{"id":2911,"date":"2022-08-19T10:28:52","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T03:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vygallery.com\/?p=2911"},"modified":"2022-07-31T10:38:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-31T03:38:01","slug":"how-to-find-the-fine-art-collectibles-that-are-worth-collecting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vygallery.com\/en\/how-to-find-the-fine-art-collectibles-that-are-worth-collecting\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find the Fine Art Collectibles That Are Worth Collecting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 CSSGrid-sc-1q8w5xn-0 GridColumns-sc-1g9p6xx-0  hoWavy jvPMUs\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 GridColumns__Cell-sc-1g9p6xx-1  jxjKyh\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 cLbofV\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ifvuNv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Skeleton__SkeletonBox-sc-1vwqe5c-0 kTXqHg\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"LazyImage__InnerLazyImage-sc-1fxlbs3-0 bXymUy aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net\/?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F8IMDuNcKodHhz1vcJITr0w%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F8IMDuNcKodHhz1vcJITr0w%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F8IMDuNcKodHhz1vcJITr0w%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=900&amp;quality=80 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"323\" height=\"314\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 gaIPKD\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0  bXYoMj\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Jeff Koons<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 jGXstL\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn bZdcZD\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i>Play D&#8217;oh coupe plate<\/i>, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn eyeyta\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Baldwin Projects &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">\u00a3995<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleZoomButton__Indicator-z4og7f-0 eJOxZx fDCafS\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ebdCT\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ifvuNv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Skeleton__SkeletonBox-sc-1vwqe5c-0 kTXqHg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"LazyImage__InnerLazyImage-sc-1fxlbs3-0 bXymUy aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net\/?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F0qm-Nk4vYiU41stUwGszug%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F0qm-Nk4vYiU41stUwGszug%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F0qm-Nk4vYiU41stUwGszug%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=900&amp;quality=80 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"301\" height=\"322\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 deSTdW\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 nscQv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 eXbAnU bMIVv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ebdCT\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 nscQv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 gaIPKD\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0  bXYoMj\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Virgil Abloh<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 jGXstL\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn bZdcZD\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i>&#8220;Sculpture&#8221; shopping bag<\/i>, 2019<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn eyeyta\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Baldwin Projects &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Under \u00a31,000<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\">We often think of the items within a museum gift shop as just memorable souvenirs. Few would consider these works as purchasable fine art, and yet, recent blockbuster exhibitions\u2014from <span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/artist\/jeff-koons\/works-for-sale\">Jeff Koons<\/a><\/span>\u2019s retrospective at the\u00a0<span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/partner\/whitney-museum-of-american-art-1\">Whitney Museum of American Art<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0<span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/artist\/kaws\/works-for-sale\">KAWS<\/a><\/span>\u2019s survey at the\u00a0<span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/partner\/brooklyn-museum\">Brooklyn Museum<\/a><\/span>\u2014have demonstrated that fine art collectibles are collection-worthy works that can be acquired at primary and secondary markets.<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleHTML__Container-vqmnzn-0 eUqDTh cpWqgk\">\n<p>The vast majority of these objects fall into the category of fine art collectibles and are often items related to lifestyle or home decor. For example,\u00a0<span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/artist\/kara-walker\/works-for-sale\">Kara Walker<\/a><\/span>\u00a0made a limited number of ceramic sculptures that were functionable pitchers in 2014, and this category also includes small sculptures and toys, skateboards, plates, planters, clothing, prints, and more. Artists like\u00a0<span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/artist\/barbara-kruger\/works-for-sale\">Barbara Kruger<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/artist\/tomokazu-matsuyama\/works-for-sale\">Tomokazu Matsuyama<\/a><\/span>, and\u00a0<span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/artist\/takashi-murakami\/works-for-sale\">Takashi Murakami<\/a><\/span>\u00a0are just a few of the artists currently creating works like these, moving beyond more traditional art objects like paintings or large-scale sculptures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 GridColumns__Cell-sc-1g9p6xx-1  jxjKyh\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 cLbofV\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ifvuNv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Skeleton__SkeletonBox-sc-1vwqe5c-0 kTXqHg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"LazyImage__InnerLazyImage-sc-1fxlbs3-0 bXymUy aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net\/?