New collectors are redefining the Old Masters market, bringing fresh energy and interest to timeless masterpieces. With innovative storytelling, digital platforms, and cross-category collecting, younger buyers are discovering the value and relevance of these historic works, driving a vibrant renaissance in the art world.

New Collectors Revitalise The Old Masters Market

a nice Dj mixtape by Cnaan sound system and this one you can sit and relax with nice reggae rythems to go trough your head and ears
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Nice An' Easy Reggae Selction (Vinyl Mixtape) 17.12.2024

Ep# 131 The Art of Connection with Jeannie & Rob Chandler of Chandler Art Gallery 🎨 

For Jeannie and Rob Chandler, art is more than something you hang on a wall—it’s a passion, a conversation, and a bridge between artists and collectors. As longtime art enthusiasts turned gallery owners, the Chandlers share their journey from collectors to curators, driven by their love for art and the artists who create it. 

In this episode, we dive into:
 ✨ The artists who inspired them to open Chandler Art Gallery 
 ✨ Why buying art is as personal (and sometimes intimidating) as buying a luxury watch or handbag 
 ✨ The importance of connection—between collectors, artists, and the stories behind each piece 
 ✨ How they guide first-time buyers to find the piece that truly speaks to them 
 ✨ The role of their daughter, a SCAD student, in shaping their artist-first philosophy Plus, Jeannie and Rob share how Houston’s Gallery Row is fostering a thriving, supportive art community and why their goal is to make collecting art approachable, exciting, and—most of all—FUN. 

"Art should never be intimidating. We want you to walk out with a smile on your face!" – Rob Chandler 🎧 Tune in for an inspiring conversation about passion, creativity, and finding the art that speaks to you!

Ep# 131 The Art of Connection with Jeannie & Rob Chandler

On this special episode we celebrate the life of Mike DeSantis with interviews from family and friends at the 2025 Great Lakes Comic Con. Mike was an incredible presence in the Michigan comic book scene and will always be remembered fondly.

Mike DeSantis Tribute | Episode 116 (2/23/25)

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Decide to Ride, by Dark Company.
From CD 1, 'SNAFU', of the triple CD album 'A for Acronym'.

DECIDE TO RIDE
Reaction to refraction, a bent-stick water view
Administer situations to part of Heaven's crew
Stand smartly dressed against the rail
Uniforms with matching sails
Should we go along with you
Now should we go along
Should we go along with you
Now should we go along
Should we go along with you
Now should we go along
Should we go along with you
Now should we go along

Inspected kinetics moving minds around
Archetypal archetypes esoteric sounds
Take a stand now on the stairs
Under signs saying "On The Air!"
Should we go along with you
Now should we go along
Should we go along with you
Now should we go along
Should we go along with you
Now should we go along
Should we go along with you
Now should we go along

Checkerboard collectors, gamers of rare delights
Whale bone dice believers gifted with second sight
Braided caps placed there just so
Each one ready to stay or go
Should we go along with you
Now should we go along
Should we go along with you
Now should we go along
Should we go along with you
Now should we go along
Should we go along with you
Should we go along
Should we go along
Should we go along
Should we go along

Lyrics by P. Greatorex 15th December 2012.
Music by G. Davies/P. Greatorex.

Copyright ℗ 2012 D & G Music/Explicit Music.

Vocals and rhythm guitar recorded at Wud Records Studio One, Exeter, 2015.
Everything else recorded at Wud Records Studio One, Europe, 2020.
Engineered, mixed and produced at Wud Records Studio One, Central Europe, 2024.

Cover Art:
“Thing 2” by Peter Greatorex
See: https://www.wudrecords.co.uk/artists/dark-company/original-artwork-by-peter-greatorex/original-artwork-by-peter-greatorex-gallery-5/

Copyright © 2024 Wud Records.

Performers:
‘Speedy’ Pete Greatorex – vocals
Zakk Black – guitar
Josh Reynes – piano, synths, trumpets
Maxx Damage – bass
Sven Stiglund – drums

Fun Facts:
* This is a song that Pete never sang a proper studio version of and his vocals were lifted from the very rough demo and cleaned up a bit.
* Well, quite a lot actually. :)
* The VST plugins didn't make the right kind of piano sound somehow so this is from the TG33.
* The guitar part is played on the Stratocaster.
* The trumpets come from the Akai S900 and a VST plugin called DSK Brass.
* There is an argument between the bass, which plays a C, and the piano and guitar, which play a C#, which has a wonderful emotive quality but which ceases to work when anything else is present.

See also:
https://www.wudrecords.co.uk/artists/dark-company/
https://www.wudrecords.co.uk/artists/dark-company/a-for-acronym-cd-1-snafu/
https://linktr.ee/dark.company
https://www.explicitmusic.co.uk/lyrics-information/dark-company/a-for-acronym/decide-to-ride

A for Acronym CD 1: SNAFU

Decide to Ride

Downloads

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