Why Buy art?

By: amyeart Mood: other Date: 03/21/2008 20:00:00 Music: None

I have been thinking about what motivates one to buy art. It occurred to me that there are three basic reasons: #1 To decorate the walls , #2 To collect, #3 Investment.

Decorating the walls: This is the basic level...and at this one the goal is to match the sofa...decorators rule on this.

Collecting: This is the deeper level..a person wants art because it touches his soul...the piece speaks to him and brings him pleasure.

Investment: Some people collect art for the potential financial gain....it doesn't matter  the subject , etc.

Sometimes these reasons overflap.

I think that purchasing because the art connects to the buyer is the most important reason and the most important and lasting one...