Paddle8 is an online destination that offers international collectors access to a selection of works from the world’s leading galleries, foundations, and art fairs. Complimented by editorial projects, Paddle8 members can navigate the market and enhance their own personal knowledge. For galleries, Paddle8 provides the opportunity to amplify outreach to potential clientele and offers a suite of tools and services designed to ease the sales process.
Paddle8 leverages technology to allow members to view and acquire art with eased shipping, insurance, installation and payment utilizing the web to provide efficient access and context for a broader audience. Paddle8 members have the opportunity to access this artwork and information through various channels including educational content, individual gallery pages, art fairs, and benefit auctions. The interplay of these features and ability to acquire makes Paddle8 unique.
Co-founders Aditya Julka and Alexander Gilkes joined forces with design firm TENDER Creative, Managing Director Osman Khan and Managing Editor Andrea Hills to form Paddle8’s core team and launch the site on May 18th, 2011. Today, Paddle8 is a team of over ten art and technology professionals. They provide the curation and editorial content around magnificent works of art, so people less versed in art but with an aesthetic eye, can visit the site and rest assured they are viewing only the best artists of today and yesteryear. Sign up to become a member now at Paddle8.com
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Does it cost money to sign up for Paddle8?
I just read about this company, sounds like they found an untapped market in the art world.
Signing up for Paddle8 is free!
Very interested in learning more about Paddle8. Seems fantastic.
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