Beginning your art collecting journey can be an intimidating process. Some brick-and-mortar galleries can seem stuffy, elitist, and unwelcoming. Prices may not be readily apparent. Works might appear like they’re for sale, when in reality they’ve already been reserved for VIP clients. In discussions, the vocabulary—vernissage, BOGO, intervention, oeuvre—might feel like listening to another language. But starting a collection, while a big step, doesn’t need to be an anxiety-inducing ordeal. Artsy reached out to several gallerists and asked them to share their best tips for novice collectors. And while following their advice might mean it takes more time to acquire a work of art than if you’d just gone in and picked something off a gallery wall, doing so will ensure that you’ll be confident when it comes time to buy. Continue reading here: https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-5-tips-first-time-art-collectors
Alejandro Naranjo - SERÍE VIDA - 24 - 150 X 120 CMS - OIL ON CANVAS. 2014.
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