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2023 Contemporary Art Market
2023 Contemporary Art Market Report
Gourmet Selfie
Cédrick Vannier
$5,850
3D Fantasy Landscape
Väino Valdmann
$700
What's Trending for Creating and Purchasing Art in 2023?
Wall
Jenny Gray
$1,400
As we embark on a new year and decide on our goals for 2023, whether those include more travel, redecorating your kitchen, or buying more art, it is always important to know the forecasted trends for the year. If you’re hoping to add to your art collection with exciting art by emerging artists, we’ve discovered five contemporary art market trends you’ll want to keep in mind as you browse our online gallery. These five trends will set a tone for the year and create rippling effects in the contemporary art world, home decor, and more. Read on to discover our curators’ and art advisors’ predictions that promise to make 2023 your best year for buying art.
New and established collectors are looking to invest more in political and activist art this year. Whether you consider yourself politically engaged or are hoping to become more so in 2023, selecting art that proudly displays your opinions and acts as a conversation starter could be a great motivator to support an emerging artist and actively contribute to a worthy cause.
Let the artwork in your home speak louder than words while supporting politically active artists making a unique statement and new point of view through their art practice. If you’re hoping to become more engaged in the political conversation and outspoken with your beliefs, buying art as a form of activism and contributing to socially engaged artists’ success will give you a stronger foundation and informed perspective to build on for the year. This greater demand for activism art encourages and inspires artists to create work with a political and social message and further cement themselves in this specific time in history.
The Peaceful Missile
Sha Ganjali
$6,550
Interstellar // Awoken
Simon McCheung
$2,460
Color Blinds
Wayne Sumstine
$4,950
Mountain Views
Gigi Gorlova
$480
Pink Palace
Allison Bagg
$545
Digital Escapism
As we become increasingly invested in our virtual personas through purchasing digital art and NFTs and our curated lives within the Metaverse, discovering art that caters to the phygital experience will become incredibly sought after in 2023. If you’re already a collector of digital art and NFTs, you can look forward to the continued leaps in technology and how it can foster a greater appreciation for artists and the work they create.
If you’re new to the world of digital art and NFTs, 2023 will be the year that you will want to take chances and grow yourself (and your art collection) by experiencing everything the virtual art world has to offer. Not sure where to start? Explore our NFT page and learn more about our curated collections, exclusive art drops, and trailblazing projects for 2023. If you’re ready to go further and want exclusive access to our digital art and NFT drops, sign up for our newsletter and never miss an announcement or new project in this constantly evolving and surprising area of the art world.
NoChurch #2.1
Oderspace SOS
$499
Bold and Expressive Colors
2023—the year of color and expression. Toss away the beige and boring and welcome in bright, bold, and expressive colors for the new year. The artwork you select for your home doesn’t have to match your sofa or rug perfectly. In fact, your interiors will become far more intriguing and unique when you mix patterns and opt for vivid and unexpected colors over neutral and unremarkable shades.
When selecting your next statement piece to liven up a space, choose artwork with bright and inviting hues that will reinvent, celebrate, and rejuvenate your everyday living areas and immediately boost your mood. Trending colors like the Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, embody this sentiment toward uplifting palettes that breathe new life into your home and state of mind. Unconvinced? Bright colors are proven to make you feel more energized and focused. Bold colors can grab viewers’ attention, and wouldn’t you like your visitors to fully appreciate your newly acquired artwork as soon as they step into your home?
Cumulus Fire 1
Mike Edwards
$470
Flow 003
Nina Lance
$360
All In Tears
Agata Żychlińska
$5,000
Silhouette Of A Vase 22
Eleni Psyllaki
$580
One
Paul Gadd
$1,660
Japandi
If bright colors will never be for you (which is perfectly fine), rest assured that soothing and more natural color palettes will always be in fashion. As wellness-oriented interiors continue to dominate residential and commercial designs, a new art style has emerged that blends the sophistication of Japanese living with that of Scandinavian comfort. A perfect fusion, Japandi focuses on minimalist aesthetics, high functionality, and sustainable practices.
