Insights into the World of Art
Active in the art community for over 30 years, International Art Acquisitions offers valuable insights into the World of Art. Engaging in the continued development of Artists and the Enterprise of Art is at the core of our everyday life.
Galleries serve as an invaluable resource for new and experienced collectors and provide a platform of professional representation for artists. Barbara Nino, President of International Art Acquisitions, works diligently to research, evaluate, and present a collection that considers a work’s quality, uniqueness, and historical importance. This work has created a collection of gravitas and visual delight while building rich insight into the world of Art and the trends that often drive purchasing.
The following posts comprise our insights into current art world topics. We invite you to read along as we explore the value of Art and its place in the world. Answering questions like; What is the purpose of an Art Gallery? What benefits do Galleries grant artists and buyers? And insight into the world of Art Collecting in general.
More information about the Artists we represent, our Investment, Collecting, and De-accession services, and appraisal services can be found on their respective pages.
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10 years of Art Basel Hong Kong
Art Basel’s 2023 Hong Kong show celebrates 10-year anniversary and brisk sales across all levels of the market.
Arts Community
LA Art Show and Frieze LA: A Look at the Success of Two Major Art Fairs in Los Angeles
Art enthusiasts and collectors alike descended on Los Angeles for two of the city’s most significant art events, the LA Art Show and Frieze Los Angeles.
Art Then and Now, Street Art and Cave Art
Comparing street art and cave art highlights the diversity of human creativity and expression across time and context.
Creativity and Expression – Street Art and Graffiti.
Street Art has enriched the dialogue in the arts community, it’s culturally significant and often charged with visual messaging tied to a cause.
“Beyond Black” Painter, Pierre Soulages Died at age 102
French Painter Pierre Soulages, Who Dedicated His Career to the Deepest Color Black, Has Died at Age 102.
Exploring NFTs in Damien Hirst Fashion
If you bought a digital copy of a painting, would you trade it in for the real thing? That’s what Damien Hirst asked his NFT collectors Damien Hirst released 10,000 NFT’s to the market last year, each one corresponding to a physical work of art. Hirst gave these collectors a one-year window to enjoy their…
International Art Acquisition At the 2022 Armory Show
International Art Acquisitions visited the 2022 Armory Show in NYC. For the first time in years, these events took place much like they would have before 2020, a much welcomed opportunity to view art in-person once again. The 247 exhibitors are split between six sections, including ones for solo artist presentations, nonprofit organizations, and emerging…
The Art of Presence
The state or fact of existing – presence – seems simple enough; but exploring it’s finer points, restrictions, and consequences draws one in. Marina Abramovic, Senga Nengudi, and Joseph Heinrich Beuys represent captivating and important cultural work exploring physical, emotional, racial, cultural, and environmental presence.
Visit A Museum!
There are a handful of terrific museum exhibitions on view regionally this season. Visiting a museum is a great way to beat the summer heat, take a break from a busy vacation, and take time to reflect with art in a peaceful, yet engaging setting. This list comprises of exhibitions ranging from Norman Rockwell to…
Auction Insights and Art Investment Insights
Art News 2022: A Review
In 2022 the art world reflected the challenges and joys of contemporary society in a world recovery from the massive upsets of global events. Art Lovers, Collectors, and Artists raced back to the galleries, fairs, and auction houses, driving record sales and exhibition attendance numbers. The world’s top art festivals, including the Venice Biennale, Art…
Art Basel Miami turn 20!
Since its start in 2002, Art Basel Miami has become a cultural meeting point in the art world between North and Latin America. Leveraging a diversity of work and exhibitors as part of its appeal.
A Season of Giving
November and December mark a season of gift giving and charity. This season however, the charity of the inspiring Paul Allen is an outlier worth taking note of.
Exploring NFTs in Damien Hirst Fashion
If you bought a digital copy of a painting, would you trade it in for the real thing? That’s what Damien Hirst asked his NFT collectors Damien Hirst released 10,000 NFT’s to the market last year, each one corresponding to a physical work of art. Hirst gave these collectors a one-year window to enjoy their…
4 Living Artists Who Broke The Mold and Became Millionaires
We’ve all seen the headline, “Record Breaking Auction Sale!” with a shocking number attached to an artwork that draws on our curiosity and intrigue. Many of these headlining art sales are in the secondary market and are works done by artists who are no longer living or reaping the benefit of their auction block success….
What’s the deal with NFT’s?
“Art is an idea that has found its perfect visual expression.”-Paul Rand As society continues forward, art serves as a monument of each era’s goals, accomplishments, and fears. The subjects and mediums may look different. However, each artist uses their tools – some traditional, some experimental – to communicate their perspective of the human experience….
Gallery Updates and Insights
International Art Acquisition At the 2022 Armory Show
International Art Acquisitions visited the 2022 Armory Show in NYC. For the first time in years, these events took place much like they would have before 2020, a much welcomed opportunity to view art in-person once again. The 247 exhibitors are split between six sections, including ones for solo artist presentations, nonprofit organizations, and emerging…
Exhibition Draws Curiosity and Wonder
Josephine Cardin is a fine art photographer who focuses on contemporary figurative work inspired by music, dance, and the human themes of loneliness, isolation, melancholy, love and loss. Cardin works primarily with self-portraiture to illustrate scenes that bewitch, seduce, and explore our human sensibilities. International Art Acquisitions is currently presenting a collection from the artist’s…
May Collection Highlights
Paintings along the Shoreline, Artwork Selections from the Gallery. In addition to Collection Management and Art Investment Services, International Art Acquisitions also has a gallery full of original artworks. This May we’re highlighting a handful of these artworks based on the theme “Paintings along the Shoreline.” These original artworks are available for sale, just send…
Defining The Art Gallery
What is an Art Gallery? In the digital age, finding quality art is increasingly difficult for the discerning art collector. The Art Museum as an organization is easy to understand, a grand structure dedicated to the public, and the preservation of cultural items and history is its most straightforward mission. The Art Gallery as an…