
Michelangelo - Master Artist and Master Forger???
Your Art Concierge Editorial Art forgery has a long and fascinating history from the Renaissance to today, and many novels have been written about the exploits of some of the most prolific forgers of all time - at least, those that we know of. One of the the most celebrated artists of all time, Michelangelo, had a proclivity for faking sculptures by artificially aging them to make them appear older, and copied other artist’s drawings, keeping the originals and returning copie

Is There a Correct Way to Look at Art?
Is there a difference between "looking at" and "seeing" art? Is there a correct way to look at art? Working on the Docent Board of Education at one of our country's major museums, I was often asked these questions by visitors, students, friends and family members alike. I have observed people in museums approach art in many different ways. My own approach, or style, is to scan a gallery, and then to engage with particular works of art that speak to me. I allow the art to choo

Series 1: EP 1: How to Care for Your Paintings
We live in a time of great fascination and appreciation with mementos of the past. Our new blog series, Tips of the Trade, will address how to care for objects of value, whether sentimental or monetary, from a grandparent’s folk art painting, to your mother’s vintage wedding gown. Your Art Concierge Tips of the Trade blog series will give you practical advice and provide guidelines on polishing silver and furniture, from preserving a wedding dress for future generations, to p