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F8jLmc-r_f0KvXIZD0DuOlQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F8jLmc-r_f0KvXIZD0DuOlQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F8jLmc-r_f0KvXIZD0DuOlQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=900&amp;quality=80 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"345\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleZoomButton__Indicator-z4og7f-0 eJOxZx fDCafS\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ebdCT\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 gaIPKD\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0  bXYoMj\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">KAWS<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 jGXstL\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn bZdcZD\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i>Teapot (Black)<\/i>, 2021<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn eyeyta\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Lucky Cat Gallery &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">US$750<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ifvuNv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Skeleton__SkeletonBox-sc-1vwqe5c-0 kTXqHg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"LazyImage__InnerLazyImage-sc-1fxlbs3-0 bXymUy aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net\/?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F_mtqijyQDvnwKF5DLjPm2g%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F_mtqijyQDvnwKF5DLjPm2g%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F_mtqijyQDvnwKF5DLjPm2g%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=900&amp;quality=80 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"338\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleZoomButton__Indicator-z4og7f-0 eJOxZx fDCafS\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 deSTdW\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 nscQv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 gaIPKD\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0  bXYoMj\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Kara Walker<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 jGXstL\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn bZdcZD\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i>Untitled (Pitcher)<\/i>, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn eyeyta\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Rago\/Wright\/LAMA &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Bidding closed<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 fobzCF fEwiqO\">The Brooklyn Museum\u2019s latest exhibition, <span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/artist\/virgil-abloh\/works-for-sale\">Virgil Abloh<\/a><\/span>\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/article\/artsy-editorial-virgil-ablohs-new-retrospective-showcases-skill-making-hype-worthy-art-fashion\">Figures of Speech<\/a>,\u201d features its own conceptual store called Church &amp; State, which sells limited-edition items designed for the exhibition by Abloh back in 2019. Here, Abloh has created a tangible example by which audiences, and critically collectors, can begin to reevaluate the gift shop as a space where highly sought-after items can be bought. While items sold in a gift shop may be exclusive, they\u2019re far more democratically approachable than the exorbitant price tags, waitlists, and contacts that accompany buying art through the usual channels like galleries and fairs.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleHTML__Container-vqmnzn-0 eUqDTh cpWqgk\">\n<p>The worthwhile art that is available at the museum gift shop can be easy to miss, so understanding the small details that set a\u00a0<span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/artist\/yayoi-kusama\/works-for-sale\">Yayoi Kusama<\/a><\/span>\u00a0pumpkin apart from a mere paperweight are key for anyone wanting to start collecting fine art \u201cmerch.\u201d Artsy spoke with Adam Baldwin, director of\u00a0<span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/partner\/baldwin-projects\">Baldwin Projects<\/a><\/span>, and Amy Vardijan, co-founder and director of\u00a0<span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/partner\/lucky-cat-gallery\">Lucky Cat Gallery<\/a><\/span>\u2014both of whom specialize in acquiring and selling fine art collectibles\u2014to better assess how collectors can shop the museum gift shop with a more discerning eye.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Collectibles feature big names at affordable prices<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 cLbofV\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ifvuNv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Skeleton__SkeletonBox-sc-1vwqe5c-0 kTXqHg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"LazyImage__InnerLazyImage-sc-1fxlbs3-0 bXymUy aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net\/?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2Fhp755vc8TVDUwwxKHtAiNQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=910&amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2Fhp755vc8TVDUwwxKHtAiNQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=910&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2Fhp755vc8TVDUwwxKHtAiNQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=1820&amp;quality=80 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 deSTdW\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 nscQv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 gaIPKD\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0  bXYoMj\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Jeff Koons<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 jGXstL\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn bZdcZD\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i>Ballon Dogs &#8211; complete set of 3\u00a0<\/i>, 2015 -2017<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn eyeyta\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Baldwin Projects &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Price on request<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\">Long lines and eye-catching art aren\u2019t the only things the 2014 Koons retrospective at the Whitney was remembered for. It also released <a href=\"https:\/\/news.artnet.com\/art-world\/bernardaud-koons-balloon-dog-instructions-321112\">limited-edition plates<\/a>\u00a0with the company Bernardaud that reinterpreted some of the artist\u2019s previous works. Another round of plates, this time referencing the porcelain dog from his \u201cBanality\u201d series (unveiled in 1988), were produced in an edition of 2,300 for the\u00a0<span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/partner\/moca\">Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles<\/a><\/span>, and sold for $8,000 each in 2015. These plates now sell on the secondary market as fine art collectibles far exceeding their original ticket price.