Blog

Notes from the team on Valise, the art world, and more.

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  • Brian Sholis

An interview with Christy Matson

We sit down with Los Angeles–based artist Christy Matson to discuss her latest show, “Index Color,” and her woven wall-based works.

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  • Brian Sholis

Some things to consider before your first show

Perhaps you’re just out of school and about to have your first solo exhibition in a commercial gallery, or you’re a little more seasoned and beginning a relationship with a new dealer. Here are a few things that, in our experience, are good to discuss transparently to ensure the process is as smooth as possible.

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  • Ross Zurowski

How we think about longevity

We place a lot of trust in software and software companies these days, but they regularly let us down. How can you trust Valise to last the decades you might need it to?

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  • Brian Sholis

Why tracking your artwork matters

No one dreams of becoming an artist because they want to manage a small business. But keeping track of artwork details, production expenses, consignments, and sales not only gives you cover when confusion arises—it also helps you take advantage of unexpected opportunities.