Contemporary Art and Abstract Artist

Standing in the Studio Before the Painting Is Finished

Studio visits rose faster than any other art event last year, and buying direct trebled to 20% of collector spending. How to ask, and what to look for.

Access Is Earned, Not Assumed — Except When You Buy Directly From The Artist

In short: Serious collectors are told plainly by their own advisors that access to good work has to be earned — through galleries, waitlists, and advocates who vouch for you. Buying directly from...