<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleHTML__Container-vqmnzn-0 eUqDTh cpWqgk\">\n<p>The porcelain sculptures\u2013slash\u2013plates proved a useful way for novice collectors to acquire work from a blue-chip artist like Koons without shelling out the hundreds of thousands\u2014or even millions\u2014of dollars that his work can sell for on the secondary market. Similarly, Kusama\u2019s ceramic polka-dot pumpkins are an accessible way for collectors to have access to an iconic work by Kusama. Collecting work like this might even prime you to take the plunge to buy other works from the artist, like her mirror balls from\u00a0<em>Narcissus Garden<\/em>\u00a0(1966\u20132018), which similarly exist in the hybrid space between fine art and collectible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 GridColumns__Cell-sc-1g9p6xx-1  jxjKyh\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 cLbofV\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ifvuNv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Skeleton__SkeletonBox-sc-1vwqe5c-0 kTXqHg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"LazyImage__InnerLazyImage-sc-1fxlbs3-0 bXymUy aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net\/?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2FI_2lP06UVbQ54VDlZczxyQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2FI_2lP06UVbQ54VDlZczxyQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2FI_2lP06UVbQ54VDlZczxyQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=900&amp;quality=80 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"316\" height=\"316\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleZoomButton__Indicator-z4og7f-0 eJOxZx fDCafS\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 gaIPKD\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0  bXYoMj\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Yayoi Kusama<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 jGXstL\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn bZdcZD\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i>Pumpkin Plush (Yellow)<\/i>, 2004<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn eyeyta\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Lucky Cat Gallery &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">US$400\u2013US$650<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ifvuNv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Skeleton__SkeletonBox-sc-1vwqe5c-0 kTXqHg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"LazyImage__InnerLazyImage-sc-1fxlbs3-0 bXymUy aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net\/?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F1QacDH3ouylDpWXxvMPHSQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F1QacDH3ouylDpWXxvMPHSQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F1QacDH3ouylDpWXxvMPHSQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=900&amp;quality=80 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"302\" height=\"302\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 deSTdW\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 nscQv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 gaIPKD\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0  bXYoMj\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Yayoi Kusama<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 jGXstL\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn bZdcZD\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i>Pumpkin Plush (Red)<\/i>, 2004<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn eyeyta\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Lucky Cat Gallery &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">US$400\u2013US$650<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 CSSGrid-sc-1q8w5xn-0 GridColumns-sc-1g9p6xx-0  hoWavy jvPMUs\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 GridColumns__Cell-sc-1g9p6xx-1  jxjKyh\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\">But just because a work is affordable doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t be meaningful. Baldwin said that the gift shop is a site where people can find art that speaks to them, and he urged new collectors to buy what they love. \u201cIt would surprise you how, for some of our largest collectors, their prized works are not often their most expensive ones\u2014it\u2019s often the relatively inexpensive pieces that have a unique story and meaning to them,\u201d he wrote.<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleHTML__Container-vqmnzn-0 eUqDTh cpWqgk\">\n<p>Vardijan further added that the location where a work of art is purchased\u2014be that a gift shop or gallery\u2014should not matter as artists stand behind all the work they do. She explained that \u201cartists take great pride in all work they release to the world, whether it be expensive or not, 1 of 1 or 1 of 1,000. It all stems from the same message and mission.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleHTML__Container-vqmnzn-0 eUqDTh cpWqgk\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How to know what\u2019s art and what is simply a souvenir<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 cLbofV\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ifvuNv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Skeleton__SkeletonBox-sc-1vwqe5c-0 kTXqHg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"LazyImage__InnerLazyImage-sc-1fxlbs3-0 bXymUy aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net\/?