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<p>For most people, art is a decoration complementing the interior architecture of their house and an investment piece so it is necessary to make a thorough and careful selection while picking an art canvas that you will most likely hang in your living space. It is important that it is something that fits your personal taste and also has significant value to it so Gafencu has put together a step-by-step guide to purchasing an art piece that you won’t regret.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Start by exploring the art world</h2>



<p>The art world is a never-ending vast ocean with so much to explore, so it is important to start by gaining exposure to the art scene to discover different options available in the market. Fortunately, it is fairly convenient to examine the art scene these days. You can attend some important art events like Art Basel, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://igafencu.com/articles/art-central-2023" target="_blank">Art Central </a>or Affordable Art Fair that happen on an annual basis or you can visit art exhibitions that happen in local galleries. Besides, the internet is also a resourceful place for it, given the list of art-related content like <a href="https://igafencu.com/articles/artistic-instagram-pages" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">these artistic Instagram pages</a> that you can come across in browsers and social media.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Get to know what art resonates with you</h2>



<p>The more art you see, the more you will get to know what you like. Affordable Art Fair Director Regina Zhang says that when you walk into a gallery with the intention of buying art, it is important to keep an open mind. By having no predetermined notion, it becomes easier for you to note what sort of art you are attracted to. Do you seem to be drawn to a specific style of painting, a particular theme or a certain art period?</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Do your research</h2>



<p>Once you know what you find appealing, it is time to do some research especially if your art purchase is going to be an investment. Try reading art magazines, and official websites of artists or galleries to learn more about the art you like. You can also talk to industry experts to clarify all your doubts. Having a good knowledge of the subject will entail you to make an informed decision about what you want. Plus, reading further or talking to more art aficionados would also give you more options or will lead you to filter your decision and help you settle on what you are exactly going to buy.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Consider your interior design</h2>



<p>If you are buying art, you are probably planning to have it framed on your wall so it is important to check a few things before making the purchase. The first and most important thing is finding out how small or big it can be because you can always repaint the walls and redecorate the entire room to coordinate with your art if you want but nothing can be done about the size of the wall. You should also ensure that it will be possible to get the frame or the sculptor through the doors.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Buy the art</h2>



<p>So, you have funnelled down to the exact artwork you want. It is time to go ahead and check their prices especially if you have a certain budget in mind. It is perfect if the rates fall within your allotment or you are willing to pay a couple of extra thousands above your budget because you absolutely love the art piece you selected. If not, you can go for the other options in mind.</p>


