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All your questions about buying and falling in love with art, broken down in layman’s terms by Saatchi Art’s team of expert curators. We’ll help you make informed decisions about the works you purchase and how to make art part of your life. From tips on framing, how to clean, how to save costs without cutting corners, and how to get started on building the collection of a lifetime, we’ve got the answers you need and the advice you can count on.
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Reflections on ‘L.A. Woman’ from a Curator
Following the excitement of last week’s opening reception for L.A. Woman, we were pleased to host nearly 500 people at our space in Santa Monica. Many thanks to those in attendance at our opening. It was a thrill to co-curate this exhibition with Katherine Henning, Saatchi Art’s Senior Associate Curator, and artist Vanessa …
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How to Start Buying and
Investing in Art: Part 7
Investing in art is an intriguing endeavor– it’s exciting to think you could be buying a work by a future art star before they start to fully shine.
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How to Start Buying and
Investing in Art: Part 6
Photography is a great medium for first-time buyers to focus on. The prices are typically lower than for painting or sculpture, and often it is a particularly arresting medium that is very easy to fall in love with and live with. But, there are a few additional elements that need to be considered and understood,…
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20% Off for Cyber Monday + Part 5 of our Art Buying Guide
Whatever you are looking for, we hope you are inspired by the range of mediums, styles, and themes available on Saatchi Art.
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How to Start Buying and
Investing in Art: Part 4
It can be intimidating to consider collecting artwork, especially since most of the stories in the news about the art world tend to concern works selling for millions. But if you focus on artwork by emerging artists, then you can acquire stunning works at reasonable prices, and find works that don’t break the bank. Buying…
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How to Start Buying and
Investing in Art: Part 3
Love at first sight? It exists when it comes to art. University College London recently conducted a survey that found looking at aesthetically pleasing works of art has the same impact on the brain as falling in love with a person. Participants’ brains were monitored as they viewed paintings by masters like Sandro Botticelli and Claude …
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How to Start Buying and
Investing in Art: Part 2
There are two ways that you can go about beginning to buy art. One way is to see a work, fall in love with it, and buy it there and then on the spot. The second way is to spend some time going to exhibitions, degree shows at art colleges, and to do plenty of background research.
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How to Start Buying and
Investing in Art: Part 1
Caught art collecting fever? You’re not alone. You, too, can invest in the artists of tomorrow. You don’t need to be a Medici or a seasoned art collector to enjoy the cultural and financial benefits of art investment today. Art has become much more accessible to a wider audience in the digital age. While brick-and-mortar galleries …
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What It's Like to Work with
an Art Advisor
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with your very own art advisor? Did you know that Saatchi Art provides a complimentary art advisory service? My name is Kat, and I am part of the curation team at Saatchi Art. We curators are on hand to work with you directly to help you find works…
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Ask A Curator Day 2015
Thanks so much for sending in your questions for this year’s #AskACurator day on Twitter. Our Chief Curator Rebecca Wilson was thrilled to answer your inquiries about trends in contemporary art, tips for emerging artists, and the unique benefits of curating for an online gallery. Below, find some of her answers to your questions …
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5 Tips for How to Buy Your First Piece of Grown Up Original Art
At some point, usually in your mid to late twenties, you start to crave a cultivated space to call your own. Even if that space is a shoebox apartment you pay way too much for, you want your domain to be a reflection of you – your likes, your taste and your style. As you shed…
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The Jealous Curator on
'California Girls'
In anticipation of the show, we sat down with The Jealous Curator herself to chat about her inspiration for the show, her curating process, and her love for California
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How to Commission An
Original Artwork
For centuries people have been commissioning artists to make new works of art. It’s a great way both to support artists and to purchase a work that is specific to your requirements. At Saatchi Art, we can work with artists on commissions of all kinds – paintings, drawings, limited edition photographs and sculptures. So if…
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Why Buy Original Art?
“Pond Life” by Sander Steins If you are considering buying your first original work of art, there are a few factors to bear in mind that I hope will be helpful as you make your decision about which work to purchase: Scientists have discovered that when we look at a work of art it has…
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5 Things To Look for When
Buying Art Online
Buying art from an online gallery is one of the best ways to access today’s global art scene, yet it can also pose some challenges. Depending on the artwork’s country of origin, potential pitfalls can range from international shipping delays and language barriers to feeling uncomfortable about buying a work sight unseen. To …
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What To Know Before
Buying Your First Painting
Whether you like the idea of investing in a painting or you are searching for the perfect work to match your living room décor, the best advice is always: buy what you love. Before starting to search for your first painting, establish your budget and stick to it. If you have a particular space in…
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Answers to All Your Questions on Ask a Curator Day 2014
Rebecca Wilson provides helpful insight to both collectors and artists via Twitter on this annual event, #askacurator
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