History Of The Ashmolean Museum The Ashmolean Museum was built over a 5 year period beginning in 1678 and finishing in 1683. It was the first ever university museum and was originally erected to house The Cabinet Of Curiosities that Elias Ashmole gave the Oxford University in 1677. [...]
Why are Frames Important If you are an established art collector or are new to art and just starting your collection, frames play a crucial role in collecting art. Art work ranges from very small local artworks by new and up coming artists to some very exquisite pieces [...]
What is a Virtual Tour A virtual tour is a way to immerse yourself into the beauty of the gallery from anywhere in the world. You can enjoy panoramic views of the gallery and all its beautiful artwork on display without ever leaving your home. In times like [...]
Picture Frames As Art Themselves Picture frames house many beautiful pieces of art and images, but did you know that they can also be a work of art in their own right. Some of the best galleries in the world have dedicated special exhibitions focussing solely on the [...]
Glass Framing There are 2 main materials that are used in frames to contain the image, glass and perspex. There are many pros and cons for both. Here are some things to consider when choosing which best to use. Firstly we will look at glass. Below is a [...]
The National Gallery of Ireland Home to some of the most beautiful period frames in Ireland, and located in the centre of Dublin, The National Gallery of Ireland opened its doors to the public in 1864. The Gallery currently has an extensive collection of Irish paintings, but is [...]
Hard Wood and Soft Wood If you are considering a custom made picture frames there are many things to think about, for instance there are two types of wood categories, hard wood and soft wood. Certain woods are better for building furniture and frames with than others. The [...]
The Smithsonian Magazine has uncovered five interesting facts concerning picture frames, that are interesting to any art expert. Did you know you can copy a frame without any copyright issues? If not, then read on. Five Facts About Picture Frames 1. The earliest American frames, known as American Empire Style [...]
Bringing Art Cultures Together The Louvre, Abu Dhabi has become a cultural beacon in the Middle East allowing different art cultures to come together. The origins of this wonderful gallery date back to 2007 when then French and United Arab Emirates came together to create a new kind [...]
A New Modern Contemporary Art Gallery The Broad, Los Angeles first opened its doors to the public on 20th September 2015. Its located on Grand Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles and was founded by Eli and Edyth Broad. The Broad houses collections of contemporary art dating from the 1950's [...]
