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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...

Art FairsArt Basel 2025: A Overview of the Swiss Fair

Art Basel 2025: A Overview of the Swiss Fair

Art Basel stands as a cornerstone in the world of contemporary art, offering a platform where galleries, artists, collectors, and enthusiasts converge to celebrate and engage with modern artistic e...

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Beyond the Word: Unpacking the Enduring Appeal of Ed Ruscha's Art

For over six decades, Ed Ruscha has captivated the art world with his distinctive vision, seamlessly blending elements of Pop Art, Conceptual Art, and Minimalism. His unique approach to painting, p...

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.

Art ExhibitionsA Woman’s Place is in the Workshop: A Feminist Retrospective at Gemini G.E.L. at Joni Moisant Weyl

A Woman’s Place is in the Workshop: A Feminist Retrospective at Gemini G.E.L. at Joni Moisant Weyl

The recently closed exhibition A Woman’s Place is in the Workshop at Gemini G.E.L. at Joni Moisant Weyl offered a striking reflection on gender, creativity and legacy in contemporary printmaking. P...

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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 ...

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Antony Gormley 'Time Horizon' at Houghton Hall

Antony Gormley's latest exhibition, "Time Horizon," is one of his most spectacular large-scale installations. It will be showcased across the grounds and through the house at Houghton Hall in Norfo...

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,...

Art ExhibitionsCatherine Goodman’s ‘Silent Music’ at Hauser & Wirth New York

Catherine Goodman’s ‘Silent Music’ at Hauser & Wirth New York: A Powerful Exploration of Painting and Memory

The recent exhibition Silent Music by celebrated London artist Catherine Goodman at Hauser & Wirth New York on 22nd Street marked a compelling chapter in contemporary painting. Now concluded, t...

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...

Art ExhibitionsMichael Kagan’s ‘Downforce’ at Pace New York

Michael Kagan’s ‘Downforce’ at Pace New York: The High-Speed Intersection of Art and Formula One

Michael Kagan’s recent solo exhibition Downforce at Pace Prints, New York, offered a captivating collision between the worlds of contemporary art and Formula One racing. On view from 21 March to 26...

Art ExhibitionsCollection in Focus: Beatriz Milhazes: Rigor and Beauty at the Guggenheim Museum, New York

Collection in Focus: Beatriz Milhazes: Rigor and Beauty at the Guggenheim Museum, New York

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York is currently celebrating the vibrant and globally acclaimed artist Beatriz Milhazes with its latest “Collection in Focus” presentation, Rigor and Beauty...

Art ExhibitionsGeorge Condo’s ‘Pastels’: Hauser and Wirth Exhibition in New York

George Condo’s ‘Pastels’: A Dazzling Dual Exhibition in New York

The recently concluded dual exhibition George Condo: Pastels, held across Hauser & Wirth and Sprüth Magers in New York, offered a compelling exploration into the mind of one of contemporary art...

Art ExhibitionsJulian Opie: A Contemporary Portrait of Motion and Modern Life at Lisson Gallery, New York
International LogisticsUS Tariffs Update - April 2025

US Tariffs Update - April 2025

On April 2, 2025, Trump announced a new round of tariffs: a blanket 10% tariff on most imports starting a few days ago, on April 5, followed by higher, country-specific tariffs kicking in from Apri...

Art ExhibitionsTavares Strachan: Starless Midnight at Marian Goodman Gallery, New York

Tavares Strachan: Starless Midnight at Marian Goodman Gallery, New York

The celebrated Marian Goodman Gallery in New York presents Starless Midnight, a striking solo exhibition by Bahamian-born conceptual artist Tavares Strachan. Running from 7 March to 19 April 2025, ...

Keith HaringKeith Haring | Most Famous Works | Lougher Contemporary

Keith Haring's Most Famous Works: Murals, Paintings, Prints, and Posters

Keith Haring's artistic style is instantly recognisable and deeply influential. Characterised by bold lines, vivid colours, and energetic compositions, Haring's work is filled with iconic symbols a...

Art Exhibitions LondonThomas Ruff: Expériences Lumineuses at David Zwirner London