Have you ever wanted to purchase "modern art"?
Until now, contemporary art has been difficult to access as it has only been available for viewing in museums and luxury hotels.
However, with the recent spread of the Internet, contemporary art has become something that everyone can enjoy.
This time, we will explain the points and things to keep in mind when purchasing contemporary art!
table of contents
1. how to buy contemporary art
2. Advantages and disadvantages of purchasing contemporary art from galleries, department stores, and online shopping
3. Points to consider when purchasing contemporary art
4. summary
1. how to buy contemporary art
There are many ways to purchase contemporary art, but this time I will introduce three representative examples.
①Gallery
A gallery is a place where artists can hold solo or group exhibitions and display and sell their works. Also called a gallery.
This is probably the most basic style when purchasing contemporary art pieces.
In Tokyo, Ginza, Nihonbashi, Roppongi, Aoyama, Shinjuku, etc.
There are many art galleries.
Admission is free in most cases, as it is different from art exhibitions held at museums.
The artist who created the work may be in the gallery, so you may be able to actually talk to the artist himself and decide to purchase the work!
②Department store
The upper floor of the department store has an art department and a painting corner, where exhibitions by artists of various genres are held for customers.
I think it's relatively easier to enter than an art gallery because you can stop by while shopping.
Just knowing that this item is carried by a department store gives me a sense of security!
Another attractive feature is that many of the works come with frames that are easy to display at home.
③Online shopping
Both art galleries and department stores require a trip to the venue. Even if you actually go there, you don't know if you'll find your favorite work...
In particular, it may be a difficult method for art beginners to use.
For those people, this online store is the best option. If you shop online, you can search for works from a wide variety of products anytime, anywhere using just your smartphone.
2. Advantages and disadvantages of purchasing contemporary art from galleries, department stores, and online shopping
In the previous section, we introduced how to purchase items on the spot, such as at art galleries and department stores, as well as online shopping.
Here, we will explain the advantages and disadvantages of each purchasing method.
①Purchase at the gallery
merit
・You can actually see the works.
・The artist himself may be in the gallery, so you can receive information about his work from him.
・Closeness to the work and the artist.
Demerit
・There are only a few works that can be viewed at one time.
・There are many places that are difficult for art beginners to enter.
②Purchase at a department store
merit
・You can actually see the works.
・A collection of high-quality works that are highly rated.
・You can receive information about the artist and the background of the work from a person familiar with art.
Demerit
・The price of the work is relatively high compared to other purchasing methods.
・There are only a few works that can be viewed at one time.
③Purchase online
merit
・It is the easiest.
・You can search for works from a wide range of genres without leaving home.
-Easy to choose according to your budget.
Demerit
・Cannot actually see it.
・The color and size may differ from the image.
After considering the above advantages and disadvantages, let's find your favorite contemporary art work.
3. Points to consider when purchasing contemporary art
Have you decided where and how to look for contemporary art pieces? ?
Here we will introduce some points to consider when making a purchase.
・Buy pieces that match the atmosphere of your home
Many people will display the purchased works in their rooms. If that's the case, please consider where you want to display it before purchasing. Is it in harmony with the surrounding furniture? Is it better to have a larger or smaller size?
If you are going to the trouble of displaying contemporary art in your room, choose pieces that will add a stylish touch to your interior.
・Select by color
Artworks come in a variety of colors, from monochrome to colorful.
In fact, colors have the effect of moving people's minds.
for example,
Red → Increased appetite
Yellow → Brain activation improves
Green → Relaxing effect
Blue → stabilizes the mind
etc,,,,
Knowing the effects of each color can be useful when choosing art pieces.
・Who drew this work?
Purchasing art is never a cheap purchase. If you are going to go to the trouble of buying a work, you may want to find your favorite artist first.
・Do you like it?
The most important point when purchasing a work of art is whether or not you like it.
However, it is quite difficult to find a work that you like...
For those people, we highly recommend FROM ARTIST .
FROM ARTIST is an online mail order service that currently employs approximately 300 artists and allows anyone to easily purchase artwork .
Many artists from all over Japan, both famous and unknown, have registered, so you may even come across an artist you haven't met yet.
There are many works on display regardless of genre, so you are sure to find your favorite work!
FROM ARTIST also accepts custom-made paintings . The customer selects the artist of their choice, and after agreeing on detailed conditions between the customer and the artist, the work will be produced. Would you like to create your own piece of work, the only one in the world, with FROM ARTIST? ?
4. summary
This time, we have summarized how to purchase contemporary art.
There are various ways to purchase contemporary art, including galleries, department stores, and online shopping.
Let's look for the work you like after considering the advantages and disadvantages of each🎶
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https://from-artist.com/collections/all
Author: fuwari
FROM ARTIST management staff. We write feature articles and columns, and provide operational support from an artist's perspective.
Currently studying at Joshibi University of Art and Design.
Supervisor: Shoma Toida
CEO of BUSCA LLC. FROM ARTIST business manager. Started his career as a marketer, gained experience at a business company and advertising agency, and then became independent. Completed marketing-related programs at multiple graduate schools and business schools, including the University of California, Berkeley and London Business School. He also studied the MBA Core Curriculum at Macquarie University and the importance of art in education at the University of British Columbia.