Author Archives: Susan Mumford

About Susan Mumford

Principal, Be Smart About Art Academy Founder, Association of Women Art Dealers Owner, Susan Mumford Art Consultancy

London-art.net blog on ‘Spaces in Transition’ exhibition

London-art.net blogger Trevor To visited the Spaces in Transition exhibition that took place in February 2013.  Photographer Chris King exhibited on the ground floor of this show that effectively showed beauty in decay, including the gallery in which the show … Continue reading

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Chris King exhibiting in “Spaces in Transition” from 13 – 23 Feb 2013 – London

SPACES IN TRANSITION Contemporary Photography by four artists exploring the idea of space, time and decay Including Alfonso Batalla, Chris King, Fernando Perez Fraile and Paul Tucker Private view: Wednesday 13th February – 6-9pm RSVP: info@hanmigallery.co.uk Exhibition runs 13 – … Continue reading

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Antiques Trade Gazette features Susan Mumford – 2nd February 2013

Antiques Trade Gazette writer Anna Brady featured Susan Mumford in the weekly print edition’s “dealers’ dossier”. A transcription and image are below. To find out more about the ATG, read available online resources and subscribe, click here. “Navigating the art … Continue reading

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‘Wish’ by Mia Fernandes installed at the Royal London Hospital

The white and indigo birds that adorn the corridor of the Royal London Hospital were created over a several year period starting in 2005 at the Philadelphia Clay Studio by artist Mia Fernandes. Mia was born in England in 1971 … Continue reading

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Antiques Trade Gazette (ATG) interviews Susan Mumford – 18 Aug 2012

Antiques Trade Gazette writer Anna Brady featured Susan Mumford in the weekly print edition’s popular “10 Questions” interview. A transcription and image are below. To find out more about the ATG, read available online resources and subscribe, click here. 1. … Continue reading

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Exhibition announcement: “Distilled Memory” 23 May – 2 June

A Go-Go Art Girls Production presents: An exhibition exploring the journey of individual recollection as portrayed by eight contemporary international artists Save the date for this London show presenting works by artists from the UK, France, USA and Chile. Artists … Continue reading

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Poised-Concierge speaks with Susan Mumford about Investing in Art

23 April 2012 Poised Concierge, a Lifestyle Management business based in London, speaks with Susan Mumford. Investing in art has always been a popular past time but it’s only recently that pretty much everyone is starting to get involved. After … Continue reading

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Online Marketing for Artists & Art Dealers: Top Tips for Success, Part II of III – Fortnightly column for the Art, Antiques & Luxury Design Blog

Be Smart About Art: Best practices in the art world A fortnightly column by Susan Mumford for the Art, Antiques & Luxury Design Blog Click here to read the article on the Art, Antiques & Luxury Design Blog 15th April … Continue reading

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Online Marketing for Artists & Art Dealers: Top Tips for Success, Part I of III – Fortnightly column for the Art, Antiques & Luxury Design Blog

Be Smart About Art: Best practices in the art world A fortnightly column by Susan Mumford for the Art, Antiques & Luxury Design Blog Click here to read the article on the Art, Antiques & Luxury Design Blog 2nd April … Continue reading

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Curvy-world interviews Susan Mumford: Tips for emerging artists

Curvy World‘s Editor in Melbourne, Australia,  Nicole Tattersall, interviews Susan Mumford to glean advice for emerging artists who want to reach the international stage. Curvy World: Creatively inspiring, creative women, is a platform where the latest generation of female creative … Continue reading

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Welcome to the 21st Century: The Artist-Gallerist Relationship – Fortnightly column for Art, Antiques & Luxury Design Blog

Be Smart About Art: Best practices in the art world A fortnightly column by Susan Mumford for the Art, Antiques & Luxury Design Blog Click here to read the article on the Art, Antiques & Luxury Design Blog 18th March … Continue reading

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Selling art in installments – Fortnightly column for Art, Antiques & Luxury Design Blog

Be Smart About Art: Best practices in the art world A fortnightly column by Susan Mumford for the Art, Antiques & Luxury Design Blog Selling art in installment payments: Agreeing payment terms with the client… and not forgetting the artist … Continue reading

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The Design Trust speaks with Susan Mumford: “Help, I have a dispute with my art consultant”

23 February 2012 The Design Trust‘s blog spoke with Susan Mumford for expert advice in their very own agony aunt column, the Design Doctor.  “Help, I have a dispute with my art consultant”. Read the full article by Patricia van … Continue reading

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The Secrets for a successful Artist-Gallerist Relationship – An evening panel discussion with the Be Smart About Art Academy

Click here to go to the Be Smart About Art website. The Be Smart About Art Academy presents “The secrets for a successful Artist – Gallery partnership” When: Monday, March 19, 2012, 6:45–8.30pm (networking until 9pm) Where: Fiumano Fine Art, … Continue reading

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Jotta interviews Susan Mumford: “How To: Get Artist Representation”

15 February 2012 Jotta, an online publication “exploring collaboration in contemporary art and design”, interviewed Be Smart About Art Academy Founder Susan Mumford on the subject of “How To: Get Artist Representation” on 15th February 2012. Read the full article … Continue reading

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Art collectors: How the internet has complicated the understanding of the financial value of art

Is the following statement by an art collector true or false? “I know the value I should receive for the sale of art pieces in my collection because of my findings in online research.” False. Surely if one discovers that … Continue reading

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Artists & Art Dealers: Have you ever wondered how to recoup the cost of framing works of art whilst fairly charging the end client?

When I became an art dealer in 2004, I wondered how to pay for the time and effort I put in to framing works of art for exhibitions. I also wanted to find a way for artists to recoup framing … Continue reading

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Emily Andersen featured in the Guardian G2

Click here to read the below article on the Guardian’s website. “G and V at home” “Photographer Emily Andersen’s best shot” As published in the Guardian G2. Monday 25 September 2011 Interview by Sarah Phillips “Emily Andersen’s best shot of … Continue reading

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Why bother keeping the same price for a work of art between an artist’s studio and a gallery? (And why keep art prices consistent between multiple galleries?)

Art collectors: You might think that going directly to the artist is a great way to save money. Incorrect. Artists: You might be tempted to undercut the gallery and to sell directly to clients. Incorrect. Art dealers: You might think … Continue reading

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Framing & Presentation Consultancy

Do you love a work of art, however  don’t feel satisfied with its presentation? We are happy to announce Framing & Presentation Consultancy, in which we optimise the presentation of  works of art and equally advise on preservation of pieces. … Continue reading

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