Choosing the right artist to invest in is a huge decision for any art investor, new or old and can require a lot of consideration beforehand. Once you’ve figured out why you want to invest in art, it’s time to enter the research phase, perhaps even enlisting the help of art advisory services. 

Our expert art advisors have shared some insightful tips to help with locating and selecting the right artists for your portfolio. 

Choosing art as an alternative form of investment is a big decision, and as with any big decision, it comes with its own assortment of considerations to make, both before and afterwards. 

To guide you in your decision-making process we’ve put together a shortlist of things to consider when investing in art, both before and after building your fine art collection.

The first step of your art investment journey is usually knowing why to invest in art; and once you have that figured out, you need to know which types of art and artists will be the best fit for your collection.

Investing in emerging artists that are just beginning their careers and starting to achieve some recognition can prove to be a highly rewarding endeavour, but it does come with risks.

Knowing why to invest in art is only the beginning of your art investment journey; you’ll next need to figure out which types of art and artists are the best fit for your portfolio. 

Artists that have established their reputation and careers as well as developed their signature style are a necessary consideration for anyone serious about collecting and investing in art.

Investing in artists at different career stages is vital for building a diversified portfolio, in this article we’re going to look at investing in established artists.