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The documentation and classification of works of art, antiquities and scientific, industrial and other collected materials is an important aspect of collection management and applies to artists, makers, galleries, auction houses, private, public and corporate collectors.

Fine art graduates often lack adeptness when engaging with galleries, museums, collectors, clients, and the wider art world as well as managing their studio practice, administration, business affairs alongside making consistent work.

Today's topic focuses on the conditions of loans, to make it clear I am not talking about monetary loans as I get often approached by financial institutions if I wish to borrow cash.

Working outdoors on sculpture or land art installations presents artists, curators, conservators, art handling technicians, security, site and projects managers with a different set of challenges.

On the way to Karfunkel Fee’s castle, I often walk through her woods, where I made this interesting observation, which can be seen in these photos.

The decolonisation of collections, including the return of looted and stolen art, has been an ongoing concern of many international cultural institutions.

The Detroit Institute of Arts holds a remarkable historic and contemporary collection of Native American art and crafts, ranging from tapestry, basketry, clothing, masks, jewellery, and katsina dolls.

A few years ago, I was involved in a Jeff Koons exhibition. The project required visiting a company in Europe that manufactures most of his new sculptures, as well as repairing damaged pieces.

Recently I have been engaged in an international exhibition with a number of high value loans from the UK.

A few weeks ago, I took flight from Detroit MI to Newark NJ. Shortly after I had boarded the aircraft l heard a dog bellowing. My first thought - I was miss hearing but the howling continued, hence I asked a fellow passenger who confirmed my suspicion. The dog became more anxious and kept barking during take-off. The poor creature most likely was dramatised upon arrival and required psychotherapy.

Today we are focusing on the continuing development of Alexandra Carr's artistic practice, exploring organic materials, processes and organisms, which provide wide-ranging possibilities.

Artworks are most vulnerable during transit; therefore, adequate protection is required.

This week we celebrate the international refugee week, where the Syrian artist Issam Kourbaj, presents Imploded, burned, turned to ash, a performance, duration 36 min and 8 sec.

An introduction ot Public Art Commissions.

Gallery rosenfeld and Renée Pfister Art & Gallery Consultancy are pleased to invite you to a talk given by Renée Pfister around the two current exhibitions:

Recently a client contacted me about a pronounced mark on a large abstract painting in their collectio

The financial planning of projects or organisational operations should be well-defined from the start. Depending on the size of the institution one or several individuals can be in control and be held responsible.

Why is a collection policy important and necessary?

No matter where an art installation takes place when it comes to the planning and the delivery of the project, conducting a site visit is always advisable.

As NFTs made headlines so often this year, I would like to introduce a collaboration between LG and Damien Hirst at London’s Frieze Art Fair, 2021, which I enjoyed immensely due to the application of high-quality technology.