Art Stories

April 01, 2025

Art as a Mirror of the World

A Conversation with Curator Rainald Schumacher

March 20, 2025

The Heidi Horten Collection: A Museum as a Gift to Vienna

The Austrian philanthropist built a collection that not only reflects her personal vision but also serves as a cultural gift to the public.

March 04, 2025

Modern Patronage in the Form of an Art Open Call

From collecting to supporting the art scene. Soňa Krejník, who founded the Benetheo Foundation together with her husband, shared her story with us.

February 26, 2025

The Unique Curatorial Vision of SPARK Art Fair

Among the industry’s giants, such as Art Basel and Frieze, SPARK Art Fair in Vienna stands out as a must-visit event, particularly for collectors looking to discover new artistic talent in a thoughtfully curated environment.

February 24, 2025

Is Digital Art Shaping the Future of Collecting?

Fiorenzo Manganiello, a young technological innovator and co-founder of the investment company LIAN Group, combines his professional expertise in blockchain and AI with a passion for digital art.

February 12, 2025

THE FUTURE OF CZECH ART

An interview with Jiří Fajt, former director of the National Gallery in Prague and current Head of Programme and International Affairs at the Dresden State Art Collections.

January 22, 2025

Renovated industrial sites place art in new contexts

Moving art from traditional galleries to industrial buildings or public spaces changes the dynamics of the interaction between the viewer and the artwork.

January 15, 2025

Private collecting is one of the pillars of the Czech art scene

In recent years, the importance of private initiatives in the field of Czech visual arts has been significantly boosted. What are the reasons?

November 19, 2024

Maria Bojan: The Importance of “Training the Eye”

Curator and art consultant Maria Bojan shares strategies for navigating today's turbulent art market.

October 28, 2024

Never Give Up the Joy of Collecting

Vladimíra Brucháčková Závodná, the director of Závodný Gallery in Mikulov, talks about the importance of working with international artists as well as the presentation of art in a public space.

Culture opens doors to foreigners and business opportunities

We discussed this topic with Jitka Pánek Jurková, director of the Czech Centres.

Hotel art collections: accommodation is not just a bed

In an age where the experience is more than just a place to stay, art collections are becoming a key element that can help hotels succeed in the global marketplace.

New clubhouse and benefits for collectors

EduArt Club members can enjoy a range of benefits, such as discounts, free admission to institutions and exclusive experiences.

July 02, 2024

Seeing the world through a child's eyes

Let us introduce you to five more artists who, together with collectors, will support a good cause.

June 26, 2024

There are (no) chance meetings

How to move from a career in technology to the arts with EduArt? Martina Bláhová, a former project manager at an international IT company, currently creates the vision for the Prague Kunsthalle.

June 27, 2024

Philanthropy and charity as a mirror of the soul

By working together, collectors and artists will help dozens of children to live in dignity.

June 21, 2024

Navigating the art market doesn't have to be difficult

Barbora Půlpánová leveraged her experience as Global Communications Manager for Education at the prestigious auction house Christie's and decided to get Czechs and now Slovaks excited about collecting.

May 30, 2024

To fill every inch of the wall with paintings

Thanks to EduArt, dentist Silvia Brockman started thinking strategically about her art purchases. In this interview, she describes her collecting journey and presents the latest piece in her collection.

May 23, 2024

Culture is not entertainment

Ľubica Karvašová is one of the first participants of the EduArt Start programme in Slovakia. Her profession is diplomacy with a focus on the European Union, so we asked her about the current situation in the field of visual arts and culture as a whole in Slovakia.

May 12, 2024

Art as an investment - what you need to know

The art market follows rules of its own, independently of other markets. Therefore, art offers a unique way to diversify a wider investment portfolio. The advantage of art is that unlike graphs and tables, you can enjoy it.

May 09, 2024

Cultivating the corporate environment through art

Tomáš Frkal discovered visual art through music. His passion led him to patronage by financing artists' records and holding exhibitions in the offices of his accounting company.

May 06, 2024

Art collecting is like company management; you have to carefully manage your assets

How to work your way up to a world-class collection with a minimal initial investment? Craig Hollingworth, the owner of works by Banksy, Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, shared his strategy and collecting principles with EduArt Club members.

April 04, 2024

Art travel: A trend and a lifestyle

Kristýna Kučerová's passion for collecting developed gradually. However, the art world has completely captivated her over time and the operating director of a real estate fund is now a seasoned connoisseur of Czech galleries and European fairs.

March 21, 2024

Seeing Red with Jane Neal

What are the pitfalls of collecting in Central and Eastern Europe? What is Jane collecting and what's her latest project?

March 08, 2024

Embracing Sustainability in Art: Transforming Creativity for a Greener Planet

Trend or necessity? The concept of sustainable art production by Isabelle De Almeyda.

January 15, 2024

The best contemporary art in the collections of emerging collectors

EduArt PopUp features a selection of paintings, photographs, and sculptures acquired by graduates of the EduArt Experience educational programmes for their aspiring collections.

