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ArteQuesta announces Exclusive USA Representation of Ziv Koren: Award-Winning, Critically Acclaimed Photo Journalist

Jerusalem Israel by Ziv Koren

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fine Art Investment firm ArteQuesta announces the exclusive USA representation of world-renowned Israeli Photo Journalist, Ziv Koren.

"ArteQuesta works with varied artists and collections, but none who specialize in photography and photojournalism. Representing Ziv Koren allows us to offer his incredible, thought-provoking works to our clients and the art community globally," says Rayah Levy, ArteQuesta's Founder and CEO.

Levy adds, "Ziv is often on the front-lines, capturing history; telling the true story of what is happening through his lens. He is a brilliant photographer who often has exclusive access to restricted sites. Although Ziv is a well-known feature throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East, we are honored to introduce him further to the Western part of the world."

Koren, a freelance photographer since 1992, is currently affiliated with Polaris Images and has been a Canon Ambassador since 2008. Perhaps best known for his award-winning 2003 project "Louai Mer'i, a sergeant, is going home," documenting an injured solider, he recently unveiled an acclaimed "Writing with Light" exhibition at the Tel-Aviv Exhibition Grounds, which is now touring the far east.

In 2000 one of Koren's images was chosen by World Press Photo as one of the 200 Best Pictures from the Previous 45 Years. He's won numerous awards including World Press Photo and Photo District News awards, Yann Geffroy Award, International Color Award and Picture of the Year.

Koren has published 15 books and has covered the Israeli-Arab conflict, Tsunamis, the Haiti earthquake, Nepal earthquake, Guantanamo Prison, and AIDS in South Africa, among other critical moments in history. His photographs have been published in Time, Newsweek, and Wired, among many others. Koren's photographs have been included in numerous exhibitions worldwide including the Metropolitan Museum of Tokyo, Memorial Museum in Spain, War Museum in Croatia, National Museum of Arts in Rome, and The Israel Museum. Koren also lectures around the world.

In signing with ArteQuesta, Koren stated, "I'm very excited and looking forward to a fruitful collaboration. Through my photography, I'd rather be honest than impressive."

As part of its mission, ArteQuesta fights to preserve Jewish and Israeli art. Levy believes that signing Koren strengthens this mission: "To watch history unfold through a photograph is not only moving, but priceless. What better way for an artist like Ziv Koren who specializes in this, who is an Israeli native, to bring forth this time period in our collective history than through his powerful images."

More information: http://artequesta.com/.

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* Photo Caption: Jerusalem, Israel, Aug. 2004, by Ziv Koren. The Western Wall and the golden Dome on the Temple Mount, at the old city of Jerusalem.

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Fine Art Investment Firm ArteQuesta Proves Tech Isn’t Just for Silicon Valley

software for art collectors

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ArteQuesta announces its new software for art collectors, the Art Portfolio Management System. "From a collector's standpoint, our software offers simplicity for managing a collection without cutting corners or lowering standards," comments Rayah Levy, ArteQuesta's Founder and Director.

"This software allows our clients to open their portfolio with us and track the performance of their art, similar to other financial assets. It's also available to collectors who aren't our direct clients because we recognize the importance of this tool in the global market."

Pointing to Deloitte's latest Art & Finance Report, Levy believes there will be an increase in demand for professional wealth management services in relation to art and art collections.

"In 2014, 76 percent of art purchases were made for the art's potential as an investment. The 2015 statistics show this percentage will grow. Increasingly, art professionals (76 percent) and art collectors (62 percent) believe art and collectibles should be integrated into wealth management offerings, which are opening new areas in an untapped market.

"Although those within the art industry have been welcoming this trend with excitement, the market itself has been slow in reacting to demands the influx of new investors bring, resulting in the creation of the Portfolio Management System."

As part of its mission, ArteQuesta hopes to dispel the myth that art investment is the sole reserve of the ultra-wealthy. Levy believes that making all aspects of the process user friendly is essential to catering to the ever-growing market.

"We want people to know you don't need to spend large sums of money to make a good investment in art. Though some of our artwork is at higher values, we have a number of artworks that are viable investments for median-level incomes.

"Most people aren't aware of how to begin investing in art and we want to change that. This is why the timing of our software is vital. Just as we're making the art world more accessible to the masses, we're also making it easier to navigate by directly removing the most common and significant hurdles - provenance and verification of ownership."

Levy states, "The Portfolio Management System was designed with provenance and verification in mind specifically because ArteQuesta's most personal mission is to preserve Jewish and Israeli Art. In almost all cases in which we've identified and began the process of rescue or recovery, proving authenticity and ownership have been most difficult. As we look to the future with our software, there is unlimited potential for investors, collectors, museums and financial institutions to manage collections of any size, with updated and verifiable certificates of authenticity with ease. Adding the extra layer of tracking certificates of authenticity and ownership on the Blockchain, which will soon be incorporated in our system, will bring additional security to art purchases managed in the Portfolio Management System."

More information: http://www.artequesta.com/.

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ArteQuesta Artist Evan Skrederstu announces collaboration with author Ryan Gattis on new, hard hitting novel ‘All Involved’

Ernie's Last Ride

MILL VALLEY, Calif., April 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ArteQuesta, a fine arts investment company, today announces that "Ernie's Last Ride," a piece by Evan Skrederstu, a Los Angeles-based artist and member of art collective UGLARworks (Unified Group of Los Angeles Residents), has been featured in fellow UGLARworks member Ryan Gattis's latest novel, "All Involved" (ISBN: 978-0062378798).

Told through the eyes of 17 different narrators, "All Involved" is a heartbreaking and compelling account of the infamous 1992 L.A. Riots. Skrederstu's piece, "Ernie's Last Ride" is a striking snapshot from the penultimate fifth day of the riots and captures book character FREER's masterful homage to his fallen friend Ernie.

Described as "symphonic" and "astounding," "All Involved" was released to rave reviews on April 7, 2015 and is currently being translated into French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brasil), Swedish, Dutch and other languages. In addition to this, Evan Skrederstu and Ryan Gattis are set to embark on a U.S. book tour later this month in support of their collaborative work.

For more information about the book tour, visit: http://ryangattis.com/collaborations/book-tour/ .

For more information about artist Evan Skrederstu, visit: http://artequesta.com/evan-skrederstu.html .

About ArteQuesta:

ArteQuesta helps individuals, families, companies and institutions build investment quality art collections. We help clients discover new art and artists; get access to art not available to the public; advise on purchases and sales; provide first-class provenance services; buy and sell; keep them up to date on trends, new artists and exhibitions worldwide.

Founder Rayah Levy brings years of expertise in the art market as an advisor, curator, educator and humanitarian to bring together the fine arts and the investment world and promote preeminent 21st century artists. Learn more at: http://www.artequesta.com/.

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