Gray’s began as a vision around a kitchen table in New York over twenty years ago. Discover the story of Gray's Auctioneers from its humble beginnings to international auction house in this Ideastream feature.
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Spring has sprung! The birds are singing, the rabbits are multiplying (watch out for your carrots!), the sun is shining, and… achoo! There's also a lot of pollen in the air.
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The ocean’s rising, the summers are hotter, and the winters are colder. Thanks to our impact on the environment, times and temps are changing as quickly as interior design trends. So how can you be smarter about your interior design decisions?
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“Don’t believe the hype,” they’ll tell you. Everyone these days is about being alternative… And what better way to be an alternative than jumping back into styles people abandoned two decades ago?
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Ever thought about collecting art?
Many people view art as a personal passion or just a hobby. But did you know that sometimes art can also be an incredible investment? Your artwork can be a long-term investment that you get to enjoy in the meantime. But before you get carried away, investing in art is a potential minefield.
We’ve compiled some of the main pros and cons of investing in art. We also share the latest trends in the field.
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The biggest art news of 2022 can be found, in our humble opinion, through our weekly newsletter. It’s been an interesting year filled with all kinds of curiosities, What The Heck Is It’s, and more. Take a look at our subscriber’s favorite pieces of content this year to get a sneak peek, and be sure to sign up to get this content delivered to your inbox every Tuesday.
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Ever thought about collecting art?
Many people view art as a personal passion or just a hobby. But did you know that sometimes art can also be an incredible investment? Your artwork can be a long-term investment that you get to enjoy in the meantime. But before you get carried away, investing in art is a potential minefield.
We’ve compiled some of the main pros and cons of investing in art. We also share the latest trends in the field.
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Ethics are the principles that shape our moral compass and dictate our attitude, mindset, and consequent behaviors.
Most people want to make ethical decisions but sometimes inadvertently make a decision that is less than ethical through a lack of self-awareness. So how do we avoid falling into this trap?
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One of the many incredible artists featured in this month’s auction is Clyde J Singer, an Ohio native known for his landscape paintings, etchings, and murals. Born in Malvern, Ohio, in 1908, he spent almost his entire life in his state’s rural hills, a defining influence on his work.
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Does art move you? Can contemporary artistry be defined? Some argue that current artists must challenge the nature of "Artwork" itself. Contemporary art dares to defy description with more techniques, materials, and mediums available than ever before. The expression of individuality has never been more celebrated than in the modern-day, and we want to discuss ten of the most influential voices of our time.
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Building an art collection that you love requires enthusiasm, patience, and creativity. Many people collect art to decorate their homes, show their appreciation of a particular era or artist, sometimes even to preserve history... Most of all, people use art as a powerful way to express their personalities.
So how do you start an art collection? How do you define your personality? What art reflects who you are, deep down inside?
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