The Advantages of Emerging Art Compared to Established Art
1. For Any Budget
- If you have money – Investing in emerging art diversifies your portfolio, with potential exponential future benefits. Established art is already expensive, so growth opportunities are limited.
- If you don’t have money – You still get the same advantages as big-budget collectors, but with much lower risks.
2. Lower Risk of Fraud
- Established artists pose risks regarding provenance and authenticity (forgeries, theft, smuggling, money laundering, etc.).
- Buying from living artists ensures provenance and allows for additional proof if needed.
3. Quality Comes First
- High-quality works (style, complexity, technique, originality) stand on their own and will increase in value independently of the art system.
- Many of the most expensive auctioned works rely on the circular art system to maintain their value, despite questionable quality.
4. Flexibility in Choice
- Investing in emerging art allows for a larger and more diverse collection.
- Established art is dominated by a few artists from a limited number of countries, with little stylistic diversity.
5. You Can Buy More
- Even with a limited budget, you can build a rich collection, spreading risks across multiple works.
- Established art means fewer works and higher exposure to fraud risks.
6. Value Grows Constantly
- High-quality emerging art guarantees consistent value appreciation.
- Expensive art does not guarantee permanent growth and carries associated risks.
7. You Influence the Market by Buying
- Buying emerging art helps set the future value of works and an artist’s market standing.
- Established art values are determined by large art entities (Big Art).
8. You Avoid Legal Complications
- Many countries impose heritage laws restricting the sale or movement of established art.
- Emerging art has no such issues and can be freely traded.
9. Low Investment, High ROI
- Initial investment in emerging art is low, with potential for substantial growth.
- Established art requires a large initial investment with limited growth potential.
10. No Investment in Conservation
- Conservation and restoration of established art are expensive and risky.
- Emerging art only requires proper storage without additional investments.
11. Your Money Isn’t Tied Up in a Single Work
- Expensive works lock your funds in one piece, making resale uncertain.
- Diverse collections offer more financial flexibility and strategic selling opportunities.
12. Storage in Multiple Locations
- Collections stored in multiple locations reduce the risk of theft or destruction.
- Established art kept in a single place faces high risks from theft, vandalism, and disasters.