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Photo London Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

This year, Candlestar, the promoter of Photo London, marked the 10th anniversary of the fair. It has been a bumpy ride, to say the least. Before Candlestar launched their fair,…

Featured Exhibit

19th-Century Paper Portraits

By Matt Damsker

Photography's early decades were marked by an explosion of photo-portraiture in Great Britain, America and on the European continent. This exhibit collects a rich trove of vintage…

Collecting Resources

The Care and Handling of Fine Art Photographs

Because photographs can easily be damaged, taking precautionary measures is the best defense in protecting their value. This article is designed to help you understand the basic care and…

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