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The “Café Wall” Myth Is Hurting Artists: Why non-gallery local venues are legitimate places for artists to be seen, discovered and sold
A persistent myth in the art world claims that serious artists should avoid displaying work in cafés, restaurants, bars, hotels and other public venues. Critics argue these spaces sell food, not art; that wait staff are not art dealers; that customers are not looking for paintings; and that artwork simply becomes “free décor.” This is…
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The VooGlue Smart TV App: A Window Into Fine Art
The VooGlue Smart TV app is designed to bring physical fine art into lounge rooms, venues, galleries, offices, studios, and public spaces around the world. Instead of art sitting unseen in storage, the app helps display real physical artworks on large screens, with information about the artist, the artwork, and purchase options available through a…
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How Artists Can Create Fine Art Collectables on VooGlue
Fine art collectables are digital collectables connected to an original physical fine artwork. These are not just random digital images. Each collectable is underpinned by a real artwork that the artist has spent time, skill, materials and labour creating. For a deeper explanation, click here to read our blog post ‘What Are Fine Art Collectables?‘…
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How to Claim a VooGlue Promotional Grant
Do you have artworks on display? You may be eligible for an additional promotion through VooGlue- if you are a gallery or non-gallery venue, this applies to you! This is a grant of promotional services, not money. It is designed to give extra visibility when artwork is already on display and ready to be promoted.…
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What are fine art collectables?
Fine art collectibles are limited-edition digital prints of real, physical fine artworks. They are created with the artist’s authorisation and are authentically connected back to the original physical artwork using Vooglue technology. That connection matters. Digital images are easy to copy, fake or share without permission. When a digital print is not authorised by the…
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London venues: help us pilot a new way for artists, venues and everyday art lovers to connect
Hello London venues! Welcome to our Vooglue Blog. You’ve likely been invited to participate in our DAG Smart TV app pilot, so we’ve put together this article to explain what we’re building, why we’re building it, and how your venue can get involved. What is the Smart TV App Pilot? At Vooglue, we believe fine…
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Venue Hanging Guide – Turning Your Space into a Living Gallery
Welcome! Thank you for partnering with local artists to host an art hanging at your venue. We’re excited to help you bring original creativity into your space, spark conversations among your guests, and give your community a richer cultural experience. This guide will walk you through how the program works, your role, and tips for…