The Journal
Five Art Sourcing Mistakes That Can Cost Interior Designers Time and Money
Art sourcing mistakes don't just create last-minute stress, they can cost valuable time, eat into profit margins, and compromise otherwise exceptional work. Here are the five critical mistakes we’ve encountered most often, and more importantly, how to avoid them.
The Complete Guide to Selecting Art for Luxury Hotel Lobbies
The lobby of a luxury hotel sets expectations, establishes brand identity, and creates the first emotional connection with guests who've chosen this property over countless others. Art is central to that narrative, it’s a critical design element that can transform a beautiful space into an unforgettable experience.
Why Luxury Interior Designers Partner with Art Consultants (And You Should Too)
Designers understand that exceptional spaces are born from the collective expertise of professionals at the top of their game. Yet when it comes to art, potentially one of the most significant investments in any luxury project, many still try to handle the curation themselves.
The Joy of the Studio Visit
In an increasingly digital art world, there's profound value in taking our engagement with artists and their work off the screen and into the spaces where creation actually happens.
Printshop Tour | Jenny Robinson Print Studio, Sydney
Sydney's newest open-access atelier brings four decades of international printmaking expertise to Darlington.
04. Collecting Prints | Taking Care of your Collection
To ensure your print collection stays in good condition during display or storage there are some important best practices to keep in mind.
03. Collecting Prints | Know Your Printmaking Processes
If you've ever thought about purchasing prints or perhaps even making them yourself, we’ve outlined the main fine art print processes.
02. Collecting Prints | Five Things to Know Before You Start
Some key terminologies and considerations for folks who are excited to start their print collection.
01. Collecting Prints | An Original Print
The first in our series Collecting Prints where we get on the same page about the meaning of “fine art" or “original” prints.
Picks from the London Original Print Fair
A selection of our favorite works that were on view this weekend at the London Original Print Fair.
Printshop Tour | Publisher Textiles and Papers
Behind some unassuming roller doors in Sydney’s Leichardt neighborhood we visit Australia’s largest hand-printed textile studio.
Picks from the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair
A selection of our favorite works that are currently on view at the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair in London.
Studio Visit | Cali Framing
Visiting the Southern California factory where all of our custom Simply Framed orders are are produced, mounted and shipped.
Printshop Tour | Problems Printing
Stopping by Tom Kracauer’s huge new space for Problems Printing in South El Monte, California.
Printshop Tour | New Impressions Print Studio
A pair of MassArt Printmaking grads have set up an impressive new space in Somerville's Union Square.
Printshop Tour | Mirabo Press, Buffalo NY
Touring around the printshop of Mirabo Press during our visit to Buffalo, NY.
Building Utopia
“The most exciting prints are born of curiosity and an eagerness to dive into the process.” A conversation with Elleree Erdos, Director of Prints and Editions at David Zwirner.
An Interview with Phoebe Beard
“ The edition process is an opportunity to share ideas with people outside the art community, distributing booklets and brochures that allow me to engage with social and political narratives.”
Where to Buy Museum-Quality Affordable Prints Online
For those who want to start or build on a contemporary art collection, buying prints can be a wonderful way to have work from prominent artists without the hefty price tag.
Picks from the IFPDA Fair, New York
Favorite works that are currently on view at the IFPDA fair in New York