How to Start an Art Collection

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Everyone can build an art collection - no matter the budget, space or starting point. This is a new kind of art book for a new generation of collectors.
From Partnership Editions founder Georgia Spray, this guide reframes art collecting as something open, personal and evolving. Centred on the idea of emergence - emerging artists, emerging collectors and an emerging sense of self - it shows how collecting art can become a powerful form of self-expression.
Set against the backdrop of artists' studios and real homes, the book demystifies the art world and provides clear, practical guidance on discovering your taste, buying with confidence and living with art. From navigating online platforms and galleries to framing, hanging and building a collection over time, this is a visual and accessible handbook for the contemporary collector.
At a time when the art world is shifting - driven by digital discovery, social platforms and direct access to artists - this book acts as your personal art advisor: approachable, informed and inspiring.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9781760764906
Published: September 2026

Number of pages: 272
Width: 210 mm
Height: 260 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd