ART RESOURCES
bibliographyAppraisal Process
Be careful—the appraisal process is complex and changes with market conditions.
The Marshall Gallery, “Art Appraisal 101: All The Basics You Need To Know In 2022”
Appraisal Work and Accurate Valuations
Sparks Gallery, “How Does Fine Art Appraisal Work? (Why You Need Them)”
Adeyemi, Abigail, “Art Appraisal Guide 2024: 7 Key Insights for Accurate Valuations”, Momaa, 22 January 2024
Example of IRS (Internal Revenue Service) Art Appraisal
Grant, Daniel, “How the IRS Appraises Works of Art”, Washington: Consumers' Research Incorporated Consumers' research magazine, 2003-02, Vol.86 (2), p.18
Art as an Investment
Investing in Modern Art
Pesando, James E., “Art as an Investment: The Market for Modern Prints”, The American Economic Review, Vol. 83, No. 5 (Dec., 1993), pp. 1075-1089 (15 pages)
Abraham, Maria B., “The Art Market’s Inflection Point: The Inception of Modern Art Investment”, Sotheby's Institute of Art - New York ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2022. 29212703.
Underperforming Art Investments: High-Cost Paintings and Market Index Trends
Mei, Jianping and Moses, Michael, “Art as an Investment and the Underperformance of Masterpieces”, The American Economic Review, Vol. 92, No. 5 (Dec., 2002), pp. 1656-1668 (13 pages).
Contemporary Art Resilience
Sulley, Steven, “The Remarkable Resilience Of Contemporary Art As An Investment”, Forbes, 28 September 2022.
Art Trends to Look for
Whether appreciating art, or investing, stay current and keep up with trends.
Contemporary and Modern Arts
Townsend-gault, Charlotte. "Contemporary Trends in Art". The Canadian Encyclopedia, Historica Canada, 04 March 2015.
Holubizky, Ihor. "Painting: Modern Movements", The Canadian Encyclopedia, Historica Canada, 09 March 2017.
The Future of Art–New Trends Prediction
The Editors of Art News, “What’s Next? 18 Trends That Will Move the Art World Forward”, Art News, 24 June 2020.
Hencz, Adam, “The Year Ahead: the Art World in 2024 Major Fairs, Trends & Exhibitions” Artland.
Dimarco, Sarah, “These Are the 6 Biggest Art Trends for 2024, According to Experts”, Veranda, 19 December 2023.
Art Forgeries and its History
Forgeries Through Its Meanings and Definitions
"The Meanings of Forgery." Southwest Review, vol. 97, no. 1, winter 2012, pp. 12+.
Bonner, Gerald and Noble, Joseph Veach, “Forgery”. Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 Aug. 2023.
Examples of Art Forgeries Throughout History
Lala, Nina. "Proving contemporary art forgeries: an analysis of R. V. Gant and Siddique." Art Antiquity & Law, vol. 24, no. 2, July 2019, pp. 183+.
Meier, C. Allison, “8 of the Most Notorious Art Forgeries in History”, Mentalfloss, 27 August 2019.
Sotheby’s Institute of Art, “Famous Art Forgeries: Mysteries of the Art World”.
Art Forgeries Could Be In Galleries Too
Braun, Christine, “Frauds, Fakes and Forgeries: Morrisseau at The AGH”, Art Gallery of Hamilton, 5 July 2023.
Nowakowski, Teresa, “Every Piece in This Exhibition Is a Fake”, Smithsonian Magazine, June 1, 2023.
Learning About Art Forgeries By The Most Famous Art Forgeries
Wells, Orsen, “F for Fake”, 1973, Docudrama movie.
Smith, Harrison, “Clifford Irving, whose ‘autobiography’ of Howard Hughes nearly fooled the nation, dies at 87”, The Washington Post, December 17, 2021.
Rinaldi, Luc, “The “Multi-Multi-Multi-Million-Dollar” Art Fraud That Shook the World”, The Walrus, April 5, 2024.
Exhibitions’ Reviews
Rimini's third Drawing Biennale, "Visible and Invisible: Passion and Desire," showcased over 2,000 works across more than 30 exhibitions from April 28 to July 15, 2018.
Veysi, Mohsen. "DRAWING THROUGH TIME: BIENNALE DISEGNO." Drawing: Research, Theory, Practice, vol. 3, no. 2, July 2018, pp. 295+.
A Review of the Famous Painter, Picasso (which revolutionized modern painting–linked with the Modern British Art at Tate Britain)
Paraskos, Michael. "'Picasso and Modern British Art'." British Art Journal, vol. 13, no. 2, autumn 2012, p. 97.
Discussion of Two Exhibitions That Raise The Importance of An Anthology
McDonald, Fiona P. "Extra/Ordinary: Craft and Contemporary Art." Museum Worlds, vol. 1, annual 2013, pp. 248+.
QAGOMA Exhibition: Global Art from 2000-2010 in 40 Countries
Turner, Caroline. "21st Century: Art in the First Decade, QAGOMA, Brisbane." Museum Worlds, vol. 1, annual 2013, pp. 235+.
Germany's WWII History and Witnesses Fading Away
Schorch, Philipp. "Focus on Strangers: Photo Albums of World War II, Stadtmuseum, Jena, Germany, 2011." Museum Worlds, vol. 1, annual 2013, pp. 232+.
Museums as Exhibitions and Country Modernization
Klekot, Ewa. "Left-Wing Art, Right-Wing Art, Pure Art: New National Art, Museum of Modern Art, Warsaw." Museum Worlds, vol. 1, annual 2013, pp. 230+.