The Japandi aesthetic emphasizes the inclusion and importance of natural materials and textures with simple, useful designs. In 2023, collectors and artists will continue striving to be more eco-friendly and look to support and use sustainable methods and materials. With the combination of sleek Japanese design and the more rustic leanings of Scandinavian aesthetics, Japandi offers a sensible solution to enjoy the benefits of both. Why choose one over the other when you can have the best of both sensibilities?
Terra IV
Jessi Wong
$3,800
Across all the trends is a sense of timelessness. Although these contemporary art market trends are looking forward to the future, their underlying truths surrounding art and art collecting remain the same: whether it’s a statement piece, an artist working with new technologies, or a style embodying lasting aesthetics, these five art trends illustrate our enduring appreciation for art’s ability to move us emotionally and enhance our daily lives.
And the 2023 emerging trend that embodies this timelessness the best is perhaps our final trend, sculpture. Take time this year to discover contemporary sculptors working across various mediums like fiber art, wooden sculpture, and metalworking, and find one that speaks to you. Searching for the right sculpture can be far more fun than daunting when you start small and look at tabletop sculptures or dynamic mobiles to hang from the ceiling. Think about sculpture that works with your interior, whether your home is full of extreme angles and blank spaces in need of comforting textile wall hangings or if your home is overflowing with antique furniture that needs a modern sculpture to mix it up. Be daring this year in your art choices and take advantage of our online gallery with over 100,000 artists working across all styles, mediums, and continents.
The Opportunist 2
Valerie Wilcox
$3,500
Streamer 91
Frans Muhren
$5,950
Organic Totem 14 NB
Cristina Figarola
$4,550
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Living with Art: Nat Pedley
LIVING WITH ART
Saatchi Art Collectors Take us Inside their Homes
Meet Nat Pedley
A Doctor Who Uses Art to Transport Him to a Place or Moment
Nat Pedley is a full-fledged collector, although it wasn’t always that way. “Before meeting my wife, I didn’t really have an appreciation for art,” Nat explained. But after many museum dates and days spent scouring local galleries while on vacation, Nat fell in love with buying art. In fact, it was during a long weekend trip to Block Island, that he picked up his very first original artwork: a small acrylic painting by a local artist which—surreptitiously!—depicted the exact beach view he saw from his window at the bed & breakfast each morning.
A primary care physician in Los Angeles, Nat particularly enjoys how art can transport him immediately back to special memories, and he often purchases art to commemorate a favorite trip or important moment. “I love returning from a vacation and buying a work of art that brings to life the scenery or feelings I experienced on that trip, even if no one else but me could connect the art to the destination,” he says. Of course, art beautifies his home too. “Discovering and living with art is like becoming literate—you are exposed to places, people, and beauty previously unknown to you; the world around you is enriched in a way it wasn’t before.” For him having a house filled with art allows for brief escapes from his regular routine—important given his demanding work schedule. “I only have to meditate on a favorite work for a few minutes to re-experience an old memory or that spark I felt when I first laid eyes on the work.”
“Discovering and living with art is like becoming literate—you are exposed to places, people, and beauty previously unknown to you; the world around you is enriched in a way it wasn’t before.”
His favorite work in his collection is one that commemorates the birth of his son. “I saw a Saatchi Art Instagram post featuring a work by Tarini Ahuja, a young artist in India. The painting is abstract, but in my interpretation you can see a dreamlike landscape with the outline of a baby’s face, with a blue background. I had just seen a similar outline of my son’s face on a sonogram, and the work really spoke to me,” he explained. The work now takes pride of place above his son’s crib, so it is the first thing he sees each day and before he goes to bed.
“The sight of an artwork sometimes tickles you in a way that you can’t articulate, but that you just know would enrich your life by being able to see it on a daily basis.”
Nat’s approach to collecting is simple and natural. “I am often inspired by specific life moments to seek out new artwork, but I wait until I find the perfect one to make a move,” he explains. To that end, he never buys simple to fill an empty wall. “After a work is purchased, my wife and I place it in various rooms until we find the space that feels right.” While he doesn’t need to have a space in mind to make a purchase, he absolutely has to connect with the artwork. “The sight of an artwork sometimes tickles you in a way that you can’t articulate, but that you just know would enrich your life by being able to see it on a daily basis,” he says. When he feels that—he goes for it.
“I love the idea of helping an up-and-coming artist from halfway around the globe.”
