A Look at the Psychology of Collecting Artworks: Is It Motivated by Financial Profit or Emotional Connection?
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.
8 December 2024
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...
Why Are Collaborative Exhibitions Among Galleries Increasing? 28 July 2024
Collaborative exhibitions, born from the cooperation among galleries, have been increasing in recent years. This trend is also evident in Iran, with such events on the rise, as seen in the recent multi-gallery exhibition celebrating the 100th birthday of Mohsen Vaziri-Moghaddam. In light of this artist's exhibition, the following report provides an overview of gallery collaborations...
Art Community, Social Movements: A series of conversations: Rosita Sharafjahan 22 March 2023
Managing a gallery in Iran after the Islamic revolution is undoubtedly associated with the name of Rosita Sharafjahan. Sharafjahan, the director of Azad art gallery, tells about how to continue the path in the recent changes during the 20 years of gallery management and side activities affecting the progress of gallery owners. A situation where perhaps only dialogue and interaction...