Ever wondered what it is exactly that an art consultant does? Larissa Wild gets that question all the time. In this episode, Sarah Reeder of Artifactual History Appraisal and Worthwhile Magazine interviews Larissa to pick her brain on what it is that she does. Here are some of the key points of Larissa’s art consulting:
Guide you to develop your interests, style, taste and awareness of what artwork is out there
Help you understand the larger art world and how the pieces you are interested in fit into that picture
Guide you on how to understand price and value, and then balance your collection to embrace both passion and your financial interest.
Understand that the most important things when selecting an art consultant are: finding a good personality fit, as well as identifying one that has the education and background to help you navigate the art world intelligently and with meaning.
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There are so many arenas in which the visual arts can intersect with a community. It doesn’t always have to be about creating a finished looking object for the wall or a pedestal. Sometimes it’s about the journey, the way a united vision can bring people together to consider and solve big questions in the real world. It can be about connection, a way of processing thoughts and mapping out future dreams. In this interview we are traveling to Lamu in Kenya, where Ajax Axe has set up Space Station #2 to invite local artists to collaborate in imagining and designing a framework for a shared vision of the future.
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Dr. Mass is a cultural heritage science professional with over 20 years of research, teaching, and museum experience. She has held positions working with both major encyclopedic museum collections and in the decorative arts world, as well as teaching conservation science in both the Buffalo and Delaware Master's Degree Programs in Art Conservation. She specializes in studying questions of authenticity, state of preservation, attribution, and using innovative methods of analysis to address these questions.
In this episode you will learn:
How certain materials change over time and react to the environment
How to read the clues left behind in materials
A peek inside the forensic processes used to determine fakes and forgeries
The importance of vetting for art fairs to protect the consumer
This episode of The Art Elevator is brought to you by Artifactual History and Larissa Wild Fine Art, where we explore the fascinating stories behind the scenes in the art world. To stay inspired and informed, join our email list today! You'll receive updates about our latest creations, valuable tips, and a deeper look into the art world.
