A perfect pairing: art appraisals and insurance

Tuesday, January 30th, 2018 , , Comments

Tea and biscuits. Peanut butter and jelly. Coffee and cake. Gin and tonic. These are attractive pairings. Yet in my […]


Sidewalk treasures: A conservation lesson from an Eames chair

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018 , , Comments

Years ago, while on a walk through an L.A. neighborhood, I came across a pile of junk on the sidewalk—or […]


Jewelry prêt-à-porter

Thursday, December 21st, 2017 , Comments

Are you headed this year to holiday gatherings with friends and family in Minneapolis or Miami? Or New Year’s Eve […]


Texture and textiles: Inspiration from an art fair

Thursday, December 14th, 2017 , Comments

Image: Charline von Heyl’s After Zenge (2017). Courtesy of BravinLee programs. For art collectors, curators and arts enthusiasts, early December […]


Starting a collection, launching an adventure

Monday, November 20th, 2017 , Comments

The first work of art I ever bought was a print by the graphic designer Patrick Nagel. Fans of the […]