January 08, 2024

Starting a collection to reflect a couple's shared memories

Thanks to the EduArt Start programme, Veronika Kychler has overcome the mental barrier, believing that collecting is not her thing. And gradually she managed to get her husband Jakub involved as well.

December 14, 2023

The more we know the less we see

This was one of the key quotes mentioned by art historian Ben Street during our EduArt Club talk.

November 23, 2023

Collectors programme launched in Slovakia

Applications are now open for the six-month EduArt Start course scheduled to launch in January 2024 in Bratislava.

November 21, 2023

Preserving Art Heritage in Artex Art Depot

Our group of EduArt Roadshow participants was lucky enough to enjoy a walk through this unique art depository.

November 15, 2023

Giovanni Gasparini and His 10 Tips for Aspiring Art Collectors

Whilst each art collector possesses a different taste, budget, and aim for their collection, there are still some universal guidelines that can be embraced by anyone; regardless the stage of their art collecting journey.

October 22, 2023

The New Generation of Art Collectors: EduArt Start and the Millennials

Tereza Popovič shared her experience with our programme for prospective collectors and her thoughts on collecting.

October 10, 2023

PAW 2023 Reflections: Interview with Horatiu Lipot

We sat down for an interview with Horatiru Lipot, Romanian Curator and Cultural Manager, to reflect on his visit during the Prague Art Week 2003 edition & more.

September 22, 2023

Lindsay Dewar on Art Market Development

Stepping into 2023, the art market landscape began to shift quite significantly according to ArtTactic's reports.

September 05, 2023

Bernard Arnault's Passion for Art and Innovation

The tale of the world's second wealthiest man: Arnault’s approach to art collecting at the crossroads of fashion and art

August 28, 2023

Art Through the Eyes of EduArt Club Members

Art represents a certain form of relaxation for Clara, a member of the EduArt Club. When enjoying art, she doesn't rush anywhere and can fully enjoy the present moment, as she explains.

July 26, 2023

Art can express what rationality cannot

Says Štěpán Dlouhý, a graduate of the EduArt Start program and CEO of Premium Media Group, which organizes the second edition of the Prague Art Week festival in the Czech Republic.

June 27, 2023

The Frank Studio Visit

The Frank studio has for years now been actively focusing on art restorations and providing expertise within its authentication and by extension, evaluation.

May 10, 2023

Michaela Banzetová's 5 Must-Read Books for Aspiring Collectors

An esteemed art historian and journalist has curated a collection of five essential books regarded as must-haves for aspiring collectors.

April 12, 2023

Minimalism on overcrowded walls

The Story of Herb and Dorothy Vogel: How two New York civil servants assembled one of the most significant art collections in the country.

April 04, 2023

Spotlight on Central and Eastern European Artists

Ans Azura is a digital platform that highlights both internationally renowned as well as lesser-seen post-war and contemporary artworks from this region. Suzana Vasilescu co-founded this online auction house and gallery, with the intent to garner better visibility and understanding for artists who have been overlooked by the Western market.

March 05, 2023

Legal Aspects of Buying Art

Lawyer Zuzana Valoušková gave us some valuable advice as to what we should consider when buying a work of art. What to remember and what to avoid?

February 18, 2023

The Temporary Collection Trustee

Investment banker David Rockefeller referred to himself as a temporary collection trustee. What like was his approach to collecting art?

January 05, 2023

Art as a Meaningful Investment to Viktor Havelec

A combination of aesthetic pleasure and financial return is a must. Viktor became captivated by collecting quite quickly, his collection now containing a fine array of works.

December 01, 2022

Kristýna Muller's passion for art

"I was able to establish an imaginary dialogue with modern works of art more easily than with the art of the old masters. This is what I am still interested in above all," explains Kristýna with enthusiasm.

November 27, 2022

The Art of Framing

You've found your dream piece of art, you even know where to hang it, and now comes the framing part. The perfect frame will make the painting stand out for its beauty while the wrong frame will detract from it.

November 25, 2022

Václav Nekvapil and his journey of collection

"Although it might sound trivial, the most important factor is that you actually like the work. There is absolutely no point in investing in something you feel nothing for simply because you hope that its value will be significantly higher one day," says the head of the Czech branch of the CEC Group international consulting firm.

November 24, 2022

Šárka Samková's obsession with art

"Although some form of economic calculus does have its part to play when buying art, I personally use this idea of making the right investment to excuse myself for buying another new painting," says the marketing manager with a laugh.

November 14, 2022

Key Principles for Success and Expansion of Galleries

The most influential of them, the Gagosian Gallery, Pace Gallery, Hauser & Wirth, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, and or the David Zwirner Gallery, share a set of features that have brought them to the top. Attention to current trends, ability to adapt, financial motivation of employees, or sophisticated corporate governance, are just the tip of the iceberg.

November 01, 2022

How to Hang Artworks

Have you purchased your first art pieces and are wondering how to hang them properly? We offer you several options in our ultimate guide.

October 27, 2022

Magdalena Abakanowicz: The Pioneer of Installation Art

“There is no tool between me and the material I use. I choose it with my hands. I shape it with my hands. My hands transmit my energy to it.”