The Strategy for Buying Art Ethically and Responsibly
For many artists, sales of original artwork are the sole source of income. Buying art ethically, responsibly, and authentically is crucial for protecting your investment and respecting the oldest living culture in the world (i.e., art). Ask Tens of Questions When buying artwork from an auction, art center, art gallery, art fair, or through a dealer, ask questions to ensure they have high ethical standards and practice a genuine sense of responsibility. Here's a list of key questions you must seek answers for when buying art: · Who is the artist of this painting, and where are they from? You may also inquire about other works from the same artist, their history, and the community they belong to. · How was the artist paid for this work? If this is a reproduction of the artist's original artwork, how are royalties being paid to the artist? · How did the artwork get to the gallery/fair/shop/center? And how much of the sales price does the artist recei...