Panelist, Undervalued Sectors of the Art Market

Moderated and hosted by the eminent New York Observer Culture editor Alexandra Peers, a panel of art savvy appraisers and experts explored where the financial opportunities really lie in the art market.

The First Crack: A Symposium on Conservation and Value in Contemporary Art

Art today often involves the use of nontraditional materials, everything from used chewing gum to dust to latex. Often, these materials are difficult if not impossible to preserve in their original condition, presenting a challenge to conservation. This symposium explores the codes and ethics of market forces that rule the decisions on conservation in the world of private art collecting. 

Renée Vara speaks about the art market and private collecting, as well as the general process behind damaged artwork and insurance claims in her capacity as an art advisor and appraiser. She discusses the "total loss" insurance payout and questions the logic behind the market's demand for pristine artworks.

Treasure of Trash: What’s Yours?

Learn more about grandma's vase or that painting you picked up at the flea market from Renée Vara, seasoned art advisor, certified appraiser, and founder of VARA ART in New York City.

Art Insurance Methodology: Practical Concerns for Personal Property Appraisers

What do insurance companies want to see in an appraisal? How do insurance policies work? Do USPAP compliant appraisals facilitate the resolution of insurance claims? Distinguished panel of experts discuss these questions and clarify the complexities of insurance language and terminology.