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Art in all forms has the power to inspire, provoke thought, and stir emotions. The beauty and intricacy of artwork can only be fully appreciated when it's displayed under the right lighting conditions. Lighting plays a pivotal role for color...

“Museum quality” glass, also known as anti-glare or non-reflective glass, is designed to reduce the glare caused by ambient light. While “museum quality glass” is sold under many different names and manufactured by several different companies, the following discussion may...

Lighting is a key element in showcasing or experiencing your art collection; It can significantly enhance the visual appeal of your space by highlighting the finer details of your artwork that may otherwise go unnoticed. However, proper picture lighting can...

Decisions about picture lighting can include the style, finish, and whether to use a plug-in or wireless system. Aside from these, the size of the light will also be an important consideration. See below to learn more about how we recommend measuring for a picture light.

A plug-in light fixture is often the best choice in picture lighting for many pieces of art. Large or tall artwork, for instance, is often best lit with a plug-in fixture rather than a rechargeable one. This especially applies to...

Choosing the correct art lighting is about more than the importance of selecting a picture light or whether to use LEDs. A key decision involves what finish to select for your fixture. The impact made and satisfaction derived from gazing...

In essence, the Color Rendering Index, or CRI, is an objective analysis of an artificial light source’s ability to accurately reproduce a full spectrum of colors relative to how they appear under a natural light source (most commonly, sunlight often referred to as “natural daylight”)*.

It might be helpful to begin with a brief review on how color works . . .