Studio Policies & FAQs
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Every limited edition print is hand-signed and numbered by Aya Tarek, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued under Azarita Ltd. Editions are strictly fixed: once sold out, no further prints are produced in that size, on that substrate, or in that colourway.
Production
Giclée editions are printed on Hahnemühle archival paper (typically 300gsm or heavier) using pigment-based inks rated for over 100 years of display under normal conditions. Photogravure and small-edition works are produced by master printers in Cairo and London. No print leaves the studio without final sign-off from artist-approved proofs.
Certificate of Authenticity
Each print arrives with a Certificate stating title, year, medium, edition number, edition size, paper and ink details, printer, and Aya Tarek's signature. Keep it with the work — it is the document of provenance and matters at resale.
Tiered Pricing
Within each edition, prices step up as prints sell through. Early buyers benefit from the lowest tier; once a tier is filled, the next opens. Pricing is always visible on the product page.
Artist Proofs
A small number of Artist Proofs (typically 2–3 per edition) are retained for institutional sales, museum acquisitions, and strategic placement. These are not sold publicly.
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Original paintings are sold directly through the studio. To enquire about an available work, write to studio@ayatarek.com with the paintingtitle (or a link to its page on ayatarek.com) and your country of residence. We respond within five working days with availability, current price, and acquisition details.
Each painting ships with a Certificate of Authenticity, a condition report, and care and conservation guidance. Originals are crated and shipped via specialist fine art couriers; transit insurance is included in the acquisition price.
For acquisitions above £4,000 (approx. $5,000), a 50% deposit secures the work and the balance is due before dispatch. Studio visits are welcomed by appointment for collectors considering original work.
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The studio accepts commissions for murals, large-scale paintings, and site-specific work internationally. Commission fees start at £8,000 (approx. $10,000) and scale with surface area, location, materials, and timeline. Travel, accommodation, equipment hire, permits, surface preparation, and insurance are billed in addition to the artistic fee.
Process
Initial enquiry — write to studio@ayatarek.com with the location, surface, intended timing, and a sense of the project's brief and context.
Discovery call — typically 45 minutes, no fee, to align on scope and feasibility.
Proposal — written response, fee structure, timeline, and deliverables. A non-refundable 25% deposit confirms the slot in the studio calendar.
Concept development — sketch development, palette tests, scale studies. Two rounds of revision included.
Production — on-site execution (for murals) or in-studio production (for transportable works). A further 50% is due before production begins.
Completion — the final 25% is due on completion, before high-resolution photography is released for client use.
Lead time is typically three to six months from confirmed deposit. Rush turnarounds may be available subject to capacity, at a premium.
What's included
Concept development, all studio time, supervision of installation, one round of high-resolution photography of the completed work for client use, and a written description of the work for press and archive purposes.
What's not included
Travel, accommodation, surface preparation, permits, location fees, materials variability beyond the approved palette, and third-party costs (scaffolding, lifts, security, freight). These are billed at cost and detailed in the proposal.
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In addition to commissions, the studio takes on a limited number of projects per year in the following categories:
Workshops and talks at universities, art schools, foundations, and institutions
Creative direction for albums, publications, brand projects, and editorial commissions
Curatorial and advisory work on exhibitions, public art programmes, and editions for cultural institutions
Fees are negotiated per project. Enquire via studio@ayatarek.com.
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Editions and smaller works ship from London via tracked services. For higher-value orders and original paintings, shipment is by specialist fine art courier from either Alexandria or London, depending on the work's location.
All prints ship unframed, rolled in heavy-duty reinforced tubes between sheets of acid-free interleaving. Larger works are crated.
Approximate transit times
UK — 2 to 5 working days
Europe — 5 to 10 working days
Americas, MENA, Asia, Oceania — 7 to 15 working days
Tracking is provided for every order. Once dispatched, you'll receive an email with the carrier, tracking number, and expected delivery window.
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For international acquisitions, the collector is responsible for any local import duties, VAT, or customs handling fees due on arrival in the destination country. Azarita Ltd declares the full sale value on the customs form, as required by law; declarations are not adjusted on request.
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If a work arrives damaged, contact studio@ayatarek.com within 48 hours of delivery with:
A photo of the outer packaging, intact and damaged areas
A photo of the work showing the damage
The order reference
Where the edition is not exhausted, we arrange a replacement at no cost. Where the edition is sold out, a full refund is issued. This follows the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
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Limited edition prints and original artworks are produced or finalised on order and classed as bespoke goods under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. All sales are final. Returns and "change of mind" cancellations are not accepted.
This policy reflects standard practice across the contemporary art market and exists to protect the value of the edition for every collector who has acquired the work. It does not affect your statutory rights in cases of damaged or misrepresented goods.
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All artworks remain the intellectual property of Aya Tarek and Azarita Ltd, registered under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Acquisition of a print or painting transfers ownership of the physical object only; copyright, reproduction rights, and image licensing remain with the studio.
You are welcome to display the work in your home, office, or business premises, photograph it for personal use, and lend it to public exhibitions with credit to Aya Tarek.
A separate licensing agreement is required for commercial use of the image (advertising, merchandise, publications), reproduction in any quantity, or use of the work in NFTs or other digital reproductions. For licensing enquiries, write to studio@ayatarek.com.
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Editions and original paintings are paid in full at checkout, processed securely via Stripe. We accept all major credit and debit cards. For acquisitions above £4,000 (approx. $5,000), bank transfer is also available — contact the studio to arrange.
Commission fees are billed by invoice in three stages (deposit, mid-project, completion), payable by bank transfer to Azarita Ltd's UK account in GBP.
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Azarita Ltd (Company No. 17061949) is the Data Controller for personal information collected through ayatarek.com. We process your details — name, address, email, order history — only to fulfil orders, manage your account, and, if you've opted in, send Studio Access updates.
We never sell or rent data. Payment details are processed by Stripe; we do not see or store your card information. You can request access to your data, correction, or deletion at any time by writing to studio@ayatarek.com.
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Where does my order ship from? Editions ship from London. Original paintings and large works ship from Alexandria or London depending on the work's current location.
Are all prints signed? Yes. Every limited edition print is hand-signed and numbered by Aya Tarek and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
What paper do you use? Hahnemühle archival papers, typically 300gsm or heavier, with pigment-based inks rated for over 100 years of display under normal conditions. Specific paper details are noted on each product page.
Can I request a custom size? No — edition sizes are fixed to protect the integrity of the series. For bespoke work at a specific scale, a commission is the right route.
Are prints framed? No. Prints ship unframed, rolled in archival tubes between acid-free sheets. This protects the work in transit and lets you frame to your space. We can recommend trusted framers in London, New York, Dubai, and Cairo on request.
Do you discount editions? No. Edition pricing is fixed and steps up as the edition sells through. We do not run sales, promotions, or discount codes. This protects the value of the work for every collector who has acquired it.
Will my edition ever be reprinted? No. Once an edition is sold out, no further prints of that work in that size and substrate are produced. Future works may revisit related imagery, but no edition is reprinted.
Can I resell the work later? Yes. The Certificate of Authenticity is the document of provenance. We can assist with documentation if you decide to consign through a gallery or auction house.
Do you accept commissions for tattoos, merchandise, or AI-generated work? No. The studio works in murals, paintings, editions, and album and editorial creative direction. AI-generated work falls outside the studio's practice.
How long does a reply take? Replies typically within five working days. For time-sensitive press or institutional enquiries, mark the subject line accordingly.
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For acquisitions, commissions, press, partnerships, and general enquiries: studio@ayatarek.com
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