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F4s2vnspDrTRNr2iqrq2c5A%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=910&amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F4s2vnspDrTRNr2iqrq2c5A%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=910&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F4s2vnspDrTRNr2iqrq2c5A%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=1820&amp;quality=80 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"403\" height=\"288\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleZoomButton__Indicator-z4og7f-0 eJOxZx fDCafS\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 deSTdW\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 nscQv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 gaIPKD\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0  bXYoMj\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">KAWS<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 jGXstL\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn bZdcZD\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i>Holiday Space (Set of 3)<\/i>, 2020<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn eyeyta\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Lucky Cat Gallery &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">US$4,075<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleHTML__Container-vqmnzn-0 eUqDTh cpWqgk\">\n<p>There are some telltale signs to help collectors distinguish when a cigar is simply a cigar and not a prized work by KAWS. \u201cIf you\u2019re looking for collectibles in the gift shop that hold their value, or even increase in value over time, look for the collectibles that are signed by the artist, have an edition number and size, or a serial number,\u201d Vardijan wrote.<\/p>\n<p>To this end, Vardijan encourages collectors to also look at secondary markets, like auction results, to better understand how the market is valuing fine art \u201cmerch\u201d or even the artist\u2019s previous work before committing to a transaction. In particular, it helps if the artist has an ethos or practice making similar work\u2014Koons, for example, is known for making accessible artworks that resemble everyday commercial goods\u2014because the use of merch may be an established part of their artistic approach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 cLbofV\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ifvuNv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Skeleton__SkeletonBox-sc-1vwqe5c-0 kTXqHg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"LazyImage__InnerLazyImage-sc-1fxlbs3-0 bXymUy aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net\/?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2FzswO63sKzfO0E5kaNjHQxA%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=910&amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2FzswO63sKzfO0E5kaNjHQxA%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=910&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2FzswO63sKzfO0E5kaNjHQxA%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=1820&amp;quality=80 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"361\" height=\"254\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 cvHNin\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 deSTdW\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 nscQv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 gaIPKD\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0  bXYoMj\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Barbara Kruger<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 jGXstL\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn bZdcZD\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i>&#8216;Morrissey&#8217;<\/i>, 2016<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn eyeyta\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Signari Gallery &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">US$600<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleHTML__Container-vqmnzn-0 eUqDTh cpWqgk\">\n<p>Another resource that Vardijan also emphasizes novice collectors to use is social media, as the hype that a particular limited-edition plate, pitcher, or skateboard deck receives online will set it apart from mere decor. \u201cI\u2019m always looking for any announcements on new releases, exhibitions, events, brand collaborations,\u201d she wrote. \u201cIt\u2019s a great way to see the reactions from fans and collectors as well through comments, shared posts, user-generated content, etc.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Vardijan continued: \u201cPlatforms like Hypebeast and Complex also give insight into the artists that are transcending out of the bubble of the fine art world and into mainstream pop culture.\u201d Baldwin summed up the sentiment: \u201cAs always, knowledge and understanding of what you are collecting is paramount.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleHTML__Container-vqmnzn-0 eUqDTh cpWqgk\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How to shop the secondary market<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 cLbofV\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ifvuNv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Skeleton__SkeletonBox-sc-1vwqe5c-0 kTXqHg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"LazyImage__InnerLazyImage-sc-1fxlbs3-0 bXymUy aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net\/?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2FbvXVBV47WEQM85RViPmIqg%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=910&amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2FbvXVBV47WEQM85RViPmIqg%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=910&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2FbvXVBV47WEQM85RViPmIqg%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=1820&amp;quality=80 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"327\" height=\"296\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleZoomButton__Indicator-z4og7f-0 eJOxZx fDCafS\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 cvHNin\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 deSTdW\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 nscQv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 gaIPKD\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0  bXYoMj\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Virgil Abloh<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 jGXstL\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn bZdcZD\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i>\u201cTEMPORARY\u201d wall clock<\/i>, 2019<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn eyeyta\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">EHC Fine Art &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">US$2,500<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 GridColumns__Cell-sc-1g9p6xx-1  jxjKyh\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleHTML__Container-vqmnzn-0 eUqDTh cpWqgk\">\n<p>Of course, because of the time- and inventory-limited nature of gift shops, even if you follow the above channels, it is still possible to miss out on certain collectibles. In cases like this, following the secondary market and galleries who prioritize this kind of work is essential for collectors searching for pieces they missed the first time around.