Art collectors in Malta are increasing in number. This can be confirmed by the growing number of galleries I’m familiar with, as well as by fellow artists who have observed a steady rise in sales over the years. It is a fact that art collectors often get to know one another and tend to take an interest in what others are collecting. They inform themselves and develop a more refined understanding of the value of artworks available on the market.
From experience, I can also say that art collectors are often repeat buyers. They tend to build ongoing relationships with their favourite artists, reconnecting from time to time to make new acquisitions.
It’s necessary to identify the different types of art one can collect. For those who are new and eager to become serious art collectors, there are two primary categories of artists to consider: emerging and blue-chip artists. Emerging artists are those who are just beginning their careers and may not yet have an established reputation. They offer a sense of excitement and potential for growth. Blue-chip artists, on the other hand, are well-established names in the art scenario whose works are sought after. When building a collection, it’s important to consider both categories, as each offers unique benefits.
Having been active in the local art scene for more than twenty years, I can confidently say that being persistent and consistently visible in my vocation as an artist has increased interest from both existing and emerging art collectors over time. Unfortunately, I’ve seen a number of local artists fade from the public eye—sometimes due to personal reasons, other times because they lacked the skills to present themselves effectively within the local art scene.
Today, one of my greatest sources of pride—as both an artist and an art collector—is being invited to view the personal collections of collectors I’ve come to know and befriend over the years. It’s always a joy to see my paintings hanging alongside works by Esprit Barthet, Emvin Cremona, George Fenech, or Pawl Carbonaro.
From experience, I can also say that art collectors are often repeat buyers. They tend to build ongoing relationships with their favourite artists, reconnecting from time to time to make new acquisitions.
It’s necessary to identify the different types of art one can collect. For those who are new and eager to become serious art collectors, there are two primary categories of artists to consider: emerging and blue-chip artists. Emerging artists are those who are just beginning their careers and may not yet have an established reputation. They offer a sense of excitement and potential for growth. Blue-chip artists, on the other hand, are well-established names in the art scenario whose works are sought after. When building a collection, it’s important to consider both categories, as each offers unique benefits.
Having been active in the local art scene for more than twenty years, I can confidently say that being persistent and consistently visible in my vocation as an artist has increased interest from both existing and emerging art collectors over time. Unfortunately, I’ve seen a number of local artists fade from the public eye—sometimes due to personal reasons, other times because they lacked the skills to present themselves effectively within the local art scene.
Today, one of my greatest sources of pride—as both an artist and an art collector—is being invited to view the personal collections of collectors I’ve come to know and befriend over the years. It’s always a joy to see my paintings hanging alongside works by Esprit Barthet, Emvin Cremona, George Fenech, or Pawl Carbonaro.
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