The Art of Buying Art

"THE ART OF BUYING ART: An Insider’s Guide To Collecting Contemporary Art" by Paige West

Paige West is one of the most respected collectors of Contemporary Art in New York City. She has been actively acquiring work for more than a decade now and her collection, mostly housed at the stunning corporate campus of SEI Investments in Pennsylvania, includes works by many of the most important artists working today. In 2000, Paige started Mixed Greens Gallery in her effort to be more active in the development of young artists’ careers. In this book filled with full color reproductions of amazing artworks from her own collection, Paige shares her knowledge and passion for collecting art through anecdotes and lessons that are useful for collectors at all levels of experience and financial means.

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“The desire to surround ourselves with things that comfort, please, or excite our sensibilities is a common human trait. We’re a collecting species. But we’re also an aesthetic species. We respond to beauty, creativity, and originality. Put those sensibilities together and you have the makings of an art collector.” –Paige West

In The Art of Buying Art, contemporary art expert and self-described art addict Paige West breaks through the misconceptions about contemporary art and inspires readers to discover the joy of collecting original works.

With its rich sampling of gorgeous, provocative full-color artworks from some of today’s most talented artists, and practical advice on how to find, buy, and care for art as a collector, The Art of Buying Art reveals the contemporary art scene to be more exciting and accessible than ever. West urges readers to partake of this vibrant world of galleries, art fairs, studio visits, and auctions, offering guidance on which questions to ask, how to negotiate prices, and how best to display and maximize the value of original artwork in the home.

Whether you’ve already taken the plunge with your first few purchases or have yet to part with those generic art posters left over from your college days, this book is the only primer that you’ll ever need to whet your appetite and boost your confidence for acquiring amazing new contemporary art that will enrich your life–without breaking the bank.