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The diversity of motivations : investment, boredom, inexplicable ion... there is no single reason to buy art.
The role of fairs : places of discovery, comparison and emotion where purchases can be spontaneous or considered.
A democratized art : everyone can collect, even on a small budget
Emotion before reason : the main criterion remains personal emotion, not monetary value.
Varied profiles : young buyers, lifelong collectors, curious visitors... all find their place in this world.
A universal piece of advice : “Follow what you love” — because the work you choose will live with you.
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There are those who buy art as an investment, those who do it because they're bored, and then there's that other category: the inexplicable lovers. Those who love without knowing why, who let themselves be drawn to a work of art the way we let ourselves be seduced by a childhood scent, a late afternoon light, a forgotten voice. These are the ones we meet in the aisles of art fairs, their eyes shining, their steps sometimes hesitant, often filled with wonder.
"A fair is perfect for that," confides one visitor. "You can compare artists, wander around, and say to yourself, 'No, I can't live with that,' or, on the contrary, 'Yes, I could see that in my living room.'" Falling in love is a matter of seconds, and here, anything seems possible: meeting a ionate gallery owner, falling in love with a work, or asking the question, "How much does it cost?"
There's no typical collector profile. "You're a collector from the first purchase," says one regular. "You don't need a big budget. I bought a Polaroid for 150 euros the other day. It moved me." Next to her, another woman, 92, beams. "I've been buying since I was 18. You never stop. I just bought something again." Collecting, like life, never ends.
Far from the idea of a world reserved for an elite, fairs reveal another face of art: accessible, intimate, democratic. "I was invited completely by chance. I don't really know what to do here, but I wander around, I look, I dream a little. I imagine this work at home... maybe one day." When we ask him about the price, he smiles: "75,000 dollars? Well... we'll have to work a little. Just a little."
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This is the advice that comes up most often. The one we hear whispered in the aisles, whispered by enthusiasts, whispered by artists themselves: "Follow what you love, because you're the one who's going to live with it." Art then becomes a traveling companion, an emotional mirror, a story we compose at home over time.
Some shop online, others at flea markets or thrift stores. Some display their treasures in the living room, others even in the bathroom. There are no rules, just a joyful freedom, a sincere desire to inhabit their homes with works that speak to the soul.
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FAQ 702m6t
Do you have to be an expert to buy art?
No. Many visitors buy on instinct, without any prior knowledge. You just have to like what you see.
What budget should I plan to start with?
There's no minimum. Some visitors have started their collections with works costing 100 or 150 euros. The most important thing is the emotion.
How do I know if a work is right for me?
Let your instincts guide you. If a work speaks to you, touches you, or intrigues you, it's often the right choice.
Can you buy art without having space for it at home?
Yes. Art can fit into any space, even small ones. Some people collect it in the kitchen or bathroom. There's no limit.
How can ArtMajeur by YourArt help me?
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