With Art Month coming up, issues surrounding art shipping have never been more pressing. Tech-led fine art shipper Convelio has some innovations to report Despite the bumpy ride of late (Brexit, Covid-19 and inflationary implications on the economy), the international art market is thriving and eagerly anticipating the dynamic upcoming Frieze London and Frieze Masters art fairs, along with hundreds of satellite events across the UK’s capital this October. None of this would be possible...
For the second year running, Art Paris, running from March 30th to April 2nd 2023, is partnering with Convelio, the leading fine art shipping specialist, the official transport and shipping partner of the fair. Emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, must be reduced as much as possible to curb climate change. And yet, the travel and transport infrastructure cannot operate without carbon emissions. This is why it’s important to understand and act to...
The requirements of art logistics have changed since the pandemic. Convelio tells us how its new approach is revolutionising the business, with special reference to Salon Art + Design New York The hottest cauldron of the global art market has always been found at the art fair. Events showcasing the diverse treasures of the global art market are central to the art eco-system, bringing together dealers to reveal their best, newest and rarest stocks for...
Selling your artwork can be an exciting experience, but the shipping process can turn out to be a bit of a headache. Convelio’s Edouard Gouin provides some useful tips to ensure the process does not hinder your selling experience. Transporting art means carrying and caring for objects that are unique, culturally significant, financially valuable and personally important. These can be passion pieces, heirlooms, investments, gifts or decorations, but no matter the purpose or the destination...
The mounting physical toll that human activity and associated carbon emissions are having on our environment is becoming increasingly visible. We see it in extreme and unpredictable weather patterns and hazardous events such as forest fires, droughts, flooding, and hurricanes. Every inch of the earth, and every single human on the planet, is affected. The art market reflects these ongoing changes. Sotheby’s 2021 art market report noted that “the art itself reflects the growing concerns...
From October 21st to October 24th, for its 47th edition, FIAC brings together over 160 galleries from 25 countries at the Grand Palais Ephémère and the Galerie Eiffel, which has been specifically installed for FIAC as an extension of the structure on the Champ-de-Mars. The selection will include modern art, contemporary art, and design galleries, as well as editions, from France and other European countries, Great Britain, North and South America, Asia, Africa as well...
Moving and installing valuable works of art is a job best left to the experts. We talk to Convelio about the delicate issues involved. Convelio, founded in September 2017 by art aficionados Edouard Gouin and Clément Quizille, is described as a “full stack digital freight forwarder” specialising in shipping high-end and luxury goods across the world. The duo began their careers in the tech sector before discovering their passion for interior design, and now promote...
