by MadameFlihan | Oct 4, 2025 | Art Collecting, Buying Guides
1) Find Connection, Visit with Purpose Many emerging collectors say, “I don’t know what I like.” The answer lies in exposure. Spend time in galleries, art fairs, and exhibitions. Not just snapping photos, but returning to the works that make you pause. Repetition is...
by MadameFlihan | Oct 4, 2025 | Art History
Ever notice how looking at a sad painting sometimes makes you feel better? It might seem counterintuitive. After all, you expect that art that depicts grief, sorrow, or loss would naturally bring us down. Yet, many of us walk away from a tragic artwork feeling...
by MadameFlihan | Sep 23, 2025 | Art Collecting, Art History
Still life may appear, at first glance, deceptively simple: fruit in a bowl, flowers in a vase, candlesticks shimmering in candlelight. However, that simplicity masks a rich history and a deep psychological pull. For centuries, artists across cultures have returned to...
