Gallery & Art

Since when is photography a recognised form of art?

Photography was first recognised in magazines and periodicals as a creative, visual form of expression in the USA during the late 19th century. This medium, which was new and very modern at the time, was seized by photographers and developed into a new art form. American photographers Alfred Stieglitz (1864-1946) and Edward Steichen (1879-1973) are … Continue reading Since when is photography a recognised form of art?

Controlled limitation

Photographic art is only valuable when not everybody can have it. This makes limited editions highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts. But what criteria need to be met in order to transparently and safely guarantee this limitation? Inside-Gallery guarantees its customers and photographers the strictest observance of all restrictions and limitations. For this purpose, we … Continue reading Controlled limitation

What happens if a piece of artwork becomes damaged?

If a piece of photography becomes damaged, it is possible for it to be reproduced or professionally repaired. The original or its damaged remnants would initially need to be given to us for examination. In a reproduction process, the original is destroyed and registered as destroyed. The reproduction is then commissioned. The reproduction and the … Continue reading What happens if a piece of artwork becomes damaged?

Controversial attitudes towards photography and photographic art

The most important talking points: For many fans of photographic art, today’s market for highly priced fine art photography seems to be a highly controversial topic of discussion. When addressing the matter, we do not want to limit ourselves just to fine-art photography, as this topic of discussion applies equally to painting and other visual … Continue reading Controversial attitudes towards photography and photographic art

New production – a legal replacement or a copy of the original?

How does the art market go about replacing or reproducing photographs that are damaged? Many galleries/gallery operators are of the same opinion as Inside-Gallery, that a piece of work damaged by external circumstances can be replaced by reproduction under certain conditions. The reproduction of a piece of work, such as something irreparably damaged by water, … Continue reading New production – a legal replacement or a copy of the original?

Archive conditions for fine art photography

In classic archives, also called magazines, artwork is kept under absolutely ideal conditions, sometimes even using protective gases. An archive should always be set out for maximum preservation and maximum safety. This includes, for example, fire and burglary protection. Some very valuable collections are kept in facilities such as decommissioned nuclear shelters that have been … Continue reading Archive conditions for fine art photography

Edition commitment in photographic art

Limited photographic art is expensive, rare and exclusive. For purchases and collectors, maintaining limited editions is of enormous importance, as limitation will crucially decide the price and the value stability or value development of a photograph in the future. As well as unique works, editions of very exclusive photography or by the masters of the … Continue reading Edition commitment in photographic art

What is the job of a photo gallery for fine art photography?

Galleries are an integral part of the art market and often form the interface between the artists/photographers and purchasers. Artists represent themselves or their work/parts of their work through galleries. In the art industry, artwork is generally thought of as all the work of an artist. Parts of artwork are therefore individual pieces of work. … Continue reading What is the job of a photo gallery for fine art photography?