Protecting art
Transporting and Storing Artworks Safely
Clean handling, stable packaging, climate awareness and a clear sequence reduce risks during transport and storage.
Berliner Bilder Galerie
Guide to art, framing and display
Clear explanations and practical decision guidance for buying, framing and presenting art.
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Art objects
Art Objects: Buddy Bears, Flossis and Sculptures
Form, material, colour and position determine how art objects work between collection, sculpture and interior accent.
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Berlin art
Berlin Motifs and Steel Engravings as Art Gifts
Historic views, recognisable places and personal connections to the city make Berlin motifs lasting gifts.
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Mounting
Mounting Photos, Posters and Prints
Support material, adhesive method, surface and intended use determine whether mounting is appropriate.
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Paintings
Acrylic or Oil Painting?
Drying, surface, colour depth, ageing and care distinguish acrylic painting from oil painting.
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Choosing art
Canvas Art or a Framed Print?
Material, surface, scale, protection and spatial effect help when choosing between canvas and a framed print.
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Picture glass
Museum Glass or Anti-Reflective Picture Glass?
Reflection control, UV filtering, colour rendering, weight and care distinguish different types of picture glazing.
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Picture framing
Framing Original Prints
Separation from glazing, suitable materials and reversible mounting protect original prints and support their visual effect.
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Protecting art
Light, Reflections and Art Placement
Daylight, lamps, viewing angles and glazing determine both the visibility and exposure of an artwork.
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Art for interiors
Art for Hotels, Reception Areas and Hospitality
Art can structure routes, shape atmosphere and connect different zones across a hospitality environment.
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Art for interiors
Art for Offices, Practices and Law Firms in Berlin
A durable art concept considers identity, public areas, workplaces, light and long-term maintenance.
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Picture hanging
Displaying Large and Heavy Pictures Safely
Weight, frame construction, wall, fittings and load distribution need to be planned together for large pictures.
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Picture hanging
Gallery Rail or Traditional Picture Hanging?
Flexibility, wall construction, load and visual preference determine whether a rail or fixed hanging works better.
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Displaying art
Hanging Pictures at the Right Height
Eye level, furniture, room use and image format are more reliable than one universal measurement.
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Displaying art
How to Plan a Gallery Wall
A gallery wall feels coherent when its outer shape, gaps and visual axes are planned before the first fixing.
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Interior design
Choosing Art for a Living Room
Scale, sightlines, colour and light determine how an artwork will continue to work in a living room.
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Artists
Pop Art Prints by Rizzi, Friess and Lindenberg
Colour, signs, urban culture and humour connect three distinct approaches to popular contemporary art.
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Art gifts
Choosing Art as a Gift
Subject, occasion, size and personality help turn an artwork into a gift with a genuine connection.
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Buying art
Should You Buy Art Online or from a Gallery?
Online research and a gallery visit work well together when scale, condition, information and advice are assessed carefully.
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Buying art
Buying Your First Artwork
A practical guide to subject, size, process, budget, condition and the lasting impact of a first artwork.
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Printmaking
Etching, Lithography and Screen Printing Compared
Compare three printmaking methods through line, surface, colour, matrix and their characteristic visual effects.
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Original prints
Signatures, Edition Numbers and Print Runs
What pencil signatures, fractions, proofs and edition sizes can tell you about a work of graphic art.
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Printmaking
How to Identify an Etching
Plate marks, etched lines, paper and ink deposits provide useful evidence when identifying an original etching.
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Original prints
Original Print or Art Print: What Is the Difference?
A practical guide to processes, editions, signatures and paper when comparing an original print with a reproduction.
