Friday 29 March 2013

How To Buy Art – First Time Buyer Tips


Buying artwork demands a different approach then buying another ordinary to add in your collection. It does not demand anything else then the time for some research and verification to best and original artwork of a real artist.

Considering the large number of artist and their work available in different art galleries, we can say that there is something for everyone who looks to buy art. Here are some general tips that applies in whatever approach or technique you use to buy art online.

Pore-over Your Requirements First:

Write down the details of your requirements. The dimension of the artwork that will fit in the place you are trying to fill out with art. Check the wall design, surroundings and write down the description of the art that will perfectly suit in your room or house wall.

Filter You Resources:


Locate the artists and art collector within your resources. Ask them for art galleries they have worked with or currently using to buy or sell art. They will surely give you names of some valuable resource to find out what you are looking for. Check ebay and other similar recognized websites for artwork.

Find The Artwork and Review The Return Policy:

Once you find the artwork as per your requirements then it’s time to look for the origin of the art. The artist details, the sale policy he or she offers.  Try not to buy if you find that the seller has “no return” policy or the terms and condition makes the return process difficult and expensive.

Review Details Carefully:

Review the details of the product carefully; see the images by zooming them, The framing details and the dimension of the artwork and verify all the details with your requirements. Material, style, medium that artist has used to make that artwork.

Check The Delivery and Shipping Methods:


Before making transaction closely observe the shipping details. The time it will take to reach and the packing details and courier service agency they are using. Try to find the answer that Is that courier service industry operate in your city. See the charges details make sure there are no hidden charges.



Wednesday 13 March 2013


The article has been created to share some work and the bio of new masters of contemporary art. There are two ways of approaching art. One is by artist name and the other is by the artists’ approach which makes their work unique. The aim of the article is to enlighten readers about the latest contemporary artwork done by the new but talented artists.

Eduardo Berliner

Eduardo has born Berliner in 1978, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He has obtained his bachelor’s degree from Brazil and master degree in arts from UK. Currently he is working as independent artist. He is known for his darkly-nuanced canvases. The most recent exhibition was as the group in “Prêmio CNI-SESI Marcantonio Vilaça, National History Museum, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.” Most of his exhibitions are held locally in Brazil.




Images © Eduardo Berliner


Jakub Julian Ziolkowski

Jakub has born in Poland, 1980. He is currently working in Cracow and Zamosc. He well known for his varied style and execution in approach in every piece of art he made. His last solo exhibition was in “Hydra 2012”. The solo exhibition by Jakub is held every year and location keeps on changes mostly among Poland, England and Switzerland.

In Utero




Images © Jakub Julian Ziolkowski

William Kentridge
William Kentridge has born in Johannesburg, South Africa, 1955. He has been praised for her contemporary artwork in United States and he has won Carnegie international medal in 1999 – 2000.He has been finalist and runner up for many other art exhibitions competitions help inside and outside United States. His last exhibition was on Feb 6 – 2013 at Volte Gallery, Mumbai, India.



Images ©  William Kentridge
   
Georg Baselitz

Georg Baselitz has born in 1938, Deutschbaselitz, Saxony, Germany. He is well known for his printmaking, sculpture and paint work. His early work is mostly related to sexual themes and which has received significant criticism and the same time he was regarded as pioneer of German Expressionism. One can see his artwork placed in museums like Ludwig, Cologne, Museum of fine arts – Boston.


Images ©  Georg Baselitz

Conclusion

Chasing artist will always get you a better artwork but chasing artwork will always get the unique thing. If you are a talented artist then do share your work up for sale. If you are an art lover then best is to buy art online. It will take less time to find a artwork that will suit your taste.