Pablo Picasso once said: Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. It stands to reason, then, that art is an essential component when it comes to decorating our homes – the place to which we return for relaxing at the end of a long day. From international art fairs and galleries to curious antique shops and local boutiques, there are endless options in the city for the budding art aficionado to build a collection. Even those of us who wouldn’t call ourselves art enthusiasts might have that one treasured object picked up on a memorable vacation or a one-of-a-kind piece created by a dear friend as a gift.

While to some buying art is merely a means to invest one’s wealth, we firmly believe that a beautiful piece of artwork belongs on display rather than tucked away in storage. That’s why we decided to put together this exclusive e-book that’s packed full of advice from art experts, collectors and owners of creative abodes. With 36 ideas in total, an artwork’s journey from the gallery to the wall (or shelf, or floor) of your home can be an easy one.

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