Your guide to purchasing an art piece that you won’t regret

<p>The eighth edition of Art Central is certainly an <a href="https://artcentralhongkong.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">artistic experience</a> that art aficionados can hold close to their heart. From touching on ancient styles to pushing contemporary artwork that focus on topics such as modernisation, consumerism, globalisation, nature, and more, Art Central 2023 had more than 300 artists displaying their work.</p>
<p>Among all the works on display, below are a few of the iconic ones that you should see when you are at Art Central.&nbsp;Do be reminded that all the artwork are aesthetically appealing and unique in its own way, so you will probably end up spending hours exploring every single one of them.</p>
<p><strong>An Aggregation-Space by Seon-Ghi BHAK</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70378 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/An-Aggregation-Space-by-Seon-Ghi-BHAK-e1679459532151.jpg" alt="Art Central 2023" width="499" height="763" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/An-Aggregation-Space-by-Seon-Ghi-BHAK-e1679459532151.jpg 499w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/An-Aggregation-Space-by-Seon-Ghi-BHAK-e1679459532151-200x306.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/An-Aggregation-Space-by-Seon-Ghi-BHAK-e1679459532151-183x280.jpg 183w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/An-Aggregation-Space-by-Seon-Ghi-BHAK-e1679459532151-120x183.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/An-Aggregation-Space-by-Seon-Ghi-BHAK-e1679459532151-400x612.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px" /></p>
<p>Korean artist Seo-Ghi Bhak made his interactive 3D art installation titled<em> An Aggregation-Space</em>, particularly for Art Central 2023. Leaning back to his acclaimed artistic tendencies to use charcoal in his work, the entire installation is made of a metal frame that has pieces of charcoals hanging on nylon strings.</p>
<p>Bhak’s choice of material reflects his love for charcoal and his intentions to spark a connection between humans and nature. As a result, he created the piece to mimic a maze that people can walk through experiencing each chunk of charcoal slowly moving as they pass, thus also provoking the ideology that art is a journey of transformations.</p>
<p><strong>Prelude in A minor Trauma by Clara Wong</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70384 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Prelude-in-A-minor-Trauma-by-Clara-Wong-e1679459833914.jpg" alt="Art Central 2023" width="500" height="628" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Prelude-in-A-minor-Trauma-by-Clara-Wong-e1679459833914.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Prelude-in-A-minor-Trauma-by-Clara-Wong-e1679459833914-200x251.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></p>
<p>Clara Wong is best known for having a satirical tone in her artwork, and this one which she calls the <em>Prelude in A minor Trauma</em> also perfectly knocks on dark humour as she replicates a typical artist studio in Hong Kong through this work.</p>
<p>The young Hong Kong artist has voluntarily cramped the space with so many objects scattered all over the place to create a sense of claustrophobic emotion, and also reflect on the reality of living an oppressed life in Hong Kong. Some notable elements of Wong’s installation include a laptop with water dripping on it from a broken pipe, a birthday cake that has been cut, and a mannequin leg on a piano.</p>
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<p><strong>Blue Throat: Start the Churning (group exhibition)</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70379 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blue-Throat-Start-the-Churning-2-e1679459910742.jpg" alt="Art Central 2023" width="768" height="228" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blue-Throat-Start-the-Churning-2-e1679459910742.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blue-Throat-Start-the-Churning-2-e1679459910742-200x59.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blue-Throat-Start-the-Churning-2-e1679459910742-600x178.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<p><em>Blue Throat: Start the Churning</em> is a group exhibition bringing together the works of nearly 20 local artists whose artistic themes focus on the Hindu mythology <em>Samudra Manthana</em>. In this ancient legend, people churned the ocean with the belief that it will produce an elixir which will grant them the gift of immortality.</p>
<p>This group exhibition is a juxtaposition of the way even people living today are continuing to mess with nature through globalisation and modernisation. To further connect to the ancient story, the curators – Chris Wan and Jeremy Ip – have used a turquoise blue flooring that makes it look like the visitors are viewing the art pieces with the ocean surrounding them.</p>
<p><strong>Glows in the Night by Yang Yongliang</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70381 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Glows-in-the-Night-by-Yang-Yongliang-e1679459962527.jpg" alt="Art Central 2023" width="572" height="534" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Glows-in-the-Night-by-Yang-Yongliang-e1679459962527.jpg 572w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Glows-in-the-Night-by-Yang-Yongliang-e1679459962527-200x187.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Glows-in-the-Night-by-Yang-Yongliang-e1679459962527-300x280.jpg 300w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Glows-in-the-Night-by-Yang-Yongliang-e1679459962527-120x112.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Glows-in-the-Night-by-Yang-Yongliang-e1679459962527-500x467.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Glows-in-the-Night-by-Yang-Yongliang-e1679459962527-400x373.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px" /></p>
<p><em>Glow in the Night</em> shows the intoxicatingly beautiful nights of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau. At the first glance, it looks like large-scale photography capturing a city’s landscape during the night. However, a closer look shows that it is a video with minute details that can be only noticed when you concentrate on each section of the canvas separately.</p>
<p>More like an art that comes to life under the magnifying lens, Yang Yongliang wants to divert people’s attention to the light pollution that is caused because of urbanisation and other modern developments.</p>
<p><strong>reflective connections by Bev Butkow</strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-70383 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/reflective-connections-by-Bev-Butkow-e1679460079110.jpg" alt="Art Central 2023" width="500" height="786" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/reflective-connections-by-Bev-Butkow-e1679460079110.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/reflective-connections-by-Bev-Butkow-e1679460079110-200x314.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></p>
<p>Bev Butkow’s <em>reflective connections</em> is a touch-and-feel-the-art kind of installation that is made of materials that were collected locally. This includes “thread, wool, dressmaking scraps” and more that are connected together to form a floating sculptor that is hanging down from the ceiling.&nbsp;The soft sculptor supposedly mimics a fishing net that was just pulled out from the sea.</p>
<p>Moreover, the South African artist uses mirrors to elevate her art by playing with lights and reflections. Butkow encourages the viewers to have a tactile connection with her piece in order to experience the work as she intends it to be.</p>


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