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Art investment: Tea Stain, by Gavin Turk
Tea Stain’ by Gavin Turk – Fantastic Artwork, Bad Investment
I recently came across a limited edition print by Gavin Turk which was being sold by White Cube gallery entitled Tea Stain’ which basically consists of a round tea coloured stain from the base of a tea cup on a white piece of paper. There are those that would immediately dismiss this artwork as another piece of rubbish modern art but I have to admit that I personally find the concept rather intriguing.
According to the White Cube website, “This work by Gavin Turk further explores the complex ideas surrounding authorship and the concept of the artist as creative genius’. With each tea stain a unique mono print Turk asks the viewer to examine not only the way that an artist is seen to be a creator of objects venerated within an art historical context, but also the ways in which the simple motions of the everyday can become amusing or important.” Apart from the obvious comment on the issues of authorship and artist as creative genius’, tea has many different cultural, social and historical associations which are universally relevant and should evoke some sort of response in almost everyone. Although the artwork consists mainly of blank white paper, it is the simplicity of the work that forces the viewer to generate their own understanding and make their own interpretation of the work thus increasing the relevance and level of interest for each individual viewer.
Posted in Art and Entertainment, Art Investment
Tagged Artist, Artwork, authorship, creative genius, cube website, edition, Gavin Turk, Gavin Turk - Fantastic, historical context, Investment, limited edition print, Nicholas Forrest, print, Stain, Summer Exhibition, Tea, tea cup, tea stain, viewer, white cube gallery, work
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Art Investment : Does provenance matter when buying artwork?
If you are investing in artwork, rather than buying it solely for its aesthetic value, then there is nothing more important than its provenance. A work of art without provenance can be impossible to sell when it comes time for you to realize its price appreciation, and can even land you in hot water. In fact, without a satisfactory provenance, it can be difficult to be satisfied that you even have title to the work, despite the fact that you may have paid good money for it.
Provenance is important for two reasons: theft and forgery. The art world is rife with both, particularly with art works that are sought after and therefore valuable.
If the piece of art you buy has been stolen, you will not acquire title in it when you purchase it. This is because a thief cannot pass on title to an art work, not having acquired title at the time of taking. Even if there exists a chain of bona fide purchasers in between you and the thief, you still are not immune to a claim from the work’s rightful owner should that person appear. And, if your art work is to be sold at auction, it is quite likely that the owner – or their insurance company – will find out about it. You will lose your artwork, together with the money you paid for it. As well, your reputation in the art community will certainly not be enhanced.
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Tagged aesthetic value, art, art world, Artwork, David Riel, eagerness, fact, fact experts, forgeries, forgery, money, price appreciation, provenance, time, title, wishful thinking, work
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Art Investment : How to find art treasures at flea markets and garage sales
At one time I had a small antique business in an antique mall. I was always on the lookout for finding bargains at garage sales, thrift shops and flea markets. Flea markets seemed to have more to offer. For one reason, there are usually more choices and also vendors who specialize in everything from Delft pottery to wall art. They are quite willing to come down in their prices, hard cash is difficult to refuse, especially if you’ve been standing in the hot sun all day and thinking about having to load up all your stock and haul it home again. Usually you can find a price that both of you feel good about.
Arrive very early. Most flea markets open as early as seven in the morning. But to get the best stuff’ or art, you will be more successful if you arrive a half hour before that. I’m not a morning person, so have rarely have done this, but I have seen artwork that other shoppers purchased that early and it is amazing and makes me try to get there earlier next time.
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Tagged antique business, antique mall, art, Artwork, Brown, cargo pants, cash, comfy shoes, Don, flea, home, hot sun, morning, morning person, paint by number, painting, personal checks, pottery, thrift shops, time
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Art Investment : How to invest in art
Art is an excellent investment if you are skill-full, prepared, and hardworking. A certain piece can not only bring you tremendous joy but can carry everlasting, or even increasing value. Art is a multidimensional concept product, that can be almost anything and found almost anywhere beyond your conventional art gallery. It is important to look for pieces that have a certain kind of magnetism and mystery about them. While you are looking at a certain piece it should grab your attention, if only for a millisecond. The more fleeting the attraction the better the piece could be. If you start asking yourself, “why is this piece so attractive, what is it about this piece that is so engaging?” it is probably a great find. Keep looking for pieces that stun you, expect to find art anywhere, and visit cafes, little shops, and people’s homes as often as possible.
Posted in Art history, Art Investment
Tagged art, art buy, art gallery, Artist, conventional art, Don, gallery, Internet, kind of magnetism, Louie Spouls, mediums, millisecond, new art, piece, quality, value, vicinity, wall, web sights, work
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Best sites for displaying your artistic talent on the internet
So, you are an aspiring artist. And you have decided that it is time to show the world what kind of talents you have. You’re ready for some (hopefully) constructive criticism to help build up your talent. These are much of the same reasons I started searching for ways to display my artwork online. I have tried a handful of sites; most are pretty serious online communities where people are very active and for the most part very friendly, helpful, and supportive. I even went as far as to create my own website and post a virtual gallery there as well. One thing to remember, exposure is a great thing. You just have to know how to utilize what exposure you have and make it work for you. As an artist you may be tempted to go out and join up with a paid membership site to help you get your work seen. However, you don’t necessarily have to pay for that type of advertising.
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