How Artsper Makes Art Collecting More Accessible
The online marketplace connects art lovers and collectors with top galleries around the world, making a broad scope of artworks available at your fingertips.
Online art sales have been on the rise over the last few years and, since the start of the pandemic especially, more interaction with art has taken place and record art sales have been made virtually. Within this landscape, many have even started buying art for the first time, or have made use of digital tools to further develop their collections. But as The New York Times Style Magazine points out in their guide to “How to Buy a Work of Art”, for those looking to get started, the question may be more complex than it seems. Many aspiring art buyers might wonder where to begin or what they should be looking at. And these questions can lead to even more questions, as new trends emerge quickly, more ways to find and buy art pop up, and things may not always be transparent. In short: there’s a lot to navigate.
The founders of the online marketplace Artsper recognized these challenges, the exclusivity of the art world, and the potential role digital technologies could play in opening it up to a wider audience. The platform offers an extensive, expertly curated catalog of contemporary art across media and style to meet your budget and preferences: with more than 170,000 artworks from over 1,800 partner galleries around the world, ranging in price from €100 to over €100,000.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a first-time art buyer, Artsper makes discovering and collecting art more accessible with the help of its cutting-edge digital tools, resources, and team of experts – integrating a human connection with a digital approach. Here’s how art lovers and collectors can access, learn about and get personalized advice on exploring and acquiring works of contemporary art using Artsper.
John Yuyi
I love I 2 (2016)
Ensuring quality & authenticity
Especially with all of the places for art online, it can be hard to know what’s authentic, how to find it or what it should cost. While the works available through Artsper are wide ranging in media and theme and comprise works by both master artists and up-and-coming talents, they have one big thing in common: quality.
To achieve this, Artsper partners with top galleries around the world: from highly specialized spaces like Little Bird Place – a gallery located in Sofia, Bulgaria with a thematic focus on nature and ecology – to globally situated powerhouses like Perrotin, through which works by Takashi Murakami, Sophie Calle and more are available on Artsper. Extensive information about the galleries, artists and artworks is then provided on the platform in a clear manner, including details such as medium, dimensions, signature, certificate of authenticity and, importantly, price transparency. Because, as Artsper emphasizes, “transparency helps to inspire trust between buyer and seller.”
In fact, every artwork available on the platform is selected through a careful and comprehensive vetting process and sourced only from galleries that meet Artsper’s criteria and code of ethics: this includes transparency, as well as inclusivity and authenticity. By putting its resources and expertise behind the vetting process, Artsper not only ensures the high quality of the art on its platform, but also facilitates security, transparency and clarity for collectors, art lovers, and galleries alike. As Artsper builds mutual trust and long-term relationships with its partner galleries, potential buyers benefit from the assurance of a trustworthy process, too.
Discovering art you love
When it comes to buying art, a good place to start is by figuring out what you like. That means looking at art – a lot of it. The good news is that doing this online gives you the ability to explore art from artists and galleries around the world, no matter where you’re based. And on a platform like Artsper, users gain access to a wide variety of artworks all in one place. Find art at any price point, with works by more than 25,000 artists, including modern and contemporary masters like René Magritte, Faith Ringgold, Maurizio Cattelan and Helen Frankenthaler, as well as the most exciting emerging talents of today.
Of course, having a lot of choices is great, but how do you narrow it down? With Artsper’s smart search-engine, you can easily browse by artist, gallery, medium, movement, theme and more, or use practical criteria like price, color, and size to find the perfect work to fit your space. Based on your preferences and search criteria, the platform’s categorization tool also generates personalized recommendations, specially curated for you. And, in case you’re feeling lost, the chat feature allows you to connect directly with an expert: whether you’re looking for advice, have a question, or need help finding something.
All of this not only makes it easier to find exactly what you’re looking for, but also to make new and unexpected discoveries. Online platforms like Artsper enable a more democratized presentation of artworks: meaning, galleries, artists and artworks of all scales, price points and stages can receive equal attention, and you get to encounter a broader scope of art. So, even if you’re a seasoned collector, you have the chance to discover something new, by branching out and gaining access to a more diverse spectrum of artists and galleries.
René Magritte
Le Beau Monde (2010)
Building your collection
With Artsper’s search engine technology, personalized recommendations, and secure order process, it’s easy to find and purchase art according to your preferences. But perhaps you’re looking for ongoing guidance and support as you make the leap to buying a work of art or growing your collection. This is where a knowledgeable art advisor comes in. If you’re not sure where to begin, looking to define your tastes, or just need some help navigating the complex contemporary art market, Artsper provides a free Art Advisory service. A dedicated advisor can offer ongoing personalized recommendations and guide you through every step of the acquisition process. This includes handling negotiations on your behalf, keeping you updated on artists and works of interest, handpicking artworks according to your tastes and budget, and even answering logistical questions when it comes to transportation, insurance or taxes.
Whether just starting out, expanding your collection, looking for inspiration, or trying to keep up with the latest trends, you can even extend your own art education with Artsper’s magazine and resources. From sharing knowledge and expertise that equips galleries and collectors in the digital age, to interviews with partner galleries and art world professionals, there’s a lot to discover and learn about. You can also explore art movements and developments, gain insight into the ins and outs of the art market, get a closer look at renowned masters or get to know rising talents.
If you’re looking for tips, in need of inspiration, or want to get started with building your collection, Artsper’s collector’s guide is a great place to dive in.
Daniel Convenant
Sans titre N°16 (2020)
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