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Introduction: A Philosophy Towards Collecting Art For the collector, art and its appreciation is a way of life. It is part concept, part process and part belief, being both emotional and intellectual. Art is a visual language that we use to understand the world around us, to explore new ideas, and ultimately to define our very humanity. When we become interested in collecting art, we become committed to this life changing process. We see our artworks as part of who we are. Many people feel this way, when they are stricken by a work of art which really speaks to them. The leap of faith to actually purchase an original work of art, however, often confounds new collectors. Feeling Comfortable with Purchasing Art It is important to feel comfortable with your instincts and what draws you to a specific work. You must remember that your feelings and interpretations of the work will grow as the object becomes part of your home or office. When purchasing art from us, you will always have a 10 day full money back guarantee. But the key is to let your imagination and emotions interact with the artwork. We live in such a fast paced and impermanent culture, that having quality art around us is a small price to pay for the emotional value one receives living with art. Art and Value Although we readily understand the emotional and intellectual value in art, the monetary value is often a mystery. There are many factors that effect future value of works of art. Namely, an artist's reputation, how well he/she was marketed to the public, favorable critical reviews, prestigious museum showings, what art movement the artist belonged to, and the quality of the art (which is very subjective.) All of the above are important, but the overriding consideration, in my opinion, is how history will judge the artist and artworks. Artworks that transcend the moment, and become part of mankind's visual history are sure to have a future relevance, and value. Contemporary Art from Diverse Cultures: An Emerging Art Market At Amit May Fine Arts, we specialize in exhibiting the contemporary arts of diverse cultures from around the world, and of diverse cultures living within the USA and Europe. Long ignored by the established art market, these cultures are rapidly making inroads into the mainstream art world and creating art history at the same time. This phenomena is in part being fueled by the technology revolution, such as the internet and by global political shifts, including the cultural liberation of nations that were tied to the former Soviet Union. The net result is that contemporary art, long a western franchise, is being infused with a variety and depth of culture never before experienced. Collectively we are all benefiting from this explosion of art talent, a talent sure to go down in art history books as a primary advancement of 21st century art.
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