A comprehensive list to help you buy affordable original art online
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Art is an inalienable and essential part of our lives. It has the boundless potential to bring joy, creativity, and calm to our lives. With most of this year spent indoors, there is no better time to bring art inside our living and workspaces. Buying art can be confusing and seemingly expensive. Do we understand it enough? Is the artwork priced alright? Is the artist popular? We have rounded up a list of five websites for you to buy affordable original art from. Browse, talk to expert curators, and select what vibes with you from the comfort of your homes.
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Husain’s horses to cityscapes
An online marketplace, Mojarto offers a wider range of art categories and has a grand repertoire of artists. With over 13,000 original artworks, the website has an extensive collection of fine art prints, drawings, serigraphs, 3D sculptures, and more. A couple of serigraphs by M.F. Husain are priced at Rs 25,000. Other prominent artists featured on the platform include S.H. Raza, F.N. Souza, and Suhas Roy. Mojarto’s collection starts at Rs 1,120 and includes abstract, art deco, cubism, decorative, realism, folk, impressionism, conceptual, and digital art. Do not forget to check out the vibrant pop art prints that showcase the best of Indian artists.
Log onto https://www.mojarto.com/
Traditional at best
If you are looking for traditional art, Artzolo is your best bet. The online marketplace has an enviable collection of Madhubani, Tanjore, Pichwai, Phad, Gond, Kalighat, Warli, and Mughal paintings starting from Rs 1284. Artzolo also offers hundreds of cityscape paintings, which truly capture the beauty and essence of the place. Keep your eye out for the vivid Mumbai Series by Nanasaheb Yeole, a graduate from the city’s Sir JJ School of Art. You can opt to buy prints for many of the paintings available on the website for an economical alternative, The portal also offers sculptures in bronze, black marble, and fibreglass, and handicrafts in metal, stone, ceramic, brass, and wood.
Log onto https://www.artzolo.com/
Find your art
Art & Found offers curated collections of archival quality art and photography prints for your space-be it residential, commercial, or office. If you think original art is expensive or if you have an eye for them, do not worry. Artworks start from Rs 1,100 on this online platform and their team is always around to offer you a second opinion when it comes to art or styling your space. Their curated collections cover a range of themes, from patriarchy to Bollywood. The same goes for their photo prints, abstract, architecture, and much more. You can choose to buy the prints in different sizes and if you want them on canvas or framed. This is the ideal place to come to if you’re a first time art buyer.
Log onto https://www.artandfound.co/
Global urban art
Art Republic is a UK-based gallery selling art online since 1999, making it a pioneer in the field. Their objective is to bring global art to your homes in an affordable manner (prices starting from 50 pounds). You will come across renowned artists such as Banksy, Damien Hirst, and Tracey Emin, as well as upcoming artists curated by their team. Art Republic’s collections reflect an urban sensibility that appeals to many contemporary art lovers. Their myriad art categories include paintings, prints, skate decks, collages, and photographs. Postcards, tote bags, and pin badges account for the website’s unique offerings. First-time buyers will surely find their collections cinema, typography, music, sport, fashion, icons, and travel exciting.
Log onto https://artrepublic.com/
Millions of artworks
With over 3 million artworks, Saatchi Art is among the biggest platforms to buy original art online. With prints starting as low as 40$, the website gives you access to some of the world’s most exciting artists and ships globally. The online art gallery is as effortless as one can be with curated collections helping buyers sort through their extensive collection. You can seamlessly browse through collages, paintings, photographs, sculptures, drawings, and prints. They also have a section for you to discover rising artists from all over the globe.
Log onto https://www.saatchiart.com/
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