APP
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Saatchi Art: Buy Original Art
Shop From Emerging Artists
With so much to learn and see, so many styles, icons and isms to take on board, the art world can feel dizzying.
Duly, there’s no such thing as a bitesized guide – though Saatchi Art is a close approximation. The beautiful app is part auction site, part gallery, part pocket-sized curator.
Firstly, you can browse through a quite extraordinary, eclectic collection of artworks by global A-list artists. Photography, sculpture, paintings, sketches and collage are all well represented within the online gallery.
Every piece has a profile, detailing the price, medium, materials and dimensions. You can filter your search by artist, artwork or keyword, and if you see something you want, you can pay securely in a few taps.
Moreover, if you’re indecisive, or seek an expert eye, there is a team poised to do the hard part for you. Simply complete a questionnaire to commission your own dedicated curator.
Each curator has a thorough profile, so you can choose one with expertise that aligns with your own interests. The curators also create daily edits of the artworks on the site, by theme or artist: pore over the pieces and tap the heart to save your favourites.
That’s just the start. An augmented reality (AR) function allows you to “place” the piece in your room and confirm it complements the curtains.
Artists can also use the site to sell their own work: create a profile and share your creations with the world. Art needn’t bewilder, after all.