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Peace of Mind for Your Collection: Why Art Insurance Matters

For many collectors, a new artwork isn’t just a beautiful object — it’s a cultural investment, an emotional connection, and part of a lasting legacy. Yet, while few would leave a car or home uninsu...

Collect with LougherMid-Year Art Market Update 2025: Top Trends, Blue-Chip Performers & Selling Opportunities

Mid-Year Art Market Update 2025: Top Trends, Blue-Chip Performers & Selling Opportunities

Collectors in 2025 are showing confidence in blue-chip artists with well-established secondary markets, and few names resonate more powerfully than David Hockney, Andy Warhol, and Yayoi Kusama.

Collect with LougherUnderstanding Import VAT for Art Collectors: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Import VAT for Art Collectors: A Comprehensive Guide

If you're an art collector purchasing artworks from overseas, it’s good to understand which tax and customs fees may apply. This guide explains how import VAT and customs duties work, how to avoid ...

Collect with LougherCataloguing and Condition Checking Guide for Art Collectors

Cataloguing and Condition Checking Guide for Art Collectors

Properly cataloguing and checking the condition of your artwork is an important part of caring for your collection. Whether for personal documentation, insurance purposes, or resale considerations,...

Collect with LougherHiroshi Sugimoto’s Most Iconic Photography Series

Hiroshi Sugimoto’s Most Iconic Photography Series

Hiroshi Sugimoto is one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary artists, renowned for his profound investigations into time, memory and perception. Born in Tokyo in 1948, Sugimoto’s artistic journe...

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Collect with LougherHuw Lougher on recent trends in the art market and his advice for collectors

Huw Lougher on recent trends in the art market and his advice for collectors

The contemporary art market has slowed since its boom from 2020 to 2022, due to macroeconomic factors and changing investor preferences. Despite the drop in confidence and negative sentiment, there...