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Welcome to our consultancy news page where you can find the latest information about our projects and the artists we are working with. 
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The Joy Of What We Do #40 'Fine Art Storage'
Storage facility with viewing room.
07 Sep
The Joy Of What We Do #40 'Fine Art Storage'

There are many Fine Art Shipping companies around the world providing state-of-the-art storage facilities for private and public collections.

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The Joy Of What We Do #38 'International Loans'
Loans from the Hong Kong Museum of Costal Defence.
15 Aug
The Joy Of What We Do #38 'International Loans'

Long and short loans are often negotiated and agreed to enrich and strengthen the collection or a temporary exhibition of a museum.

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The Joy Of What We Do #39 'Art Handling Training'
Art Tech Space, art handling training course.
09 Aug
The Joy Of What We Do #39 'Art Handling Training'

We are pleased to share with the following news from Coventry University and ArtTechSpace .

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The Joy Of What We Do #37 'UKRG Seminar at RMG'
Case study, demonstrating how museums and galleries can reduce their carbon footprint to tackle the climate crisis.
25 Jul
The Joy Of What We Do #37 'UKRG Seminar at RMG'

Last week I attended a number of seminars to be informed of the latest developments in the industry. One topic presented focused on the relaxation of environmental conditions in museums.

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The Joy Of What We Do #34 'Studio Visits'
Marcus Hodge, studio in situ 2021. 
22 Jun
The Joy Of What We Do #34 'Studio Visits'

For me as a consultant, a studio visit is a very personal and intimate experience.

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The Joy Of What We Do #32 'The Seas are Rising'
Joanna Jones, I am bringing something with me #4, egg tempera on canvas,  H1600 mm x W1400 mm
07 Jun
The Joy Of What We Do #32 'The Seas are Rising'

Dover-based artist, founder and director of Dover Art Development Joanna Jones, is inviting us to the vigil The Seas are Rising, Thursday 10 June 2021, at 6.30 pm.

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The Joy Of What We Do #31 'Collection Pest Control'
Pest trap.
19 May
The Joy Of What We Do #31 'Collection Pest Control'

Today's post is about pests in museums, galleries, residences and especially in storage facilities.

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The Joy of What We Do #30 'Working with Collectors'
Cardi Gallery, Paolo Canevari and Renée Pfister Art & Gallery Consultancy.
10 May
The Joy of What We Do #30 'Working with Collectors'

Today’s post is about working with collectors as an art advisor. Creating the collection concept and maintaining an art portfolio depends on many different facets. Are you working with a seasoned or to-be collector?

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The Joy of What We Do #28, 'Rainbow Serpent'
Romuald Hazoumè, Rainbow Serpent, 2007, interlocking jerry cans installation.
19 Apr
The Joy of What We Do #28 'Rainbow Serpent'

Being involved in the anti-slavery commemoration was a remarkable experience. Firstly and foremost, acknowledging the brutal crimes against countless human beings; secondly, working with some outstanding artists and institutions on a fantastic project.

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The Joy of What We Do #26 'Acquiring Works of Art'
Anselm Kiefer exhibition at White Cube Bermondsey.
29 Mar
The Joy of What We Do #26 'Acquiring Works of Art'

It is always a pleasure to facilitate the placement of artworks into an important museums collection, either through purchase, donation, commission, bequest, excavation, sale by private treaty and the UK’s Acceptance in Lieu scheme

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The Joy of What We Do #25 'Collectors Estate'
Utagawa Kunisada, Lovers, Japanese woodblock print, H 495 x W 347 mm.
22 Mar
The Joy of What We Do #25 'Collectors Estate'

In this Monday blog we present the last wish of a private collector who passed away more than a decade ago.

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The Joy of What We Do #24 'Museum Launch'
Opening of the Victoria Museum, Kiev, Ukraine.
17 Mar
The Joy of What We Do #24 'Museum Launch'

The Victoria Museum is a new cultural gem, enriching the city of Kiev, it was a wonderful opportunity to be involved in such a project and working closely with Mrs Lysenko.

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The Joy of What We Do #23 'James Bond'
Enjoying Aston Martin luxury cars.
08 Mar
The Joy of What We Do #23 'James Bond'

Exhibitions and displays can be about many different topics, in this instance it was about Ian Flemings’ 007.

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