Christmas gift: give art

Offering a work of art, a wonderful Christmas gift idea for all budgets

Do you think art is inaccessible? Make no mistake, there are authentic works at all prices, including original works in single copies.

If sales of works by famous artists such as Jeff Koons or David Hockney hit the headlines and reach millions of dollars, we can see that paradoxically, contemporary art has never been so affordable.

Because outside the world of contemporary art stars, often put forward for speculative purposes, thousands of artists dedicate themselves to their art and produce affordable and high-quality works.

These artists, who have not yet become famous, sometimes have difficulty promoting their works and making a name for themselves in this small, very opaque and jealously guarded world of contemporary art.

Many of them, despite immense talent, experience great difficulty selling their works and making a living from their art.

After all, artists are often not marketing aces!

This is why “cheap art” does not necessarily mean that the quality is lower.

Not to mention that it is above all emotion that remains the best advisor.

Giving a painting, sculpture or fine art photograph is an exceptional Christmas gift, especially if it is a unique work.

 

An artistic gift for happy holidays

The tradition of giving gifts at Christmas or New Year dates back to at least the 17th century for the Christian world. Probably even during Saturnalia, which in ancient Roman times celebrated the week of the winter solstice. On this occasion, many gifts were offered to the children.

Now Christmas has become a family celebration. But the tradition of Christmas gifts has spread throughout society. If Christmas remains above all a children's celebration, it is customary to also offer gifts to loved ones, family or friends.

Giving a gift for the end of year celebrations has today become a symbolic gesture, intended to strengthen bonds between people. We all love these moments of celebration and shared pleasure.

By choosing to offer an artistic Christmas gift, you will delight at least three people:

• • the person for whom this present is intended

• • the artist, because you allow him to make a living from his art and produce new works

• • and yourself, through the recognition of having known how to choose a truly original, unique and lasting gift, which will accompany the person for many years.

 

A personalized Christmas gift

By offering a work of art that matches your loved one's tastes, you show them that you know them, respect them and that you have made a real effort in finding the ideal gift.

Indeed, a work of art is not a gift like any other. With her, we build a relationship that evolves and strengthens over time.

Whatever style you choose, art generally goes very well with the home. It is very rare that we cannot find a place to place a painting, a photograph or a sculpture, provided of course that their size is adapted to the accommodation in question. Art has immense power to decorate and beautify the home.

And if you can't find the work that best suits you, why not have it made to order? It's much easier than you think. Find the artist who best matches your desired style, then contact us. We will forward your request and put you in touch with the artist, who will create your personalized gift.

 

Art, a sustainable and ethical gift

Christmas sometimes has a connotation of “mass consumption”.

Giving art allows you to avoid all those industrial and useless gifts, from time to time resold on the Internet just a few days later.

Except for a few so-called “ephemeral” works, a work of plastic art is in principle durable.

A painting or sculpture can remain intact for several hundred years.

Silver photo prints can easily be preserved for between 25 and 50 years.

Fine art and inkjet (pigment) prints also last a good hundred years.

By purchasing art, you help an artist to make a decent living from their artistic activity. It is an ethical gesture which directly benefits the women and men who are at the origin of every work of art and who often have to combine more “food” jobs.

 

A work of art can turn into a good investment

An artist who is still unknown today can see his popularity rise quickly and strongly.

The artists selected by Art4You are favorites, but not only that.

Our selection also includes objective and rigorous prerequisites:

• • Exhibitions held

• • awards received at exhibitions and art fairs

• • artist rating

Our job as a gallery owner is to do everything to promote the careers of artists and the reputation of their works.

The chances of seeing the value of works soar in the future are quite high.

By offering an original work to your loved ones, you may be passing on to them a piece that will increase in value over time. A Christmas present for the future!