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The Story Behind the Painting
Definition of Verso:
Stemming from early Latin roots, the term verso means reverse. In an art context, it refers to the reverse side or back of a picture.
The verso demands a different form of contemplation, as it is that which is not always immediately obvious.
20th Century British Art – How to start your art collection
After a coffee and a chat about Modern British Art, I was asked recently “how do people start their art collection?”. Surely you just start by buying a painting you like?
OK not everyone spends hours obsessively researching 20th Century British Artists on an evening!
So how would we suggest you start collecting, and investing in art by 20th Century British Artists?
Here are some pointers to get you going. Remember you are not going to like everything you see, but eventually something will click, and you should find something that you just love.