Top Four Tips On Collecting Art




Art collection can be a favourable hobby, past-time,



or even investment. If you are new to this kind of



activity, you can be overwhelmed with the vast number



of approaches that you can choose from. So, to make



things easier for you, here are some of the best tips



you can get in regards to collecting art.





Buy Because Of What?





First off, you should understand that you should buy



an artwork because you like it. Yes, it’s just that



simple. Although it may be common sense, a lot of



people still overlook this important idea. Some buy



pieces because other people told them so, or because



they saw others buying something similar. If you find



a piece that moves you, and you think can enhance your



life, then buy it! You do not have to wait for the



approval of others to do so since the whole decision



is yours.





What use is the beauty of an artwork that you bought,



if personally, you don’t appreciate it or find it



disgusting, even? Remember, in collecting art, there



is nothing more self-gratifying than seeing a piece



that communicates with you and moves your soul, most



especially if it’s a piece that remains fresh and



exciting for you even though you’ve seen it for



hundreds of times. Go Gallery Hopping!





Another good thing to do when you’re starting a



collection is to go gallery hopping. Try to go to as



many art galleries that you can visit. Galleries’



staff guides can be helpful to you and can add up to



your art education. Going to galleries can also be one



good way of being exposed to different kinds of art,



whether it is a gallery on paintings, sculptures or



prints.





Galleries provide you with the real thing. Thus, you



can examine more of the details of different works of



art. Most of the time, galleries showcase some



prestigious collections too. Viewing such, can yet be



another way of seeing the collections of other people



and generating ideas for your own collection. Get



Connected





Most galleries also have a mailing list that regularly



update you on their latest happenings and events.



Being connected and up to date with what’s happening



is another way to help you start with your collection.



Sometimes, if there are openings or special events



that these galleries hold, they can invite you to go.





Once you are invited, try your best to attend such



events so that you can be more exposed to the



industry. Additionally, events like these can bring



you opportunity to know more people within the



industry, and find more good deals around.





Go Local





If there are not much of art galleries in your place,



then you can still go local! Try visiting and joining



local art museums or non-profit art centers. You may



be surprised to see how local talents in your area



create masterpieces that seem priceless, yet you can



buy at a cheap price. Since probably most of them are



still budding artists, then you’ll probably spot some



good deals around in which the beauty of the piece



remains unaltered.





Also, the curators of such places sometimes provide



lectures for those who are interested in collecting



art. Some lectures may have a very cheap fee, while



some can come for free, especially if there are big



companies sponsoring the event.



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