How to start collecting art objects

What to do if you want to become a collector, but can not afford to spend this much money.

Find your niche

Before you start collecting art, it is important to determine the direction that you are interested in. It does not need to be popular and well known, but rather the opposite.

When the American collector Thomas Kaplan began collecting paintings were in fashion Renaissance paintings. He went to the contrary, and decided to focus on unpopular then and therefore relatively cheap images of works by Dutch masters of the XVII century. Today, Kaplan owns about 2500 paintings, including the largest collection of paintings by Rembrandt.

Cultivate taste

In the world of art is full of advisers who will be willing to tell you what to buy, and that - no. But it is better to rely on sobstvennoo flair. Study as much as possible on the material chosen direction and not only. Make a habit of regularly - ideally at least once a week - to visit exhibitions and museums.

If any picture, sculpture or photography is not recognized by critics, it is likely, it is poorly done or not is nothing special, and simply repeating the work of other artists. The more art you see, the better begin to understand these nuances.

Observe how the items from the collection of interacting with each other

Once you will gain two or three pieces of art in the collection, take a look at them more closely. You will realize that they do not exist in isolation from each other, but both interact with you and each other. The better you are aware of the connection between already purchased items, the easier it will decide on the next purchase.

To become a collector does not have to be rich

Of course, the oil made the works of famous artists are incredibly expensive, they can afford only very rich people. But to begin to gather a collection, do not necessarily spend a lot of money. Photographs and reproductions are relatively cheap.

Do not waste your time on a visit to the chic evening auctions. Look to those who pass the day: there are usually put up for sale less expensive works of art. Another option - online auctions. Recently, they have been gaining more and more popularity and authority in the world of collectors.