The Artwork Purchase Dilemma

Written By Martin Moonie

We all own a piece of artwork that we love and a piece that we maybe used to but don’t love anymore?

It may not be the artwork's fault as we change our interior décor with different colour schemes or arrangements.

Buying artwork can transform spaces but how to choose the correct artwork for your living or work spaces? How can we be sure that an artwork seen on screen or in a gallery will work well in your interior spaces.

Artwork can have many positive benefits

  • Increase blood to the brain

  • Dopamine boost for emotional well-being

  • Trigger positive emotions

  • Even inspire your own creativity

But buying the wrong artwork can be an expensive mistake. So what are the options to avoid this?

Buy low-cost, expendable artwork

  • You may think it looks good initially until you see the same print rolled out across multiple Air BnB properties

Buy high end, original artwork

  • May prove to be a good investment but there may be limitations as to how many such investments you can make

Buy mid-price artwork from lesser known artists

  • You have something that is as unique as high end artwork

  • You might hit the jackpot if "lesser known" becomes "famous"

A step-by-step guide to procuring artwork

  • Set a budget

  • If you can afford high end artwork then go for it!

  • Alternatively, buying mid-price artwork or prints can be a good option - worst case you can always re-use frame for a new print or original in future

  • If you are likely to change your décor in the near future then renting mid-price artwork could be an interesting option. You don’t need the initial outlay for artwork and have the option to select new works to keep things fresh

Explore LuovArt and discover the many benefits of displaying new artwork in your living and working spaces.

Martin Moonie