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to working with a gallery to find collectibles on the secondary market, collectors should look into the areas in which certain sellers specialize. For example, both Vardijan and Baldwin take pride in the way they curate their offerings, but each represents very different segments of the market:Vardijan follows contemporary hype-worthy collectibles, while Baldwin focuses on key prints, editions, and multiples by \u201cwhat we consider to be \u2018era-defining\u2019 artists from the \u201980s, \u201990s and \u201900s,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 cLbofV\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ifvuNv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Skeleton__SkeletonBox-sc-1vwqe5c-0 kTXqHg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"LazyImage__InnerLazyImage-sc-1fxlbs3-0 bXymUy aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net\/?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F_aeRKgQKXN3HMb2IBWpsVw%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F_aeRKgQKXN3HMb2IBWpsVw%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F_aeRKgQKXN3HMb2IBWpsVw%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=900&amp;quality=80 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"305\" height=\"305\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleZoomButton__Indicator-z4og7f-0 eJOxZx fDCafS\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ebdCT\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 gaIPKD\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0  bXYoMj\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Barbara Kruger<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 jGXstL\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn bZdcZD\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i>Untitled (Vase)<\/i>, 2020<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn eyeyta\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Artware Editions &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">US$2,500<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ifvuNv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Skeleton__SkeletonBox-sc-1vwqe5c-0 kTXqHg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"LazyImage__InnerLazyImage-sc-1fxlbs3-0 bXymUy aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net\/?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F6_6CWoFBwlo1NUc7lp90TQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F6_6CWoFBwlo1NUc7lp90TQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=450&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/d7hftxdivxxvm.cloudfront.net?resize_to=width&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Fd32dm0rphc51dk.cloudfront.net%2F6_6CWoFBwlo1NUc7lp90TQ%2Fnormalized.jpg&amp;width=900&amp;quality=80 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"373\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 deSTdW\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ebdCT\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 nscQv\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Flex-cw39ct-0 gaIPKD\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0  bXYoMj\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Takashi Murakami<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 jGXstL\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn bZdcZD\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i>Flowers of Hope<\/i>, 2020<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn eyeyta\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Baldwin Projects &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">\u00a34,050<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 ArticleHTML__Container-vqmnzn-0 eUqDTh cpWqgk ArticleSectionText__ArticleHTMLLastChild-sc-9ecauf-1 ccqNGR\">\n<p>The gift shop can be a key site for collectors to buy in-demand works of art. However, as Baldwin and Vardijan emphasized throughout, understanding what the work is, rather than where the work is located or its low cost, should be the guiding factors to avoid buyer\u2019s remorse. Ultimately, Baldwin urged collectors to follow and trust what they like.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe think that a lot of this issue really comes down to the age-old question of \u2018What is art?\u2019\u201d Baldwin wrote. \u201cEverything comes of age eventually. As the great\u00a0<span class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 EntityTooltip__EntityTooltipHighlight-a60gyi-0  TrNLV\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a class=\"RouterLink__RouterUnawareLink-sc-1nwbtp5-1 cSVBtQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/artist\/andy-warhol\/works-for-sale?sort=-default_trending_score\">Andy Warhol<\/a><\/span> once said, \u2018Art is what you can get away with.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 eUqDTh\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0\">\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 Text-sc-18gcpao-0 caIGcn bJVMLf\" style=\"text-align: right;\">Ayanna Dozier is Artsy\u2019s Staff Writer.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: right;\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsy.net\/article\/artsy-editorial-find-fine-art-collectibles-worth-collecting\">Artsy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 dLqGMG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Box-sc-15se88d-0 FullBleed-g9qwfe-0 ewxWOy\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jeff Koons Play D&#8217;oh coupe plate, 2014 Baldwin Projects &#8211; \u00a3995 Virgil Abloh &#8220;Sculpture&#8221; shopping bag, 2019 Baldwin Projects &#8211; Under \u00a31,000 We often think of the items within a museum gift shop as just memorable souvenirs. 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