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why art collecting isn’t just reserved for the 1%

why art collecting isn’t just reserved for the 1%

Like many I know so many of us feel as though art collecting isn’t accessible or it’s something intended for the upper class of society, but I believe everyone can become a collector.

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tommy lei
Dec 19, 2023
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If you go vintage thrifting or wait in line for a sneaker drop, you already fit that profile. And this is a hill I will happily die on.

What initiated me into collecting

My art-filled bedroom inside my last house.

I began my artist journey as a collector. I collected from emerging artists, both ones that I’ve discovered through social media or galleries, a…

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