1. Intro

This website presents the artistic practice, works, exhibitions, and interdisciplinary projects of Ruth Mateus-Berr.

Selected artworks may be available for acquisition, exhibition, commission, institutional placement, or other forms of collaboration.

Enquiries from private collectors, galleries, museums, curators, cultural institutions, researchers, and individuals interested in the artist's work are welcome.

This policy outlines the general conditions governing artwork enquiries, availability, acquisitions, commissions, and related correspondence.

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2. Artwork Availability

The artworks presented on this website represent different periods and aspects of Ruth Mateus-Berr's artistic practice.

The inclusion of an artwork in the online portfolio does not necessarily indicate that it is available for purchase.

Individual works may be:

• Available for acquisition

• Held in private or institutional collections

• Represented by galleries or other authorized partners

• Reserved or committed to exhibitions

• Part of ongoing artistic research

• Retained by the artist

• Unavailable for sale

Availability is subject to individual confirmation.

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3. Artwork Enquiries

Visitors interested in a particular artwork are invited to submit an enquiry through the website's contact form or by email.

Email: ruthmateusberr(at)gmail.com

Please include, where available:

• Artwork title or project name

• Year of creation

• Nature of the enquiry

• Name and contact information

• Intended purpose, such as acquisition, exhibition, commission, or research

• Any relevant questions concerning the work

Enquiries will be answered within a reasonable timeframe where possible.

Submitting an enquiry does not constitute a reservation, purchase agreement, or commitment to sell.

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4. Pricing and Acquisition

Prices for available artworks may be provided individually upon request.

Pricing may depend on factors including the artwork's medium, dimensions, materials, complexity, exhibition history, and applicable representation arrangements.

Unless otherwise specified, quoted prices may exclude:

• Shipping and transportation

• Packaging and handling

• Insurance

• Customs duties

• Import taxes

• Applicable sales taxes or other transaction-related charges

All relevant acquisition conditions will be confirmed before a transaction is finalized.

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5. Commissions and Site-Specific Projects

Enquiries concerning commissioned artworks, installations, design projects, or site-specific artistic interventions are welcome.

Commission proposals are reviewed individually and may involve discussion of:

• Artistic concept and scope

• Project location and context

• Materials and production requirements

• Budget and payment schedule

• Timeline and delivery milestones

• Installation and technical requirements

• Documentation and reproduction rights

• Responsibilities of the commissioning party

A commission becomes binding only after the relevant parties have agreed to its terms.

Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, commissioning an artwork does not automatically transfer copyright or unrestricted reproduction rights.

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6. Authenticity and Documentation

Where available and appropriate, artworks may be accompanied by relevant documentation, including:

• Artwork title

• Year of creation

• Medium and materials

• Dimensions

• Signature or identifying marks

• Edition number, where applicable

• Exhibition history

• Provenance information

• Certificate of authenticity, where provided

The availability and scope of supporting documentation will be confirmed individually.

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7. Artwork Condition and Materials

Artworks may incorporate a wide range of materials, including traditional painting media, found objects, recycled materials, industrial components, and other experimental or mixed-media elements.

The physical characteristics of individual works may reflect their artistic concept, production process, or material properties.

Where appropriate, information concerning installation, handling, maintenance, conservation, or environmental requirements may be provided.

Prospective purchasers are encouraged to request relevant information before confirming an acquisition.

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8. Reservations and Purchase Agreements

An artwork may be reserved only following explicit confirmation by Ruth Mateus-Berr or an authorized representative.

A purchase becomes binding in accordance with the terms agreed by the relevant parties.

Individual agreements may specify:

• Identification of the artwork

• Agreed price and currency

• Payment terms

• Applicable taxes and charges

• Delivery or collection arrangements

• Insurance and transportation responsibilities

• Transfer of ownership and risk

• Any applicable cancellation or withdrawal rights

Where a gallery or other authorized representative handles the sale, that party's applicable transaction terms may govern the acquisition.

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9. Payment

Payment arrangements will be communicated individually following confirmation of an acquisition or commission.

Payments should be made only through methods and to recipients expressly confirmed by Ruth Mateus-Berr or an authorized representative.

Visitors should verify payment instructions before transferring funds.

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10. Shipping, Installation, and Insurance

Shipping and delivery arrangements will be determined according to the artwork's size, materials, fragility, destination, and installation requirements.

Professional art transportation or specialist handling may be recommended for certain works.

For installations and site-specific projects, additional technical coordination may be necessary.

Responsibilities concerning packaging, transportation, insurance, installation, and related costs will be established in the applicable agreement.

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11. International Acquisitions

International transactions may be subject to customs procedures, import duties, taxes, export regulations, and other applicable requirements.

Relevant responsibilities and costs will be clarified before completing a transaction.

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12. Copyright and Reproduction Rights

The acquisition of an original artwork does not automatically transfer copyright or reproduction rights.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise, copyright and other intellectual property rights remain with Ruth Mateus-Berr or the relevant rights holders.

Ownership of an artwork does not, by itself, grant unrestricted rights to:

• Commercially reproduce artwork images

• Publish or distribute reproductions

• Produce merchandise

• License artwork imagery to third parties

• Create unauthorized commercial adaptations

• Use protected artworks for artificial intelligence training

Reproduction and licensing permissions must be addressed separately where required by applicable law.

For further information, please consult the Copyright & Image Licensing Policy and AI & Data Mining Notice.

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13. Exhibitions, Loans, and Institutional Collaborations

Enquiries from museums, galleries, curators, universities, and cultural institutions are welcome concerning:

• Exhibitions and artwork loans

• Institutional acquisitions

• Artistic research collaborations

• Publications and catalogues

• Artist talks and educational projects

• Site-specific installations

• Interdisciplinary design and research initiatives

Such requests are reviewed individually according to the proposed project, availability, resources, and relevant institutional arrangements.

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14. Returns, Cancellations, and Consumer Rights

Any return, cancellation, or withdrawal arrangements will be governed by the terms of the relevant acquisition or commission agreement and applicable law.

Nothing in this policy excludes or limits mandatory consumer protections, including applicable statutory withdrawal or conformity rights.

Where legally required, relevant information about consumer rights will be provided before an agreement is concluded.

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15. Accuracy of Artwork Information

Reasonable efforts are made to provide accurate information about artworks, exhibitions, materials, dimensions, and artistic projects.

Descriptions, photographs, and other information may be updated as projects develop or documentation becomes available.

Photographic reproductions may differ from original works in colour, texture, scale, or appearance.

For installations and experimental works, presentation may vary according to the exhibition space and technical conditions.

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16. Privacy and Confidentiality

Personal information submitted in connection with artwork enquiries, acquisitions, commissions, or collaborations is handled in accordance with the website's Privacy Policy.

Information concerning private collectors, purchasers, and individual transactions is treated with appropriate discretion, subject to applicable legal obligations.

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17. Changes to This Policy

This Artwork Inquiry & Acquisition Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in artistic practice, acquisition procedures, representation arrangements, or applicable legal requirements.

The most recent revision date will be indicated at the beginning of this document.

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18. Contact

For artwork enquiries, acquisitions, commissions, exhibition proposals, and institutional collaborations, please contact:

Ruth Mateus-Berr
Grinzinger Allee 74 / 8
1190 Vienna
Austria

Email: ruthmateusberr(at)gmail.com