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A Look at the Psychology of Collecting Artworks: Is It Motivated by Financial Profit or Emotional Connection?
8 December 2024
Art collecting, when examined through the lens of psychology, can be likened to walking a fine line. On one hand, it is viewed as a positive activity dedicated to the preservation and safeguarding of historical, cultural, and artistic artifacts. On the other hand, it is sometimes perceived as a purely economic endeavor aimed at profit-making, or even, in some cases, as an addictive behavior. This article, based on existing research, shows what other motivations drive collectors beyond these definitions.
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Sahar Azad
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