HOW THE ART WORLD IS TACKLING RACIAL INEQUALITY 

Over the years, there has been a significant lack of diversity in the art world. In fact, around 85% of artists represented by U.S institutions are white and many classical paintings have been found to have racist undertones or themes. Racial inequality is a big problem in society as a whole but certainly prevails in the art industry.

Luckily, many in the art world have noticed this inequality and are making movies to improve racial representation in art. While progress is being made, the art world still has a long way to go.

Here, we will take a look at how racial inequality is being tackled in the art world with comments from expert Oliva Kwok Decani.

How The Art World Is Tackling Racial Inequality

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THE WORKCURRENCY REVOLUTION: HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF A WORK OF ART

Sometimes you find yourself holding a painting or sculpture that has been hanging in your grandparents’ or distant relative’s house for years.
We look at the work and doubt whether it has value, whether it was created by a famous artist or whether it is significant for understanding a certain historical period.

It can happen that a masterpiece is found by pure chance in a flea market or even that an artist is rediscovered after decades, as happened with the recent discovery of the works of Luigi Pericle in his home.

The doubt that the work in front of us is a small treasure assails us but we don’t know where to start to understand its true value.

Here are some tips for understanding the value of a work of art.

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HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT GALLERY SPACE FOR YOUR FIRST EXHIBITION

Exhibiting your work is one of the most exciting moments that can fill an artist with a lot of pride. One might even say that it’s a culmination of the creative growth of any artist put on display for others to see, examine, and maybe even interpret.

So, if you’re an artist that wants to hold an exhibit, looking for a venue is important. An art gallery rental in Paris or any other major art place would be the ultimate dream because of how renowned their art galleries and exhibits are all around the world. If you’re planning your first exhibit, you want to make an impact, so looking for the perfect venue should be one of the priorities.

To do this, here are some points of consideration to help guide your final pick for your first gallery space.

How To Find The Right Gallery Space

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5 TIPS FOR BUYING ART ONLINE

Online shopping has become an increasingly important part of our lives.
From food to clothing, from home decorations to gadgets, we can buy anything we want online and our shopping habits are increasingly influenced by the use of digital tools.

Buying art online is also becoming increasingly common and it is important to use a gallery with a proven track record.

Have you ever thought about buying art online?  Here are 5 tips to get you started.

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WATCHES INSPIRED BY WORKS OF ART: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND COLLECTABLE ONES

The link between Swatch and art has always been strong.
Swatch has reproduced so many works of art that art has made its way out of museums, onto our wrists, and onto the streets all over the world.

Swatch has been a main partner of the Venice Art Biennale for many years and each time offers a special watch to collect, but it is also committed to supporting artists thanks to its decade-long experience at theSwatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai.
Discovering the new collection of watches inspired by the works of art at the Pompidou is not a surprise but a great confirmation.

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