Art Buzz (Dharamshala) Arts Appreciation Course - Kangra Miniatures

Art Buzz (Paris)

Art in Home Decor

1 MAY, 2011, 06.03AM IST, NALINI S MALAVIYA,ET BUREAU

Buying art as an investment option

Now that the recession is considered to be behind us, people are once again looking at various investment options. Real estate, gold and the stock markets are taking precedence as investment avenues. Many are investing in their dream homes and are willing to spend anything between Rs 50 lakhs to Rs 1.5 crores, while others are buying their second or even third houses. There are people keen on doing up their homes to the best of their ability and are willing to spend substantial amounts on the interiors. As part of this process, homeowners are increasingly considering original artworks as an essential element of decor.

It is noticed that in such cases the prime focus is on purchasing a work of art which fits in well with the space and the interiors, rather than be driven by a purely investment motive. Although, this is a positive trend and must be encouraged, what would work better is if the buyers choose art with a right amount of emphasis on aesthetics , and at the same time consider a few points, which can contribute towards building up an art portfolio in the long run.

While buying art, you can consciously opt for original artworks (instead of reproductions or prints) by emerging artists, students or established names depending on the budget available. Drawings, limited edition prints such as etchings or serigraphs, watercolours and photographs are some of the options which are priced lower than oils and acrylics on canvas . Canvas works by students and young artists are also likely to be more affordable in comparison to paper works by senior artists.

Most people tend to buy art according to specific colour themes or motifs in an effort to coordinate with the existing decor, but this may not always be the right approach to adopt. When buying, the emphasis should always be on the quality of the artwork, while keeping other aspects in mind.

Art Buzz (London) Dhruva Mistry

Grosvenor Vadehra
presents

Dhruva Mistry

Bronzes 1987 - 1990

6 - 20 May 2011
Private view: 5 May, 6 - 8 pm

Grosvenor Vadehra
21 Ryder Street, London SW1Y 6PX
Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm | Saturday, 12 noon - 4pm (by appointment)

Art Buzz (New Delhi) FICA

Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art
invites you to a talk by


Lucinda Hawksley

50 British Artists You Should Know


03 May 2011 | 6 - 8 pm

FICA Reading Room | D42 Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024

Lucinda Hawksley talks about her latest book "50 British Artists You Should Know" and looks at the course of British art, beginning with artists whose careers flourished under the reign of the great artistic patron Queen Elizabeth I through to artists who are working today, under Queen Elizabeth II. The talk will focus particularly on art from the 18th and 19th centuries, a time when England and India were inextricably linked.

Lucinda Hawksley is a regular lecturer at the National Portrait Gallery in London. She is an expert in art from the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the author of the critically acclaimed biographies "Lizzie Siddal, The Tragedy of a Pre-Raphaelite Supermodel" and "Katey, The Life and Loves of Dickens's Artist Daughter". Lucinda's newest book "50 British Artists You Should Know was published in April 2011". In October 2011, the publication of another new book will take place, it will celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens, who is Lucinda's great great great grandfather.