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Culture and Society » Art | By Nicole Maschwitz @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 4:02 PM

Its that time of year again. The first hint of Christmas appears in the department stores, they start by bringing out there Christmas trees, or by hanging tinsel and decorations through out the stores. Its not that time already, you hear people say. Slowly but surely the buzz amongst the shoppers becomes apparent. And why not Christmas brings so much joy to people. Not only the joy of celebrating Christs birthday, but the joy of giving and receiving of gifts. There is not... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 2:17 PM

Writer John Rushkin once said, "Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together." There are few things more breathtaking than a well-composed painting - one where all the right colors, brush strokes and open space just dazzle the eyes and capture the imagination. A fine art auction is a great way to buy and sell fine art. Despite the credit crisis, most purchasers who attend a fine art auction, aren't affected by the middle class squeeze or im... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 9:09 PM

Art collectors can find some of the most reasonable contemporary and fine art for sale in the eBay listings online at eBay. Great results can be found by searching in the "art" section, under title, topic, artist, time period, etc. Watercolor art or an oil painting for sale can cost mere dollars, hundreds, thousands or even millions. Often times, galleries will place artwork for sale on eBay too, so you know they are reliable. If you're looking for an oil painting, then the ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 8:30 AM

A great form of investing some money is to buy antique coins which have grown in value over the years. These coins boast astonishing value. These days a large number of antique coins are available, through various sources for those who want to buy them. They are especially in demand amongst investors as they generate a very huge profit and the risk is low. What would you do if you find some unusual and exceptional coins? Wouldn't you want to keep them with you? Yes, obviously. You w... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 8:26 AM

Coin collection is a very common hobby. This hobby can be formed in any person of any age. He can be a kid who likes collecting old coins and there are even professional coin collectors who collect coins to get financial returns. Apart from this, collecting antique coins can also be a very good form of investment. If you have heard about antique coins then it would be impossible that you have not heard about antique silver coins. Silver antique coins are popular. Let's study these coins of... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 7:10 AM

If you are someone that has the hobby of collecting antique coins, then your search for new acquisitions can lead you to new coin dealers. Most of the coin dealers you come across will be friendly, knowledgeable and are easy to communicate with. They are apt to answer a few questions and share information about the characteristics of the various coins that they have. They will also relate the stories about their experience with the various coins and also a bit of history about the coin that you ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 7:06 AM

Coin collection is establishing itself as a full fledged business in America. This means collection and selling of coins that would be otherwise very difficult to get. As you must know, antique coins are of different types depending upon their constituent material and age; antique nickel coins are one of them. Did you know they have their historical background connected to United States of America? If not, you should tune into this article for a while. Antique nickel coins are also known ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 7:05 AM

If you are an admirer of antique and rare coins, then rare coin shows would surely excite you. The rare coin shows exhibit antique coins that are extra ordinary and it is a privilege to view them. Through these shows you can view some of the precious and valuable coins of the world. The antique gold coins, the antique silver coins, the antique American coins and the antique Roman coins are the main points of attraction of rare coin shows. Let's move into a little detail about these coins.more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 6:50 AM

Gold is regarded as the symbol of aristocracy, purity and is considered to be precious and is, therefore, loved and admired by all. In many cases, it has been seen that people like to possess gold not only to fulfil their needs, but to show and reflect their standard. There are gold coins too which were once very widely used. But with the passage of time and the expanded use of general coins and money, the exchange of gold coins slowly decreased. These old and rare gold coins are still being tre... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 6:36 AM

Since centuries long ago, the use of coins is prevalent in market trading and this system perhaps will continue forever. The only difference is that the coins used in the past are no longer used as currency. What's more, these ancient coins are now in demand as antique pieces. Many people like and have a huge collection of such antique coins and always want to have more. Let us therefore have a look at the reasons and the manners of antique coin appraisal. That coins can be used and ... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Wincent Loh @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 6:16 AM

