HLK Art Group, 244 Madison Ave, New York, NY (2021)

06/24/2021

ARTISTS & ART ADVISORS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Throwback to December 2019 BC (Before-Covid)…I am never at a loss for words when it comes to ART😅 I loved serving on this panel of art professions and being able to share my (almost 20 Yrs👵) of experience ...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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All too often we work in our separate silos but when we come together during such events we discover new synergies, shared experiences and always manage a few laughs. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As an art advisor most of my time is spent on the research and managment side but artists are the bedrock for what we do. understanding their body of work and processes is critical to our job and serving collector clients. I’m looking forward to attending more artsy events with my colleagues especially artists! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#tbt #artpanels #artanddesign #curatingforacause #holidayhouse #artistsandartadvisors

06/23/2021

MY CREED ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
“No one can really tell you everything is going to be alright, but despite that, many times in my life I have been very comforted by people saying something like that to me.” --Martin Creed⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This sculpture was first presented in the late nighties at the Clapton Portico in East London, formerly an orphanage asylum that had closed down during the 1867 typhoid epidemic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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"The work resonates with current circumstances around COVID-19, which is lessening in some places and continues to devastate in others, a disparity all too often linked to economic and racial privilege. The Parrish installation aims to inspire critical thought as well as optimism: like pandemics past, these difficult times will end and so too, the systems that perpetuate them.'"⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#MartinCreed, (b. 1968, Wakefield, UK), Work No. 2210 #EverythingisGoingtobeAlright (2015), Neon, 24 x 837 5/8 inches Installation view, Parrish Art Museum.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#publicart #artforhumunity #artmuseums #parrishmuseum #britishartists #equality

06/09/2021

OBJECT ORIENTED 🔲⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It literally took years to truly trust my 👁 in art...One of the biggest lessons for me was understanding how to evaluate the quality of a work of art by assessing the OBJECT above all else🔎🔝 In grad school my Christie’s professors called it the ‘object-oriented’ approach. we were encouraged to lead with the object and study its “objecthood” THEN consider the creator and their importance. This helped ground my understanding of quality and hone my connoisseurship skills in art ...💯⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Simply start with the physical work itself—look at the medium, the condition, the surface, brushstrokes, craftsmanship, subject matter and even consider it’s wall power. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ask targeted questions like, ‘How does the paint grab the surface?’, ‘How is the patina?’, ‘Is the palette richer than other works in the same series?’. All these details provide valuable context and understanding as well as help determine whether or not the work is just meh, or a masterpiece 🏆⠀⠀
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Got Qs about how to determine the quality of an art object? Pop them below!👇

06/08/2021

(BLAH)SÉ 💙💚❤️
Only good vibes from this Hamptons home with classically neutral interiors against the course veining of the #Paonazzomarble fireplace and a fun, drippy and deliberately inarticulate #blahblahblah painting by #MelBochner...seems like the perfect space to host an intimate cocktail with friends on the #EastEnd before the summer madness takes over 😅🥂
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“The paintings seem to touch some universal way of expressing people’s negativity” -Mel Bochner
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#artanddesign #liveartfully #contemporaryart⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Photo: Larry’s List via @melaniemorrisinteriors

05/26/2021

Tip Tuesday:::Did You Know❓Art handlers can help complete bills of lading, inventories, and other critical paperwork with great attention to detail. They can even accept liability in case something goes wrong during the packing or moving process (make sure to first clarify the insurance coverage tho). Link in Bio to our collector's survival guide for our best practices in collecting art ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

04/22/2021

#tbt to this stunning collaboration we did with New York-based visual artist #MiyaAndo. most known for her landscape-inspired paintings and sculptural works that document transformations within systems of the natural world. Her work is primarily concerned with the changing elements of nature and the relationship to our fragile environment. Her paintings present abstract representations of transitory natural phenomena as a portal for the viewer to reflect upon their own experiences. Her sculptures and drawings capture moments that allow the viewer to experience the sublime in nature.

04/01/2021

REVIVAL 🌱⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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not about quarantine weight gain anxiety or planetary self-destruction like her Covid series, but weighted all the same....I've been a long time admirer of painter #AmySillman and this work by her was a must-have at first sight. we acquired it based on the sheer delight it gave us. little did we know her career would culminate with a curatorial role at the moma and solo show at Gladstone and I’m sure so much more to come. Amy's work is said to be like a master class in abstract gestural painting breaking down the fundamentals--shape, color and line--all while capturing the world around us as it twists, turns, shifts and re-shapes. keep charging the way Amy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🎨 Amy Sillman, Party, 2001-2, oil on canvas, 60x50" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#abstractpainters #womenartists #bardteachers #paintingneverdies #artisexpression #LauraOwens #JulieMehretu #joanneGreenbaum #JacquelineHumphries⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#tbt #hlkacquisition #privatecollection

03/31/2021

Appraisal📑 vs CoA 📜⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Putting on my appraiser hat, here’s a snippet from my interview with @artworkarchive on appraising art. 👉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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AA: When is an appraisal absolutely necessary? Can I get by with just a certificate of authenticity (COA) signed by the artist and issued by their gallery? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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HLK: If you wish to simply resell an artwork on the secondary market, a COA might help prove authenticity. However, it does not serve as an expert opinion of the work's current market value, which is needed for Charitable Donations, Estate Tax Liability, Equitable Distribution and Insurance coverage (the IRS and most insurance companies will only accept USPAP appraisals). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Link to read full interview in bio☝️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#tiptuesday #artadvisor #artappaiser #uspap #artcollectingtips

03/15/2021

SHAMAN 💯 🗿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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“Because I have an active and obsessive eye‚ I’m interested in finding as much contentment as I possibly can. In my work I create problems and then solve them in order to feel peace.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
—Mark Grotjahn⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#markgrotjahn #palazzochupi #westvillage #artanddesign #arttransforms #mondaymotivation

03/09/2021

KEEP CRACKIN’ (that ceiling)🔨💃📣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As we recognize and honor all women today, here’s to the First ladies!🥂A little love for #drjillbiden who also served as Second Lady of the US from 2009 to 2017🇺🇸
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“Each time a woman stands up for herself...she stands up for all women.” - Maya Angelou⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🖼 Iconic portrait of former First Lady #JacquelineKennedyOnassis by #AndyWarhol, titled #BlueJackie (1964). Acquisition for private NY collection.
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Throughout his career, Warhol featured a wide range of women from First Ladies and Hollywood celebs to drag queens and NY underground natives often raising questions of femininity, beauty, and power🧐 Due to the contradictory and complex nature of his work, I have to admit that I initially didn’t embrace Warhol’s deadpan humor and flat imagery...I was rather repulsed by it actually...but like so many others I quickly peeled back the layers and fell in love with the many sides of his work🧅 This acquisition was particularly personal and changed the way I viewed Warhol (and his women!) entirely. Although there remains much room for improvement in the depiction of women in society and the glass ceiling has YET to be broken at least the path ahead will be that much easier thanks to the countless heroines and martyrs of the past as well as the many courageous mothers, glass breakers, and the living legends amongst us. My hats off to all our fearless sisters!! 👒
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#HLKacquisition #InternationalWomensDay #flotus #18millioncracks #hilaryclinton #womenshistorymonth #flotus #ifwarholwerefemale #futureisfemale #womensplaceisNOTinthekitchen #sisterhoodispowerful