Contemporary Art and Abstract Artist

How to Verify a Painting Is Authentic and Document Its Provenance

To verify a painting is authentic and document provenance you want five things: a signed work, a certificate of authenticity, a dated invoice, a condition report, and an unbroken studio-to-wall cha...

Should You Buy Art Directly From the Artist or Through a Gallery?

Buying art directly from the artist usually means a clearer price, a relationship with the maker, documentation straight from the studio, and the work handled canvas-to-wall. A gallery adds curatio...