About Aiston
Aiston coordinates transport, storage, installation, viewing, packing and documentation for collectors and art businesses. Based in Long Island City, our team plans the artwork, access, timing and next step together.
Our story
Mark Aiston founded Aiston Fine Art Services in 2002, following an art-handling career that began in London in 1983 and continued in New York from 1986.
The company brings transportation, packing, storage, installation and documentation into a connected service. A collection can move from a gallery to storage, into a viewing and then to a residence with its handling requirements and release instructions carried forward.
Our team
Aiston works with collectors, galleries, advisors, designers, estates, museums, auction houses and art fair exhibitors. Each project starts with the artwork, locations, access, schedule and approval contacts.
They lead a team of trained art handlers, installers and drivers, working from our facilities in Long Island City and Deer Park, Long Island.
Facilities
30,000 sq ft of climate-controlled storage in Long Island City and Deer Park, with barcoded inventory and a private viewing room. Artwork intake, records, viewing appointments and release instructions work together. Discuss the expected holding period, packing condition, environmental needs and future movements with the team. Explore Aiston facilities and fine art storage.
Transport
Local and regional movement is planned around the artwork, packing, buildings and receiving arrangements. Long-distance routes are reviewed by arrangement. For international shipments, Aiston coordinates collection, preparation and information with brokers, carriers and destination partners. Explore art transportation and international shipping coordination.
Comprehensive support
Serving museums, galleries, private collectors, and institutions, Aiston provides a full spectrum of fine art services, including:
For recurring moves, property rotations, storage releases or advisor-led projects, collection management keeps artwork records and approved instructions tied to the work.
Our mission and values
Review dimensions, medium, packing, condition context and handling requirements.
Confirm access, authorized contacts, release instructions and the receiving team.
Keep artwork details with movement, storage, viewing and placement information.
Agree the services, schedule and next step before work is confirmed.