Ask Risk Questions Before You Accept the Work
Use a risk-first intake screen before accepting an artwork for consignment, loan, or exhibition.
Artwork intake is a risk decision before it is an aesthetic decision. The first operational mistake is treating risk checks as paperwork that happens after the yes. Name the objective first The objective is not simply "bring in strong work." A gallery also has to protect trust, title clarity, insurance coverage, the physical object, and the schedule. When those objectives are visible, risk questions stop feeling bureaucratic and start feeling like professional care. Separate enthusiasm from acceptance An artist can be promising, a collector can be important, and the object can still be unsafe to accept today. Risk thinking gives…
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