September 2017

Everyone wants to own artwork that appreciates in value, but the chances of discovering the next Basquiat are slim. Read more

A gallery’s take—typically 50 percent—inflates prices. Here are four critically praised independent Chicago artists who will sell directly to you. Read more

Hit the most anticipated high points of Chicago's global art extravaganza and get a sense of the trends driving the market. Read more

Check out these Chicago galleries that don't take a commission on top of the price of the works. Read more

Restaurants, cafés, and bars have become legitimate springboards for emerging artists—and good places to buy their work at attractive prices. Read more

Many first-time buyers get sticker shock, but making art costs money. This expense breakdown puts things in perspective. Read more

You can’t be an expert on everything, so root yourself in a single style—a smart way to begin collecting. Check out these artists doing bold work in major genres. Read more