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Contemporary Art

BritArt is the UK's largest contemporary art gallery showcasing the best in emerging and established British artists to a wider audience, including Peter Blake, Peter Lloyd, Colin Jones, Vic Reeves and Jamie Reid, to name but a few. Brit Art features over 4000 original artworks from paintings, prints, to photography and sculpture. Over 400 artists are featured.

Brit Art "believe art should inspire the many, rather than being jealously guarded by the few. Buying original art need not be an intimidating experience, we're here to make it as simple as possible."

The British art scene is thriving and, with help of the Web, buying original artworks by well known and as yet undiscovered artworks is getting easier. The website has a pleasant feel and tone which is incredibly easy to use and navigate, so you'll find what you're after fairly quickly or you can just enjoy browsing, be inspired with fresh ideas and you'll probably find something that will take your fancy.

The gallery isn't imposing, intimidating, posey or snobbish. Art galleries can be intimidating places, even for the seasoned collector. For the novice, they are probably the worst place on earth to start a collection of modern works. Brit Art does away with all this by putting these buyers directly in touch with the artists themselves.

How much does a painting cost?

Prices start at £50, many works are less than £500, up to whatever is affordable. As an incentive to buyers they offer a 14-day money back guarantee.

Our quick guide to buying the right art for your friend/loved one

1. Be a good observer. You can gauge much about personal style and preferences from the way people dress and the environments they create in which
   to surround themselves. Look for clues as to the types and styles of art objects that would be appreciated by those on your gift list.


2. How well do you know the person you are buying for? The better you know the gift recipient, the easier it is to select a unique object that he or she will cherish. However, if you are not terribly familiar with the gift recipient’s tastes, you can still purchase a gift of art. Your best bet in this case is to stick with functional art such as vases, ceramic cookware, bowls or serving utensils, as opposed to non-functional or very personal items such as paintings, sculpture, clothing or jewelry.


3. Art comes in all prices. Just because it is art, do not assume that it must be inaccessible. It is possible to buy something that is handmade without going over your gift-giving budget.


4. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, drop Brit Art an email to see what they recommend.


5. Handmade does not necessarily mean “art.” When making a purchase, you can look for a signature of the individual maker, but most importantly, look for the quality of expression and craftsmanship embodied in the work.


6. Take your time. Browse. Visit a gallery on several occasions over a span of time to see what is new. Selecting art should be an enjoyable activity for you, as well as a treat for the gift recipient.


7. Don’t buy art only because it may appreciate in value. Buy it because it makes a great gift that the recipient will enjoy now.


8. Does your artistic gift need to travel?


9. Take a risk! It will be worth it when you see the look of delight on the face of the person who unwraps the art work you’ve carefully selected.
   

How to buy art through Brit Art

When you find a piece of art you are interested in purchasing, simply click on 'Buy' and follow the instructions. Alternatively you can make an 'Offer' for the work. All reasonable offers will be considered and Brit Art, being an amiable, will notify you by email of their decision within one working day. You will find the process quick and easy adding a very nice personal touch.

Good Gift Guide Recommendation : 4/5