INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR
ART COLLECTORS
Please answer up to 10 of the questions below and send your answers with the questions to my email. Please provide a few images or installation of your collection. Please provide a short bio about yourself or the collection. Please provide web links if applicable.
Where does your interest in art originate, and what was the first piece you collected?
Was there a specific moment or piece that made you transition from loving art to collecting it?
How has your taste evolved since you first started collecting?
How would you define the focus or theme of your collection?
Do you collect with a specific theme in mind, or do you buy based on emotional response?
How do you decide which pieces to add to your collection, and what is your "must-have" criterion?
How do you balance acquiring emerging artists versus established artists?
How important is it for you to have a personal relationship with the artists you collect?
How do you discover new artists or artworks?
How do you use art consultants, advisors, or galleries in your purchasing process?
What is your long-term goal for the collection? Do you plan to donate, sell, or pass it down?
How do you hope your collection will be remembered?
What is the biggest challenge of being an art collector?
What advice would you give to someone just starting to collect art?
Which artists are you currently excited about?
Your interview will be published online and Apple News besides being shared on social media.