Online shopping 91裸聊视频� once a clunky, uncommon practice 91裸聊视频� is now something that91裸聊视频檚 become incredibly mainstream. However, there are some markets that, until recently, have been largely confined to bricks and mortar. But during the pandemic, Dr. Lara Tomaszewska saw an opportunity to help change that. 

91裸聊视频淭he idea for an online art marketplace really came into view for me during the pandemic, when traditional galleries and art shows weren91裸聊视频檛 open to the public in the same way they were before,91裸聊视频� explains Lara, describing her business, ArtRow.  

Lara and her team launched ArtRow 91裸聊视频� an online art marketplace 91裸聊视频� nearly a year ago, in October of 2023. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 a marketplace for everyday sellers. People can have pieces listed online, maintain possession in the meantime, and they don91裸聊视频檛 enter into any type of consignment contract with us. We91裸聊视频檙e trying to break the mold in terms of traditional art sales and create a new type of space where buyers and sellers can be confident making art investment decisions, regardless of their prior experience,91裸聊视频� she added. 

Unlike other open platforms, ArtRow is a professionally managed marketplace. ArtRow91裸聊视频檚 network of professionals research and vet each piece listed and manage everything from research on the artist, to valuations, and ultimately the listing and marketing of a piece. 91裸聊视频淎rtRow is a first mover in this space; we91裸聊视频檙e considered a disruptor in the traditional business of fine art. It91裸聊视频檚 really quite an exciting place to be,91裸聊视频� says Lara. 

She believes the success of the business in its first year is due to several factors, including market shifts during the pandemic. 

91裸聊视频淕alleries are very important, and they are the backbone of the conventional art market but they91裸聊视频檙e also facing difficulties and shifts in the art market. Not only is it increasingly expensive to operate brick and mortar locations, more and more purchases, regardless of the good or service in question, are happening online,91裸聊视频� explains Lara. 

Rapid shifts in technology and the demographic shift of more and more young buyers coming into the market are also having impacts on the traditional art landscape, she adds. 

91裸聊视频淵oung buyers especially, are savvy in online high value and luxury resale, whether that91裸聊视频檚 art, handbags, or clothing. ArtRow is a way91裸聊视频痶o91裸聊视频痯ivot within a traditional industry and reach everyone 91裸聊视频� Gen Z and Gen X buyers who are growing their collections and older sellers who are looking to downsize their collections. It works for everyone.91裸聊视频� 

Lara is not only the intrepid mind behind ArtRow, she also holds a PhD in Art History from the University of British Columbia and has lived and worked within the art realms of Toronto, Paris, Vancouver and London. Her global art network sees her working closely with private collectors, institutions, researchers and curators, gallerists, and auction houses and she has sold art from the likes of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Andy Warhol, and Emily Carr, to name just a few. 

During her interview with Tweed Magazine, Lara was kind enough to share some advice on how to best start and maintain an art collection for your home.  

Like it or Not 

91裸聊视频淟ook at as much art as possible 91裸聊视频� go online, go to galleries, go to auctions. Find out what excites you or speaks to you 91裸聊视频� usually you91裸聊视频檒l find it will align with something 91裸聊视频� perhaps a cause or a passion of yours. It could be a particular medium you enjoy, or a specific theme, or an artist, or a topic. Once you find out what speaks to you, write a list. And with that list, you can start to source art.91裸聊视频� 

Collect With a Purpose 

91裸聊视频淪ourcing art is very intentional. Once you have the list of themes, topics, ideas or artists, it91裸聊视频檚 time to decide the purpose of your collection. Will the collection ultimately be passed down or donated to an institution, for example? Do you want it to be focused and streamlined? Or diversified to include different mediums and periods, such as historical and contemporary? These are all things to consider.91裸聊视频� 

At the Source 

91裸聊视频淲hen it91裸聊视频檚 time to source, an art advisor can be incredibly helpful. Ideally, we have a large network to draw from, we are independent and neutral, and we will be able to bring you choices from various sources. We will also be able to support you through the purchasing process, including transaction negotiation, shipping, and framing considerations.91裸聊视频� 

Maintenance is Key 

91裸聊视频淥nce you91裸聊视频檝e started your collection, make sure you91裸聊视频檙e keeping it up to date in terms of valuation, insurance and maintenance. We know that about 60 per cent of collectors are concerned about art holding its value 91裸聊视频� so it91裸聊视频檚 an important aspect that shouldn91裸聊视频檛 be overlooked. Here again, the role of an art advisor can be helpful. We can continue to bring you up to date information on your collection91裸聊视频檚 value and help you to properly care and maintain your collection.91裸聊视频� 

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