Artist’s Profiles
Versatile Artist: Poetry, Performances, and Images
Morelli, Didier, “Artist Profile: Kamissa Ma Koïta”, UAAC-AAUC (University Art Association of Canada | Association d'art des universités du Canada) RACAR, 2022-01, Vol.47 (2), p.106-116.
James Walker: A Therapist Through Art
Degen, John, “Portrait of the artist as...art therapist”, Performing Arts & Entertainment in Canada; Toronto Vol. 33, N° 1, (Summer 2000): 13-14. Canadian art therapist James Walker
Gustav Klimt: The Insatiable Quest for Beauty
"Profile: Exhibition of Gustav Klimt's work goes on display at the National Gallery of Canada." Morning Edition, 26 July 2001, p. NA.
A “Nature” Sculptor Artist
Fulford, Robert. "Andy Goldsworthy: nature's collaborator, art's alchemist." Queen's Quarterly, vol. 114, no. 4, winter 2007, pp. 596+.
Pencil Sketch Transformed into 8 Ft Mural of Haudenosaunee Life
VanEvery, L M. “Arnold Jacobs: portrait of an experienced artist”, Ontario Birchbark; Edmonton Vol. 2, N° 5, (May 2003): 9.
Art in the Movies
The story of Michelangelo painting the ceiling of the Sistine chapel
“The Agony and the Ecstasy” Carol Reed, (1956).
An art dealer being conned with great performances by Donald Sutherland. The double-sided Kandinsky in their possession: one side represents control; the other, chaos
“Six Degrees of Separation”, Fred Schepisi, (1993).
The life and artistic career of the influential American painter
“Pollock”, Edd Harris, (2000).
The life and art of the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo
“Frida”, Julie Taymor (2002).
The relationship between Vincent van Gogh and his brother
“Vincent & Theo”, Robert Altman, (1990).
Impact on Canadian art by the lives and works of the Group of Seven, painters
"The Group of Seven", White Pine Pictures, (2015).
Poetry About Art
A poet who gives life to Pieter Brueghel’s paintings (The Fall of Icarus & Kermesse)
“Landscape with the Fall of Icarus” by William Carlos Williams (1960).
“The Dance” by William Carlos Williams (1962).
Inspired by Vincent van Gogh's painting of the same name, this poem delves into themes of madness, beauty, and transcendence
"The Starry Night" by Anne Sexton (1962).
This poem, inspired by Picasso's painting "The Old Guitarist," explores the relationship between reality and imagination in art
"The Man with the Blue Guitar" by Wallace Stevens (1937).
Paintings’ Value Over Time
Value Comparison of Paintings Sold in Two Different Years
Gustav Klimt, “Adele Bloch-Bauer I”
Value in 2016: Estimated around $150 million
Value in 2006: $135 million
Vincent van Gogh, “Portrait of Dr. Gachet”
Value in 1990: $82.5 million
Value in 2017: Estimated around $150 million
Francis Bacon, "Three Studies of Lucian Freud"
Value in 1995: $3.5 million
Value in 2013: Estimated around $142.4 million
Claude Monet, "Meules"
Value in 1986: $2.5 million
Value in 2019: Estimated around $110.7 million
Pablo Picasso, "Garçon à la pipe"
Value in 1950: $30 million
Value in 2004: Estimated around $104.2 million
Art Thefts
Masterpieces and Famous Paintings
Oliver, Mark, “Stolen Munch paintings recovered”, The Guardian, August 31, 2006.
Charney, Noah, “The Thefts of the Mona Lisa: On Stealing the World’s Most Famous Painting”, ARCA Publications, 2011.
Dolnick, Edward, “The Rescue Artist: A True Story of Art, Thieves, and the Hunt for a Missing Masterpiece”, Harper Perennial, 2006.
Amore, Anthony M., and Tom Mashberg, “Stealing Rembrandts: The Untold Stories of Notorious Art Heists”, St. Martin's Press, 2011.
Real Stories, “The Greatest Art Heist Of The 21st Century (Stolen Van Gogh Documentary)”, 27 September 2022.
Brand, Ian, “Stolen Masterpiece Tracker: The Dangerous Life of the FBI's Most Unlikely Art Sleuth”, Forge Books, 2010.
Scotti, R. A., “The Art of the Steal”, Vanity Fair, May 1, 2005.
Durney, Matt, “10 Famous Art Heists”, Time Magazine, February 11, 2013.
Borrowing, Stealing in Art
You know the cliché—good artists borrow and great artists steal. Enjoy learning for curators.
Appropriation of art
Campbell, Tori, “Appropriation! When Art (very closely) Inspires Other Art”, Artland Magazine, NA.
Ashutosh Singh, “11 Historical Appropriation Art that Redefining Meaning and Challenging Conventions”, AbirPothi, July 3, 2023.
Pablo Picasso discussing his views on artistic influence and originality in an interview
Carlton Lake, “Picasso speaking”, The Atlantic, July 1957 Issue.
Vandalism of Art
During protests, vandalism of famous paintings occurs throughout history
Di Placido, Dani, “The ‘Mona Lisa’ Soup Protest, Explained”, Forbes, 28 January 2024.
Le Monde with AP and AFP, “Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' covered in soup by eco-activists in London gallery”, Le Monde, October 14, 2022.
Understanding protesters that vandalize art
Nayeri, Farah, “The Conflict Over Vandalizing Art as a Way to Protest”, The New York Times, May 2, 2023.