Saatchi Art has enabled Nat to take his time browsing new artworks, and to always find what he is looking for—even if he doesn’t quite know it when he starts his search. “Saatchi Art provides a great searching tool to find art related to a particular theme, such as a painting related to a recent travel destination,” he explains.
At the same time, he takes advantage of browsing curated collections to explore what’s new in sculptures, abstract art, or any other type of art he is in the mood to look at. But more than that, he loves knowing he is supporting—and connecting with—emerging artists when he buys at Saatchi Art. “I love the idea of helping an up-and-coming artist from halfway around the globe. When I bought the painting by Tarini, I felt this immediate connection to a complete stranger. I wish I could show her how happy I am that she made that painting.”
At the same time, he takes advantage of browsing curated collections to explore what’s new in sculptures, abstract art, or any other type of art he is in the mood to look at. But more than that, he loves knowing he is supporting—and connecting with—emerging artists when he buys at Saatchi Art. “I love the idea of helping an up-and-coming artist from halfway around the globe. When I bought the painting by Tarini, I felt this immediate connection to a complete stranger. I wish I could show her how happy I am that she made that painting.”
“See if there is a work of art that you immediately connect with, and don’t be embarrassed if you can’t explain why exactly the art speaks to you.”
His advice for newbies looking to make their first art purchase? Take your time. Go to an art show like The Other Art Fair and browse without an agenda. Or spend an hour just perusing Saatchi Art. “See if there is a work of art that you immediately connect with, and don’t be embarrassed if you can’t explain why exactly the art speaks to you,” Nat recommends. “If it’s within your budget, buy it, because you won’t regret getting to relive that special connection on a daily basis in the peace of your own home.”
Art Inspired by Nat’s Collection
Like what you see? Our expert curators suggest works inspired by the art displayed in Nat’s home.
How to Collect Digital Art
What is
Digital Art?
Digital Art refers to any creative practice that uses digital technology as an essential aspect of its making and/or presentation. Since our founding, Saatchi Art has committed itself to displaying digital artists’ works alongside those by traditional artists. In 2023, expect digital art to be a primary focus for collectors of emerging art worldwide.
Don’t Go There
Michael Rich
A Guide to Buying Digital Art
Many collectors need help knowing where to begin when considering digital art. Where can I buy it? What am I buying? Who are the artists worth collecting? And why is it worth buying? At Saatchi Art, we believe you should invest in works that feel valuable to you. The best way to approach collecting digital art is to start with the basics. We want collecting art to be simple, so here are our helpful tips to guide you along the way.
1. Buy What You Love
Collect digital art that resonates with you. Remember, art is subjective. Consider how the artwork makes you feel. Does it make you see the world a little differently? If the answer is yes, you may have found the perfect piece.
2. Set a Budget
Many first-time collectors assume that valuable, high-quality art is unaffordable and difficult to access. Find emerging artists you love, and that sell work within your budget, to support and collect.
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3. Consider Your Lifestyle
There are many ways to enjoy digital art—from physical prints to digital displays and beyond. Do you want to be able to display the work physically? If so, do you have a space in mind in which to show it off? Consider your space and how you prefer to enjoy the work once you purchase it to determine where to start your collecting journey.
4. Browse, Favorite, and Filter
Browse curated collections put together by our expert curators. You can favorite works you like so you can take time to consider them for purchase. Take advantage of our many browse filters to search by budget, style, and more.
Discover Curated Collections
Take a peek at some of the best emerging digital art at Saatchi Art
The computer becomes the instrument for creating as digital artists turn to code to produce one-of-a-kind, algorithm-generated artworks. Embrace this pioneering art form with this expertly curated collection.
Representing the distortion or static created during technological error and malfunction, contemporary artists are responding to the apprehensions of an increasingly digital society through glitch art. Explore digital artworks inspired by data bending.
For centuries artists have communicated their dreams for the future through art. Glimpse into civilization’s trajectory with scenes of online worlds and utopian societies.
Meet the Artists
Check out a selection of rising artists who are making waves in the digital art world
Scott Gieske is a digital artist and designer based in the United States. Scott loves the interplay of texture, shapes, and colors out in the world, and seeks to create art that is “beautiful, unique, and thought-provoking.”
