Art Collecting 101
Money is not everything when it comes to starting your first art collection.
How would you describe an art collector? He/she must be wealthy? This notion can stop anyone from starting their first art collection. Take the time to look closer into the history of art collectors, who they are and how they got started, and you soon will find yourself in good company. Let me introduce you to the Vogel’s.
Imagine yourself on a civil servant income in New York city. You find yourself buying some art for your small flat and before you know it you are running out of space. Meet the Vogels, Herbert and Dorothy Vogel did just that. Their passion for the arts had to fit within their financial means. They achieved this by supporting unknown artists. This allowed them to collect art on their budget and support upcoming artist. Before they knew it they where well known among the art scene. Today they are known as the most important art collectors of the 1960. When they run out of space they donated their art work to museums around the USA, for art lovers to enjoy and to make room to continue their art collection.
All you need is love….
Art collections can be started at any budget.
Yup as long as you love the art you purchase it is an investment worth making. Would you have bought the art even if you never would make money on it? If your answer is yes, you have the making of an art collector.
How to get started
- Set a budget
Define Your Goals
- Do Your Homework
- Research artists close by
- Browse Online
- Go to Art Fairs & Galleries
Pick your art
Photography and Limited Edition Prints
Sculpture & Design Objects
Paintings
Digital Art
Quick Tips for First-Time Art Buyers
• Keep Certificates of Authenticity
• Quality Not Quantity
• Weigh Out Your Risks don’t get carried away
Taking Care of Your Art Collection
Pay attention how you display and store the art work.
Use archival materials to protect original prints.
Use acid free and gentle cleaners, ultra soft brushes
Don’t display in direct sunlight / use sun protective frames
Buying directly from an artist makes your budget go further. Since the artist does not have to split the sale with an agent they might be able to give you a better deal. Knowing the artist in person is far more fun, interesting and gives you something to talk about when you show off your art collection. You are more likely to find out about new work the artist creates and follow them on social media. Live with your art, display it in your home and at work. Surrounding yourself with what your love add a whole new dimension to your world. Enjoy the ride, don’t take it too serious just get your art collection started and or share your love for the arts with someone and start their art collection.
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Sources: the art collectors inspiration story Herbert and Dorothy Vogel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec7LeGgc2Do
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