This time of year is when museums announce programs, galleries open their seasons, and collectors tune in ahead of the November auction sales (Sotheby’s just announced Lauder’s Gustav Klimt’s painting is expected to fetch over a shocking $150m!)
Let’s brush up on art with HLK and stay artwise!
4 Green Lights To Consider When Buying An Artwork👉
The artist has…
✅ A steady, authentic practice
✅ Critical writing and meaningful dialogue around them
✅ Support and advocacy from peers and colleagues
✅ Exposure of their work and showings, if possible
But also has:
🌱 Community impact— nurture and engage with their art communities
🌍 Cross-disciplinary reach—collaborations in design, film, music, unique personal interests, or activism
📣 Organic buzz—peers, curators, or collectors talking about the work in real ways
💡 Resonance—when the work sparks conversation, reflection, or emotional connection
Reminder: These are market indicators, not value judgments. Every artist’s path is different, and significance can’t always be measured by a few factors alone.