Before beginning a career in art, Gerdi Moeller-Jansen had professional success in business and technology. About a decade ago, she decided to dedicate her life to art. To her, making art is “not about creating, it is about finding.”
Donald Okudu is a Nigerian-based illustrator and designer. He draws inspiration from a wide range of subjects, such as religion, architecture, anime, and other forms of popular culture.
Michael Vincent Manalo, an AI-generative artist and digital photographer, was born in Manila, Philippines. Some themes he explores in his work are memory, emotions, and human psychology.
Future of Digital Art Podcast
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Saatchi Art’s 2022 Holiday Collection
Create a Beautiful Home for Celebrating Every Day of the Year
Make your space the perfect gathering place with a stunning, one-of-a-kind work of art. At Saatchi Art, we believe art brings joy to a home—whether you’re looking for a work to spark conversation, complement your decor, commemorate an important moment, or serve as an heirloom you can pass down to the next generation. Remember—order by December 14 to ensure delivery by Christmas.
Explore the 2022
Gift Guide
Gift Guide
Our curators have selected some of the best works that will make the perfect present—either for an established collector or someone who is just starting out.
Shop Our Special
Edition Catalog
Enjoy the fifth-annual holiday edition of our catalog. Our expert curators share their favorite art gifts featuring new art collections sure to please—whether shopping for yourself or a loved one.
Introducing the Exclusive
Holiday Collection
We collaborated with some of our most in-demand emerging artists to offer you special edition artworks, just in time for the holidays. Available exclusively at Saatchi Art for a limited time only, these works make the perfect gift for a loved one—or for yourself.
Special Holiday Series
Starting at $380 for 39.4 x 27.6 in
Celebrated Dutch street artist Mister Artsy has created a new series of 15 original artworks inspired by the season, just for Saatchi Art collectors. Join the hundreds of collectors all over the world that have purchased one of Mister Artsy’s striking graffiti paintings.
Limited Edition Gemstone Series
Starting at $960 for 15.7 x 14.6 in
This limited edition series of original artworks by Marc Bowditch features hand-painted designs inspired by glittering gemstones—perfect for the holidays and beyond. In his new series, Marc constructs his paintings through an assemblage of smaller works painted on Fabriano paper that are then cut, folded, and pieced together to create the final compositions.
Realistic Pet Portraits
Starting at $700 for 20 x 16 in
Commission a custom pet portrait from acclaimed French-Canadian painter Marie-Élaine Cusson, who aims to bring warmth and beauty into the homes of collectors through her work. Let Marie-Élaine effortlessly capture your pet’s unique personality and playful energy in her characteristic realism style.
Balloon Heart, RED and
Love is in the Air, GOLD SILVER
Framed Limited Edition Prints
Starting at $990 for 16.9 x 16.9 in
Pop artist VeeBee creates mixed media and collage pieces influenced by urban aesthetics using unconventional techniques and materials. Collect one of her uplifting framed limited edition prints that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Each piece is made individually by hand and is signed and numbered.
Custom Surrealist and Pop Art Paintings
Starting at $1,600 for 19.7 x 19.7 in
From surreal animal portraits to David Hockney-inspired pool scenes, Italian Pop artist Carlo Trevisan creates light-hearted paintings that are sure to brighten any space. Commission Carlo to create a custom animal portrait from the selected options or put yourself in one of his California swimming pools.
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Rising Stars 2022
Discover the Best Young Artists to Collect in 2022
Each fall for the last ten years, our curators have published their definitive list of recent art school graduates and up-and-coming artists you should invest in now.
This year they’ve found 37 trailblazing emerging artists—many of whom have recently graduated from BFA and MFA programs—who are making some of the most compelling and collectible art today.
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Meet Our Curators
Our curators draw on years of rich experience in the art world to identify recent graduates from the best schools around the world who are on the rise and garnering international acclaim.
Introducing
The Activists
Artists often explore the social and political issues of their time. Discover new works that have caught the eyes of our curators for the inspiring ways that they demonstrate resilience, courage, and strength.
Nitashia Johnson
The Earth In You, $1,970
Black Arch, Pain, Black Sole – (Triptych), $1,970
Introducing
The Rule Breakers
Bold art for the adventurous collector. Whether you want art that is subversive or stunning, find it in this collection featuring Rising Stars artists who venture beyond the norm.
