by Patricia Frischer
In a set of interviews by Artsy: 19
Collectors on the Art They Bought in 2020 you
can get a good cross section from around the world of how art collectors are
reacting to the pandemic.
It was heartening to see that this group of collectors is
either still collecting, collecting more, or collecting a bit less but
investing directly to help artists.
Collectors are doing more virtual studio tours. They are
looking outside of their geographical area. They are attending more art fairs
as they can see them all instead of having to pick and choose which to attend
physically. They want personal
connections.
Staying at home means they have time to look at, re-hang
and access their own collections. This is therapeutic for them. They are
researching more and filling gaps in their collections. They are looking at how the artists are
reacting to the pandemic…smaller and more introspective works are
appreciated.
As they are continuing to support large institutions, some are particularly supporting programs that support acquisitions by artist in order to help the artist survive. Inclusivity and diversity are terms that are used often when thinking about what donations to make. They are lending works for shows with those types of themes more and more. Some with big hearts and large properties are even opening studio space for artist or programs impacted by the pandemic.
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