Tequila tasting in 5 snapshots

Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 , Comments

Tequila is readily identified as the key ingredient in everyone’s favorite Cinco de Mayo drink—the margarita. Yet the spike in […]


Muses and makers: Women rise in the art market

Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 , Comments

Something is stirring for female artists. In October 2018, British artist Jenny Saville’s 1994 painting Propped sold for $12.4 million […]


Flossing your collection: How provenance, experts and insurance can aid your search for authentic artwork

Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 , Comments

Fraudulent artwork is on the rise, but these key resources can help collectors. How often do you floss your teeth? […]


Flossing your collection: Best practices for buying (authentic) art

Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 , Comments

Fraudulent artwork represents the art market’s darker side. What do collectors need to know? British street artist Banksy acquired international […]


Finding rock groupies: Mineral collecting and care

Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 , Comments

When did collecting geological samples morph into a hobby? Humans have always been curious about their surroundings, and collecting minerals […]


Minerals are the new rock stars: History and essentials

Monday, November 11th, 2019 , Comments

If you were royalty, would you want an Iron Throne or a crown made of precious minerals? While the regal […]