How to Collect Art (for NOT billionaires)

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4 ай бұрын

The modern art market appears from the outside to be a lot of glitz and glamour made for the ultra wealthy. But what do you do if you want to be an art collector but don't have an oversized bank account?
Here we discuss collecting art with a purpose - even if you're just an everyday Joe like me...
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@star_wars_miniatures 3 ай бұрын

I’ve only discovered your channel today and I’m addicted 😅 absolutely love your content! I too am obsessed with watching auctions (especially live streamed Christie’s or Sotheby’s) it’s incredibly fascinating watching these pieces of art history being sold. A Picasso very recently sold in a Sotheby’s London for around £14m and I thought that was an absolute steal!

@christopherwestpresents 3 ай бұрын

So nice of you to say! I live streamed a couple of the big auctions last November and plan to do so again this May. You MUST watch with us and include your thoughts during the live stream. I would love that!

@KrautartBerlin 4 ай бұрын

what you say is interesting and educating. But from an artist's point of view it is also quite devastating: as an artist it is quite important to be present in collections in order to be interesting for galleries, or museums, or art prizes and grants. And so it's the same everywhere: accolades garner more accolades. But as artists we need courageous collectors who take the risk that the work may not rise in price (during their lifetime). This way, more uncomfortable, important, and more interesting works come to market, and these - so far unknown - artists can rise. Collecting artists who have already won awards or are shown in museums and galleries leads to a vicious circle: this way, art that is bold and courageous and deeply speaks to your heart, will never have a chance (because it might not be 'saleable' enough - yet!). Unknown artists in particular need an audience that is courageous and supports them. Otherwise the art on the market becomes more and more compliant - which the (now world-famous) artists who fetch such high prices today were certainly not.

@christopherwestpresents 4 ай бұрын

Being an artist is the hardest job. I tip my hat to all of you.

@Nashvillain10SE 4 ай бұрын

There's great advice in this video and I'm thoroughly enjoying this series!

@christopherwestpresents 4 ай бұрын

I always appreciate your feedback. Thank you!

@markeyford4485 4 ай бұрын

Mr. West, what a great informative video! The advice you give is simply priceless period. I know of multi-millionaires who pay to receive that kind of information. Thank you

@christopherwestpresents 4 ай бұрын

Have ‘em send me a check! Always appreciate your feedback :)

@seanfaherty 8 сағат бұрын

That cat is great. I was thinking about copying Dogs Playing Poker. I heard of a forger that said it was his favourite of all of his paintings, Forged or original.

@christopherwestpresents 8 сағат бұрын

I think there’s enormous opportunity for a contemporary take on dogs playing poker!

@basspuppy133 4 ай бұрын

I agree... Why don't we have Cabernets instead at gallery openings!

@christopherwestpresents 4 ай бұрын

I’m trying to change the world!

@SuperPsychoSheep 4 ай бұрын

"pretty much an artist of significance and value, will be listed on arsty" Me with one work listed on artsy:😎

@christopherwestpresents 4 ай бұрын

I guess I could’ve worded that differently- but congrats!🍾

@samlyons3552 2 ай бұрын

When purchasing work from my favorite gallery ( Coda ) & my favorite artist ( Lucia Heffernan ) they usually give a 10% discount . Would you call that average ?

@christopherwestpresents 2 ай бұрын

I think 10% is pretty industry standard. But can go up or down a bit depending on economy and how the gallery has actually done that month. Just be careful - 10% is fine, just don’t be that guy that always tries to lowball everything.