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Gallery Exhibitions

I love group shows. As much as solo exhibitions give collectors the opportunity to better appreciate and assess the depth and breath of an artist's work, group shows on the other hand are a wonderful way to sample art. Like mini art fairs, group shows are an invitation to discover new artists, a way to pick the viewer's interest; and to get a better feel for a gallery's aesthetic.
As New York City emerges from the pandemic, galleries have put together wonderful group shows this spring. Here are a few not to be missed:

"Field of Vision" at Peter Blum Gallery bring together a group of 5 artists, from emerging to more established, who play with organic shapes and color as a way to elicit an emotional response from the viewer. Not to be missed. The show is up until the end of July.
"Light" group show curated by artist Rico Gatson at Miles McEnery Gallery. To quote artist and curator Rico Gatson "“Light is energy, power, radiance, illumination, color, play, promise and hope. It’s transcendent. It’s the organizing force behind the exhibition which includes the work of twelve multidisciplinary artists." On view through June 19.
"The Phoenix and the Mountain", In-Centric Abstraction in the 80s curated by Choghakate Kazarian at Zurcher Gallery. "The Phoenix and the Mountain" refers to a series of paintings artist Regina Bogat made in the 80's when her husband, artist Alfred Jensen was dying. The show explore the theme of rebirth and renewal.

To schedule a private or a small group gallery tour, contact Partner in Art.

Field of Vision exhibition at Peter Blum Gallery

On collecting:
Everything you need to know about insuring your art collection

Insuring you art collection should not be an afterthought. After all, you have invested time and money to built a collection you love; it deserves to be insured at its true value.
To demystify insuring art, I talked to Kate Buchanan, a leading expert in Fine Art insurance and Senior Vice-President at Risk Strategies; a national insurance brokerage firm.
The good news is that insuring art is not all that expansive, if you compare it with jewelry.
Besides, your entire private art collection can easily be listed and covered under your homeowner insurance policy. Of course, not all homeowner insurance policies are created equal. That's were you need to seek expert advice from a broker like Buchanan or talk to your art advisor.
Here are highlights from our conversation:

The first thing you need to do is keep good documentation of the art you buy and collect ( proof of ownership, copy of invoice, lots of photos, condition report, etc)
Most art collectors don’t need to subscribe to a stand alone art insurance policy but can instead cover their art under their homeowner insurance policy. Art collectors have the choice between blanket coverage or scheduled coverage or a combination of both. This is something you can discuss with a broker.
Selecting the right insurance company is also key. Not all insurance companies have the level of expertise required to insure fine art and settle fine art claims. Best case scenario you work with a broker that can advocate for you and help settle claims. It’s the ability of the insurance company to settle the claim that makes all the difference.
The majority of claims are associated with shipping and transporting the work. As an art collector, make sure to list the artwork on your insurance policy right at the time of purchase so that it is covered in transit. Artworks are most vulnerable in transit.
It is important to insure works of art at their true value; and monitor your collection for change in value over time. How often you need to reassess your collection depends on the type of art and insurance you have. Collectors might choose to have only the top most valuable artworks in their collection reappraised periodically. You can seek advice from your art advisor and your insurance broker about the matter.

In conversation with expert Kate Buchanan

Emerging Artist Spotlight: Beverly Acha

I recently discovered artist Beverly Acha's work at a group show at LatchKey Gallery on Canal Street.
I loved what I saw, which made me want to learn more about the artist, her practice and artistic vision. I had since the pleasure to do a virtual studio visit with the artist.
With her pantings, Acha speaks to the notion of place, both physical and spiritual, of shifting perspectives; and her need to make sense of conflicting realities and bring some clarity and resolution to the tension. "My work is very much about perceived reality, which is irregular, intangible, and constantly shifting", says Acha. The artist captures these shifting realities through color and light.
Beverly Acha holds an MFA in painting and printmaking from Yale University School of Art and has participated in multiple artists residency and exhibited nationally.
Beverly Acha is definitely an artist to watch.

To learn more about the artist and to find out about available works, contact Partner in Art

Beverly Acha, Duplicacion, 2019, oil on canvas, 17" x 16"

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