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After a long wait, the first Russian Icon Collection catalog titled “Russian Icons from the Mid-17th to the Early 20th Centuries: The Collection of Oleg Kushnirskiy” has finally appeared in bookstores. Published by “EKSMO,” the book was released with the support of Fine Art Shippers, an NYC-based art logistics company. It offers an in-depth look into Russian religious art represented by icons from the private collection of Oleg Kushnirskiy, some of which are being revealed to the public for the very first time.

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Art authentication services are highly valued in the art business. The industry cannot function without them, which is why there is a lot of demand for qualified experts in art authentication and appraisal. To become true professionals, those people must gain extensive knowledge of artistic movements and historical eras, down to the types of paint used in a certain period. Art authentication is especially important in our day and age, considering how advanced the art forging techniques have become. A professional authentication service should be able to conduct a thorough investigation of the piece.

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Fuelarts, one of the leading business accelerators, is partnering with the open-source blockchain platform Tezos to create an acceleration program for ArtTech and NFT startups. The program started on February 10 and received 120 applications from 40 countries. The 10 most promising representatives have been chosen to take part in Fuelarts x Tezos Accelerator 2023. All of the selected projects are already part of the Tezos ecosystem or are planning on joining it. The program is aimed at providing participants with knowledge and resources to become the future of the ArtTech industry.

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In late January, London’s Coningsby Gallery featured the exhibition “Migrant’s Altar. Farewell” by the contemporary multi-disciplinary artist and artivist from Belarus Maria Gvardeitseva. The exhibition became a strong and resonating statement of the artist, concerning the range of topics that are beyond “nice” and “decorative” in art and society. In this dramatic emotional immersion through powerful art pieces, Maria Gvardeitseva raised topics of self-identification, civil expression, women’s perspectives, and immigration issues. The artist showed intimate treasures traveling with her in a search for a homeland, like thousands of exiles all over the world today.

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Looking for tips on how to become an art dealer? Fine Art Adviser has some pointers that might help. 

How to Become an Art Dealer, and Where to Start

Art dealers have existed approximately since the Middle ages. For as long as there was a demand to buy art, there were people who acted as the link between the artist and the customer.

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