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 receive?  

Steer Clear Heavy Discounts on Artworks

Requesting heavily discounted artwork from an artist often turns out to be problematic as it puts the artist in a vulnerable position where they fear losing long-term support. Accepting any such benefits gives off the impression that the institution offers special treatment to a few 'favorites'.

Try to Keep the Artist Informed

After selling their artwork in private hands, artists tend to lose track of it. While you may argue that you're now the physical owners of the artwork, you can't possibly deny that they remain moral authors who have every right to be informed where and how their artwork is being displayed. In fact, you can click and send a snap to the artist to show how graciously you've incorporated their artwork into your collection.

Buy Original Artwork Online

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