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December 2008

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Buying Art - The Basics: Part IV

Dec 25, 2008  |   Contributor: Howard L. Rehs

Arts & Culture: Should You Buy a Work of Art Just Because a Certain Artist Painted It? My answer has been, and always will be, the same - No! Never buy a work of art just for the artist's name. If the artist in question is one whose... Read More

A Word on Art and the Economy

Dec 23, 2008  |   Contributor: Howard L. Rehs

By December 23, 2008, the day I finished this article, the stock market was down 279 points for the month (with a 3277.30 total closing point swing); and just for the record, my personal portfolio was teetering at the 36% loss level for the year!... Read More

The Luxe List: The Art of Possibility

Dec 22, 2008  |   Contributor: Merilee Kern

Shopping:Ground-breaking artwork representation agency Art of Possibility Studios, the only for-profit art brand exclusively dedicated to helping physically disabled artists become financially self-reliant, is changing the world for the better - one piece of licensed artwork at a time.... Read More

Danger Dogs of Nepal: Heavy Metal Artwork

Dec 22, 2008  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Original Animal Art: With five-star quality luxury pet-care centers cropping up at about the same pace as new-rage health spas, it is no secret that folks love their pets like family members. Here is an original way to capture their dog most... Read More

Buying Art- The Basics: Part III

Dec 19, 2008  |   Contributor: Howard L. Rehs

Arts & Culture: You Have Found a Period/Style of Art You Like - Now What? Now for the hard, but fun, part --- learning more about the specific period or style you have chosen. To begin with, you need to determine which artists... Read More

Buying Art - The Basics: Part II

Dec 17, 2008  |   Contributor: Howard L. Rehs

Arts & Culture: Buy What You Like! The first thing to realize is that whatever you decide to buy is something you will probably own for a very long time - so buy what you like. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to worry... Read More

Buying Art - The Basics: Part I

Dec 12, 2008  |   Contributor: Howard L. Rehs

Art & Culture: So you have decided that it is time to buy a work of art. Now what? Your first step is to visit as many galleries as possible and explore the many different types of art one can acquire. Today, the Internet has made most... Read More

MacDougall Arts: Russian Art Experts

Dec 2, 2008  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Russian Art: MacDougall Arts Ltd., the only art auction house that solely sells works by Russian artists, recently held three-day auction presented 120 lots with sales of more than $12.4 million. The auctioned art included the works of... Read More

Hugh Jackman to Play Houdini on Broadway

Dec 1, 2008  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Arts & Culture: If you enjoy indulging in some of the world's best theatres, then rejoice. Fresh from being nominated as People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, Australian actor Hugh Jackman may be the next Houdini. Hugh has already... Read More