•Why people buy art.
(and yes, there is a right answer. Hey, what's art without a bit of controversy?)
•How to identify the art that's personally right
for you.
•Where are the best places to source it.
•How to track prices and set budgets.
(including how anyone, even on a tight budget, can establish a very pleasing collection)
•How to establish if the art you're looking
at is significant.
•Art world scams.
•An in depth look at provenance and its impact
on price.
(Don't know what provenance is? Then you owe yourself a copy if only to avoid being
taken by this one.)
•How to hang, protect and display your art.
But what's that got to do with buying, you ask?
Most people buy art because they want to create a certain effect. Knowing what effect
you're after, (and we give you a few ideas on how to achieve it, including the impact
of lighting and display methods) puts you in a great position to work back towards
choosing the right art.
Do you already have a few nice pieces? You can also use this section to 'renovate'
your collection and give it a fresh lease of life.
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