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To help preserve her works, Cindy Sherman is offering to destroy and reprint old photographs

The Art Newspaper

The Cindy Sherman Legacy Project (CSLP), launching today (16 June), introduces a formal process for condition assessments and the controlled replacement of damaged prints, and will also host an online catalogue raisonné documenting her career. Sherman has worked with the same specialist print lab for more than 20 years.

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Basel's new satellite fair rides the wave of interest in contemporary African art

The Art Newspaper

The fair, held in a 14th-century building that has previously housed both a printing factory and the Swiss artist Dieter Roth’s studio, brings together a total of 18 galleries, half of which have travelled from Africa.Notable among the participants are organisations whose remit is not exclusively or usually commercial.

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A real head Turner: pub offers free drink to walkers exploring artist's London

The Art Newspaper

Turner Royal Museums Greenwich Share Subscribe to The Art Newspaper’s digital newsletter for your daily digest of essential news, views and analysis from the international art world delivered directly to your inbox.

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In tough times for dealers, Art Basel debuts a section for new works

The Art Newspaper

His gallery is showing works by three artists—black-and-white prints of detritus by Megan Plunkett, glittering metallic sculptures by Kayode Ojo and aluminium flood barriers by Alexandre Khondji—with the works priced between €5,000 to €50,000. Here we have more flexibility and we can present a fuller breadth of our programme.”

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‘My bank account is the only thing that slows me down’: Arlene Shechet on trusting her instincts

The Art Newspaper

In the early 80s I bought a set of Robert Mangold prints for my parents. That was made possible by a friend of mine who worked in the print shop. Arlene Shechet: I couldn’t make art if I didn’t trust my eyes and instincts, so my bank account is the only thing that slows me down. What was the first work you ever bought?

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. The appraisal helps establish the artwork's condition and value, guiding conservation decisions.

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

Another issue to keep in mind is what medium you'd like to purchase: a wide range is available including original works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, graphite as well as printed works including etchings, lithographs, silkscreens, and digital prints. Salvador Dali prints should not be touched with a ten-foot-pole.