Every profession has tools of the trade, and the tattoo industry is no exception. All the ink, flash, stencils and needles in the world would be worthless without the tattoo gun. Your tattooist will definitely know what you're talking about when you used the word "gun", but it's a generally thought of as an amateur term. Professionals usually just say "machine" or use the term "iron". The first tattoo machines where based on something Thomas Edison (that&... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 3:08 AM

The world of modern art is changing. Just visit a contemporary art auction for a clue. Unknown artists find the value of their works quadrupling within years. Chinese and Indian artists are finding greater audiences, and wealthy patrons of the arts aren't just paying thousands - they're paying millions. Traditionally, an artist's older works garnered higher bids and more frenzied requests. However, painters like Brice Marden are changing the status quo with a whole collect... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Anna Stenning @ Friday, 25th January 2008 @ 2:10 PM

Tattoos have been around in the world for many years. It is an old form of body art and has continued to be practised in almost every single region of the world. The idea of having a permanent mark on drawn onto your skin became a fashion trend and a mark of gaining a certain kind of authority. Britain is best known for its popularity in creating elaborate tattoo designs, using various advanced tattoo supplies and demonstrating a passion for indelible ink art. However, another trend was set to b... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 24th January 2008 @ 9:08 PM

Art collector Eli Broad once said, "People always say congratulations. When you're a successful bidder it means you're willing to spend more money than anyone else. I'm not sure if that's congratulations or condolences." To avoid overpaying, one can find auction results online, even if he or she has never attended an art auction house or an art auction online. Before looking to buy original art or participate in auctions on ebay, one should find some intriguin... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 24th January 2008 @ 7:00 PM

Art auctions online are gaining widespread popularity because it's easy to browse and buy original art. Some people may enjoy the activity, but others can relax in the comfort of their own home, while joining the bidding war and experiencing the auction from their computer screens. It's a happy medium between going to the art auction house and impersonally phoning in a bid on watercolor art, an oil painting or sculpture, to name a few. A great place to start bidding is iCollect... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 24th January 2008 @ 4:26 AM

The appeal of art is universal, but the marketplace is as diverse as painting styles. Auction houses around the world enjoy varying levels of success, with some promising new businesses located in Canada, England and Australia. Some of the neatest home decor evolves from the wealthy, world traveler's eye for detail, while jet-setting from country to country. They pick up their treasures on vacation and cherish that special memento for life, all the while impressing guests with their art inv... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 22nd January 2008 @ 2:50 AM

Many art appraisals can be done on your own if you're utilizing auctions on eBay, for a small piece worth a few hundred dollars. Other times, you may want to consult a professional who will help you get the most out of your investment. An art appraisal is important for determining "market value" for sales purposes, as well as "replacement value" for tax or insurance purposes. There are several steps in getting an art appraisal. First of all, note whether you have ori... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 21st January 2008 @ 12:03 PM

Investing in art is a great way to save money for a rainy day or pass down something substantial to future generations! Once purchased and affixed to a wall, an art investment painting will require little maintenance in order to appreciate in value. It's hard to predict trends, but one thing is for certain, no matter what the country's economic situation may be, people's love and appreciation of it and attendance at art auctions have not diminished. However, one should und... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 3:37 PM

Art lovers often further explore their passion with a subscription to an art auction magazine. Whether they're reading about its impact on the Middle East in Art + Auction Magazine or browsing Lari Pittman's portfolio on ArtNet, these people are effectively increasing their knowledge and becoming experts. After all, it's a great way to find artwork for sale and build a winning investment collection. Art & Antiques focuses on its crimes, travelers in search of internationa... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Helen Hecker @ Thursday, 17th January 2008 @ 7:29 PM

Laser engraving got it's start in the early sixties when scientists discovered they could create a light source, focus it's energy and yet have a tool powerful enough to affect a variety of materials. If you've heard the term laser etching it's basically just another name for laser engraving. In today's engraving industry, CO2 lasers, which are named for the gasses used to create the light source, are the tools of choice. Like many inventions of modern times, las... more...