Yuezhu Chen
Listen, $1,360
Walking in the Mountains, $1,640
Gemma Thompson
Over the River, $465
A Sounding, Meshes With Another and Another, $1,530
Introducing
The Trendsetters
The possibilities that technology presents to artists are infinite. Explore a collection of work in which artists adopt new media to reimagine the ways we experience works of art.
Bethanya Abebe
Nice to Meet You, $545
Train, $5,350
Introducing
The New Traditionalists
Rising Stars artists put an innovative spin on the masterful techniques of history. Discover a fresh new take on iconic styles and techniques in this collection from our curators.
Olga Pypno
Diptych, $1,140
Forest, $1,740
Ryan McKee
Playground in Summertime, $6,900
Cemetery in the Winter, $4,060
Introducing
The Builders
Rising Stars artists put an innovative spin on the masterful techniques of history. Discover a fresh new take on iconic styles and techniques in this collection from our curators.
Llinos Owen
The Daisy, $2,240
Midnight’s Embrace, $5,350
12 Years of Emerging Art
Saatchi Art Celebrates ITS ANNIVERSARY
Since 2010, Saatchi Art has been the best place to discover and buy art by top emerging artists from around the world. In the last 12 years, we have transformed the lives of over 100,000 artists in more than 140 countries by selling their works to art lovers around the world.
We hope you will continue to join us in transforming the lives of thousands of talented artists around the world.
Best of Saatchi Art: Collector Favorites
Into The Rizosphere
Jonas Fisch
$5,250
Since our founding, some artists have stood out to Saatchi Art collectors for their distinctive style and technique. Meet some of our best-selling painters, photographers, sculptors, and more.
Power Flowers
Hennie van de Lande
$2,920
Dreamsicle by Angela Gebhardt
Kris Gebhardt
$22,250
California Sun
Trevisan Carlo
$4,000
In 2022, 18,700 artworks sold and shipped to 80 countries.
Nature Energy XXXL 1
Peter Nottrott
$8,710
Best of 2022
Mirror Reflections #129
Dana and Stephane Maitec
$5,450
A year of arresting visuals and creative innovation, 2022 has seen no shortage of impressive art. From boundary-pushing painting to experimental new media, discover this year’s most sought-after artists and exciting new presentations of art.
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Best of
Rising Stars
This is a Call 2
Rocio Navarro
$2,410
Every year, our curators publish a list of recent art school graduates shaping the future of contemporary art. Explore the Rising Stars who have shone brightest over the years.
Contemplation Shelter
Melissa Loop
$2,070
Assisted 200 recent art school graduates start their art career.
Disco Bay, Ilulissat, Greenland
Zaria Forman
$1,400
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The Other Art Fair
Gibb’s Bay Breeze
Alec Cumming
$2,740
Held across eight international cities, The Other Art Fair provides a unique chance to bring together local talent, working in vast and varied mediums, with a community of art lovers. Thousands of up-and-coming artists have participated over the years—explore our curators’ favorites from years past.
Nobel Marie In Zinc
Chloe McCarrick
$860
Since 2017, over 6,000 independent artists have exhibited throughout 55 international fairs.
Evening Commute
Tarli Bird
$680
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Vincent 2486
Lee Ellis
$890
2,500 non-generative art avatars hand-created by over 150 artists from 35+ countries.
Vincent Lapin No. 1 (Vincent #1357)
Mr Clement
$860
Best of
The Other Avatars
Van Gogh with Sunflower
Mandy Racine
$3,420
The Other Avatars, Saatchi Art’s genesis NFT collection, pushed the bounds of artistic expression by blending digital art with tried-and-true techniques and mediums. Discover the physical artworks made during the NFT creation process that demonstrate an impressive twist on classic artforms.
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Best of Hospitality Art Advisory
The Infinite Wave
Kenny Nguyen
$9,600
Working alongside some of the best interior design and architecture firms, our Hospitality Art Advisory team brings emerging art to world-renowned hotels, restaurants, and commercial spaces. Browse this collection of paintings, sculptures, collages, and more by contemporary artists featured in our curators’ favorite projects from this past year.
MDF33
Vova Pydlyak
$1,195
700 and counting international hospitality and commercial projects completed since 2017.
