Educational Programs
Training the Next Generation of Avant-Garde Specialists
Annual Three-Day Symposium
Premier gathering of scholars, curators, collectors, and students focused on avant-garde art authentication and analysis
- Keynote presentations by leading researchers
- Panel discussions on methodological developments
- Case study demonstrations
- Networking opportunities with international experts
- Access to IEHA benchmark collection
Hands-On Workshop Series
Intensive practical training in IEHA analytical methodology
- Direct artwork examination sessions
- Comparative analysis exercises
- Technical assessment demonstrations
- Provenance research techniques
- Authentication documentation protocols
IEHA Authentication Specialist Certification
Professional credential program demonstrating mastery of benchmark-based analysis
- Duration: 12-month comprehensive course
- Requirements: Advanced art history background
- Curriculum: Methodology, comparative analysis, technical assessment
- Practicum: Supervised authentication projects
- Recognition: Professional credential accepted by institutions worldwide
Self-Paced Online Methodology Modules
Accessible digital learning platform for independent study
- Video lectures on six-stage analytical framework
- Interactive case study examinations
- Quizzes and assessment tools
- Downloadable resources and reading materials
- Discussion forums with IEHA faculty
Student Internships
Research experience for graduate students and early-career scholars
- Collection research and database development
- Case study preparation and analysis
- Provenance investigation projects
- Conservation documentation
- Publication assistance
Authentication Services
Professional Consultations Based on Artistic Merit
Expert Evaluation & Consultation
Authoritative authentication based on IEHA benchmark methodology:
- For Collectors: Pre-acquisition evaluation of artworks
- For Museums: Attribution verification for acquisitions and exhibitions
- For Dealers: Professional authentication for inventory documentation
- For Insurance: Condition reports and authentication verification
Authentication Process
- Initial Review: Submission of artwork images and documentation
- Preliminary Assessment: Comparison with benchmark database
- Expert Panel Review: Multi-specialist evaluation
- Physical Examination: Direct artwork inspection (when possible)
- Comprehensive Report: Detailed analysis with confidence rating
- Certification: IEHA authentication certificate
Quality Assessment Services
Benchmark comparison for acquisition decisions:
- Artistic merit evaluation
- Movement representativeness assessment
- Condition and conservation considerations
- Fair market value guidance
Institutional Partnerships
Collaborative Research and Knowledge Exchange
Museums
Collection access and exhibition opportunities
- Tretyakov Gallery
- State Hermitage Museum
- Centre Pompidou
- Tate Modern
- MoMA
Universities
Academic research and student training
- Moscow State University
- St. Petersburg University
- Yale University
- Courtauld Institute
Professional Organizations
Network reach and standards development
- AIPAD (Photography Dealers)
- IFAR (Art Research)
- ICOM (Museums)
Implementation Roadmap
Phase 1: Years 1-2
Foundation Building
- Database Launch: First 100 benchmark works
- Case Studies: Initial 10 methodology demonstrations
- Glossary: Multilingual terminology reference
- Publications: Manifesto, handbook, catalog vol. 1
Phase 2: Years 3-5
Expansion and Network Building
- Digital platform with IIIF viewer and comparison tools
- Advisory board: 10-15 leading scholars
- Annual symposium and workshop series
- Authentication specialist certification program
Phase 3: Years 5+
Institutionalization and Impact
- Museum adoption as reference standard
- Academic citation in scholarly publications
- Market influence with informed collectors
- Policy impact on authentication standards