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A fine art degree is a frequent sticking point in art discussions. It is claimed to higher estimate the work of artists with degrees. However, history knows a lot of examples of outstanding self-taught artists. The prices of their works at art auctions are also enviable. Their example proves that no matter how prestigious the university you graduated from is, your talent, inner strength, fervor, regular practice, and community are what really matter.

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Are art collectors made or born? This non-trivial question arises whenever you want to understand the chemistry behind collecting fine art. As practice shows, even a gifted would-be collector has no chance of becoming an expert in the field if no work is done and no experience gained. However, there are unmistakable signs, or rather personal characteristics, that show that collecting fine art is right for you. Here, take a look!

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Having artworks exhibited in the art gallery for the first time is a crucial milestone in every artist’s life. However, the road to this achievement is usually covered with the forest of confusion that many beginners need to cross before they can enjoy the rays of success. How do fine art galleries choose whose works to showcase, and what can artists do to enhance their chances of being featured at the gallery? Let’s find out!

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Art used to be valued for the names who created them. Skills, of course, were a pivotal matter in the past, and yet you had to gain recognition first to earn a status of a talented painter or sculptor. This was probably the only way to become famous and develop well-earned appreciation from the elite and public. Times have changed, and now you don’t need to be Diego Velázquez or Vigée Le Brun to have a prestige of a court painter. The end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st centuries have proved that paying more attention to emerging artists is how you can foster quality and quantity simultaneously.

If you move with the times and old preconceptions are not for you, investing in emerging art might be a good idea. Below are five legit reasons to do it starting right now.

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Trends are an essential sociocultural power influencing the market value of artworks and hence the behavior of art collectors and dealers. The more you know about them, the better you can predict the fluctuations in the industry for the foreseeable future. And if you are a collector with the burning desire to invest in art, knowing what popular fine art trends will rule the global market is half your success, as it directly impacts your collecting strategy. Interested? Then let’s take a look at some of the most accelerating trends of 2022!

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