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The archive of Casey's weekly notes featuring the art that stays with her and why


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How to Know If It’s Good, Part 2: Novelty

How to Know If It’s Good, Part 2: Novelty This is the second post in a four-part series on the framework I use to evaluate whether a work of art has staying power. If you missed Part 1…


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How to Know If It’s Good, Part 2: Novelty

How to Know If It’s Good, Part 2: Novelty This is the second post in a four-part series on the framework I use to evaluate whether a work of art has staying power. If you missed Part 1…

How To Know If It’s Good? Part 1: Intentionality

How To Know If It’s Good? Part 1: Intentionality This is the first post in a four-part series on the framework I use to evaluate whether a work of art has staying power. If you missed the…

When Is the Last Time You Bought Something That Will Outlast You?

When Is the Last Time You Bought Something That Will Outlast You? Like something that was specifically designed to last a lifetime and beyond? We hear it a lot. “They just don’t…

Know Your Type: Dear Contextual Collector, The Story Is Not Enough

Know Your Type: Dear Contextual Collector, The Story Is Not Enough This is the fourth and final post in my Know Your Type series on the four collector types I’ve identified through…

Know Your Type: Dear Strategic Collector, The Spreadsheet Is Not Enough

Know Your Type: Dear Strategic Collector, The Spreadsheet Is Not Enough This is the third post in my Know Your Type series on the four collector types I’ve identified through years of…

Know Your Type: Dear Design-Forward Collector, The Room Is Not the Point

Know Your Type: Dear Design-Forward Collector, The Room Is Not the Point This is the second post in my Know Your Type series on the four collector types I’ve identified through years of…