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Willow Kemp

Think collecting art is intimidating and expensive? Designer Willow Kemp's 'passion first, investment second' approach is about to change your mind

Vintage artwork on a green and yellow wallpaper.

Collecting art is a passion that takes investment in time and money. However, it is absolutely one worth making – and your favorite artworks can move with you for life. Of course, the word ‘affordable’ is entirely subjective – but great art doesn’t have to cost the earth, and by thinking outside the box, you can find original pieces that give back to you every day for a lifetime.

Art is valuable not because of its cost, but because of how it makes us feel. A painting that reminds you of home, a print by an artist whose original work feels unattainable, a sculpture maquette that inspires a larger masterpiece – all of these are priceless in their own way. As the art market can be unpredictable, with only certain works standing the test of time, the most important thing when decorating with art is to buy what you love – passion first, and investment second.

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