Untitled
David McGlothlin
$880
ICONIC ART STYLES
Heroes
Gina Cochran
$790
Contemporary Abstracts
Artists often use nonrepresentational mark-making and gestural strokes to speak to the intangible. The freedom and ability to manifest new meaning to each viewer makes abstracts some of the most highly coveted works on Saatchi Art. Explore curator-approved abstractions.
Autumn – Cache Creek
Douglas Nicolle
$1,730
Whimsical Landscapes
Whether Impressionist or abstract, landscapes express the beauty of the world around us and provide a welcome escape for the viewer. Browse fun and playful landscape paintings, photographs, and mixed-media works that will breathe new life into any space.
Portrait in Blue
William Arvin
$1,650
Timeless Portrait Paintings
The genre of portraiture is one of time-honored tradition. Used as a tool of self-exploration, to depict beauty, or to define social status, there are countless ways artists have explored the medium through the ages. Explore this specially curated collection of enduring portrait artworks.
Morning Light
Brendan Louw
$895
Nude Photography
Nude photography became a go-to genre as soon as the medium took hold, in line with a centuries-old fascination with the naked human form. Whether rule-breaking or classical, nudity in art celebrates aesthetics and vulnerability. Browse fine art prints of this timeless genre.
Living with Art: Rico Brooks
LIVING WITH ART
Saatchi Art Collectors Take us Inside their Homes
Meet Rico Brooks
A Music Talent Manager Who
Uses Art as a Creative Outlet
Rico Brooks oversees the music careers of some of the most notable names in the industry, but that doesn’t mean art doesn’t provide a valuable creative outlet for him. “When I’m on the road, I’ll try to sneak into an artist’s studio or stay a day later to go visit art museums,” he explains. Since college, the talent manager has found beauty and meaning in art—whether enjoying the exhibitions on view at his local High Museum of Art in Atlanta or searching out works by some of his favorite artists while traveling (Kerry James Marshall and Jacob Lawrence are on the list.)
“Art was once something that only the rich and wealthy could buy. Saatchi has broadened the base.”
While museums have long been a source of pleasure for Rico, it took longer for him to understand that owning art was something available to him. Discovering Saatchi Art transformed him, as he explained it, “Sometimes we just don’t know what we don’t know—we don’t have access.” Collecting work from Saatchi Art has enabled him to not only collect original art, but buy from an international roster of artists. “They have helped globalize the art buying process. Art was once something that only the rich and wealthy could buy. Saatchi has broadened the base. I have discovered artists that I probably would have never heard of based on their geographic location.”
When it comes to adding art to his collection, Rico is confident in his taste and vision. “I buy what I like and what speaks to me,” he explains. “I’m not going to buy it if it doesn’t evoke emotion …I have to have a connection to it.” While his love for an artwork is often impulsive, he also likes to consider where it will go in his home before he makes a purchase. “When I buy a piece, I already have a vision, I’m a very visual person. So I’m thinking about where it’s going to be even with just the whole design of my house.” Yet he is always careful to not miss out on an opportunity to own a work he loves—after all, originals mean one-of-a-kind. “I learned with art—it’s similar to music. When creators have something that you like, you have to kind of seize the moment because you may go back and it may be gone.”
Beyond adding to the visual narrative of his home, Rico loves how artwork itself tells a story. For that reason, the Street Art genre is particularly compelling to him, presenting a unification of aesthetic and narrative. “I love the discovery aspect of Saatchi Art,” which has led him to appreciate artists as varied as Eddie Love and Mister Artsy Graffiti Street Art Amsterdam. One thing that unites them all, though, is how an artwork never stops changing and evolving. “I can look at a piece everyday and discover something new,” he explains.
“Buy what gravitates towards you.”
His best advice for new collectors starting out: “Buy what gravitates towards you.” At first he started with art that felt connected to people that influenced him—from Jay Z to Malcolm X—and then started expanding his palette more. “Start with what you like, start with what you know. Ask yourself what appeals to you? Do you like flowers? Do you like architecture? Is it animals?”
Or he jokes, if you’re still feeling uncertain, “Get a cool friend that you know has good taste.” One imagines Rico is that friend to many people around him.
Art Inspired by Rico’s Collection
Like what you see? Our expert curators suggest works inspired by the art displayed in Rico’s home.
