Discover the joy of art collecting with our expert guidance that makes appreciation, investment and enjoyment simple and accessible for everyone. Whether you're just starting out or expanding your collection, our comprehensive resources cover everything from understanding art to displaying your treasures beautifully. Art Collecting is here to help.
The Royal Art Collection: A Case History
How Britain's royal family built a £10 billion art collection spanning centuries and continents.
Art Provenance: History and Ownership
Provenance documents an artwork's ownership history and protects collectors against fakes, forgeries and stolen pieces.
Outsider Art
Art made outside mainstream conventions, from amateur painters to graffiti artists, now showing in major galleries.
Questionnaire: Can You Read a Painting?
You don't need art expertise to understand a painting, just ask yourself the right questions and trust your gut reaction.
Corporate Art Collections
Companies started collecting art in the 1960s to humanise offices, boost their brand, and make smart financial investments.
Collecting Poster Art
Poster collecting became popular in the early 1900s and today posters are valued as art, with museums worldwide housing major collections.
The Royal Art Collection: A Case History
How Britain's royal family built a £10 billion art collection spanning centuries and continents.
Amazing Facts About Art Fakes
Counterfeits, museum hoaxes, and artists who faked masterpieces so well their fakes became valuable themselves.
Art Provenance: History and Ownership
Provenance documents an artwork's ownership history and protects collectors against fakes, forgeries and stolen pieces.
Islamic Art: A Growth Market
Islamic art is becoming increasingly valuable in the international collector's market, with roots spanning centuries and distinct spiritual principles.
Thrifty Art Collecting
You can build a serious art collection on a tight budget if you focus on quality over quantity and know where to look.
I Want to Sell a Piece of Art, Where Do I Start?
Learn when to sell your art, how to find buyers outside of auction houses, and what price to set for the best results.
How to Commission an Artwork Direct from an Artist
Get a custom artwork made by commissioning an artist directly instead of hunting through galleries for the perfect piece.