Collecting art is an art form in itself because the works must also work together. One sign of a great personal collector is the "ability to select specific works of art... and then put them back together in a way that particularly enhances or advances our understanding of the art in question," writes artbusiness.com.
(http://www.artbusiness.com/collectpro.html). Whether you are a beginner or looking to expand a personal collection, here are a few helpful tips:
Buy art for yourself and not for visitors
Showing your beautiful art collection to friends or family is definitely something you can aim for in the long term, but it should not be the only purpose of starting a collection. You are the person who sees and experiences this art, precisely because you live with it. "Art is a purchase for life
n" writes Vogue. (http://www.vogue.com/article/how-to-collect-art-expert-tips). So when considering a purchase, think about the following: "How will I feel in 5 years? In 10 years? Every day?" How does this art represent you? Stay "true to your taste," writes Artbusiness.com, because art should not be boring or simple, but a reflection of what you personally find extraordinary.
Consider multiple media
While classic art mediums like sketches and paintings continue to make wonderful art, technology has given rise to new media such as moving images and sounds. These types of innovative media "tend to be very affordable," writes Vogue. People, on average, spend a lot of time staring at a screen all day, so why not spice it up with some art?
Research
Although money can be something that stops you from starting an art collection, there are ways to get around this obstacle and make things a little easier. Galleryintell.com (http://www.galleryintell.com/tips-for-starting-an-art-collection/) suggests looking at past auction prices to get an idea of price ranges. There are also many auctions, such as Sotheby's and Christie's, that are available online. Vogue recommends another method of finding out the prices of specific editions. Some smaller galleries offer their own artists' work at a reduced price. In addition, Galleryintell.com mentions that doing some Google searches on artists you might be interested in can help tremendously in learning about an artist's quality and reputation.
Participate in art events
Attending local art events is not only a great way to find out the best art prices, but it also helps you discover your own taste in art and meet other likeminded art lovers along the way. There are many local offerings in Hamburg such as the Affordable Art Fair (https://affordableartfair.com/fairs/hamburg) where 80 local artists and galleries will come together to showcase their works that will be exhibited in November this year. The next Long Night of Museums (http://www.langenachtdermuseen-hamburg.de/) is also coming up soon and will take place on April 22nd 2017, where for just €15 (€10 if student or unemployed etc.) you get access to several museums all over Hamburg, including transport to get there. Last but not least, always keep an eye out for openings of smaller galleries with special offers.