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Visual Arts
Photo ArtsHub; National Gallery of Victoria, 2015
Walking into a gallery and trying to decide what to buy can be daunting and an auction room can be even more confusing with its pace and premiums. So how do you break down those barriers and become part of this collecting world?
The simple answer is to ask questions. The myth that the art world is an unapproachable club, is belied by the truth that dealers are passionate about their work and enjoy sharing their knowledge. After all, they are in the business for a reason.
Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW.
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