ArtCap Perspectives
Useful context for
collecting well.
Independent, practical writing for people who want to understand the private side of the contemporary art market.
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Before You Buy Art Through a Gallery: Understanding Direct Artist and Studio Access
A clear-eyed guide to gallery pricing, source-direct conversations, due diligence and the boundaries every collector should understand.For new collectors
What actually happens in an artist’s studio?
From works in progress and private commissions to the trust behind future access.Collecting well
Buying art directly from an artist or studio
The gallery model, social discovery, direct access, due diligence and the relationship after acquisition.The first conversation