We recently visited the Star Wars and the Power of Costume Exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts featuring over 60 handmade costumes together with concept art and movie memorabilia from the archives of George Lucas.
Much to the chagrin of art schools everywhere, it is likely that the anonymous street artist Bansky will be the best remembered artist of the post-millennial generation.
For one Detroit-area couple, it was a trip to a local art gallery and a thrift store that led to an important discovery. For many years, the local couple had driven by a prominent art gallery, but were a bit too intimidated to go in and explore.
There is an age-old saying in the art world that the "perfect fake" does not exist. Even expert forgers agree. But how does one go about proving if something is a fake or if it is authentic?
Ir's time to enjoy some of the best upcoming antique and art exhibits across the country. Whether you are an avid collector or simply looking to find a few unique accent pieces for your home, here are some of the best art and antique shows in July featuring something for almost everyone.
Find Art Experts appraiser and nationally known expert Caroline Ashleigh, AAA, ISA-AM, NAA, recently sat down for an interview with Hour Magazine to give collectors a quick guide to art and antique appraising.
Experts from Heritage Auctions discuss how condition affects value in areas ranging from comic books, manuscripts, jewelry, collectibles, sports memorabilia, to coins and more. Find out how to preserve condition and properly store cherished belongings.
Your Art Concierge Editorial
Art forgery has a long and fascinating history from the Renaissance to today, and many novels have been written about the exploits of some of the most prolific forgers of all time - at least, those that we know of.
Is there a difference between "looking at" and "seeing" art? Is there a correct way to look at art? Working on the Docent Board of Education at one of our country's major museums, I was often asked these questions by visitors, students, friends and family members alike.
We live in a time of great fascination and appreciation with mementos of the past.
Our new blog series, Tips of the Trade, will address how to care for objects of value, whether sentimental or monetary, from a grandparent’s folk art painting, to your mother’s vintage wedding gown.