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French Photo Gallerist and Expert Alain Paviot Passes Away after Long Illness

French gallerist and photo expert (and my dear friend) Alain Paviot passed away on Tuesday, September 29th after several years of illness and months of hospitalization. He was considered one…

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Arthur Tress: Dreams, Visions and Voyages

By Alex Novak

Arthur Tress was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY on November 24, 1940. He took his first photographs while still in elementary school in 1952.

He attended Bard…

Collecting Resources

The Care and Handling of Fine Art Photographs

Because photographs can easily be damaged, taking precautionary measures is the best defense in protecting their value. This article is designed to help you understand the basic care and…

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