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Fine art prints collector’s guide
Collectors

Fine art prints collector’s guide By Janine Wixforth

04.11.19
Strolling through art fairs or galleries you might have noticed this one confusing category that is sold among the usual paintings and sculptures. We call them “original prints” or “fine art prints”, “multiples” and so on. Due to their often lower price point they are a popular entry-level segment for new collectors. We show you what you really need to know about them, especially if you’re thinking about purchasing a print.

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Artist interview: Dora Celentano
Artists

Artist interview: Dora Celentano By Janine Wixforth

22.10.19
ARTPIQ is pleased to announce the winner of this year's ARTPIQER's Painting Award: The Düsseldorf-based artist and Düsseldorf Art Academy graduate Dora Celentano, who impressed the award jury with her compelling artistic approach, her painterly play with lightness and depth as well as the topicality of her work. Read more...

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Why buy original art?
Art Market

Why buy original art? By Janine Wixforth

30.09.19
Original art is praised and marketed by many different online and offline galleries and platforms in very different price ranges. But what does it really signify? It is used succinctly and for that reason sometimes art enthusiasts don’t really know what they’re buying exactly. For that reason we have put together a short guide for you about what to look for when buying original art. Read more...

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Contemporary Drawings
Art Market

Contemporary Drawings By Magdalena Olyukova

09.09.19
In the past contemporary drawings were usually treated as less valuable artworks than paintings. Recently they seem to be enjoying a renaissance among art enthusiasts. According to Artprice the auction prices for drawings by established artists have been rising for 5 years. The popularity of contemporary drawings is also increasing. What are contemporary drawings? What other kinds of works on paper are popular among art lovers? Which fairs show drawings by contemporary and emerging artists?

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The Millennial Generation
Art Market

The Millennial Generation By Magdalena Olyukova

26.08.19
Millennials leave a formative stamp on the way art is seen, bought and collected. But what do millennial art buyers and collectors do differently? What’s behind the surprising affinity of millennials to the art market?

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Interview with Vishal Kumar, Data Science @The Bartlett, UCL
Art Market

Interview with Vishal Kumar, Data Science @The Bartlett, UCL By Katharina Wenzel-Vollenbroich

05.08.19

Data Science and Visualization @The Bartlett, UCL | Previously Data Scientist @Sotheby’s   Hi Vishal, thanks for speaking to us today, to start wi...

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Best Cities for Emerging Artists
Artists

Best Cities for Emerging Artists By Arron Westbrook

12.07.19
We have come up with a list of the best cities for emerging artists that are interesting alternatives to the great cultural hotspots like London and New York where artists are forced to live out the cliche of the starving artist. Our listed cities not only offer vibrant art scenes but the possibility for artists to really focus on creating without being distracted by financial issues.

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How to start an art collection
Collectors

How to start an art collection By Janine Wixforth

12.07.19
Whether you’re investing in old masters, well-established contemporaries, or the latest video pieces, collecting art can be a risky process. For most people, the trouble comes when trying to start a collection and invest in art on a budget. How to make sure the money you invest into your art collection, even if it is on a small-budget basis, is well spent?

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Interview with Tim Ralson and Diana Cerezino, PADA Studios
Art Market

Interview with Tim Ralson and Diana Cerezino, PADA Studios By Katharina Wenzel-Vollenbroich

12.07.19

To begin with, Tim and Diana, could you introduce yourselves? Tim: We are both artists - painters, to be more specific. Diana is from Lisbon and mo...

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Artist Interview: Millie Kelly
Artists

Artist Interview: Millie Kelly By Katharina Wenzel-Vollenbroich

12.07.19

Millie Kelly is a London-based artist, originally from Teignmouth, Devon. Her paintings are purposefully seen as ‘kitsch’ lying somewhere between f...

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Should I Invest in Art on Trends or Personal Taste?
Collectors

Should I Invest in Art on Trends or Personal Taste? By Katharina Wenzel-Vollenbroich

12.07.19

With art sales in 2016 exceeding $45billion (according to the 2017 TEFAF market report), an increase 1.7% increase over 2015, and a further increas...

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Interview with Jacqueline Uhlmann, LISTE art fair
Art Market

Interview with Jacqueline Uhlmann, LISTE art fair By Katharina Wenzel-Vollenbroich

10.07.19

We have spoken to Jacqueline Uhlmann, Head of Fair Management at LISTE art fair about her job, the status of art fairs in today's art market and th...

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Artworks are professionally packaged by us or the artist. Packaging and delivery method will vary according to the type of work. Shipping is free for any artwork. 

RETURNS

If you are a customer living in the European Union, the legal return period is 14 days after receipt of your order. Please note that returns are only possible if in accordance with the Terms & Conditions. If you want to return an item please contact us via info@artpiq.net first. Please note that you cannot return the artwork without contacting us beforehand, as in this case the artwork will not be insured. ARTPIQ is not responsible for any damages or loss occurring through unauthorised return shipping and will in this case not be able to release your refund.

 

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