Micro Habits That Delivered Results in 2023
Rather than focus on what new things I can do in 2024, I’ve been a bit reflective on what I did RIGHT in 2023 that notably improved my life. That is what I want to keep doing forever.
Curating a Summerhill Family Home
We’re excited to share a deep dive into the curation process behind our recent Summerhill, Toronto project. The clients were interested in landscape photography and artists who use unexpected materials and processes. We used these concepts to build an art collection that felt cohesive and individualized.
Who Buys at Art Basel Miami Beach?
Our team from New York, Toronto, Minneapolis and Los Angeles is thrilled to be together in South Beach for the week, but it is not all fun in the sun. We approach the week with a solid plan, knowing that an element of unexpected frenzy always comes into play.
How to Dive Into Auctions
Twice a year, the biggest auctions in North America happen in New York. They happen during spring in May, and in the fall in November. The seasons for Marquee Sales are short but intense, and getting involved comes with a thrill. Here are a few ways to dive into the market for the auction-curious.
Canadian exhibitions to see following Art Toronto
This year, Art Toronto gave us a sneak peak at exciting new exhibitions opening now!
Mason Lane West Coast + the LA Scene
Mason Lane West Coast is opening an office based in Los Angeles with a strategic focus on its rich history and diverse array of artists, galleries, and collectors living in the surrounding region. We’re lucky to have Cristin Wills leading our new office, and here, she’s sharing a window into three artists she loves and what she’s keeping tabs on this fall.
The Clients We Best Serve
There are countless people involved in the art world, from the blue chip collector to the casual museum visitor, the skilled appraiser and the fine art insurer. Everyone is in it for their own personal reasons. Though after living and breathing in this world for a while, we’ve seen that people’s motives for getting involved in the art world fall into one of three categories.
Art Advisory: The Highs and Lows of the Job
Art advisory has the potential to be a cushy job, replete with museum shows and cocktail hours. Our days, however, rarely include either. Since our field tends to prompt curiosity, I’m happy to share a window into the unexpected highs and lows of all things Art Advisory.
Reconsidering Museum Visits
Museum visits can be inspiring for some, a drudgery for others, and an activity some feel they “should” do more. The common expectation is that they are places to go, learn and appreciate the art because if the museum said it’s great, then it must be great…
Project Update: Toronto Corporate Office
As we fill the final remaining walls of our corporate collection in Downtown Toronto, we're excited to share three new installation highlights by Adam David Brown, James Carl, and Nicolas Baier.
Tips for Virtual Art Advising | Naples, FL project
At the beginning of 2022, I was asked to join Tara Cain Design in the later stages of a renovation of a condominium in Naples, Florida. Here are some tips we learned during that experience.
How We Handle Social Media
Our Instagram following has been growing and we’re always thrilled to hear that our feed is a staple of so many people’s daily scroll. We also receive questions on how we handle all-things-Social. In an ongoing effort to be transparent about our business and the larger art world, here’s how we work.
The Art We Don't Pitch To Clients
Of course, we’re stating this diplomatically, but here are some commonalities between the art that does not make it into our client presentations.
Hampton Art Happenings Summer 2023
Summer in the Hamptons is not just for leisurely meals and days spent near the water – there is so much happening in the art world and we are excited to highlight some of our top picks for this season!
A Key Collecting Mindset
During year 1 of the pandemic, we were initially nervous about how our business would pan out, and soon worked our tails off to meet a higher demand than we had ever seen. Here is our biggest takeaway from that time.
Key Business Tips and Specific People Who Have Fostered Our Growth
Throughout the process of building this business, there are a few key philosophies, sound bites, and resources that have significantly contributed to our growth. We’re sharing them here for those in and out of the artworld, as they can undoubtedly be helpful to entrepreneurs across industries.
Our Re-curation in Forest Hill
We see time and again that when you buy and invest in art that you feel connected to and that aligns with your personal aesthetic, it can all come together in new and exciting ways.
Three Artists We Sourced Whose Pricing Has Increased Dramatically
When sourcing art for clients, the predicted future value is never a top credential to consider. That said, ensuring our clients buy wisely is, and part of that job is identifying quality works at good prices.