straight year, we’re happy to share some additional ideas for your summer bucket list. These ideas all have an art side to them with a touch of adventure.
Since the art advisor world is mysterious to many, I wanted to chime in here with my own take: Art Advisor and Small Business Owner’s Day In the Life.
We hit the ground running and, led by Italian experts, immersed ourselves in the most visually stimulating of places, including private palazzos, artist exhibitions, and ancient churches.
A number of different large horizontal works at various price points that we’ve been eying lately.
Sweetgrass baskets are part of the fabric and tradition of this Charleston. And because we love all things about makers, styling, travel, and home, a post on sweetgrass baskets after a trip down south was an obvious choice.
Collecting art doesn’t have to be quite so complicated. It can, quite simply, be the process of being drawn to a colour, a mood, or even a feeling in an artwork. But sometimes a theme emerges that makes everything feel like it belongs together.
PSA: Frame costs are high right now. Pre-pandemic they are generally higher than the new-to-framing client may expect, but now, those rates have crept up. Here are a few reasons why some reasonable expectations to hold, and ways to get the value.
What captured our eye, specific places to visit, things to try, and the unique sources of inspiration that drive our own creativity.
Why is art world access limited? Who gains access and who doesn’t? And why? Here are our answers, as well as how we help our clients navigate.
For our recent project launch of the Toronto Basement Gallery, we wanted to share a closer look at some of the key artworks and details that make it really special.
Here, we reflect on our 3 basic art collecting principles - common to all projects - which produce vastly different results.
Sculpture itself is a broad category in terms of media, scale, and presentation - it can be shown on walls, pedestals, floors, outdoors, and more. Our list here focuses on artists creating compelling sculptures that hang on walls. ENJOY!
We are pleased to pull back the curtain of our business and share what you helped us accomplish.
Always on the hunt for inspiration, we reached out to Jane, arbiter of all things beautiful, to ask for her roundup of Top Ten Art Books. What we got is an eclectic mix of children’s books, historical fiction, love letters to NYC, and graphically stunning compilations of some of the most important artists in history.
Who are the clients behind these projects? Where did they find us, what were they seeking, and what’s their overall spend?
Each project is at a different stage of development, but we’re happy to provide a window into two of them, as well as insights on how we’re thinking about the spaces and what art is up for consideration.
By proactively considering a few simple tips, you’ll be better positioned to enjoy the art sourcing process when that time comes